October 13, 2023
West Africa: Transcript of Podcast on the Sahel Region and The Approach Peacebuilders Need in Niger
Hello I'm Juanita Williams, allAfrica's managing editor, and we'll be discussing the Sahel region today and aiming for an understanding of the region's history of peacebuilding and… Read more »
Namibia: Canada's ReconAfrica Could Start Drilling Near Protected Okavango Delta in 2024
The newly appointed CEO of Canada's Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) Brian Reinsborough, rejected environmental groups' criticism of the project on Thursday, October 12,… Read more »
South Africa: Israeli Embassy 'Arrogant and Unwilling to Engage' - ANC
The Israeli embassy in South Africa came under fire from African National Congress (ANC) Deputy Secretary General Nomvula Mokonyane for its perceived "arrogance" and refusal to… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Social Grants Support 19 Million Citizens - South African News Briefs - October 13, 2023
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South Africa: What Role Will Civil Society Play in the 2024 Elections?
The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) hosted a discussion in their Critical Dialogue Series, evaluating the role civil society will play in the 2024 national polls, a landmark event… Read more »
Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa's Growth Falls in 2023, Set to Rebound in 2024 - IMF
Excerpted from the executive summary of "Light on the Horizon?", the International Monetary Fund's October 2023 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa: Read more »
October 12, 2023
Africa: Ghana President Says Support for African Peace, Democracy Essential for Entire World
"Democracy and Security In West Africa" - Address by the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at the United States Institute Of Peace in Washington D.C. Read more »
Ghana: FBI Joins Anti-Graft Body's Probe of Former Ghanaian Minister's Assets
Concurrent investigations into the actions of Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the former minister for sanitation and water resources, and her accomplices have been initiated by the Office of… Read more »
Gabon: Former Gabon First Lady Arrested
Former Gabon first lady, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba was arrested late on Wednesday, October 11, according to AFP. Read more »
South Africa: Opposition Questions Parliament Secretary's 'Secret' 70% Pay Hike - South African News Briefs - October 12, 2023
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October 11, 2023
Burundi: Sacked Central Bank Chief Accused of Money Laundering, Arrested
The former governor of Burundi's central bank was arresed on charges of embezzlement of public funds, BBC reports. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition MPs Lose Seats Because of 'Bogus' Letter
Fifteen Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs filed a court appeal, saying they were duped into losing their Parliamentary seats, BBC reports. Read more »
Niger: French Soldiers Withdraw From Niger
The head of the UN diplomatic mission in Niger is being forced to leave the country by the junta, which claims that Niger was left out of the UN General Assembly in September. Read more »
South Africa: 'TikTok Doctor' Matthew Lani Faces Charges - South African News Briefs - October 11, 2023
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Niger: Military Govt Slashes Budget as Sanctions Bite
Niger reduced its projected spending for 2023 by 40 per cent as a result of international sanctions imposed after the military overthrew the government in a coup in July 2023,… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Mozambique: Palma Attack Victims Take TotalEnergies to Court
Seven survivors and family members of victims of a militant attack in Mozambique filed a complaint against TotalEnergies for "involuntary manslaughter and failure to provide… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Introduces New Digital Currency
Zimbabwe launched a new gold-backed digital currency in an effort to halt re-dollarization, which the administration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa worries could destroy the… Read more »
Niger: Algeria Postpones Mediation in Niger
Algeria declared that it is postponing its efforts to mediate an end to the political turmoil in neighbouring Niger, which is being led by a junta after a coup. Read more »
South Africa: Power Utility's Board Chair Resigns, Deepening Leadership Crisis - South African News Briefs - October 10, 2023
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October 09, 2023
Ghana: Ghana IMF Debt Review Looks Promising
The Ghanaian government and the International Monetary Fund agreed at the staff level to the first review of a U.S.$3 billion loan program, clearing the way for a transfer of… Read more »
Niger: Niger Military Govt Slashes Budget as Sanctions Bite
Niger reduced its projected spending for 2023 by 40% as a result of international sanctions imposed after the military overthrew the government in a coup in July, 2023, Reuters… Read more »
Cameroon: Over Dozen Dead After Landslides Hit Cameroon Capital
Many people are believed to be dead or missing in Cameroon's capital, Yaoundé, after landslides demolished many homes in the Mbankolo neighborhood, BBC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Avian Influenza Outbreak Threatens Chicken Supply
Dr Greg Cilliers, a veterinarian and executive board member of the World Veterinary Poultry Association, warns that chicken meat will be scarce in South Africa in the coming… Read more »
South Africa: Lawyer Accused of Misconduct, Leaving Disabled Children Neglected - South African News Briefs - October 9, 2023
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October 08, 2023
Africa: Africa Calls for End to New Middle East War, Talks for 'Two-State Solution'
The African Union (AU) and African presidents and foreign ministers are calling for an end to the fighting between Israel and Hamas militants from Gaza which broke out on Saturday. Read more »