South Africa: Teko Modise Retires From Professional Football

Cape Town City (CTCFC) midfielder Teko Modise has announced his retirement from professional football. Read more »

South Africa: Ruling ANC Remains Ahead in Election Results

At 6.30am on Friday May 10, South Africa's Electoral Commission results were showing the African National Congress in the lead, with just over 57% of the vote. Read more »

South Africa: ANC Takes Early Lead in National Elections

At 9am on Thursday May 9, South Africa's Electoral Commission results were showing the African National Congress in the lead. Read more »

Africa: What You Need to Know About the Threats to Life on Our Planet

Humans are putting the survival of a million species on the line. Read more »

Niger: Scores Killed in Niamey Fuel Tanker Explosion

More than 50 people were killed in Niamey, the capital of Niger, overnight when an tanker truck overturned and exploded, France24 reports. Read more »

Africa: 'It's Absolutely Crazy!' - Former British Official Denies Alleged Africa 'Invasion' Plan

Former British Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson has said that reports alleging he wanted to "invade Africa" were leaked to discredit him, writes The Guardian. Read more »

Africa: Why Girls' Education is Key in War Against Climate Change

One year ago I was on an all-female expedition to Antarctica aimed at heightening women's influence as decision-makers on issues that shape our planet. It wasn't long before I… Read more »

South Africa: Officials Wary of Illegal Tshwane Shutdown Protest

Service delivery protests forming part of the Total Shutdown movement have returned to the streets of Tshwane, with residents citing high electricity rates and the lack of… Read more »

Zambia: Former Presidents Celebrate Kenneth Kaunda's 95th Birthday With Him

Several former African presidents attended Dr Kenneth Kaunda's 95th birthday in Zambia on April 28. Read more »

South Africa: DJ Black Coffee Coming for Everything at South African Music Awards

It came as no surprise that internationally acclaimed and hardworking DJ Black Coffee scooped the most nods with five nominations. Read more »

Africa: To Achieve a Malaria-Free World, We Need Lifesaving Tools to Reach Everyone

As a doctor, I have seen the devastating toll of malaria firsthand. Working as a physician in my home country of Cameroon, I’ve been shocked watching once-healthy patients… Read more »

Zimbabwe: When Basic Supplies, Like Blood, Don't Reach Women Giving Birth

I recently received a desperate call in the middle of the night from a doctor under my supervision at a hospital where I practice, informing me that a patient's uterus had ruptured… Read more »

Southern Africa: Cyclone Kenneth Strengthening as it Heads for Coast

Cyclone Kenneth - which is approaching the southern coast of Tanzania and northern coast of Mozambique - has been upgraded to an intense tropical cyclone by Meteo France, the… Read more »

Africa: Why Doctors Should Consider Prescribing 'Nature' to Patients

Imagine if Abdul in Nigeria was having severe headaches and feeling dizzy, and he went to the hospital where the doctor found his blood pressure was high. What if, in addition to… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Pursues Malaria Elimination

Namibia was not on the list of six African countries identified by the World Health Organization as having the potential to become malaria-free within the next two years. Read more »

Africa: Hard-Fought Rights Are Slipping Away, Says Afrobarometer

Civic and political space is closing as governments clamp down on citizen's freedoms, says Afrobarometer in a new report. The pan-African research network, based in Accra,… Read more »

Africa: Moving From Commitment to Action Means Vaccinating All Children

I witnessed first-hand the devastation of Cyclone Idai in a visit to Mozambique earlier this month. The severe flooding triggered by the cyclone left the water and sanitation… Read more »

South Africa: Easter Weekend Road Death Toll Down 40% - Transport Minister

Speaking at a roadblock at the Marianhill toll plaza in Durban on Sunday, Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed statistics indicating that Easter Weekend road fatalities… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »