February 11, 2019
Africa: What David Malpass Told Congress About the World Bank
The Trump administration's stance towards the World Bank was detailed in Senate testimony by Treasury Department Undersecretary David Malpass. On February 6, President Trump… Read more »
February 10, 2019
South Sudan: Does Juba Even Care About Protecting Girls From Sexual Violence?
In December after reports of the mass rape of women in and around Bentiu town surfaced, South Sudan's response was a denial, followed by a rushed investigation by a committee… Read more »
February 08, 2019
Africa: Leaked Letter Alleges Cronyism by African Union Boss - Report
The deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission has launched an unprecedented attack on his boss, chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, South Africa's Mail & Guardian… Read more »
South Africa: Check Out Full List of All The Safta Nominees
The 13th annual South African Film and Television Awards nominees have been announced Read more »
February 07, 2019
South Africa: Zimbabwe Govt Paper The Herald Runs Headline 'Unpacking Maimane's Monkey Tricks'
The Democratic Alliance and its leader Mmusi Maimane have taken it upon themselves to play a part in resolving Zimbabwe's current crisis by pushing for foreign intervention. Read more »
February 06, 2019
Africa: Leadership and Africa's Youth Bulge - Rosa Whitaker, CEO of the Whitaker Group
AllAfrica will be looking at the issue of 'leadership' during 2019 - what it is, who has it, and what is needed for Africa to develop and prosper. Most of the voices will be… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Gets Its Teff Back
The Ethiopian government is celebrating a major victory in a long-running dispute over who owns the patent for products made from teff - an ancient grain that forms the basis of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Invites Opposition Leaders for Talks
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has invited presidential candidates who participated in Zimbabwe's 2018 elections to a meeting to discuss the framework for post-election dialogue,… Read more »
February 04, 2019
Uganda: Uganda's Women Are Not Products to be Sold to Tourists
How on earth did the Ugandan Tourism Ministry think that adding "curvy and sexy" Ugandan women to the list of tourism products to attract tourists was a good idea? Tourism… Read more »
Somalia: Dubai Company's Port Official Shot Dead in Puntland
A senior representative of Dubai-based harbour operator DP World has been killed in the port town of Bosaso in Somalia's semi-autonomous region of Puntland, Bloomberg reports. Read more »
February 01, 2019
South Africa: Police Unit Arrests Prophet Shepherd Bushiri for Money Laundering
Shepherd Bushiri has been arrested, according to a post on the controversial self-proclaimed prophet's Facebook page. Read more »
Uganda: Musician and MP Bobi Wine is Considering Running for President
Ugandan MP and musician Robert Kyagulanyi - also known as Bobi Wine - says he is considering running for president in the country's next elections. Read more »
January 31, 2019
Cote d'Ivoire: Fake News Lands MP in Jail
Alain Lobognon has been sentenced to 12 months in prison and a fine of 300,000 FCFA reports L'Intelligent d'Abidjan. Read more »
South Africa: EFF Pulls Out All the Stops to Woo Voters
A community meeting in Atteridgeville, Tshwane saw Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu promise the community that t-shirts and food were just the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Top Woman CEO Retires - Where Will Ramos Go Now?
The retirement announcement of Absa Group CEO Maria Ramos has sparked speculation about what could be next for "the fixer", who was part of the national treasury in 1994, and went… Read more »
January 30, 2019
South Africa: Supporters of 'Please Call Me' Inventor Vow to take on Vodacom
Supporters of Nkosana Makate, inventor of Vodacom's "Please Call Me", have vowed to shut down the service provider's head offices in Midrand on Thursday, 702 reports. Read more »
South Africa: Lauryn Hill Promises She'll Show Up For South African Fans
Those fans who were doubting that award-winning artist Lauryn Hill will be a no-show apparently have nothing to worry about. Read more »
South Africa: Major Restructuring Looming for Cash-Strapped Power Utility?
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has said that a discussion will have to be held on whether energy parastatal Eskom should be split into three separate entities, ESI… Read more »
January 29, 2019
Mozambique: Frelimo Wants Chang Back, But Opposition Smells A Rat
Mozambique has asked for the extradition of former finance minister Manuel Chang, who is detained in South Africa on U.S. charges over a corruption scandal in his home country,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lawyers March Against 'Threat to Rule of Law by Military'
Zimbabwe lawyers have taken to the streets to protest against the alleged abuse of rule of law by the State. Read more »
Tanzania: Diamond Reveals How Much He Paid for Ne-Yo and Rick Ross Collabos
The popular singer has opened up about how much he spent to pay American artists he has worked so far during a recent meeting between Tanzanian musicians and the Tanzania… Read more »
Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa, Home of The World's Most Corrupt Governments
The nations of sub-Saharan Africa are still perceived on average to have the world's most corrupt governments, according to the latest index published by Transparency International… Read more »
January 28, 2019
Africa: The Time for Silence is Over
This is the Year to Stop Child Sexual Abuse Read more »
Africa: Are the Days of WhatsApp Chain Messages Numbered?
"Saturday morning whatsapp will become chargeable. If you have at least 10 contacts send them this message." Sound familiar? This and more chain messages - many of which promise… Read more »
Uganda: When Electricity Means Life or Death for Hospital Patients
Electricity is considered a luxury in parts of Africa. When it comes to its supply in public health facilities however, it can mean life or death. Read more »