June 15, 2020
South Africa: From Maternal Health to COVID-19 - How a WhatsApp Service Became Essential for Millions
Covid-19 Connect, a WhatsApp service that provides users with relevant information to help make informed and effective decisions during the pandemic, was developed by Praekelt.org… Read more »
Africa: Alternatives to Conventional Tobacco: The Unwavering Stance of Scientists and Experts
The seventh annual Global Forum on Nicotine - GFN - took place on June 11th & 12 th and was organized by "Knowledge Action Change Limited (KAC)", headed by… Read more »
June 14, 2020
Africa: The Special Court for Sierra Leone - Keys to its Success & Lessons for Today
A Discussion with Former Chief Prosecutor David Crane Read more »
Sierra Leone: Opposition Activist Dr. Sylvia Blyden Argues Against Her Detention in Court Hearing
This article originally published in the UK-based Sierra Leone Telegraph is reprinted with permission. According to another story in the paper, the Magistrate conducting the June… Read more »
June 12, 2020
Africa: COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 5,800 as Total Cases Exceed 216,000
As of June 12, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 216,775. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 5,852 and recoveries 98,686. Read more »
East Africa: Mastercard Foundation Mounts Aggressive Response to COVID-19 - Daniel Hailu
AllAfrica Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Amadou Mahtar Ba speaks with Daniel Hailu, the Regional Head for Mastercard Foundation based in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the… Read more »
Africa: 20 Million Use COVID-19 WhatsApp Line - Focus on Health Workers is Next
Months after successfully launching COVID-19 Connect in South Africa and the World Organisation's global HealthAlert on WhatsApp, Praekelt.org is planning to launch a similar… Read more »
June 11, 2020
Africa: From Shame to Pride - Repositioning Agriculture for Africa's Youth
The COVID-19 pandemic has set off the first recession in Sub-Saharan Africa in 25 years; the economy is predicted to contract by between -2.1 and -5.1 percent in 2020—with a… Read more »
South Africa: Electoral Act Ruled to be Unconstitutional by Constitutional Court
A landmark judgment by the Constitutional Court has found that the current Electoral Act 73 of 1998 is unconstitutional, News24 writes. Read more »
Africa: COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 5,600 as Total Cases Exceed 209,000
As of June 11, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 209,380. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 5,689 and recoveries 95,084. Read more »
June 10, 2020
Africa: COVID-19 Cases Across the Continent Surpass 200,000
As of June 10, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 202,864. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 5,539 and recoveries 90,813. Read more »
June 09, 2020
Africa: Unprecedented Crisis Presents Unique Opportunities for Unprecedented Action - Machel, Okonjo-Iweala, Songwe, Ramos
COVID 19 has unearthed massive inequalities within our societies and brought to glaring light the unique burdens which women carry the world over. As we respond to the impacts of… Read more »
Burundi: Outgoing President Nkurunziza Dies
The President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza died of a heart attack, according to a tweet sent out by the government's official account. Read more »
Africa: 'I Cannot Breathe' - 60 Black Former U.S. Ambassadors Condemn Ongoing Injustice
Following is a statement issued by the Association of Black American Ambassadors. Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 200,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
As of June 9, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 196,368. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 5,364 and recoveries 86,111. Read more »
June 08, 2020
Africa: COVID-19 Cases See Steady Increases Across Continent
As of June 8, the confirmed COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 180,823. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 5,207 and recoveries 83,536. Read more »
June 07, 2020
Africa: Bad Philanthropy - The Rinsing of Toxic Money
Peacebuilding and the achievement of equitable, sustainable societies are threatened by philanthropic activities that result from tainted sources or impose values different… Read more »
West Africa: How to Step Up the Fight Against Boko Haram
The joint military force comprising soldiers from Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria which is fighting Boko Haram insurgents has won ground but more needs to be done to make it… Read more »
June 05, 2020
Africa: What About Africa's Small, Medium Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
COVID-19's impact on big business across the continent is well documented, however, the pandemic's effect on small to medium business enterprises cannot be overlooked. Speaking… Read more »
Africa: WE CANNOT REMAIN SILENT!
Africans in Africa and Around the World in Solidarity With African-American Sisters And Brothers Read more »
Cameroon: Music Legends Ben Decca, Eduke Collaborate On New Single Belembete
Cameroonian legend and Makossa music icon Ben Decca and Cameroonian-born music producer Eduke have teamed up for a new single "Belembete". Read more »
South Africa: What Does Home Schooling Actually Mean?
It would seem that many parents are still very reluctant to send their children back to school. Especially those with children in public schools who do not particularly believe… Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 170,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
As of June 5, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 169,645. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 4,756 and recoveries 73,895. Read more »
June 04, 2020
Africa: Over 87,000 Active COVID-19 Cases Across Continent, 424 Critical
As of June 4, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 162,622. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 4,604 and recoveries 70,448. Read more »
June 03, 2020
Africa: Ebola, Hydroxychloroquine, COVID-19 – WHO Tackles a World of Health Challenges
Almost 50 responders from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners arrived today in Mbandaka in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), along with 3600 doses of Ebola… Read more »