July 01, 2019
South Africa: Country Mourns Acclaimed Artist David Koloane
David Koloane, an acclaimed artist, writer and teacher who championed political justice and human rights, has died at the age of 81. Read more »
Africa: Boost for Research into Home-Grown Drugs Designed for Africans
Research scientists aiming to develop medicines and dosages specially designed to suit African patients have received a boost with a donation of more than $1 million to a South… Read more »
June 28, 2019
South Africa: 'Break the Silence on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues'
For about two year now, South African public hospitals have been experiencing the shortage of contraceptives like Depo-provera, Nuristate and the pill with no clear explanation.… Read more »
Africa: Forbes Africa Announces 30 Under 30 List for 2019
Forbes Africa has released its fifth edition of its 30 under 30 list, honouring some of the continent's most accomplished young artists, entrepreneurs and tech stars. Read more »
Nigeria: Stefflon Don Breaks Down How She Bagged Boyfriend Burna Boy
UK rapper Stefflon Don has spoken on how she met her Nigerian boyfriend Burna Boy. Read more »
Africa: YES Africa 2019 Summit - Interview with the U.S. Ambassador to Senegal & Iqbal Paroo from the USADF
"So logic dictates that if you are preparing for a workforce 30 years from now, then you might want to invest in a place where the youth population is growing at a rate that will… Read more »
South Africa: Tackling Questions and Debunking Myths on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Health-E News hosted a question and answer session to answer pertinent questions on why South Africa's public health facilities are experiencing frequent contraceptive stockouts… Read more »
June 27, 2019
Africa: How to Limit the Continent's Exposure to Volatile Global Markets
allAfrica's Juanita Williams was in Moscow for the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) meetings - one of the preludes to the October 24 Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi,… Read more »
Africa: One Small Step for Fair Trade
The announcement last week by the governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana to suspend forward sales of cocoa beans for 2020/21 until further notice and to demand the… Read more »
June 25, 2019
Rwanda: EU Human Rights Report is 'Ridiculous', 'Rubbish' - Kagame
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has described criticism of his country's human rights record as "rubbish" and "ridiculous" in an interview with France24's Catherine Nicholson on the… Read more »
Lesotho: Mohair Farmers Suffer Depression, Suicide Amid Trade Crisis
Lesotho Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso, chief of the royal village of Matsieng and co-patron of world renowned charity Sentebale alongside the United Kingdom's Prince Harry, has said… Read more »
June 24, 2019
Nigeria: Burna Boy Wins 2019 BET Best International Act
The popular singer-songwriter Burna Boy has been announced the winner of the Best International act category at the 2019 edition of BET Awards. Read more »
South Africa: Sho Madjozi Becomes First Female South African to Win BET Award
The popular singer keeps making South Africa proud. Read more »
June 23, 2019
Africa: The Sun's Out in Moscow
The last day of the African Import and Export Bank meetings in Moscow was the hottest day for 50 years. Read more »
June 22, 2019
Africa: 'With the Continental Free Trade Area, We Are Creating Our Own Future'
allAfrica sat down with Ambassador Albert M. Muchanga, African Union Commissioner for the Department of Trade and Industry, while at the Afreximbank meetings in Russia. Muchanga… Read more »
June 20, 2019
Africa: MyHydro Energy Venture Launched As Trump Initiative for Africa is Unveiled
This week, at the biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit organized by the Corporate Council on Africa in Maputo, a number of African Heads of State as well as other senior government… Read more »
June 19, 2019
South Africa: HIV and AIDS - 'We Need to Involve Men in Discussions Around Sexual Violence'
Ahead of the 9th SA AIDS Conference, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) shared their success with its 'Bending the Curves' project. Started in 2011 before the 90-90-90 targets… Read more »
South Africa: Popular Radio Host DJ Fresh Suspended from Airwaves
A hugely popular South African radio host has been removed from the airwaves. Read more »
June 18, 2019
South Africa: Shimmy Beach Club Cancels Koffi Olomide's Show
Popular Congolese Rhumba and Soukous maestro Koffi Olomide who was set to perform at the Shimmy Beach Club in Cape Town on June 30, has had his show cancelled. Read more »
Africa: After ECHO, Let's Find Out Why Women Are Not Using Barrier Methods
So, the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcome (ECHO) study has found no significant difference in risk of HIV acquisition among women using one of three most methods… Read more »
June 17, 2019
South Africa: Mandela Foundation Seeks Meeting with Zindzi Mandela Over 'Land Thieves' Tweets
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has called for a meeting with South Africa's ambassador to Denmark Zindzi Mandela after she she posted several tweets about land that sparked outrage,… Read more »
June 16, 2019
Egypt: Former President Mohamed Morsi Dies
Egypt's former President Mohamed Morsi has died, Egyptian state media reports. Read more »
June 14, 2019
Africa: On the Day of the African Child, Fight for the Rights of Our Girls
On this year's Day of the African Child on June 16, heads of state, ministers, religious leaders, community leaders, survivors' networks and campaigners will come together for the… Read more »
Uganda: 100 Babies Dead - NGO Wants U.S. Missionary Prosecuted in Virginia
Missionary Renee Bach, who runs a local non-governmental organisation called Serving His Children in eastern Uganda, is being accused of representing herself as a doctor, and… Read more »
Africa: African Takes Toronto Raptors to Historic NBA Victory
The Toronto Raptors have made history by winning the first NBA championship in their 24-year history, beating the Golden State Warriors, 114-110, in Game 6 of the finals on… Read more »