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 »

South Africa: South Africa Tightens Covid-19 Restrictions as Country Battles Third Wave

President Cyril Ramaphosa has introduced new coronavirus restrictions to help the country curb the spread of the virus and save lives as it battles a third wave of the… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Reaches 140,000 Across Continent

As of June 26, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,350,331 while over 32,500,561 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Over 32 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of June 25, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,314,835 while over 32,500,561 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Jacob Zuma's Legal Team to Challenge 15-Month Jail Term

Former president Jacob Zuma's legal team is expected to file an urgent application against the Constitutional Court ruling that Zuma be imprisoned for 15 months for contempt, in… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 138,000 Across Continent

As of June 23, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,248,147 while over 31,155,299 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Nigeria: Samad Rabiu Bboosts Nigeria's Healthcare with N10b

Nigeria's healthcare sector has received a boost of N10billion, courtesy of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa). Read more »

Ethiopia: Heavy Casualties After Attack on Market in Tigray - Report

There has been heavy casualties after an airstrike on a market in Tigray, according to BBC. Read more »

Africa: Vaccinating Africa & Manufacturing Covid Vaccines– Mastercard Foundation's $1.3 Billion Plan

The Mastercard Foundation announced in June that it would deploy $1.3 billion for a three-year partnership with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa… Read more »

Africa: Chicago Teachers Invested in Africa and You Should Too

My family drilled the value of education into me. I'm a first-generation college graduate because my family emphasized that education was a priority. For us, it was the path to… Read more »

South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma Found Guilty of Contempt of Court

Former president Jacob Zuma has been found guilty of contempt of court by the Constitutional Court. Read more »

South Africa: World 400m Champ Wayde Van Niekerk Finally Makes It to Olympics 2020

Wayde Van Niekerk the World 400m champion, finally produced the goods with a qualifying time of 44.56 at a World Athletics Continental Tour event in Madrid on June 19, 2021 that… Read more »

Africa: Can Tobacco Harm Reduction Make its Way Out of Controversy?

The Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) took place in Liverpool on June 17th and 18th, 2021. It was the eighth edition of the conference, themed "The future for nicotine". Speakers and… Read more »

Africa: Over 30 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of June 20, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,178,531 while over 31,155,299 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Nearly 136,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent

As of June 17, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  5,101,624 while over  29,472,694 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Zambia: Former Zambian Leader Kenneth Kaunda Dies

Zambia's former president Kenneth Kaunda has died. Read more »