June 26
Kenya: Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Protesters Shot Dead
President William Ruto withdrew the controversial Finance Bill a day after more than 10 protesters were shot dead during demonstrations in the streets of Kenya. Read more »
June 25
South Africa: Building Peace in Our Own Backyard - South African Women Take Center Stage in Peacebuilding
As part of South Africa's broader peacebuilding strategy, women who have long been at the forefront of grassroots efforts to combat issues ranging from gender-based violence to… Read more »
South Africa: National Health Lab Hacked, Patient Data 'Safe' - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2024
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Kenya: Go Home, While It's Still Safe, Says Activist Mwangi During Deadly Kenya Protests
Moments ago, activists Boniface Mwangi and Hanifa Farfasa tweeted that protesters should "go home". Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill Passes in Parliament Despite Huge Opposition
Members of parliament passed the controversial Finance Bill after those allied to President Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Alliance, the majority side, voted 195 against 106 with… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Anti-Finance Bill Protesters Allegedly Abducted by Masked Police
Young Kenyans involved in the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations are being abducted under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns about police conduct and human rights abuses. Read more »
South Africa: 80 Pensioners Scammed Out of Thailand Dream Trip - South African News Briefs - June 25, 2024
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June 24
Kenya: Kenyan Protesters Call For National Strike On June 25
Kenyans protesting against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 have called for a total shutdown tomorrow. Read more »
South Africa: R800K Counterfeit Bust at Lebombo Border Post - South African News Briefs - June 24, 2024
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June 21
South Africa: MP Renaldo Gouws Suspended for Using K- and N- Words in Videos
The Democratic Alliance (DA) suspended lawmaker Renaldo Gouws after several clips of him using racist language against black people resurfaced online. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg, City Power Ordered to Pay R1.07 Billion Eskom Debt - South African News Briefs - June 21, 2024
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June 20
Africa: Pre-Primary Education for Children Benefits Everyone
Scholars across Africa are linking conflict prevention and peacebuilding to reducing economic, social and environmental stresses. The African Union's declaration of 2024 as the… Read more »
South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Shot Up Online Before South Africa Polls
The online conversation against immigrants in South Africa increased sharply in the lead-up to the recent national elections, reports the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural… Read more »
South Africa: National Arts Festival Soars into 50th Year - South African News Briefs - June 20, 2024
National Arts Festival Soars into 50th Year Read more »
June 19
South Africa: Media24 To Cut 5 Newspapers, 400 Jobs at Risk - South African News Briefs - June 19, 2024
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June 18
Africa: Independent Panel on Pandemics Readiness Comes to Grim Conclusion
"If there were a new pandemic threat today...the world will likely be overwhelmed again". Read more »
South Africa: Gang Violence Surge Rattles KwaZulu-Natal Town - South African News Briefs - June 18, 2024
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June 17
Sudan: Catastrophic Hunger Amid Conflict Creates a Crisis of Instability Across Northeast Africa
This guest column is among a series of articles that look at such critical issues as food security, which are essential for keeping and building a peaceful world. Peacebuilding… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Records First Mpox Case - South African News Briefs - June 17, 2024
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June 14
South Africa: This is an Era of Hope - Newly Elected President Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of the African National Congress (ANC), was re-elected as president of South Africa after a National Assembly sitting that started at 10am on Friday morning… Read more »
South Africa: African National Congress, Democratic Alliance Agree to Govt of National Unity
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has confirmed that a deal has been reached with the African National Congress (ANC) after "intense but very mature… Read more »
South Africa: 138 Boys Rescued from Fake Initiation Schools in Gauteng - South African News Briefs - June 14, 2024
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June 13
South Africa: Coalition Talks Intensify as Parties Reveal GNU Positions
South Africa is moving closer to a new era of collaborative governance as political parties unveil their positions on the African National Congress' (ANC) proposed Government of… Read more »
South Africa: National Disaster for 3 Provinces After Severe Weather
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) department declared a national disaster for areas affected by severe weather in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and the… Read more »
South Africa: Stellenbosch University to Shut Down Wilgenhof Residence - South African News Briefs - June 13, 2024
Stellenbosch University to Shut Down Wilgenhof Residence Read more »
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