Africa: U.S. UN Ambassador – On Tackling Covid, Conflict and Climate

The United States this month holds the rotating presidency of the United Nations (UN) Security Council. As she occupies the chair, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thoman… Read more »

West Africa: UAE Deploys Military Vehicles to Chad

The United Arab Emirates dispatched military vehicles and other security equipment to Chad, the oil-rich Gulf nation announced, saying it was in order to help with border… Read more »

Morocco: France Ends Morocco's Women's World Cup Run

France defeated Morocco 4-0 in the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on Tuesday at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Australia. BBC reports. Read more »

Kenya: ICC Prosecutor Withdraws From All Kenyan Cases After Odinga's Conflict of Interest Comment

Karim Khan, the prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (ICC), who is at the center of a dispute between Raila Odinga's Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition and President… Read more »

South Africa: How Diamond Dealer Bankrolled Former President Zuma's Legal Fees - South African News Briefs - August 8, 2023

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Nigeria: Tinubu Appointments and the Fate of Nigeria

Early appointments have given some hope to Nigerians. A major one – the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) – is pending. Read more »

South Africa: 'Erroneous' EU Citrus Grading Puts 70,000 Jobs, U.S.$800 Million Revenue at Risk

Citrus growers in South Africa are pleading with President Cyril Ramaphosa to challenge the European Union (EU) over its strict black spot laws after the EU said it stopped some… Read more »

South Africa: Govt to Place Embattled Unisa Under Administration

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Blade Nzimande informed the University of South Africa (Unisa) of his plan to put the institution under administration, Times… Read more »

Senegal: Sonko Admitted to Dakar Hospital After Week On Hunger Strike

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was admitted to the hospital after going on a hunger strike to protest his incarceration, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »

South Africa: Former Power Utility CEO Lands New Job at Top U.S. University - South African News Briefs - August 7, 2023

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South Africa: Dept of Correctional Services to Decide if Zuma Goes Back to Prison

According to the Mail and Guardian, the Department of Correctional Services will, over the course of the next week, determine whether former president Jacob Zuma will return to… Read more »

Africa: Ousted Nigerien President Bazoum Pleads for Help After Coup

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum warned that the military junta's attempt to seize power may have "devastating consequences" for the region, where Russian mercenaries have taken… Read more »

Mali: Activist Jailed For Criticising Mali's Military Govt

A Malian activist was sentenced to a year in prison after she said the country's military government failed to address inflation and insecurity, according to AFP. Read more »

Senegal: #KeepitOn in Senegal - Content Regulation For a Less Divisive Future

Policymaking is a delicate endeavour. Designing plans which impact real people is a complex puzzle, particularly when governments are faced with balancing individual rights and… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Seeks State of Disaster Due to Flood Damages - South African News Briefs - August 4, 2023

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Kenya: Kenya Law Society Pours Cold Water on President's Reversal of Logging Ban #AfricaClimateHope

Kenyan lawyers say the government has a case to answer over the recent decision to overturn a six-year ban on logging in the country's vulnerable forest areas. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Former President Bedie Dies

Cote d'Ivoire's former president Henri Konan Bedie has died, his family member has said. Bedie is considered part of the country's old guard of politicians, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Rights Group Worries About Escalating Violence Ahead of Polls

A leading international human rights group has warned of escalating violence in Zimbabwe as the August 23 elections loom. Read more »

South Africa: Malema Defends Singing of Controversial Song 'Kill the Boer' - South African News Briefs - August 3, 2023

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Zimbabwe: Nation Fails to Meet Standards for Free, Fair Polls on August 23 - Rights Group

Zimbabwe has failed to establish an environment in which its forthcoming general election will meet international standards for a free and fair electoral process, says a new report… Read more »

Africa: Convening Stakeholders to Re-Engineer Media in Africa

In response to pressing appeals from many media practitioners and stakeholders across Africa who believe a free, independent, professional and thriving media industry is essential… Read more »

South Africa: Investigation Into Deputy President's Son-in-Law's Company Underway - South African News Briefs - August 2, 2023

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Senegal: Senegal Dissolves Party of Opposition Leader Sonko Ahead of 2024 Polls

The interior ministry of Senegal has disbanded Ousmane Sonko's political party for inciting disorder among his supporters during last month's violent protests, which resulted in… Read more »

South Africa: VIP Cops Seen Assaulting Motorists Released on Bail

Eight police officers from the Presidential Protection Services who were caught on camera assaulting drivers on the N1 in Gauteng have been released on bail, IOL reports. When… Read more »

Niger: Military Intervention in Niger 'A Declaration of War' - Mali, Burkina Faso Govts Warn

The military administrations of Burkina Faso and Mali issued warnings that any military action against the leaders of last week's illegal detention of the Niger president will be… Read more »