February 14, 2023
South Africa: SA Tourism to Go Ahead With Spurs Deal - South African News Briefs - February 14, 2023
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February 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Former Information Minister Mushowe Dies
Former Minister of Information Dr Chris Mushowe has died. Read more »
South Africa: Witnesses In Shepherd Bushiri Case Must Testify In Malawi - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2023
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February 11, 2023
South Africa: South African Rapper AKA Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Durban
Award-winning rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has been shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night, police sources have confirmed. Read more »
South Africa: Curtain Closes On Idols South Africa After 21 Years
Shock as the popular reality television show will end its run after 19 seasons. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Sudan: Russia, Western Envoys in Khartoum to Expand Influence
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Khartoum on February 8, 2023 as part of an African tour, seeking to expand influence. Read more »
Africa: Agroecology Giving Farmers an Edge in the Face of Climate Change #AfricaClimateHope
Africa has long suffered the devastating impacts of climate change, despite contributing little to the climate crisis, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture… Read more »
South Africa: Process Underway to Restore Rail Lines In Gauteng - South African News Briefs - February 10, 2023
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February 09, 2023
Africa: Kenya, South Sudan Border Dispute Sparks Diplomatic Row
South Sudan has accused Kenya of stealing its land, setting the stage for a border dispute that may stymie trade between the two countries, reports Business Daily. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Working On Laws to Protect Whistleblowers - South African News Briefs - February 9, 2023
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February 08, 2023
East Africa: Clashes in Las Anod, Escalating Insecurity in Somalia a Cause For Concern For Horn of Africa
At least 38 people were killed, and more than 130 others injured following two days of fighting in Las Anod town, in Somalia's northern breakaway region of Somaliland, reports VOA. Read more »
Africa: Remembering A True Friend - Roger Winter (1942 - 2023)
Roger Winter, a long-time advocate for South Sudan, who died on January 25, spent most his life of working on refugee emergencies around the world. He served in several U.S.… Read more »
South Africa: Agri SA Wants Agriculture Declared Essential Service - South African News Briefs - February 8, 2023
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South Sudan: Remembering Roger Winter
The news of the passing of Roger Winter came to me as a shock wave. Yes, he had been ill and bedridden for a rather long time. The end might therefore be a relief for him. It is… Read more »
February 07, 2023
South Africa: South Africans Were in Prison That Collapsed in Earthquake-Hit Turkey
February 8 update: Four South Africans detained in a Turkey prison escaped injury during the earthquake in the country, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation… Read more »
South Africa: Energy Minister Outlines Plans to End Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - February 7, 2023
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February 06, 2023
Southern Africa: Swiss Head of State to Visit War-torn Cabo Delgado In Mozambique
Swiss President Alain Berset will visit the troubled Cabo Delgado province this week during a trip to Mozambique and Botswana. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Asks DP Mabuza to Stay On - South African News Briefs - February 6, 2023
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February 03, 2023
South Africa: New Twist in South Africa's Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship Deal Opens Can of Worms
Lindiwe Sisulu, the Minister of Tourism, distanced herself from the reported R1 billion deal to sponsor Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, which has sparked widespread… Read more »
Africa: Principles For Peace Launches Peacemaking Covenant For lasting, Inclusive Peace
The Principles for Peace initiative spent two years in consultations around the world to contribute to a set of eight 'Principles for Peace' to provide a framework to negotiate a… Read more »
South Africa: ANC To Challenge Court Ruling on Cadre Deployment Records - South African News Briefs - February 3, 2023
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Africa: Roger Winter - Relentless Advocate for Peace and Justice in South Sudan and Africa
Roger Winter, a dedicated proponent for the people of South Sudan and the region, died on January 25, 2023. Read more »
February 02, 2023
Africa: Will New 'Peacemaking Covenant' Offer Path to Sustainable Peace at a Moment of Heightened Conflict?
After two years of intense consultations around the world, the Principles for Peace Initiative has developed the Peacemaking Covenant that provides a framework for action to… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia to Step Up Efforts Against Wildlife Crime After 93% Surge in Rhino Poaching
The number of endangered rhinos poached in Namibia reached an all-time high in 2022 after 87 rhinos were killed compared to 45 in 2021, reports Al Jazeera. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Calls Out King Mswati, Urges Urgent National Dialogue in eSwatini
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is calling for a national dialogue in the Kingdom of eSwatini, after the assassination of political activist Advocate Thulani… Read more »
