October 29, 2020
Senegal: Surprise Move to Dissolve Govt Goes Under Media Magnifying Glass
The dissolution of the government and the dismissal of the leader of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), Aminata Touré, are the dominant subjects analyzed… Read more »
Senegal: President Sall Dissolves Govt
President Macky Sall dissolved his 32-strong government team after 18 months, a government statement said. Read more »
Botswana: Dozens of Endangered Vultures Found Dead
Authorities and conservationists have launched a probe after at least 40 endangered vultures have been killed in Botswana, the latest victims of mass poisoning in the Southern… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's First Local Netflix Offering - Sincerely, Daisy - Stream It Or Skip It?
Another spell of African movies awaits to enchant via your screen... Read more »
Africa: Over 42,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent
As of October 29, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,749,739. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 42,135 and recoveries 1,428,867. Read more »
October 28, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Near 42,000 Across Continent
As of October 28, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,737,840. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 41,790 and recoveries 1,421,493. Read more »
October 27, 2020
Africa: Will Reduced Harm Tobacco Products Authorized in the U.S. Market Definitely Change the Landscape of the Tobacco World?
The Annual Law and Policy Conference organized by the Food and Drug Law Institute, from October 21st to 23rd, was held virtually under the theme « Tobacco and Nicotine… Read more »
Africa: Adele's SNL Skit on African Tourism Sparks Backlash
Who gave the greenlight to that Africa sketch? I have questions… Read more »
Africa: Over 1.7 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent
As of October 27, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,729,195. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 41,608 and recoveries… Read more »
October 26, 2020
Africa: African Union Seeks to Seize Initiative Over Nile Dam Talks
Days after President Donald Trump accused Ethiopia of breaking a deal he had negotiated over Egypt's rights to water from the Nile, the African Union is kick-starting renewed… Read more »
Africa: Go After The Laws that Hold African Women Back
We must change the status quo, dismantle and go after laws that hold women back and create inequalities, Senait Fisseha, Director of Global Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett… Read more »
South Africa: Will New Evidence Nab National Soccer Captain Senzo Meyiwa's Killers?
Every year since Senzo Meyiwa's death, a new lead surfaces, pointing to possible arrests. Read more »
October 25, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 41,000
As of October 25, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,709,387 . Reported deaths in Africa have reached 41,144 , and recoveries 1,397,522 . Read more »
October 23, 2020
Nigeria: #EndSARS Activists Turn Attention to 2023 Election
A leading civil society body organising around the ongoing protests against police brutality has called for supporters to stop sending donations to assist protesters. The Feminist… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 40,600
As of October 23, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,676,284. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 40,697, and recoveries 1,383,377. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Must Meet Legitimate Demands of Protesters - Former Central Bank Deputy Governor
The killings by security authorities of Nigerian citizens peacefully protesting against brutality is a travesty and a tragedy. Read more »
October 22, 2020
Africa: Nearly 260,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 15.8 Million Tests
As of October 22, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,676,284. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 40,482, and recoveries 1,376,878. To… Read more »
October 21, 2020
Nigeria: My Heart Is Broken - a Leader Weeps for Her Country and Its Fallen Children
I am heartbroken, along with millions of Nigerian mothers, grandmothers, and women, to have borne witness to the killing of a still uncounted number of our nation's children,… Read more »
Africa: Over 40,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent
As of October 21, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,665,755. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 40,228, and recoveries 1,369,189. Read more »
October 20, 2020
South Africa: National Broadcaster Wants DStv, Netflix Users To Pay TV Licence Fee
Is the South African Broadcasting Corporation scared of competition? Read more »
South Africa: Slain Soccer Star's Family Didn't Know About Reported Discovery of Murder Weapon
The family of Senzo Meyiwa - the Orlando Pirates goalkeeper who was shot and killed during a botched robbery attempt in Volsoorus, east of Johannesburg, six years ago - has denied… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Shows Why Agricultural Research Needs Greater Gender Equality
In the months since coronavirus first emerged, scientists around the world swiftly pivoted to the pandemic response with many focused on developing a vaccine and mitigating the… Read more »
Africa: Over 9,700 New Covid-19 Infections Across Continent in 24 Hours
As of October 20, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,655,980. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,931, and recoveries 1,359,742. Read more »
October 19, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Near 40,000 Across Continent
As of October 19, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,646,278. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,747, and recoveries 1,354,446. Read more »
October 18, 2020
Africa: Over 14,000 New Covid-19 Infections Across Continent in 24 Hours
As of October 18, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,638,089. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,561, and recoveries 1,345,229. Read more »