Senegal: Papito Kara Dies on Illegal Boat Heading to Spanish Canary Islands

Senegal is reeling after the death of Pape Ibrahim Gueye, better known as Papito Kara on social networks. Known for his humorous press reviews, Papito Kara died aboard an illegal… Read more »

South Africa: Gold One Mine Speeds Up Disciplinary Action Against Workers

Gold One has elected to speed up disciplinary action against 34 miners suspected to be responsible for an alleged hostage situation, The Sowetan reports. Read more »

South Africa: Opposition Leader Malema Calls for Springboks to be Renamed - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2023

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Africa: AGOA Crucial in Advancing Africa's Industrial Development - South Africa's Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that this year's AGOA Forum is taking place at a time when the world is facing difficulties from climate crisis… Read more »

South Africa: 20 Injured As Restaurant Balcony Collapses in Cape Town - South African News Briefs - November 3, 2023

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Uganda: Entrepreneur Turns Waste into Opportunity, One 'Briquette' at a Time #AfricaClimateHope

Isaac Ndyamuhaki, a young Ugandan entrepreneur with a background in forestry, is passionate about using solutions to help communities become more resilient to shocks like… Read more »

Zambia: Govt Cuts Former President Lungu's Retirement Benefits

The Zambian government withdrew retirement benefits and privileges from former President Edgar Lungu after his decision to return to active politics, according to BBC. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Canadian Startup Wins DR Congo Methane Rights Despite Failing Criteria - Report

Alfajiri Energy Corporation, a Canada-based start-up operated from a private home, was selected by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to extract methane from the country's… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Churches Consider Going Cashless to Cut Crime - South African News Briefs - November 2, 2023

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Africa: The Privilege of a Simple Walk in the Forest

This week, we welcome King Charles to Kenya, on his first visit to the Commonwealth since his Coronation. In Nairobi’s Karura Forest, the lungs of our city that my mother,… Read more »

South Africa: Man Who Posed as Doctor on TikTok Threatens to Sue Health Department - South African News Briefs - November 1, 2023

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Africa: Bill Gates Talks Gene Drives, mRNA, and U.S.$40m in Science Funding

Infectious diseases continue to be the major causes of deaths in Africa. The burden of existing, emerging and re-emerging diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, cholera,… Read more »

Africa: Will Mali Cope Without UN Peacekeepers?

Peacekeeping operations have played a crucial role in stabilising fragile situations across Africa for more than 60 years. United Nations (UN)-led missions in Africa and about 27… Read more »

South Africa: Student Aid Scheme Paying Millions to 'Ghost' Students - South African News Briefs - October 31, 2023

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Congo-Kinshasa: Crisis Group Warns of Threats to Credible Election in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo risks descending into violence and a national crisis as the country heads for elections in December, says a new report. Read more »

Africa: Cervical Cancer Survivors Demand Equity and Unity

When Karen Nakawala-Mayond experienced a nagging backache she put it down to her love for high heels. And then when she started bleeding in between her monthly periods, she thought… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya's Cargo Battle Plan - Keeping Tanzania at Bay

Kenya initiated a series of measures to revitalize its cargo business at its ports, challenged by competition from the port of Dar es Salaam, reports The East African. Read more »

Tanzania: Urgent Calls for Safe Return of Tanzanians Allegedly Held by Hamas

The Israeli government officially identified two Tanzanians, Joshua Loitu Mollel and Clemence Felix Mtenga, as being held captive by Hamas since the attack that occurred on October… Read more »

South Africa: Alleged Bogus TikTok 'Doctor' Arrested at Johannesburg Hospital - South African News Briefs - October 30, 2023

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South Africa: AGOA 2023 - Searching for Improvement in 25-Year Programme for Africa

The U.S. is looking at ways of making more of an impact on the continent via the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), its legislation boost economic engagement with… Read more »

Kenya: The Story Behind British Soldiers Decapitating Chief Samoei and New Demands for Skull's Return

As the world anticipates King Charles III's historic visit to Kenya on October 31, the Nandi community's quest for justice and reparation is reignited. They are demanding the… Read more »

Niger: U.S. Senate Refuses to Withdraw American Troops From Niger

The U.S. Senate decisively rejected a bill on Thursday, October 26, 2023, that would have forced President Joe Biden to withdraw American troops from Niger, a West African… Read more »

Africa: Two Tanzanians and One South African Held Hostage By Hamas, Says Israel

In the aftermath of the October 7 bombings in Israel, Hamas has reportedly taken 224 hostages, including two Tanzanians and a South African, according to the Israeli… Read more »

Ghana: Limited Gas Supply Causes National Blackout in Ghana

Most of Ghana is dark due to a scarcity of gas to operate the machinery required to generate energy in the country, BBC reports. Read more »

Africa: African Court Judge Criticises Member States Over Human Rights Verdicts

The judge president of the African Court of Human and People's Rights and the ECOWAS Court of Justice criticized government commitments to safeguarding human rights across the… Read more »