South Africa: SAA Set for Another Bailout From Govt

South African Airways seems to be well on its way to receiving another bailout after the National Assembly approved a 2018 Special Appropriation Bill, which will allow the national… Read more »

Central African Republic: The U.S.$12 Billion Loan That Wasn't

The Central African Republic was U.S.$ billion richer earlier this week - but only for a while. Read more »

South Africa: Zuma Sold Executive Power to Guptas - Former Mining Minister Ramatlhodi

Former mining minister Ngoako Leonard Ramatlhodi is testifying at the State Capture Inquiry lead by retired Judge Raymond Zondo. Read more »

Africa: North Africa Wants AFCON Taken Away From Cameroon

The North African Football Union  (UNAF) wants the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to move the hosting of the 2019 African Cup of Nations from Cameroon to Morocco. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Post-Poll Violence Inquiry Under Fire for Not Inviting Mnangagwa, Chiwenga

The Kgalema Motlanthe Commission has concluded its process of gathering oral evidence through public hearings - a move that has sparked an angry backlash from the opposition ranks. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Returns to Begin Campaign

Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi returned home to Kinshasa on Tuesday to commence his presidential campaign. He was greeted by tens of thousands of supporters as he kicked off… Read more »

South Africa: Ambassador Harold E. Doley, Jr to Receive Special Recognition Award for Social Justice

"It is my distinct honour to advise you that you have been nominated by Survé Philanthropies to receive an Imagine Award for your immense contribution to Transformation and… Read more »

Tunisia: Saudi Prince's Visit a 'Flagrant Violation' of Revolution - Protesters

Crowds protesting a planned visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) have gathered in the capital's main avenue, Al Jazeera reports. The monarch's arrival forms part… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Blamed After Govt Officials Told to Join Twitter

A press release written in Kinyarwanda - ordering all local authorities of Buye district to open Twitter accounts and follow President Paul Kagame and other high ranking officials… Read more »

Eritrea: Now the Onus Is On Eritrea to Reform

This month's United Nations Security Council decision to lift sanctions on Eritrea is the clearest signal yet of the international community's confidence in regional peacemaking… Read more »

Africa: What You Need to Know About Africa's Blue Economy

The Blue Economy is about all activities that make sure we use the ocean sustainably while pursuing economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and a healthy ocean, says the… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Announces $1 billion Investment in South Sudan's Oil Industry

South Africa's Minister of Energy Jeff Radebe announced his country's plans to invest one-billion U.S. dollars in South Sudan's oil sector, including in the construction of a… Read more »

South Africa: Thousands Flock to National Day Of Prayer

Thousands of people attended an interfaith prayer service at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Sunday. Read more »

Africa: 'Voluntary Colonialism'? No Thanks.

As if the scramble for Africa wasn't bad enough, Germany's personal representative of Angela Merkel for Africa, Günther Nooke, says Europe deserves a second chance to screw… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Light Aircraft Crashes in Masvingo

Three people are feared dead after a Cessna light aircraft they were traveling in crashed near Renco Mine in Masvingo, TellZim reports. Read more »

South Africa: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Grace Abantu Book Festival in Soweto

The annual Abantu Book Festival had a successful run in 2017 - and to celebrate Africa's rich and diverse literature, it was only befitting to get one of Africa's respected… Read more »

South Africa: Hard Times Ahead for South Africa After Rate Hike

Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, has announced that the repo rate will rise from 6.5% to 6.75%. The decision was not made lightly, Kganyago said, as… Read more »

Equatorial Guinea: American Company Will Lose Oil Contracts Over Local Laws - Minister

Equatorial Guinea's Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, has ordered all energy operators in the country to cancel all contracts with U.S. based oil… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Missionary Killed During Protected Tribe Visit Worked in South Africa

An American missionary with ties to South Africa has been killed by a remote Indian tribe after he illegally ventured onto their island home. John Allen Chau, 27, was met with a… Read more »

Morocco: Revenge is a Dish - Woman Kills, Cooks Lover After Break-Up

A Moroccan woman accused of killing her boyfriend and cooking his remains in a traditional rice dish has been arrested in the city of Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates, BBC… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Soccer Legend Drogba Retires

African football legend Didier Drogba has retired from the game. Read more »

Nigeria: Blac Chyna Coming to Nigeria to Sell Skin Lightening Cream? Oh Hell No!

We are cool with people coming to Africa to sell and promote their products but when you come to the continent to sell stuff that is harmful to us - then we have a problem. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: What The World, And Trump, Needs to Do to Stop Ebola Deaths

More than 200 people have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as fears grow that the latest outbreak is being worsened by the increasing fighting in the eastern… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Makes Strides in Tackling Malaria

The Namibian government and its health partners seem to be at the forefront of the battle against malaria, as WHO launches a new country-driven “High burden to high… Read more »

Mozambique: Central Bank Governor Blames Cyber-Attack for Banking Crisis

The governor of the Mozambican central bank, Rogério Zandamela, has told parliament that a Portuguese software company, Bizfirst, carried out "cyber-attacks" on the… Read more »