South Sudan: Engage the Youth in Building Peace and Our New Nation

South Sudan, the world's youngest nation and an ethnically-diverse country with a population of more than 11 million, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday. The country gained… Read more »

Africa: Over 37 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of July 9 confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,822,718 while over 37,004,431 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Schoemaker, Corbett Doing Swimmingly at Tokyo Olympics 2020

For the first time since 2000, South Africa will have two women in an Olympic swimming final. Read more »

Africa: Over 5 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent

As of July 8 confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,775,157 while over 36,997,059 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Ex-President Zuma Heads to Prison

South Africa's former president, Jacob Zuma, is on his way to hand himself over to prison authorities, his foundation said late Wednesday. Read more »

Eswatini: UN Human Rights Deeply Concerned by eSwatini Violence

The violence that erupted in eSwatini in recent days – in which dozens of people have been reported killed or injured during protests – is deeply concerning, the UN… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigrayan Crowds Jeer Captured Federal Troops

Thousands of prisoners taken by Tigrayan forces have been paraded through the recaptured regional capital, Mekelle, in an apparent breach of the principles of international law… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 145,000 Across Continent

As of July 5 confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,665,391 while over 35,094,444 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Ethiopia: TPLF Issues Statement Outlining Conditions for a Ceasefire in Tigray

The following statement was issued by the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front and posted on Twitter by executive committee member and spokesperson, Gatechew K. Reda, who served as… Read more »

Africa: Continent Nears 5 Million Covid-19 Recoveries

As of July 4 confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,634,601 while over 35,094,444 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Nearly 5.6 Million Covid-19 Cases Across Continent

As of July 3 confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,590,813 while over 35,056,552 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Nearly 35 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of July 2 confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,547,605 while over 34,845,605 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Popular South African Actor Mutodi Neshehe Dies

Another sad day for Mzansi as veteran actor Mutodi Neshehe has died. Read more »

Africa: Clean Cooking - Lifting the Lid on Dirty Cooking Fuels

When world leaders gather at summits to discuss global issues, do they ever stop to ask how the food was prepared or by whom? We eat every day, yet how food is cooked and the… Read more »

Africa: Over 5.5 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent

As of July 1, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,504,801 while over 34,845,605 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Legendary South African Musician Steve Kekana Dies

Social media has been flooded with tributes for South African singer-songwriter Steve Kekana. Read more »

South Africa: Top Court Dismisses Public Protector's Appeal Over Ramaphosa Campaign Funding

The Constitutional Court has ruled that President Cyril Ramaphosa did not willfully mislead Parliament with regard to donations made to fund his campaign (CR17) for the presidency… Read more »

South Africa: Jiva, Let's Dance! Check Out This Celebration of South African Moves

One thing about my African brother and sisters is that when we are happy, sad, celebrating, or going through the most, we dance.  More so when we are facing the third wave of… Read more »

Africa: Nearly 4.8 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent

As of June 30, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,465,801 while over 34,269,739 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Ethiopia: 'Opportunity Must Not Be Lost' - Five Former U.S. Ambassadors to Ethiopia on Events in Tigray

This statement was provided to AllAfrica by five former American ambassadors who led U.S. representation in Ethiopia for 13 of the past 25 years. The career diplomats welcome the… Read more »

South Africa: Jacob Zuma to Remain In Jail While Constitutional Court Hearing Is Pending

Former president Jacob Zuma's bid to stay out of prison until his Constitutional Court hearing next week, has been dismissed with costs by Judge Jerome Mnguni at the… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 141,000 Across Continent

As of June 29, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,437,405 while over 32,500,561 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Apex Court Sends Former President Zuma to Prison

South Africa's top court gave the country's former president, Jacob Zuma, a verbal tongue-lashing on Tuesday for his defiance of the law and ordered him to report to police within… Read more »

Africa: 33 Former African Heads of State Speak Out Against UK Withdrawal of Neglected Tropical Disease Funding

Following is a statement from the Forum for Former African Heads of State and Government as 33 former African heads of state appeal for international solidarity in response to… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Cases Exceed 5,4 Million Across Continent

As of June 28, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,412,258 while over 32,500,561 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »