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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

South Africa: Process Underway to Restore Rail Lines In Gauteng - South African News Briefs - February 10, 2023

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South Africa: Police Restore Calm Following Protest in Johannesburg CBD - South African News Briefs - January 16, 2023

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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 »

South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Potential Floods - South African News Briefs - January 5, 2023

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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 »

South Africa: Parliament to Vote Today on Ramaphosa Report - South African News Briefs - December 13, 2022

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South Africa: Energy Crisis Mounts as Country Faces More Intense Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - December 8, 2022

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South Africa: No New Release Date for Chris Hani's Killer Janusz Walus - South African News Briefs - December 5, 2022

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South Africa: 'Durban Beaches Safe' - South African News Briefs - December 2, 2022

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South Africa: Court Reserves Judgment in Oil Giant's Seismic Survey Case #AfricaClimateCrisis

The Eastern Cape High Court has reserved judgment in the leave to appeal application by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Impact Africa and Shell, Engineering News… Read more »

South Africa: Green Hydrogen Summit Opens in Cape Town - South African News Briefs - November 29. 2022

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South Africa: Oil Giant Shell Returns to Court in New Bid to Push for Seismic Survey #AfricaClimateCrisis

Despite a massive outcry, oil giant Shell has not given up its hopes of seeking to conduct a seismic survey off the ecologically sensitive Wild Coast. Authorisation granted by the… Read more »

Kenya: Decline in Livestock Prices, Rise in Food Prices Haunt Kenyans #AfricaClimateCrisis

The National Drought Management Authority reports that the drought condition in the country has continued to deteriorate as several parts of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs)… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls Reportedly Risks Losing World Heritage Site Status from UN

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has warned that plans by the governments of Zimbabwe and Zambia for the development of a golf… Read more »

South Africa: Battle Between Small-Scale Fishers and Oil Giants a Prelude to Greater Environmental Struggle #AfricaClimateCrisis

The David and Goliath battle of climate activists against plans by Shell has resumed in South Africa. The case, which in February 2022 saw the High Court in Makhanda dismiss… Read more »

South Africa: Another Seismic Survey Legal Battle Looms for South Africa #AfricaClimateCrisis

Environmental activists are preparing for another legal battle against a planned seismic survey. This comes less than a month after the Makhanda High Court granted an interdict… Read more »