South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Legendary Actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards

Mzansi has woken up to news of the passing of award-winning actress Sharlene Surtie-Richards, who has died at the age of 66. Read more »

South Africa: Is Africa's Biggest Polluter Capable of Transformation?

The public utility which supplies the vast majority of South Africa's electricity, Eskom, is the biggest polluter on the continent, according to a local non-governmental… Read more »

South Africa: Hundreds of Millions in Gupta Assets Seized by Investigators

South African authorities have seized assets belonging to the Guptas, their companies and associates, reports News24. The assets include luxury properties in the up-market suburbs… Read more »

Africa: Continent Nears 4.9 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19

As of June 4, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  4,879,291 while over 24,569,665 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Over 4.4 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent

As of June 3, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  4,864,308 while over 23,873,360 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Breaking News - Authority Seeks Interpol Assistance in Arresting Guptas

The National Prosecuting Authority has tweeted a press release announcing a request to Interpol for assistance in the execution of arrest warrants for Atul and Rajesh Gupta, their… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 130,000 Across Continent

As of June 2, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,840,460 while over 23,109,877 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Hair-Raising South African Child Trafficking Movie Hopes to Bring Change

The issue of human trafficking has been explored so many times in different blockbusters across the world, but when the topic is so close to home, it just gives you the… Read more »

Africa: Urgent Call-to-Action on Vaccine Equity from IMF, WHO, World Bank and WTO Heads

As preparations are made for the G7 Summit in the UK next week, top of the agenda is how to end the COVID-19 pandemic and secure the global recovery. Urgent challenges face… Read more »

Nigeria: Can the Nigerian State Survive the Twin Crises of Covid and Conflict?

The toxic mix of factors which threaten the cohesion of Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation include: Read more »

Nigeria: I Will Run in 2023 Because We the People Matter - Kingsley Moghalu

Following is a statement issued by Professor Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu What is the value of a Nigerian life? Read more »

Africa: More Than 23.1 Million People Vaccinated Across the Continent

As of May 31, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,826,891 while over 23,109,877 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Nearly 4.8 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent

As of May 28, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  4,797,389 while over 22,152,109 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Over 22 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of May 27, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  4,785,524 while over 22,044,854 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Nearly 4.8 Million Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed Across Continent

As of May 26, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  4,774,528 while over 21,473,783 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

West Africa: UK Fashion Brand Slammed for Trademarking 'Yoruba'

Timbuktu Global, a British clothing brand retailer, has come under fire for trademarking the word Yoruba - a name of an ethnic group in West Africa - for their business, igniting a… Read more »

Africa: Hope For A Malaria-Free Africa

In recent decades, the world has made remarkable progress in the fight against malaria. Over 20 years of investment, commitment, and action have saved over 7.6 million lives and… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 129,000 Across Continent

As of May 25, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,765,208 while over 20,248,590 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Over 17.7 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of May 20, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  4,715,891 while over 17,762,154 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Tanzania: The Human Rights Priorities for New President Suluhu

Three years ago, the Tanzanian human rights activist Vicky Ntetema and I sat down at a quiet Dar es Salaam restaurant to talk about the human rights situation in her country. I… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 127,000 Across Continent

As of May 19, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,706,525 while over 15,420,119 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Financing Healthcare in Nigeria is Beyond Allocating 15% of National Budget To Health

Twenty years ago, African heads of states and governments gathered in Abuja to address infectious diseases in Africa. The declarations by the heads of States, popularly known as… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Ambassador to UN Seeks Partnerships to End African Conflicts

The Biden administration's Cabinet-level official with most experience of Africa's challenges has signaled a clear break from President Donald Trump's approach to the continent. Read more »

Africa: A Mandela Says 'Slow Down', in UN 30 kph Campaign

Zoleka Mandela, who lost a child in a traffic accident, is calling on motorists to slow down to save lives – to 30 kph, or 20 mph, in urban areas. Read more »

South Africa: Suspended Ruling Party Secretary General to Challenge Decision in Court - Reports

Suspended African National Congress secretary-general Ace Magashule is taking the ANC to court over his suspension, South African media are reporting. Read more »