August 23, 2019
Algeria: Stampede At Rap Concert Leaves Five Dead - Reports
At least five people were killed in a stampede at a rap concert in the Algerian capital on Thursday night, a hospital source has told Reuters. Read more »
August 22, 2019
South Africa: Old Mutual's Peter Moyo Fired a Second Time
In response to a Old Mutual shareholder request for the board to finalize matters with CEO Peter Moyo, the insurer has fired him for the second time. Read more »
Africa: How Stunting Robs Economies of Potential Development
According to the World Health Organisation's Global Nutrition Targets 2025 report, the global prevalence of childhood stunting and the total number of stunted children less than 5… Read more »
Ghana: Former Black Stars Striker Junior Agogo Dies
Former Ghanian footballer Junior Agogo has died in a London hospital, Kickgh.com reports. Read more »
South Africa: Will IMF Bailout Rumours Kickstart Economic Reforms?
There seems to be a growing consensus that South Africa is heading for an International Monetary Fund bailout as the country's state-owned enterprises and weak finances project a… Read more »
South Sudan: More Black Gold Struck - 300 Million Barrels, and Counting
300 million barrels of recoverable oil has been discovered in South Sudan's northeastern Upper Nile state, by a consortium comprising the Dar Petroleum Operating Company (DOPC),… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Comedian Gonyeti Abducted, Later Found Beaten And Bruised - Reports
The popular comedian, Samantha Kureya, best known as Gonyeti, was reportedly taken from her home on Wednesday night by armed gunmen. Read more »
South Africa: Ndlovu Youth Choir Through to the Semi-Finals of America's Got Talent!
The Ndlovu Youth Choir have wowed the world with another stunning performance. They performed a stunning rendition of rock band U2's Beautiful Day. Read more »
Central African Republic: Bad Governance Key Obstacle in Building Peace - Report
Close to 3 million people require emergency aid in the CAR, it is one of the poorest and most dangerous countries on the continent, and it's struggling to recover from a civil war… Read more »
August 21, 2019
Nigeria: Nigeria Marks a Major Milestone - 3 Years Without Polio
Nigeria has made remarkable progress against polio. Read more »
South Africa: Gratuitous Display of Apartheid Flag is Hate Speech - Equality Court
The Equality Court has ruled that gratuitous display of the flag used during the apartheid era constitutes hate speech and incites hatred against black people in terms of the… Read more »
South Africa: 'Please Call Me' Inventor Wants U.S.$656 Million from Vodacom
The inventor of Vodacom's Please Call Me service, Nkosana Kenneth Makate, has refused a U.S.$3 million (R47 million) settlement offer from the cellular service provider in favour… Read more »
Nigeria: Jackie Aina Got Engaged and Her Ring is So Gorgeous!
We can't get over how big the ring is. Read more »
South Africa: Trevor Noah One of the World's Highest-Paid Comedians
Trevor Noah is officially the fourth highest paid comedian in the world. Read more »
South Africa: Video of Fans 'Touching' Zodwa Wabantu Sparks Debate Over Sexual Assault
The controversial dancer and socialite Zodwa Wabantu is trending online after fans took things too far. Read more »
August 20, 2019
Africa: Why You Should Donate to Africa's First Community Radio Project - Bush Radio
August 2019 marks 24 years of legal broadcasting by Africa's oldest community radio station project, Bush Radio, but all is not well in the community media sector. Read more »
Cameroon: Ambazonia President Gets Life Sentence
The president of the self declared federal state of Ambazonia, Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.The verdict was handed down on August 20 at the… Read more »
Africa: Afropunk Joburg Lineup Just Got Even Hotter - Who is Ready?
Afropunk Joburg has announced the official stellar lineup for the 2019 festival. It boasts both local and international artists. U.S. singers Solange Knowles, Miguel and Masego… Read more »
South Africa: It's Official - Toni Braxton is Heading Back!
Who's ready to Breathe Again?! Read more »
Liberia: Celebrating 16 Years of Liberia's Hard-Earned Peace, Stability
Once referenced as a war-country, Liberia on August 18, 2019, observes and celebrates exactly 16 years since long-sought and hard-earned peace and stability returned to our dear… Read more »
Sudan: Ousted President Bashir 'Got Millions From Saudi Royals'
Sudan's ousted president Omar Hassan al-Bashir says he received millions of dollars from Saudi Arabia, a police detective told a Khartoum court on Monday, Reuters reports. Read more »
August 19, 2019
Africa: U.S. Envoys Assume Key Africa Posts – But Not South Africa
Career U.S. ambassadors are taking up key diplomatic assignments across Africa following confirmation by the Senate earlier this month. These include envoys to Nigeria, Egypt,… Read more »
South Africa: Debt Relief Law a Cause for Concern for South Africa's Banks?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Credit Amendment Bill into law. The law, also referred to as the "Debt Relief Law", will afford low-income workers and… Read more »
Sudan: Opposition Names Five People as Members of Sovereign Council
Sudan’s opposition coalition has named five people as civilian members of the country’s Sovereign Council, Reuters reports. Read more »
South Africa: See Which South African Idol Hopefuls Are in the Top 17
The fight to be in the top 16 has ended with tears, drama and newly discovered talent. Read more »