April 21, 2019
Sudan: Talks Stop Amid Demands for Radical Change
Sudanese who have been protesting across the country have vowed to accelerate their demonstrations until a civilian government takes power. Read more »
April 19, 2019
Southern Africa: 1.6 Million Children Still Need Urgent Assistance After Cyclone Idai
Just over a month after Cyclone Idai tore through Southern Africa bringing devastating floods, UNICEF says the needs in Mozambique remain massive, with 1 million children in need… Read more »
Africa: How the BUILD Act Can Invigorate U.S. Economic Ties
Since the U.S. BUILD Act was signed into law last October, many people across Africa as well as members of the Africa Diaspora have been asking what this global initiative might do… Read more »
April 18, 2019
Sudan: Two of Al-Bashir's Brothers Arrested
Al Jazeera has reported that Sudan's military rulers arrested two brothers of deposed President Omar al-Bashir as hundreds of people marched in the capital, Khartoum, calling for a… Read more »
Africa: 2019 Most Influential People List Features Six Africans
Time Magazine has published its annual list of the world's most influential people - and six Africans made it on to the list, according to Ugandan website Hire The Youth. Read more »
April 17, 2019
Nigeria: Visa Horrors - U.S. Embassy Tries to Give Tips
Have you ever been denied a visa? Read more »
Africa: Who Will Be Held Responsible for Xenophobia in South Africa?
Human Rights Watch and the African Diaspora Forum have called for the urgent investigation and prosecution of those responsible for a spate of attacks against migrants, most of… Read more »
Africa: Innovators Working to Meet Africa's Unmet Health Needs
An exhibition by the 30 WHO Innovation Challenge finalists was officiated by President of Cabo Verde Jorge Carlos Fonseca with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The innovators exhibited… Read more »
South Africa: Thuso Mbedu Makes History with New Hollywood Role
She did it again... Read more »
South Africa: How An Irish Suburb Got Mixed Up in the South African Election
An African National Congress election billboard in Port Elizabeth generated some social media amusement in South Africa on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Sam Smith Stops Cape Town Show Midway Over 'Strained Voice'
The popular singer left thousands of fans disappointed and worried after he stopped his performance midway due to voice strain. Read more »
April 16, 2019
Africa: CAF Official Fired After Accusing Boss of Corruption - Report
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fired a senior official after he made corruption accusations against the organization’s president, Reuters reports. Read more »
South Africa: Singer Moonchild Sets Coachella Stage on Fire
The world definitely needs to know who Moonchild is... Read more »
April 12, 2019
Sudan: We Will Hand Power as Soon as Possible, Says Sudan's Military
The head of the political committee of the newly established military transitional council has said in a press conference on Friday that the military has no political agenda for… Read more »
April 11, 2019
South Africa: Mnangagwa a Sellout Who Won't Finish His Term - Malema
South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has lashed out at Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his plans to pay compensation to white farmers who… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Army Ousts Al-Bashir
Sudan's military has announced that long time president Omar al Bashir has been arrested and taken to a safe place. His nearly 30 years as president of Sudan was brought to and end… Read more »
Sudan: Army Set to Make Announcement, Reports That Bashir Will Step Down
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is set to step down, Al Arabiya is reporting. Read more »
April 09, 2019
Kenya: Woman's Birth Nightmare Unites Kenyans on Twitter
Kenyans have taken to Twitter to share stories of their experiences in maternal wards under the hashtag #MaternalNegligenceKE and MaternalNegligence after one vlogger who goes by… Read more »
Algeria: Abdelkader Bensalah Elected Interim Leader
Algeria's parliament has elected Abdelkader Bensalah as Interim President following the resignation of long term ruler Abdelaziz Bouteflika on April 2, 2019. Read more »
Sudan: Protests Enter Fourth Day, Bashir 'to Step Down Soon'
Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir will step down soon, Egyptian publication Ahram Online is reporting. Read more »
April 05, 2019
South Africa: If You Think Legalising Marijuana is Bad, Think Again
With the cannabis industry exploding, the Cannabis Expo in Cape Town provides the perfect platform for international and local medical health professionals, agribusiness and… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Belgium Apologises for Colonial-Era Abduction of Children from Africa
Belgium has apologised for kidnapping thousands of mixed-race children from Africa between 1959 and 1962, Reuters reports. Read more »
Africa: Hague Court Chief Prosecutor Bensouda's U.S. Visa Denied
The United States government has withdrawn the entry visa for Fatou Bensouda, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, her office has confirmed. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Unifying a Nation, Building an Economy for the Digital Age – President Bio
A year after taking office as Sierra Leone's fifth president, Julius Maada Bio believes his government is changing the country's negative image. A retired brigadier general, Bio… Read more »
Libya: Army Commander Orders Forces to Advance on Tripoli
Libyan army commander Khalifa Haftar has ordered his eastern military forces to advance on Tripoli, the capital of the UN-backed government, Aljazeera reports. Read more »