November 07, 2022
Africa: Climate Briefs - #COP27 Begins with Loss and Damage Front and Centre #AfricaClimateCrisis
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South Africa: Probe into Anti-Apartheid Activist Imam Haron's Death Reopens
The inquest into the death of Imam Abdullah Haron was reopened today, and the case is now under way at the High Court in Cape Town, EWN reports. Read more »
Africa: Perceived Versus Real Risk In African Credit Ratings
The ratings of African governments have enabled a robust Eurobond market for African sovereign bonds with over $300 billion issued in the last couple of decades. Maintaining access… Read more »
South Africa: Experts Called to Probe KwaZulu-Natal Quakes - South African News Briefs - November 7, 2022
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November 06, 2022
Africa: What Should Africa Expect at COP27? #AfricaClimateCrisis
As the world convenes in Africa for the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), it is time to recognize Africa's role in averting a climate disaster… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Africa: 'Round 1... Fight!' - A Look at the Tekken Tournament 'Lifestyle' of South Africa, Madagascar
Video games are the largest entertainment medium in the world, according to data from Felix Richter on Statista. These days, gaming communities are as varied as the genres they… Read more »
East Africa: East African Crude Oil Pipeline - Communities Left in the Cold #AfricaClimateCrisis
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) will transport oil produced from Uganda's Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania, where the oil will then be… Read more »
Africa: Why Africa's Youth Must Be Involved in Developing Our Cities
From Dakar to Dar es Salaam, Africa's cities are vibrant hubs offering new and promising opportunities. Given these cities are increasingly young – with under-25s projected… Read more »
East Africa: Multi-Billion Crude Oil Pipeline Bulldozing Ahead Despite Stiff Opposition #AfricaClimateCrisis
Africa is rich in clean energy sources, such as sun and wind, but despite this abundant sunshine, ideal for renewable energy production, the continent relies heavily on crude oil.… Read more »
South Africa: Public Servants Given Go-Ahead to Strike - South African News Briefs - November 4, 2022
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November 03, 2022
South Africa: 19 Bodies Found at Krugersdorp Mine - South African News Briefs - November 3, 2022
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November 02, 2022
Ethiopia: Ceasefire Announced in Ethiopian Civil War
The Federal Government in Addis Ababa and Tigrayan authorities have agreed on a ceasefire. Read more »
Africa: Joint Statement between the Government of Ethiopia and the TPLF - Text
An agreement to end the fighting in northern parts of Ethiopia was announced at a press conference in Pretoria by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, who has been… Read more »
South Africa: Passport Costs Go Up - South African News Briefs - November 2, 2022
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November 01, 2022
South Africa: Public Servants Issue Strike Notice - South African News Briefs - November 1, 2022
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October 31, 2022
Ghana: President Reassures Ghanaians Over Talks With IMF
President Nana Akufo-Addo has defended his government's decision to seek a U.S. $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund to help overcome the country's economic… Read more »
South Africa: Radio Legend Jeremy Mansfield Dies - South African News Briefs - October 31, 2022
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October 28, 2022
Africa: Make the 'Beautiful Game' a Track to Greater Trade and Inclusion
The approach of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beginning 20 November, again illustrates that football is the world's game - an example of how people from different cultures, backgrounds,… Read more »
Africa: Killing Two Birds With One Stone - New Research Shows How Cancer Drug Could Fight Malaria
Malaria is the world's most important and deadly tropical mosquito-borne parasitic disease, according to the United Nations, killing a child under five every 75 seconds, and… Read more »
Africa: Why Govts Should Hike Taxes on Alcohol, Tobacco and Sugar
Twenty-eight lives are lost every minute to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, liver disease or chronic respiratory ailments. Twenty-five out of those deaths happen in low- and… Read more »
South Africa: Zulu King to Be Crowned at Moses Mabhida Stadium Tomorrow - South African News Briefs - October 28, 2022
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October 27, 2022
South Africa: South African Govt on Alert, Notes Terror Alert from U.S. Embassy
The South African government has responded to a terror alert issued by the Embassy of the United States of America and said law enforcement agencies will monitor any potential… Read more »
South Africa: Charges Dropped Against Krugersdorp Gang Rape Suspects - South African News Briefs - October 27, 2022
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Egypt: Egypt is Ready to Host a Landmark COP27
H.E. Sameh Shoukry, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and COP27 President-Designate underlined that Egypt is “ready” to host the world leaders, delegates and climate… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Zimbabwe: MSF Moves in to Mitigate Dire Lack of Clean Water in Zimbabwe's Capital
Water supplies are under increasing strain all around the world. As populations grow and cities expand, fresh water sources are depleted or contaminated. This is the case in… Read more »
