South Africa: Skwatta Kamp Rapper Flabba Killed - Report

Skwatta Kamp member Nkululeko Habedi, better known as Flabba, has been murdered, according to the Daily Sun . Read more »

Lesotho: Power Hangs in the Balance After Lesotho Polls

Lesotho's Prime Minister Tom Thabane has dramatically boosted his share of directly-elected seats in the country's National Assembly, but he could still be ousted from power. Read more »

Lesotho: PM Thabane to Win Majority in Lesotho Polls?

With three-quarters of the results in Lesotho's parliamentary elections declared, Prime Minister Tom Thabane's All Basotho Convention (ABC) was on its way to securing a clear… Read more »

Africa: Degraded Ecosystems Threaten Africans' Welfare

African countries need to grow their economies to meet the needs of their people. However, this can only be done while ensuring that the productivity and viability of the… Read more »

Africa: Major Leadership Prize Awarded to Pohamba of Namibia

The outgoing president of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba, has been awarded Africa's premier prize for achievement in leadership, worth U.S. $5 million over ten years. Read more »

Lesotho: PM Thabane Ahead in Early Election Results

With just over half the results in Lesotho's parliamentary elections declared, Prime Minister Tom Thabane's party has a strong lead. Read more »

Lesotho: Election Results Expected Soon

Lesotho's early elections went smoothly on Saturday and it is hoped results will be declared on Sunday, news agencies report. Read more »

South Africa: Proteas Captain Leads Team to Victory

Proteas skipper AB de Villiers hit an unbeaten 162 from just 66 balls to lead South Africa to a record 257-run victory over West Indies in the Cricket World Cup on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: Telkom Ordered to Halt Retrenchments

Telkom's planned retrenchment of 105 workers was halted by the Johannesburg Labour Court on Wednesday, the Information Communication Technology Union (ICTU) said. Read more »

South Africa: Full 2015 Budget Speech by Finance Minister Nene

Honourable Speaker – Read more »

Africa: Will South Africa Speak Truth to Rising Powers Also?

When South Africa transformed from an apartheid pariah state to a constitutional democracy in 1994, this "negotiated revolution" created a compelling narrative that resonated… Read more »

Gambia: How to Mark Gambia's 50th Anniversary

On February 18, 1965, when the representatives of Britain's queen mounted the dais at the MacCarthy Square (now July 22nd Square) situated in the centre of then Bathurst (now… Read more »

Africa: Is the AGOA Trade Pact Finished?

If the renewal process is delayed to Agoa's expiration date of September 30 of this year, it will undermine much of what the legislation has achieved, especially in the apparel… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Duration Gold Disputes Allegations in 'New Zimbabwe' story

AllAfrica has been informed by Duration Gold that our site published an article on the 7 February 2015 about the company which contained false allegations and which caused the… Read more »

Africa: Angelique Kidjo Dedicates Grammy Win to Women of Africa

African singing star and activist Angélique Kidjo has won her second Grammy Award - a trophy awarded for the Best World Music Album - in a ceremony. From Benin, Kidjo… Read more »

Ghana/Cote d'Ivoire: Black Stars Fall in Afcon Shoot-Out

Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry proved the hero as he saved a penalty in the shoot-out and then stepped up to convert the decisive spot kick as the Elephants defeated Ghana 9-8 following… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Leopards Set to Prowl Africa Again?

For a brief run of six years, the Democratic Republic of Congo were among the leading sides in Africa, claiming two continental titles in the late 1960s and early 70s. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Young Congolese Side Has a Bright Future

For one brief run of six years, the Democratic Republic of Congo were among the leading sides in Africa as they claimed two continental titles in the late 1960s and early 70s. Read more »

Ghana/Cote d'Ivoire: Outstanding Talent On Display At Afcon Final

There will be some outstanding individual talent on display when Cote d'Ivoire tackle Ghana in a much-anticipated African Nations Cup final in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday night,… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa/Equatorial Guinea: DR Congo Get Bronze After Beating Hosts on Penalties

The Democratic Republic of Congo won the bronze medal at the African Nations Cup on Saturday at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo with victory on penalties in the third place play-off… Read more »

Equatorial Guinea/Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon Playoffs - Can E. Guinea Redeem Themselves?

The bronze-medal match is never one eagerly-anticipated by players, but Saturday's clash at the African Nations Cup finals between Democratic Republic of Congo and hosts Equatorial… Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2015 - Does The Host Have The Capacity to Provide Security?

The idea that the African Nations Cup finals in Equatorial Guinea would be remembered as a triumph for the tiny central African country was banished last night as riot police beat… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: Elephants Seek Historic Afcon Title

Cote d'Ivoire seemingly cantered into the African Nations Cup final with a 3-1 success over DR Congo on Wednesday night, but coach Herve Renard was far from a happy man as he… Read more »

Ghana/Equatorial Guinea: Ayew Brothers Strike as Ghana Disappoint Hosts

Ghana breezed into the final of the African Nations Cup after a 3-0 victory over hosts Equatorial Guinea in Malabo on Thursday in a game that had to be halted for over 30 minutes… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: Yaya Toure Powers Elephants to Victory

Favourites Cote d'Ivoire powered into the final of the African Nations Cup after a deserved 3-1 success over DR Congo in Bata on Wednesday. Read more »