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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: 85,778 Active COVID-19 Cases Across Continent, 414 Critical

As of June 3, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 157,374. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 4,494 and recoveries 67,100. Read more »

West Africa: Govt Risks Inflaming Local Conflict With Military Strategy Against Islamists - Report

The government of Niger risks inflaming local conflicts in a region bordering Mali by pursuing a primarily military strategy to counter attacks by Islamist militants, says a new… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Opposition Member Dr Sylvia Blyden Detained Again

Dr Sylvia Blyden, a leading member of the main opposition  All People's Congress (APC) is back in jail in Freetown after her bail was revoked. Blyden was released on on bail… Read more »

Namibia: Presidency Apologizes After Journalists Barred From Covering Launch of COVID-19 Facility

The Presidency in Namibia issued an apology to local journalists after media workers were blocked from covering the inauguration by President Hage Geingob of a COVID-19 isolation… Read more »

Africa: Moroccan-Designed COVID-19 Test Kit Internationally Approved

With a decade of experience in the development of diagnostic kits, the  Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation, and Research Foundation (MAScIR), a research and… Read more »

Africa: Over 150,000 COVID-19 Cases Across Continent, 84,211 Critical

As of June 2, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 152,630. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 4,343 and recoveries 64,074. Read more »

Africa: International Partnerships are Key for Africa during COVID-19

Last week our continent celebrated Africa Day (25th May 2020). As the African Union Chair, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa chaired a virtual meeting of African heads… Read more »