September 30, 2020
Africa: Stigma Makes Ending Covid-19 Harder and Threatens Peace Across Africa
Analyses by researchers at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord) warn that Covid-19 has provoked responses that violate human rights, slow… Read more »
Africa: Softening the Impact of Conflict Multiplier Covid-19
Since 1992, when the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord) was established, the conflict management NGO has played an integral role in conflict… Read more »
Tanzania: Key U.S. Congress Members Raise Concerns About Elections and Treatment of U.S. Investors
The ranking Democratic and Republican members of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa are packing a resolution urging the government of Tanzania to respect human and economic… Read more »
South Africa: Did You Also Watch The South African, Angolan Action Movie on Netflix?
Netflix is finally diving in - not just dipping toes in - when it comes to Africa and its film industry. African movies and series are now making a mark on the streaming platform. Read more »
September 29, 2020
Africa: Curb Capital Flight to Help Fund Covid-19 Response in Africa
Curbing capital flight and other illicit financial flows from Africa can generate $88.6 billion a year. These funds can help respond to the COVID-19 crisis and build the resilience… Read more »
South Africa: Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections = New Rules From Govt?
Gauteng's Covid-19 infection rate climbed 6% after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions across the country. The increase, which was "noted with concern" by the provincial health… Read more »
September 28, 2020
Africa: New Research Set to Produce More Productive, Sustainable Cattle
Geneticists believe that newly-published research on the resilience of African cattle can help breed new generations which yield more milk and meat than at present. Read more »
Africa: Over 1.4 Million Covid-19 Cases, 1.2 Million Recoveries Across Continent
As of September 28, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,460,328. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 35,163, and recoveries 1,207,261. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Experiences Two Earthquakes in Two Days
A 2.7 magnitude hit Cape Town in South Africa early on Sunday (September 27), according to Storm Report.It was the second earthquake is as many days - on Saturday night, there was… Read more »
September 25, 2020
Africa: Is the Worst of Africa's Covid-19 Outbreak Over?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently commended South Africa for its declining Covid-19 infection rate, approving the implementation of public health measures to curb the… Read more »
September 24, 2020
Africa: Over 200,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 13.3 Million Tests
As of September 25, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,437,576. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 34,706, and recoveries 1,184,963.… Read more »
Africa: What is the Fundamental Difference Between Cigarette Smoke and Heated Tobacco Aerosol?
On September 15th, 2020, Tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris International (PMI) held a scientific online conference on the fundamental difference between cigarette smoke and heated… Read more »
September 23, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Surpasses 34,000 as Total Cases Exceed 1,4 Million
As of September 23, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,420,664. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 34,323, and recoveries 1,168,363. Read more »
September 22, 2020
Malawi: Malawi's President Appeals to Investors, Implores South African Farmers to 'Invest In Our Soil'
With the world focused on fighting the pandemic, a remarkable achievement went largely unnoticed in Africa. A court in Malawi annulled a rigged election and a peaceful rerun… Read more »
South Africa: Controversial Preachers Bushiri, Mboro to Face Off in High Court
Pastors Paseka 'Mboro' Motsoeneng and Shepherd Bushiri will appear before the High Court in Pretoria today, eNCA reports. Read more »
September 21, 2020
Africa: Shaping Peace Together in the Sahel
The International Day of Peace, which is an annual special day, observed on 21 September around the world, has a distinct place in the Sahel. The United Nations established this… Read more »
West Africa: Central Sahel - Shaping Peace With Women and Young People
The countries of Central Sahel—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—face an unprecedented crisis, marked by violent extremism, forced displacement, and rising insecurity. The… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Recovery Needs Informal Sector on Board
Like many countries across the globe, East Africa's governments are providing economic stimulus packages to lighten the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the bulk… Read more »
Egypt: Does Egypt Need to Go Nuclear?
Egypt's venture into nuclear power has been planned from the top down, with environmental groups and rights organisations expressing reservations, energy analysts questioning… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Near 34,000 Across Continent
As of September 21, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,407,677. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,957, and recoveries 1,153,359. Read more »
September 20, 2020
Africa: Reported Deaths in Africa Reach 33,840, Recoveries 1,148,212
As of September 20, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,399,863. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,840, and recoveries 1,148,212. Read more »
September 19, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Recoveries Now Stand at 1,140,516
As of September 19, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,390,510. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,621, and recoveries 1,140,516. Read more »
September 18, 2020
Burkina Faso: Young Rice Producers Combat Hunger Amid Poverty
On a mission to satisfy local demand for rice, the Mitiri Cooperative of Young Rice Producers are fighting for the eradication of hunger in Bagre, a rural community located in the… Read more »
West Africa: Feeding The Future With Homegrown Cassava, Rice
The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) is celebrating a decade of its Feed the Future campaign, which enables partner organisations to target the root causes of… Read more »
Africa: Total of Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent Approaches 1.4 Million
As of September 18, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,382,398. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,428, and recoveries 1,133,444. Read more »