September 24
Senegal: Decomposing Bodies Found on Boat Off Dakar Coast
On September 22, 2024, the discovery of a dug-out canoe with at least 30 bodies was made off the coast about 70km from Dakar. The national navy was informed and Immediately… Read more »
June 08
Africa: Our Shared Ocean Must Sit at Heart of the Africa-Europe Partnership
Ahead of the upcoming European elections and amidst a litany of geopolitical shifts, the European Union (EU) must pay due diligence to its partnerships – particularly in… Read more »
February 09
Africa: African Great Lakes Annual Meeting Shows Why Intercontinental Collaboration Is Essential
As the snow and frost and ice and seemingly inhumane levels of cold continue to plague North America in the midst of their 'arctic' winter, here in Kenya we… Read more »
November 29, 2023
South Africa: Crisis in South Africa As 60,000 Containers Stuck at Sea
Numerous vessels are awaiting clearance from the port of Durban, which handles more than 60% of the country's container cargo, according to the South African Association of Freight… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Niger: Law Against Transporting Migrants Repealed in Niger
The military administration of Niger repealed anti-migration legislation that helped in lowering the number of West Africans travelling to Europe, but was despised by residents of… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Canadian Startup Wins DR Congo Methane Rights Despite Failing Criteria - Report
Alfajiri Energy Corporation, a Canada-based start-up operated from a private home, was selected by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to extract methane from the country's… Read more »
October 17, 2023
South Africa: 'South Africa's Freshwater Realities Need to be Acknowledged, Followed by Less Talking to Win Arguments'
Water is a basic human need and a fundamental resource essential to our existence. Challenges brought about by its scarcity remind us how it sustains our world. Lacking access to… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Senegal: Dozens Feared Dead After Boat Found Off Cabo Verde
At least 63 people are believed to have died when the boat they were travelling on from Senegal was discovered off Cabo Verde, according to the International Organization for… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Kenya: Somalia Rejects Mediation Offer in Maritime Border Row With Kenya
Somalia has stated that it will not accept mediation in a maritime dispute with Kenya, which was ruled by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in October 2021, according to The… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Senegal: More Than a Dozen People Dead as Boat Capsizes Off Dakar Coast
At least 15 people drowned on July 24, 2023 when a boat carrying migrants and refugees capsized off the coast of Dakar. This is the latest tragedy involving desperate refugees… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Africa: Continent's Biggest Port to be Partially Privatised
In a first for South Africa's national ports business, the largest harbour in Africa, Port of Durban, will be operated and controlled in part by International Container Terminal… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Africa: Egypt, Ethiopia Agree to Resume Negotiations on Controversial Nile Dam
Egypt and Ethiopia have agreed to finalise an agreement over Ethiopia's contentious Blue Nile mega-dam within four months, marking a breakthrough after years of tensions between… Read more »
June 09, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town Mother Gets 25 Years for Selling Naked Pics of Daughter - South African News Briefs - June 9, 2023
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May 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: National Day of Mourning as Death Toll From Floods, Mudslides Rises #AfricaClimateCrisis
South Kivu province has been battered by torrential rain, causing an overflow to rivers in the region, that has left significant damage in Bushushu and Nyamukubi villages, BBC… Read more »
April 28, 2023
South Africa: Trailblazer Kirsten Neuschäfer Wins Golden Globe Solo Round-the-World Yacht Race
Kirsten Neuschäfer, 39, from Gqeberha in South Africa, has won the solo around-the-world Golden Globe Race 2022 - the first woman to do so. Neuschäfer crossed the finish… Read more »
April 21, 2023
South Africa: Kirsten Neuschäfer On Brink of Becoming First Woman to Win Golden Globe Race
Kirsten Neuschäfer, 39, from Gqeberha in South Africa, is participating in what is considered the greatest challenge by sailing around the world, alone, and without GPS - the… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: Pirates Attack, Board Oil Tanker in Gulf of Guinea
Danish oil trading and supply company Monjasa has said that it lost contact with one of the its oil and chemical tankers. According to reports, pirates attacked and boarded the… Read more »
February 10, 2023
South Africa: Process Underway to Restore Rail Lines In Gauteng - South African News Briefs - February 10, 2023
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January 16, 2023
South Africa: Police Restore Calm Following Protest in Johannesburg CBD - South African News Briefs - January 16, 2023
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January 14, 2023
Africa: How 'Fast Fashion' Causes Environmental Havoc #AfricaClimateCrisis
"Who are you wearing?" is the catchphrase at most red carpet events. But how often do we take the time to consider the clothing industry's impact on sustainability and human… Read more »
January 05, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Potential Floods - South African News Briefs - January 5, 2023
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December 22, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Electricity Crisis - The Time For Renewables is Now #AfricaClimateCrisis
I have never felt this frustrated and helpless until these regular 19 hour power cuts that have been plaguing Harare and my neighborhood for the past few weeks. Read more »
December 13, 2022
South Africa: Parliament to Vote Today on Ramaphosa Report - South African News Briefs - December 13, 2022
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December 08, 2022
South Africa: Energy Crisis Mounts as Country Faces More Intense Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - December 8, 2022
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December 05, 2022
South Africa: No New Release Date for Chris Hani's Killer Janusz Walus - South African News Briefs - December 5, 2022
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