Africa: Africa's Health Challenge is a Human Rights Issue

Access to health is a human right. The Constitution of the World Health Organization states that "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the… Read more »

South Africa: Local Movie The Wound Shortlisted for Oscars

The Academy announced the nine films that will compete for the Oscar nomination for the best foreign-language film. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Constitutional Review Goes Up in Smoke – And the People Lose Again

After three years of arduous work collecting, deliberating and collating views across the country for a new constitution, it looks like Sierra Leone may end up not having one… Read more »

South Sudan: Govt Declares State of Emergency

President Salva Kiir has declared a 3-month state of emergency in the Lakes region. This comes after fighting between rival cattle herders left 170 dead and nearly 200 wounded,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ordinary Citizens Can and Will Now Transform Zimbabwe

Some have questioned whether Zimbabweans have any reason to celebrate the fall of President Robert Mugabe, and sentiments are divided over the meaning of this change to the… Read more »

South Africa: Presidency Drafts New State of Emergency Regulations - Report

Regulations to the State of Emergency Act of 1997 have been drafted by an inter-departmental task team, according to the Rapport newspaper. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Next Up - Running Credible, Trusted Elections

As Zimbabweans begin to look ahead to next year's elections, a survey of public opinion shows that only half the country has confidence in the country's electoral commission. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Ramaphosa 'Would Believe' Zuma's Rape Accuser

During a radio interview with 702's Karima Brown, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said he "would believe" Fezekile Kuzwayo - also known as Khwezi - who accused President Jacob… Read more »

Africa: Magazine Announces List of 100 Most Influential Africans of 2017

New African Magazine has announced its list of Africa's most influential people for 2017. Read more »

Egypt: Laughs for 'Third Hand' Appearing During TV Interview

Social media users have had a good laugh at Egypt's state television station after a "third hand" was seen behind an anchor during a live interview, reports Al Arabiya. Read more »

Ghana: 'Built With Stolen Funds' – Cracking Down on Corruption

Public confidence in the Ghanaian government's fight against corruption has leaped in the last three years, a new report says. Read more »

Africa: Addis Talks Focus on How Chinese Model Can Build Industry

The African Economic Conference has come to a close in the Ethiopian Capital, Addis Ababa, with a call for the continent to improve its infrastructure and labor force. Read more »

Africa: To Produce Food and Jobs, Africa Needs Good Governance

"A rule of law is not just that you have rules," Professor Mushtaq Husain Khan of the University of London told a gathering of government officials and representatives of… Read more »

Africa: Governance is Key Factor for African Growth, Conference Hears

"Governance is the reason why some nations and societies do better than others," Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn declared as he welcomed delegates to the 12th edition… Read more »

South Africa: Who Is Cyril Ramaphosa?

This interview was first published before Ramaphosa was elected president of his party, and of the country. Read more »

South Africa: World's Largest HIV Prevention Trial Wraps Up Door-to-Door Testing

One of the crucial aspects of the largest HIV prevention trial in the world is nearing an end, with HIV counsellors wrapping up four years of door-to-door visits to many thousands… Read more »

Ethiopia: South African University Honours Health Minister

A South African university has lauded an Ethiopian health minister, Dr Amir Aman Hagos, for the country's "amazing progress in a number of sectors, particularly in the area of… Read more »

Ethiopia: More Than 20 People Killed in Ethiopia Clashes

The Ethiopian government says the fatalities last week are part of "ethnic tensions between Oromo and Somalis" over a longstanding border dispute. Read more »

Africa: Building Small Businesses Creates Jobs for Africa

Job creation is undoubtedly one of the most pressing priorities for African countries. It is no longer feasible to rely on the public sector as the driver of employment -… Read more »

Nigeria: Why the Death of a Woman after Giving Birth to Quadruplets Should Change Healthcare

Last month the medical professionals at Malumfashi General Hospital, Katsina State, helped Gaje Zubairu bring the blessing of quadruplets into the world. The initial widespread… Read more »

Southern Africa: Graca Machel Urges Better Nutrition for Mothers, Children

One of every four children under five years old in southern Africa suffers from stunted growth in that they are too short for their age, often as a result of inadequate nutrition. Read more »

Namibia: Swapo Remains Strong, United and Stable - President Geingob

Comrade Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Founding President of the SWAPO Party and Father of the Namibian Nation;Comrade Hifikepunye Pohamba, Former President of the SWAPO Party and the… Read more »

Africa: Governments Are Closing Down Space for Civil Society - Jay Naidoo

Currently a political and social activist, Jay Naidoo was a pioneering trade unionist who fought apartheid in South Africa and went on after liberation to serve as a minister in… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Breaking News - Mugabe Quits

President Robert Mugabe has finally heeded calls to resign, AllAfrica's news partners in Zimbabwe report. Read more »

Africa: Warning Signs Flash As Governance Progress Slows

Forty of Africa's 55 nations have improved their standards of governance in the past decade, while only 12 have seen a decline. But the rate of improvement has slowed in recent… Read more »