November 27, 2020
Africa: Is Timber The Key For Africa's Sustainable Cities?
Can the future of Africa's cities be growing on trees? Read more »
Africa: Continent Approaches 1.8 Million Covid-19 Recoveries
As of November 27, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,121,329. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 50,944 and recoveries 1,791,154. Read more »
November 26, 2020
South Africa: U.S. Rapper Will.i.am Apologises For Stealing DJ Lag's Beat
Black Eyed Peas singer Will.i.am has issued an apology to Gqom musician DJ Lag after South Africans called him out for allegedly stealing his beat to the song Ice… Read more »
Africa: Over 20 Million Covid-19 Tests Performed Across Continent
As of November 26, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,107,358. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 50,647 and recoveries 1,781,750.… Read more »
November 25, 2020
Africa: Over 50,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent
As of November 25, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,093,307. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 50,347 and recoveries 1,772,800. Read more »
November 24, 2020
South Africa: How a South African Film Inspires Hope in the Face of Adversity
When you see powerhouse names in movie credits, you know definitely you're in for a treat. Read more »
Africa: Scheme to Stop 'Conflict Diamond' Sales Is Not Working - Report
The international scheme to prevent the sale of diamonds from funding violence and war appears to have become “increasingly dysfunctional and has lost credibility,”… Read more »
Africa: Coronavirus Pandemic Hurting Small-Scale Miners, Says Report
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit small-scale mining hard, slashing incomes, exposing miners to greater risks and even increasing the use of child labour, says a new report issued on… Read more »
South Africa: Malawi's Bushiri Wanted For Rape
South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority has issued three warrants of arrest against Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church founder Shepherd Bushiri for rape. Read more »
Zimbabwe: How to Fix the Turmoil in Gold Mining Sector - Report
Expanding gold mining in Zimbabwe is key to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's plans to revitalise the country's economy, especially at a time when the price of the metal is soaring on… Read more »
November 23, 2020
Africa: Continent Passes 2-Million Mark in Confirmed Covid-19 Cases
As of November 23, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,070,172. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 49,719 and recoveries 1,744,098. Read more »
November 20, 2020
Congo-Brazzaville: Govt Suspends the Importation, Sale of Johnson's Baby Powder
Sold on shelves in the Republic of Congo, American brand Johnson & Johnson could contain potentially carcinogenic substances. After several weeks of consultation with civil… Read more »
Africa: 'My Heart Breaks' For Ethiopia - WHO's Tedros
The head of the World Health Organization denies taking sides in the government of Ethiopia's war with the region of Tigray, which has spilled over into neighboring Eritrea. In a… Read more »
West Africa: "COVID-19 Pandemic Has Led Us To Rethink Our Strategy" - Nathalie Gabala, Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation is committed to supporting economic recovery programs in Africa to enable states to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the first French… Read more »
November 19, 2020
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Queen of Kwaito Mshoza
2020 has taken another popular singer. Read more »
November 18, 2020
Africa: Africa Experts in Top Posts on Biden-Harris Team May Signal New Policy Direction
Africa experts have leading roles on incoming U.S. administration's transition team; South Africa's Ramaphosa among world leaders who have spoken with the President-Elect. Read more »
Uganda: Vanessa Nakate, Climate Activist from Uganda, Pens Letter Challenging Joe Biden
Vanessa Nakate wrote a letter asking U.S. President elect Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris what they are going to do about climate change, and also expressing her desire… Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 2 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
As of November 18, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,999,178. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 48,034 and recoveries 1,682,265. Read more »
Africa: Millions 'Still Being Diagnosed, Treated Based on Outdated TB Tools'
According to the Step Up for TB 2020 report, millions of people are still diagnosed and treated based on outdated policies and using old tools and approaches - impacting the TB… Read more »
November 17, 2020
Cameroon: Top New York Lawyers File Case With UN Over Jailed Journalist
The foundation set up by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her husband, movie star George, is taking up with the United Nations the case of independent journalist Paul Chouta,… Read more »
South Africa: Seismic Tremors the New Normal for Cape Town?
A 3.5 magnitude quake was detected in the northwest of Cape Town, early on Tuesday morning, November 17, Volcano Discovery reports. Read more »
South Africa: Rape Charges Against Sjava Dropped
Multi-award winning musician Jabulani Hadebe, also known as Sjava, will not be prosecuted for rape. Read more »
Africa: What are the Current Challenges for Tobacco Harm Reduction?
On November 4th, 2020, the United-Kingdom based public health organization Knowledge Action Change, which aims at promoting health through the concept of harm reduction, issued an… Read more »
November 16, 2020
Africa: Zambia's Debt Default - A Lose-Lose Situation
It’s almost a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and no country has been spared the brutal economic and social impact. Read more »
Africa: Challenges, Progress in Women, Peace and Security Agenda Brought to Light - Part 2
Between the Covid-19 pandemic, regional conflicts, aggravated sexual and gender-based violence, as well as continuous economic hardship, women of Africa face hardships that require… Read more »