Africa: Why This Major Cigarette Company is Going 'Smoke-Free'

In the past few years, new ways of consuming tobacco and nicotine have gained ground in many parts of the globe where regulators, scientists, policymakers, manufacturers and… Read more »

Africa: Anzisha Prize - Developing Entrepreneurship Into a Career

"The most important thing we can all do when it comes to very young entrepreneurship is realising that we're all potential supporters of this work. If you're a parent you can… Read more »

West Africa: U.S. Appoints Special Envoy to the Sahel Region

The United States has created a special envoy for Africa's Sahel region.State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus announced the appointment on Twitter: Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town Citizens Take Action Against South Africa's Coal-Fired Air Pollution

Cape Town 's Eleventh World Naked Bike Ride will take place on Saturday 7 March. It is an annual event in over 74 cities around the world - in the Southern Hemisphere in March… Read more »

Nigeria: AfDB's Adesina Congratulates 'Baba for Africa' on His Birthday

Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, wished former President Olusegun Obasanjo a "very happy, memorable and joyous ... celebration" on his 83rd… Read more »

South Africa: Singer Sjava Breaks His Silence - I Did Not Rape Her

The popular rapper Sjava has responded following reports that Lady Zamar has filed a rape case against him. Read more »

South Africa: Economy In Recession, Agriculture Takes Hardest Knock

New figures released by Statistics South Africa have shown that the country's economy shrank by 1,4% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Read more »

South Africa: Sjava Dropped from Cape Town Jazz Festival Lineup Over Rape Allegations

The popular South African rapper Jabulani Hadebe also known as Sjava is under fire amid allegations of rape claims by his former girlfriend. Read more »

East Africa: Is There Trouble in Tanasha and Diamond's Paradise?

Tanasha Donna and Diamond Platinumz's relationship now seems to have hit rock bottom! Read more »

Africa: Terms of Reference - Consultancy to Create a Strategic Development Plan

As AllAfrica turns 20 in 2020, the company is perfectly positioned to leverage unrivaled reach and reputation in the Africa niche market and flourish in a rapidly changing media… Read more »

Nigeria: Mexico Returns 'Smuggled' Ancient Sculpture to Nigeria

The ancient bronze sculpture was seized by customs agents at Mexico City airport as its buyer tried to bring it into Mexico. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Enough Is Enough' Aims to Reclaim Citizen Power

Africa's most populous country and largest economy has become fraught with insurgent attacks, kidnappings for ransom, violent protests over pollution and joblessness, and conflicts… Read more »

Lesotho: Murder Case - Prime Minister Thabane Appears in Court

Lesotho's prime minister Thomas Thabane appeared in court on Monday, Associated Press reports. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos State Jobs Fund Partners with U.S. African Development Foundation to Provide Training and Placement Assistance for Unemployed Youth

Last week in Lagos, Nigeria's Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) held a grant signing ceremony as part of their… Read more »

Nigeria: States Partner with U.S. Development Agency to Multiply Effective Investments in the Nation's Future

C.D. Glin, the President and CEO of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), an independently operated Washington D.C.-based organization, mandated and funded by… Read more »

Nigeria: BREAKING - Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Donates Cash Prize to Free Prisoners

Fisayo Soyombo has donated the N500,000 he won from the People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019 to help in the release of inmates awaiting trial. Read more »

Lesotho: Lesotho's PM Thabane a No-Show at Court for Wife's Murder

Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has failed to appear in court to face charges of murdering his estranged wife Lipolelo Thabane in 2017. Read more »

South Africa: Guess Who's Coming to South Africa? Cardi B! Screams!

Cardi B fever has already hit Mzansi. Read more »

Mozambique: Worsening Conflict Rooted in Poverty, Repression, Intolerance

Mozambique has had a troubled history. Portugal gained control of parts of the Indian Ocean coast in the 16th century and ruled, often brutally, until 1975. A 10-year armed… Read more »

Africa: We Can Make Our World Better - Mark Suzman of Gates Foundation

AllAfrica's Juanita Williams talked with Mark Suzman, the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's largest philanthropy. He assumed the position this month. In… Read more »

Lesotho: Prime Minister Thabane to be Charged With Murder

Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane, is to be charged with the murder of his estranged wife Lipolelo Thabane, police have said. Read more »

Africa: New Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman Plots to Increase Poverty-Reduction Impact

AllAfrica's Juanita Williams quizzed South African native Mark Suzman <@msuzman>, leader of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. the world's largest philanthropy, who… Read more »

Rwanda: Singer Kizito Mihigo Dead - Report

Kizito Mihigo has allegedly died by suicide, according to a tweet from Rwanda Times. Read more »

Africa: Climate Change Can Set the Stage for Violent Conflict - Expert

Levels of poverty, economic opportunities, and unemployment are key factors increasing the likelihood of conflict, and there has been strong agreement that climate change, is a… Read more »

Africa: How Climate Climate Change Contributes to Insecurity

In this allAfrica explainer we delve into the relationship between climate change and conflict on the continent Read more »