August 16, 2019
West Africa: Strengthen the Role of Women, Young People - It's Key For Peace
Thousands of deaths in Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra Leone are caused by the civil wars and political crises - the lack of peace - in West Africa, and… Read more »
South Africa: No Love for Ramaphosa After Marikana Massacre Tweet
A tweet by Cyril Ramaphosa commemorating the seventh anniversary of the Marikana Massacre has elicited angry responses from users who slammed the President saying that he not only… Read more »
South Africa: Zolani Mahola Leaves Freshlyground to Go Solo
The popular singer has shocked the country after announcing that she is leaving Freshlyground to focus on a career as a solo artist and public speaker. Read more »
August 15, 2019
Zimbabwe: Popular Lion Seduli Killed by Hunters on World Lion Day
A male lion, that was popular with photographers, has been shot by trophy hunters on the outskirts of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Captured in Africa Foundation announced on… Read more »
West Africa: Building Peace in West Africa - Women Decision-Makers are Key
AllAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo spoke with Levinia Addae-Mensah, Program Director and Deputy Executive Director of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), about how she… Read more »
Kenya: Is Uhuru Kenyatta the Coolest President Ever?
On August 5 President Uhuru Kenyatta flew to Jamaica for a historic state visit where he also graced that country's 57th Independence Day celebrations in Kingston, as a special… Read more »
Africa: Why AfCFTA's Success Depends on Including Informal, Women-Run Enterprises
There is renewed optimism that Africa’s small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) could be big winners with the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)… Read more »
South Africa: Environmental Engineer With Flair for Art Receives Italian Knighthood
Professor Cristina Trois, the University of KwaZulu-Natal's (UKZN) first woman professor, first dean of engineering and South African Research Chair in Waste and Climate Change… Read more »
South Africa: It Wasn't Me - Babes Wodumo Denies Making Fun of Lady Zamar
Babes Wodumo has been at the centre of controversy after a video of her insulting Lady Zamar surfaced on social media, and people are not having it! Read more »
August 14, 2019
Zimbabwe: Football Body Bans Phillip Chiyangwa for Life
The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) said it has permanently banned its former president Phillip Chiyangwa for "bringing Zimbabwean football into disrepute". Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Is Having a Stellar Year
Burna Boy has been making a lot of big moves internationally. Read more »
August 13, 2019
South Africa: Yvonne Chaka Chaka Declined Barbie Doll Offer As It Looked Nothing Like Her
We already know that Yvonne Chaka Chaka is a no-nonsense woman. Read more »
August 12, 2019
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Wins Stay on Public Protector's Remedial Action
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been granted his application before the Pretoria High Court to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's order for remedial action to be taken… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: DJ Arafat Dies in High-Speed Accident
Ivorian singer and star of the coupé-décalé DJ Arafat is dead. He died August 12, as a result of a traffic accident that occurred on Sunday evening,… Read more »
Angola: Why Angola Must Foster Entrepreneurship and Diversify Its Economy
As Angola’s new president João Lourenço embarks on reforms aimed at fostering a dynamic local entrepreneurial sector, his success will ultimately be judged by… Read more »
August 09, 2019
Africa: #MeToo in Africa - Govts Urged to Enact Protections They Fought For
In June, labor advocates from across the world celebrated the passage of a landmark global treaty that builds on the unprecedented gains made in the era of #MeToo. By recognizing… Read more »
Rwanda: Giancarlo Esposito Would be 'Amazing' as Rwandan Version of X-Men Villain - Screenwriter
Could Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito portray a reimagined, Rwandan version of infamous X-Men villain Magneto in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)? Screenwriter Zack Stentz… Read more »
August 08, 2019
South Africa: Another Loss for Mkhwebane as Court Rules in Favour of Ramaphosa
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that Cyril Ramaphosa complied with the remedial action of Public Protector Busiswe Mkhwebane's report regarding former Revenue Service deputy… Read more »
South Africa: How More Women in Agriculture Will Ensure Food Security, Tackle Land Reform
Addressing gender disparities in the agricultural sector is a prerequisite to increasing women and youth participation in the sector, creating much-needed employment opportunities… Read more »
South Africa: Lead Investigator in eThekwini Mayor Case Survives 'Assassination Attempt'
Police are investigating a case of attempted murder after the lead investigator in the Zandile Gumede case survived an alleged assassination attempt, eNCA reports. The officer was… Read more »
August 07, 2019
Nigeria: Grab the Tissues - Patoranking Helps Make a Twitter User's Dream Come True
The popular dancehall singer has made a fan wish to visit Dubai a reality. Read more »
South Sudan: Team Triumph at World Youth Basketball Championship in Hawaii
South Sudan's basketball team are world champions. Read more »
Africa: Racism Row - Chairman of German Football Club Schalke to Step Down
The head of the supervisory board of German football club, Clemens Tönnies, is to temporarily step down after he was found to have broken anti-discrimination rules, Deutsche… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Olinda and Tytan Headed for Splitsville!
It seems as if their relationship is going south as Tytan and Olinda have called it quits on their brief marriage. Read more »
August 06, 2019
South Africa: A 'Dear Friend' SMS From Markus Jooste Adds to His Steinhoff Woes
A 'Dear Friend' SMS of apology from Markus Jooste days before the news of the Steinhoff firm's rot was exposed, has been handed in as evidence in a court case that is seeing the… Read more »