March 26, 2019
Cameroon: U.S. Govt Sanctions Biya Regime - Reports
Reports from Cameroon say the U.S. has placed sanctions on President Paul Biya's regime. These sanctions affect over 20 military personnel, civilians, and ministers. Read more »
Africa: Young, Educated Africans Most Likely to Consider Emigrating
While more than a third of Africans have thought about emigrating, far fewer are actually putting concrete measures in place to do so, according to a new report by Pan-African… Read more »
Africa: Millions Fear Losing Their Homes Across Africa – Survey
Tens of millions of urban dwellers in Sub-Saharan Africa live in fear of losing their homes against their will, a new study says. Read more »
South Africa: State Drops One Culpable Homicide Charge Against Duduzane Zuma
A state prosecutor has told the Randburg Magistrate Court that the State will no longer be prosecuting Duduzane Zuma on one of his two charges of culpable homicide following new… Read more »
March 25, 2019
Africa: What We Need to Get Healthcare for All Africans
Leaders and policy makers, ministries of health and finance, inter-governmental agencies, the private sector, civil society organizations and members of the media are… Read more »
Africa: Here's How 24 Teams Qualified For 2019 AFCON
The full line-up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has been completed, after the final fixtures on March 24. Read more »
South Africa: Africa Over Moon as AKA, Stonebwoy Win at the Kids Choice Awards
Just in case you didn't watch the Kids Choice Awards this year, we'll catch you up on the winners... Read more »
March 22, 2019
Ethiopia: Boeing Charged Extra for Safety Features - Report
The New York Times is reporting that the downed Ethiopian and Indonesian 737 MAX jets may have lacked "two notable safety features" - because manufacturer Boeing charges extra for… Read more »
March 20, 2019
Southern Africa: How Cyclone Idai is Playing Out
Cyclone Idai has caused widespread devastation across south-east Africa. We've listed some key facts on the situation. Read more »
South Africa: Former Kaizer Chiefs, Maritzburg United Goalkeeper Arthur Bartman Dies
Former Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United goalkeeper Arthur Bartman has died at the age of 46, Sport24 reports. Read more »
March 19, 2019
South Africa: Power Utility, Govt in 'Race Against Time' to Stave Off National Blackouts
The government and Eskom have entered the planning phase for Stage 5 and Stage 6 load shedding in order to prevent the national grid from collapsing, according to a report from… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rhumba Maestro Koffi Olomide Guilty of Rape
The popular rhumba and soukous maestro Koffi Olomide has been found guilty of statutory rape of one of his former dancers when she was 15. Read more »
March 15, 2019
Africa: Fridays With Fatima - What Can the Media Do to Promote Peacebuilding?
Fatima Madaki, introduced in the first episode of Fridays with Fatima, works with Search for Common Ground Nigeria, which focuses on peacebuilding in Nigeria's communities, where… Read more »
Africa: 'Exciting' News in Fight Against Drug-Resistant TB
In an important step in the fight against strains of tuberculosis which resist conventional treatments, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review urgently a… Read more »
Africa: Crash Victims' Families May Sue Boeing - Report
The families of the 157 people who died in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash on Sunday may sue the aircraft manufacturer, Boeing and its insurers, for compensation to the tune of… Read more »
Mozambique: Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Help Flood Victims
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support the victims of floods that have left dozens dead and thousands displaced. Tropical cyclone Idai battered Mozambique's coastal… Read more »
March 14, 2019
Ghana: Renowned Composer and Musicologist Kwabena Nketia Dies
The man described as Africa's premier ethnomusicologist and composer, Emeritus Professor Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia, has died, reports GhanaWeb. Read more »
South Africa: 'I Want Those Combi Courts!' - Leaked Audio Lands Official in Hot Water
A leaked recording of Gauteng Sports and Recreation MEC Faith Mazibuko allegedly threatening her staff with dismissal if they failed to build 'combi courts' (a contraction of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Families Visit Ethiopian Airlines Crash Site
The families of those who died on board the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 have been allowed to visit the site for the first time, al Jazeera reports. Read more »
March 13, 2019
Cameroon: Top U.S. Official Reveals Behind the Scenes Talks on Anglophone Crisis
"My heart breaks for Cameroon. Every day people are dying, and every day people are suffering," said Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor Nagy when asked about his message… Read more »
Ethiopia: Pilot of Ethiopian Airlines Plane Reported Flight Control Problems - CEO
The pilot of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 302 had "flight control problems" shortly before the fatal crash, the company's chief executive has told CNN. Read more »
March 12, 2019
Africa: What Having New U.S. Official for Africa Means for the Continent
While on a visit to Kigali, Tibor P. Nagy, Jr, the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs, has introduced a new official and the role he will play on the… Read more »
March 11, 2019
South Africa: Spy Report - Former President Zuma Hits Back at Panel
Former President Jacob Zuma has used his Twitter account to hit back at a report that says that elements of the State Security Agency were used to fight factional African National… Read more »
March 10, 2019
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Flight to Nairobi Crashes
An Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa crashed en route on Sunday morning, leaving no survivors, the airline has announced. Read more »
March 08, 2019
Africa: Engaging Religious & Traditional Leaders Is Crucial If We Are To Achieve SDG5 By 2030
More than half a century after most African states gained independence, and despite many becoming modern states, traditional religion and culture continue to play a critical role… Read more »
