Africa: African Speakers Connect in Kazakhstan at Future Conference

African speakers featured prominently at the recent How to Form a Synchronized Vision of the Future conference in the Kazakhstan capital of Astana in the heart of Central Asia to… Read more »

Nigeria: The Neglect of Children with Special Needs in Nigeria - A Call for Urgent Action

As a baby, my nephew Lukman endured severe convulsions that left him with neurological deficits. When he was seven, my sister enrolled him in school in Okene, Kogi State, with the… Read more »

South Africa: Sewage Pollution Threatens Cape Town's Beaches - South African News Briefs - October 28, 2024

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Africa: Kamala Harris Should Pursue Africa Priorities if She Becomes President

The White House announcement on October 16 that President Biden's postponed trip to Angola has been rescheduled for December, fulfilling a promise that he would visit Africa before… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: President Félix Tshisekedi Announces Process for New Constitution

President Félix Tshisekedi announced that a commission would draft the DR Congo's new Constitution next year, reports RFI, as the current one is "not good" and "written in a… Read more »

South Africa: 10 Years Since Meyiwa's Murder - South African News Briefs - October 25, 2024

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Nigeria: Binance CEO Relieved by Tigran Gambaryan's Release

"We are deeply relieved and grateful that Tigran Gambaryan has finally been released after enduring nearly eight months of detention in Nigeria. Throughout this difficult period,… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Faces Severe Water Shortage - South African News Briefs - October 24, 2024

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Africa: Idris Elba to Build Film Studios in Africa, Says Move is 'Going to Happen'

Idris Elba has announced plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade, to fuel the growth of the continent's booming film industry. Read more »

Africa: New Ibrahim Report Reveals Governance 'Stagnation' in Africa

The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance report - released biennially by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to assess the performance of various African governments and trends across… Read more »

Africa: 'Condoms Are Sex Toys' - Centering Pleasure to Save Lives

When you think of prevention in sexual health, what comes to mind? Most of us would think about risk, danger, and disease. But what if we changed that narrative to focus on… Read more »

South Africa: Siya and Rachel Kolisi End Their Marriage - South African News Briefs - October 23, 2024

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Africa: Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit Bolsters Food Security Amid Crises

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received yesterday a deposit of more than 30,000 new seed samples from 23 depositors across 21 countries, including seven international genebanks.… Read more »

South Africa: Former Joburg Mayor Arrested in Funeral Policy Scam - South African News Briefs - October 21, 2024

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South Africa: Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests - South African News Briefs - October 18, 2024

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Africa: Internet Shutdowns - A Threat to Free Speech and Democracy in Africa

Internet shutdowns are a worrying trend in African countries, often justified during elections, protests, and periods of civil unrest, as measures to prevent the spread of… Read more »

Africa: No Trade Ban Needed Over Marburg, WHO's Tedros Says

Rwanda has had 62 cases and 15 deaths from its Marburg outbreak since its declaration three weeks ago, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said during a media… Read more »

South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant - South African News Briefs - October 17, 2024

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Africa: 'Antiretrovirals Alone Will Not End the HIV Pandemic' - 4 Key Takeaways from #HIVR4P2024

The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Closing the Gap - How Rural Africa is Fighting for Internet Access

In most small villages in rural Zimbabwe, school-going children and teachers walk several kilometres daily to the nearest towns in search of an Internet connection to complete… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims - South African News Briefs - October 16, 2024

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Namibia: Are Politics and Profit Behind Plans to Cull Elephants?

The decisions made by the Namibian and Zimbabwean governments to slaughter hundreds of elephants amid a widespread drought will do very little to address the effects of human… Read more »

Africa: The New Public Health Order - Charting Africa's Path to Health Sovereignty

The Africa CDC was the first to declare the current mpox outbreak in some African countries as a public health emergency of continental security. This was followed by… Read more »

Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today -… Read more »

Africa: Long-Lasting Protection - The Future of HIV Prevention in Africa

Imagine a world where an HIV prevention method lasts for six months, offering protection without the daily hassle of taking a pill. This could soon be a reality as new long-acting… Read more »