Africa: Coronavirus Pandemic Hurting Small-Scale Miners, Says Report

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit small-scale mining hard, slashing incomes, exposing miners to greater risks and even increasing the use of child labour, says a new report issued on… Read more »

South Africa: Malawi's Bushiri Wanted For Rape

South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority has issued three warrants of arrest against Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church founder Shepherd Bushiri for rape. Read more »

Zimbabwe: How to Fix the Turmoil in Gold Mining Sector - Report

Expanding gold mining in Zimbabwe is key to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's plans to revitalise the country's economy, especially at a time when the price of the metal is soaring on… Read more »

Africa: Continent Passes 2-Million Mark in Confirmed Covid-19 Cases

As of November 23, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,070,172. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 49,719 and recoveries 1,744,098. Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Govt Suspends the Importation, Sale of Johnson's Baby Powder

Sold on shelves in the Republic of Congo, American brand Johnson & Johnson could contain potentially carcinogenic substances. After several weeks of consultation with civil… Read more »

Africa: 'My Heart Breaks' For Ethiopia - WHO's Tedros

The head of the World Health Organization denies taking sides in the government of Ethiopia's war with the region of Tigray, which has spilled over into neighboring Eritrea. In a… Read more »

West Africa: "COVID-19 Pandemic Has Led Us To Rethink Our Strategy" - Nathalie Gabala, Mastercard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is committed to supporting economic recovery programs in Africa to enable states to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the first French… Read more »

South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Queen of Kwaito Mshoza

2020 has taken another popular singer. Read more »

Africa: Africa Experts in Top Posts on Biden-Harris Team May Signal New Policy Direction

Africa experts have leading roles on incoming U.S. administration's transition team; South Africa's Ramaphosa among world leaders who have spoken with the President-Elect. Read more »

Uganda: Vanessa Nakate, Climate Activist from Uganda, Pens Letter Challenging Joe Biden

Vanessa Nakate wrote a letter asking U.S. President elect Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris what they are going to do about climate change, and also expressing her desire… Read more »

Africa: Continent Nears 2 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19

As of November 18, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,999,178. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 48,034 and recoveries 1,682,265. Read more »

Africa: Millions 'Still Being Diagnosed, Treated Based on Outdated TB Tools'

According to the Step Up for TB 2020 report, millions of people are still diagnosed and treated based on outdated policies and using old tools and approaches - impacting the TB… Read more »

Cameroon: Top New York Lawyers File Case With UN Over Jailed Journalist

The foundation set up by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her husband, movie star George, is taking up with the United Nations the case of independent journalist Paul Chouta,… Read more »

South Africa: Seismic Tremors the New Normal for Cape Town?

A 3.5 magnitude quake was detected in the northwest of Cape Town, early on Tuesday morning, November 17, Volcano Discovery reports. Read more »

South Africa: Rape Charges Against Sjava Dropped

Multi-award winning musician Jabulani Hadebe, also known as Sjava, will not be prosecuted for rape. Read more »

Africa: What are the Current Challenges for Tobacco Harm Reduction?

On November 4th, 2020, the United-Kingdom based public health organization Knowledge Action Change, which aims at promoting health through the concept of harm reduction, issued an… Read more »

Africa: Zambia's Debt Default - A Lose-Lose Situation

It’s almost a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and no country has been spared the brutal economic and social impact. Read more »

Africa: Challenges, Progress in Women, Peace and Security Agenda Brought to Light - Part 2

Between the Covid-19 pandemic, regional conflicts, aggravated sexual and gender-based violence, as well as continuous economic hardship, women of Africa face hardships that require… Read more »

Africa: Progress and Challenges to Women, Peace and Security Agenda Brought to Light - Part 1

Between the Covid-19 pandemic, regional conflicts, aggravated sexual and gender-based violence, as well as continuous economic hardship, the women of Africa face hardships that… Read more »

Mozambique: Cabo Delgado Atrocities Draw Little International Attention

Alarm bells are ringing in the United Nations Human Rights office and the Refugee Agency at the mass deaths, destruction, and displacement in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province,… Read more »

Rwanda: Small Batches of Rwandan Coffee Pack Big Punch in World Market

They may be from the smallest country in eastern Africa, but coffee farmers in Rwanda can still compete in the international market with giant coffee exporters like Colombia,… Read more »

Africa: Continent Records 332 More Covid-19 Deaths and 14,146 New Infections

As of November 12, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,918,932. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 46,283 and recoveries 1,620,746 . Read more »

Ghana: Former President Jerry Rawlings Dies

Former Ghananian president Jerry Rawlings, 73, is dead. Read more »

Kenya: Shining Light on Slums to Unlock Girls' Talents

The dusty road leading to the heart of the Mathare settlement in Nairobi's north-west corner passes metal-roofed homes that seem to spill down hillsides, packed closely… Read more »

Africa: Africa Cannot Silence The Guns If Women Are Excluded From Peace Processes

"We can not silence the guns in Africa without the inclusion of women in peace processes. - these were the opening remarks by the African Union Special Envoy Bineta Diop at the… Read more »