May 07
South Africa: Remains of 40 Found in Mass Graves at Limpopo Cemetery - South African News Briefs - May 7, 2025
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May 06
South Africa: The Rape of 7-Year-Old Cwecwe - Trial by Social Media? #JusticeForCwecwe
The trivialization of abuse through jokes, coupled with victim-blaming narratives, perpetuates a culture of impunity for perpetrators. Read more »
Tanzania: Jailed Tanzanian Opposition Leader to Launch Hunger Strike
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, chairman of the CHADEMA party, announced plans to commence a hunger strike while detained at Ukonga Prison, protesting what he… Read more »
Gabon: Gabon's PM Resigns
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema paid tribute to Raymond Ndong Sima after the prime minister resigned, saying Ndong Sima was "essential" to the success of the country's… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 6, 2025
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South Africa: Ekurhuleni Issues Notices to Nearly 400 Striking Cops - South African News Briefs - May 6, 2025
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May 05
Mauritania: Mauritania Promotes Mineral and Agricultural Assets and Promises Reforms to Attract Investors
Mauritania, with significant reserves of underdeveloped natural resources and untapped agri-business potential, is introducing reforms needed to make the northwest African nation a… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 5, 2025
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South Africa: Fatal Eastern Cape Crash Under Investigation - South African News Briefs - May 5, 2025
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Africa: Mauritania's Sidi Oud Tah To Unveil Vision to Lead the African Development Bank
When Sidi Ould Tah addresses the media on Tuesday, May 6, he will use the opportunity to position himself as the next president of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The… Read more »
May 02
Sudan: 22 Years of Silence, Impunity in Darfur Led to Sudan War's Worst Atrocities Against Women and Children
Sudan is an African crisis, and what's happening in Sudan is a manifestation of a very deep crisis that will affect, and is affecting, different countries across the continent.… Read more »
South Africa: 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith's Mother, Co-Accused Found Guilty
Judge Nathan Erasmus found all three accused — Joshlin Smith's mother, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, Jacquen "Boeta" Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn — guilty of human… Read more »
Africa: Don't Close the Embassies. I Saw What Happens When We Do.
I remember when the U.S. Embassy in Bangui, Central African Republic, closed in 2012. The country was edging toward collapse, and at the very moment diplomacy was needed most,… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 2, 2025
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South Africa: Police Find Vehicle of Dead Police Officers - South African News Briefs - May 2, 2025
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May 01
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 1, 2025
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South Africa: Police Find Parts Linked to Slain Officers' Car - South African News Briefs - May 1, 2025
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April 30
Africa: Africa Risks 'Sustained Community Transmission' of Mpox, WHO Warns
Africa continues to experience rising cases of mpox, with Uganda reporting the highest number of confirmed daily cases in the region, according to the World Health Organization… Read more »
Burundi: Funding Crisis Threatens Refugee Work In Burundi, Hitting Women, Children, Says UN
The deepening funding crunch is threatening humanitarian work on another international crisis, the UN is warning: the response in Burundi to the growing influx of refugees from the… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 30, 2025
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South Africa: Bodies of Missing Police Officers Recovered - South African News Briefs - April 30, 2025
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April 29
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 29, 2025
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South Africa: Budget Limits School Security in Gauteng - South African News Briefs - April 29, 2025
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Africa: Launch of $600M Fund to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health in Africa
The Beginnings Fund aims to prevent over 300,000 avoidable deaths by expanding access to quality care for mothers and babies in sub-Saharan Africa, in partnership with… Read more »
April 28
Kenya: Kenya Police Identified in Protest Killings as Anti-Ruto Sentiment Grows
"Now that the BBC has been able to unmask killer cops through their uniforms - even with their faces covered - they have nowhere to hide. That's why they're always in civilian… Read more »