June 02, 2023
South Africa: Climate Commission Urges Electricity Reforms and Renewable Energy Expansion - South African News Briefs - June 2, 2023
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June 01, 2023
Zimbabwe: Countdown Begins for Zimbabwe's Crucial Elections
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has set August 23 as the long-awaited election date. Read more »
South Africa: Health Watchdog Exposes State of Public Healthcare - South African News Briefs - June 1, 2023
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May 31, 2023
South Africa: Govt Discusses 'Emergency' Shortening of Karpowership Contracts
According to Rudi Dicks, head of the project management office in the Presidency and member of the National Energy Crisis Committee, government is discussing the possibility of… Read more »
West Africa: Illegal Fishing Costs West African Nations Billions in Revenue
Six West African nations lose U.S. $2.3 billion a year as a result of illegal fishing, says a new report from Amnesty International. Read more »
Africa: "It Looks Like it's Unbearable to Live Without a Man, It's Unbearable to Be a Lesbian'
The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender at the University Pretoria together with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist Futures and… Read more »
West Africa: The Human Cost of Overfishing
The executive summary of a report by Amnesty International on overfishing in Gambia. Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Province Records First Cholera Case - South African News Briefs - May 31, 2023
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May 30, 2023
Senegal: Tensions Rise While Awaiting Ousmane Sonko Verdict
The court is expected to rule on the rape case against Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. In the meantime, tension is rising in Dakar, where security forces reportedly… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Grants Putin Diplomatic Immunity to Attend Brics Summit
South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Minister Naledi Pandor gazetted a notice providing diplomatic immunity to officials attending the the BRICS summit in… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Province Identifies 275 High-Risk Schools - South African News Briefs - May 30, 2023
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May 29, 2023
Benin: Meet the Woman Whose Study of Insects Helps Prevent Neglected Tropical Diseases
Africa is on the brink of achieving a major victory over deadly diseases that have plagued its population for generations. With increased access to medical care, improved… Read more »
Africa: Promise of Health for All Hangs in the Balance – A Call to Action
Halfway to the target date for the realisation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the promise of health for all hangs in the balance, making it more important… Read more »
South Africa: Testing Delays Impede Data Collection on Mumps Outbreak - South African News Briefs - May 29, 2023
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May 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: How Long Can Zimbabwe Go With FIFA Suspension in Place?
Football is the most popular sport in Zimbabwe although, in recent years, supporters have lost interest in the national league, primarily as a result of the underwhelming… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Calls for National Dialogue on Dysfunctional Coalitions - South African News Briefs - May 26, 2023
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May 25, 2023
South Africa: Former Mozambican Finance Minister Faces Extradition to U.S. After Failed South African Court Bid
South Africa's Constitutional Court has blocked an attempt by former Mozambican finance minister Manuel Chang to stop his extradition to the U.S. where he faces charges of grand… Read more »
South Africa: Power Utility Graft - Parliamentary Watchdog to Recall Former CEO - South African News Briefs - May 25, 2023
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May 24, 2023
Ethiopia: Buckingham Palace Rejects Request to Return Ethiopian Prince's Remains
Buckingham Palace has declined a request to repatriate the remains of Prince Alemayehu, an Ethiopian royal who was buried at Windsor Castle in the 19th century. Read more »
South Africa: Country Faces Critical Shortage of Nurses, Healthcare Network Says - South African News Briefs - May 24, 2023
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May 23, 2023
Ethiopia: Protesters Take to Tigray Streets Demanding Withdrawal of Foreign Forces, Return of Displaced People
Thousands of people in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region took to the streets on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 to demand the return of people displaced by a two-year war there. The… Read more »
Africa: French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023
French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 - among seasoned film directors - vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at… Read more »
South Africa: 'Unauthorised' Biography of ActionSA Party Leader Herman Mashaba Pulled Off Market - South African News Briefs - May 23, 2023
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Africa: COP28 President-Designate Calls for Major Boost to Public and Private Climate Finance for African Nations
In an address today to the African Development Bank Annual Meeting, the COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, called for a major boost to public and private… Read more »
May 22, 2023
South Africa: Opposition to Ask Watchdog to Probe Expenditure at Ministerial Houses - South African News Briefs - May 22, 2023
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