February 27, 2023
Egypt: Kevin Hart's Show Cancelled Because He Called Egyptians 'Black'?
Award-winning actor and comedian Kevin Hart had been due to perform in Cairo on February 21, but the show was cancelled because of "local logistics issues". Read more »
South Africa: 'Govt Not Constitutionally Obligated to Provide South Africa With Electricity' - South African News Briefs - February 27, 2023
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February 24, 2023
South Africa: Anti Illicit Funds Task Force Greylists South Africa - South African News Briefs - February 24, 2023
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February 23, 2023
South Africa: Eskom's De Ruyter Leaves, Who's Next to Take Reins?
Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter was planning on leaving embattled power utility in March 2023 but hurried his exit after an explosive interview in which he spoke on the… Read more »
South Africa: Parliamentary Speaker In First No Confidence Motion - South African News Briefs - February 23, 2023
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February 22, 2023
South Africa: Budget Speech 2023 Delivered In 'Difficult Domestic and Global Economic Environment'
South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his 2023 budget to parliament today, against a backdrop of world economic decline, the effects of Covid-19 and the… Read more »
South Africa: UCT Vice Chancellor to Leave With Golden Handshake - South African News Briefs - February 22, 2023
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February 21, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Premier Talks Tough on the Fight Against Crime - South African News Briefs - February 21, 2023
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Burkina Faso: Death Toll In Burkinabe Army Unit Ambush Rises to 51
An attack on a Burkina Faso army unit in the north of the country on February 17, 2023 has risen to 51, reports VOA. Read more »
Africa: Congolese Dr Jean Kaseya Takes Over Leadership of Africa CDC
Democratic Republic of Congo's Dr Jean Kaseya has been selected by the African Union as the next director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Africa: African Theologian Takes Top International Church Job
A leading South African theologian, the Revd. Jerry Pillay, has been installed as the ninth general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva. He is the second… Read more »
Burkina Faso: France's Military Ends Presence In Burkina Faso
France and Burkina Faso have officially marked the end of French military operations in the West African nation, the Burkinabe armed forces said. A flag-lowering ceremony at the… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Implements Stage 6 Power Cuts As Generating Units Fail - South African News Briefs - February 20, 2023
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February 19, 2023
South Africa: Slain South African Rapper AKA Laid to Rest
The remains of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes popularly called 'AKA' have been laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday, February 18. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Africa: Footballer Christian Atsu Found Dead After Turkey Earthquake
Christian Atsu has died aged 31, reports The Guardian. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Africa: A Man's Best Friend is a Trafficker's Worst Nightmare
In many cultures, it is said that a dog is a human's best friend. But according to World Wildlife Fund Kenya, dogs are also traffickers' and poachers' worst enemies. Used to sniff… Read more »
Southern Africa: When Energy Crises Leave Us in the Dark, But Life Has to Go On
Power interruptions, both scheduled and unexpected, appear to be business as usual in certain African countries, including Liberia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Thanks Deputy for 'Unwavering Support' - South African News Briefs - February 17, 2023
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February 16, 2023
Africa: Cybastion – Leveraging U.S. Expertise to Bolster Cyber Safety in Africa
When President Joe Biden, addressing the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December, thanked major American corporations like Microsoft, General Electric and Visa for announcing some… Read more »
Africa: AllAfrica and Phil John Academy Announce Scholarships for 60 African Women Entrepreneurs in 18 countries
AllAfrica Global Media and PhilJohn Academy are jointly announcing scholarships for 60 young women from 18 countries who will receive training in leadership, entrepreneurship and… Read more »
South Africa: Warning of Another Repo Rate Hike Next Month - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2023
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February 15, 2023
Mauritius: Rights Group Accuses UK, U.S. of 'Crimes Against Humanity' Over Chagos Islands
A human rights group has accused the British government of lying, and the British and American governments of committing "crimes against humanity" in the process of establishing a… Read more »
Africa: AWA Forum 2023 - How Women Can Ensure Sustainable Food Sovereignty
The AllAfrica Media Group will celebrate International Women's Day this year with a high-profile event, the AllAfrica Women's Agenda Forum (AWA 2023), to debate the role of women… Read more »
South Africa: Consumer Price Index Down But Food Prices Still Rocket - South African News Briefs - February 15, 2023
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February 14, 2023
Africa: More and More Cholera Outbreaks Due to Climate Crisis, Conflict on Continent
Eighteen countries are reporting cholera outbreaks, and 10 of those are in Africa. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 26 000 cases and 660 deaths… Read more »
