June 22, 2017
South Africa: Cici Not Dropping Charges Against Arthur Mafokate
Cici has released a press statement, dismissing claims that she has dropped assault charges against her boss and alleged romantic partner Arthur Mofokate. Read more »
June 21, 2017
South Africa: Battle for President - Does Dlamini-Zuma Stand Chance Against Ramaphosa?
In South Africa the constitution does not allow for its citizens to choose a president. It relies solely on a few men and women who are nominated into the inner circle of the… Read more »
Algeria: Man Jailed For Dangling Baby From Window
An Algerian man who held a baby out of a 15th-floor window in order to gain Facebook likes has been jailed, reports Al Arabiya English. Read more »
June 20, 2017
Uganda: Does Museveni Know What 'Friends With Benefits' Are?
President Yoweri Museveni, speaking at the official birthday celebration of Queen Elizabeth II in Kampala, has described their relationship as "friends with mutual benefits". Read more »
June 19, 2017
South Africa: Public Protector Makes Waves With State Capture, Apartheid Bailout Reports
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has said that President Jacob Zuma's court bid to to set aside a report that probed alleged "state capture" by his friends, the Gupta family,… Read more »
Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Players Attend Cheick Tiote's Funeral in Abidjan
Former Ivory Coast team-mates of Cheick Tiote - including Kolo Toure, Wilfried Bony and Salomon Kalou - attended his funeral service in Abidjan at the weekend. Read more »
June 13, 2017
South Africa: Former Opposition Leader Zille Apologises for Colonialism Tweets
Helen Zille will retain her position of Western Cape Premier despite her removal from key bodies in the Democratic Alliance. This comes after she apologised unreservedly to the… Read more »
June 12, 2017
South Africa/Nigeria: They Lost The Match, But Did Eagles Win the Twitter War Against Bafana?
Nigerian fans were left fuming as Bafana Bafana sealed their historic victory against the Super Eagles. Read more »
June 08, 2017
South Africa: TV Presenter Johann Botha Killed in Armed Robbery
Popular presenter Johann Botha was shot during a robbery at a bar in the Maboneng Precinct in Johannesburg. The owner of the bar was also killed, according to a tweet by Pretoria… Read more »
June 07, 2017
South Africa: Reports of Deaths as #CapeTownStorm Intensifies
The storm in Cape Town has claimed the lives of five people, including a 60-year-old man. Read more »
June 06, 2017
Africa: allAfrica Under the Weather - Office Closing for #CapeStorm
The Cape Town office for AllAfrica Global Media will be closed on June 7, 2017, after the South African Weather Service issued a warning of mudslides, flash flooding, hail and… Read more »
June 05, 2017
South Africa: Easy Ways to Save Water Around the House
It's World Environment Day and the Western Cape continues to battle severe drought. Residents can do their part by employing these water-saving tips to help ease the strain on… Read more »
South Africa: That Man in the Tornado Photo is South African
This photo of a man in Alberta, Canada, mowing his lawn with a dangerous-looking tornado in the background has caused a storm on social media. Read more »
Africa: Two Business Groups Aim at One Big Win for Africa
Two organizations aimed at strengthening the productivity, profitability and transformative power of the private sector in Africa have announced a strategic partnership. … Read more »
June 02, 2017
Africa: With or Without The US, Africa Must Push Ahead With Paris Climate Pledges
The decision by President Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change will be greeted with anger, dismay and incomprehension across the African… Read more »
June 01, 2017
Ethiopia: Govt Shuts Down Mobile Internet
Ethiopia's government offered no explanation for the national mobile internet shutdown, AFP reports. Read more »
May 29, 2017
South Africa: Zuma Escapes Again
President Jacob Zuma has survived the latest attempt from within the ruling African National Congress to force him to step down. Read more »
Africa: Smoking And Sustainable Development - Potentially Reduced Risk Products, A Viable Solution?
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that six million people die prematurely every year because of the consumption of tobacco products. The organization estimates that if… Read more »
South Africa: Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha Vent Over SAMAs Loss
The popular singer has lashed out at the South African Music Awards held at Sun City on Saturday, after she failed to scoop an award. This is a repeat of what happened at the Metro… Read more »
May 28, 2017
South Africa: Ruling ANC Debates Motion to Remove Zuma
The top leadership of South Africa's ruling African National Congress is this weekend debating a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Read more »
May 23, 2017
Africa: Africa Rising - Tedros Elected to Head WHO by Wide Margin
After a bruising end to an aggressive campaign, Africa's choice to lead the UN World Health Organization prevailed over Britain's candidate David Nabarro at the World Health… Read more »
May 22, 2017
Africa: WHO Vote – Will It Save Our Lives?
There is high drama in Geneva as health experts worry whether politics will outweigh accountability and experience in tomorrow's down-to-the-wire balloting for Director-General of… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Final Push for Election of Tedros as WHO Leader
The Chair of African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has urged the world to elect Dr. Tedros Adhanom of Ethiopia as the next Director-General of World Health Organization… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Confusion Over Opposition Leader's Funeral
Months after the death of the Democratic Republic of Congo's main opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi wa Mulumba, his remains have not been buried, reports Bacary Dabo for… Read more »
Africa: British Politician Backs Africa's Choice for World Health Post
The former British Secretary for International Development and Conservative member of Parliament is supporting Ethiopian Tedros Adhanom over the UK's David Nabarro in tomorrow's… Read more »