June 13, 2019
South Africa: Zimbabwean Musician Ray Ceeh Shot Dead in Cape Town
A murder investigation is under way after Zimbabwean cameraman and singer Ray Ceeh was shot dead in Lentegeur, Cape Town, on June 12. Read more »
Africa: Three of the Most Used Contraceptives Don't Increase HIV Risk - ECHO Study
Using Depo-provera will not increase women's chances of acquiring HIV, the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcome (ECHO) scientists have revealed at the SA AIDS… Read more »
South Africa: 'Embarrassed' Racist Adam Catzavelos Now Faces Charges in Greece
The case against Adam Catzavelos, who faces a charge of crimen injuria over his use of a racial slur in a viral video from 2018, has been postponed in order to allow his lawyer… Read more »
Africa: This Contraception Study Hopes to Put HIV Risk Question to Rest
On June 13, at 2pm, Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcome (ECHO) scientists will announce if there is truly an increased risk of HIV acquisition associated with use of… Read more »
June 12, 2019
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Named in Bosasa Report, Public Protector Confirms
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has confirmed in a letter to Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane that President Cyril Ramaphosa is implicated in her investigation into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Girls Need You!
Five years ago, in April 2014, the world gaped in horror at the news that Boko Haram insurgents had swarmed out of the Sambisa Forest in northeastern Nigeria's Borno State to… Read more »
June 11, 2019
Africa: U.S.-Africa Summit a 'Unique' Initiative Promoting Closer Economic Ties – CCA CEO Liser
The largest gathering of American and African government and business leaders is set to begin on June 18 in the Mozambican capital, Maputo. Organized every two years since 1997 by… Read more »
Kenya: State House Intruder Incident Sparks Mental Health Debate
Although the Kenyan police are still investigating the motive behind the incident in which a man was shot and injured after he jumped over the State House fence, detectives are… Read more »
Botswana: High Court Scraps Anti-Gay Laws
Botswana's High Court has overturned a law criminalizing consensual same-sex relations. Under section 164 of Botswana's Penal Code, same sex relations was an offense that carried a… Read more »
Botswana: High Court Expected to Rule on Scrapping Anti-Gay Laws
Botswana's high court is due to rule in a landmark case on gay sex on Tuesday June 10, 2019, AFP reports. Read more »
June 10, 2019
South Africa: Meet Ivanah Campbell, The 6-Year-Old Dancer Who Will Blow Your Mind
A 6-year-old from Port Elizabeth has become an international sensation after a video of her dancing has warmed the hearts of celebrities from halfway across the world thanks to her… Read more »
June 07, 2019
South Africa: South African Airways Appoints Zukiswa Ramasia as Interim CEO
National carrier South African Airways has appointed Zukiswa Ramasia as its interim CEO following the resignation of Vuyani Jarana last week. Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for House Vocalist Nichume Siwundla
The country has been left in shock after Nichume Siwundla's record label Top Chap Media announced that she died on Thursday night in an apparent suicide. Read more »
South Africa: Phalaborwa Residents on Alert After 14 Lions Escape Kruger Park
Residents of Phalaborwa have been warned to be on the alert after 14 lions escaped from the Kruger National Park on Thursday, News24 reports. Read more »
June 06, 2019
Africa: Cut Fishing Subsidies and Save Marine Life, Says Trade Talks Chief
International trade agreements not only free up opportunities for fairer trade and development among nations – negotiations now under way at the World Trade Organization… Read more »
Sudan: AU Suspends Sudan's Membership After Crackdown on Protesters
The African Union has suspended Sudan's membership until the military hands over power to a civilian-led transitional government. A tweet from its Peace and Security Council… Read more »
Sudan: UN to Remove Some Civilian Staff - For Now
The United Nations is temporarily removing some civilian staff from Sudan because of the security situation in the country, Reuters reports from the United Nations. Read more »
June 05, 2019
Africa: 'Uprooting the Seeds of Conflicts, Violence Key in Achieving Peace in Africa'
AllAfrica speaks to the Founder and Executive Director for African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET), Victor Ochen who was born in northern Uganda. Ochen spent 21 years as a… Read more »
Africa: Educate Africa's Youth to Build Peace – Peace Centre Leader
As AllAfrica examines issues of peacebuilding in Africa, in collaboration with African media partners, researchers and research organizations, in an effort to give voice and… Read more »
Sudan: Death Toll Rises as China, Russia Block UN Action
The number of people killed since security forces stormed a protest camp outside the Defence Ministry in central Khartoum has risen to 60, according to a Reuters report quoting… Read more »
June 04, 2019
Sudan: Why the World Should Back Democracy in Sudan and How
For nearly six weeks, since Sudan’s military relented in the face massive civilian protests and removed longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir from power, the country has been… Read more »
South Africa: Caster Semenya Can Compete Again - For Now
Switzerland's top court has temporarily suspended International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) rules that oblige athletes including double Olympic champion Caster… Read more »
June 03, 2019
Africa: Gender Inequality is Dangerous to Our Health – And it is Time We Address it
Unbiased health systems are necessary for effective and efficient health care delivery. Their strength is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage, a target of the SDGs… Read more »
Sudan: Security Forces Move to Break Up Sit-In - Demonstrators
Sudanese security forces have moved in to break up a protest camp in the capital, Khartoum, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
May 31, 2019
Sudan: Military Council Says Protest Site is 'Unsafe', Boots Out Al Jazeera
Sudan's military rulers say that a protest camp in the capital has become a threat to the country's national security, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »