May 19, 2023
South Africa: Cold Winter Ahead as Stage 8 Blackouts Loom - South African News Briefs - May 19, 2023
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South Africa: Netflix's First African Animated Series Gets Release Date
The new animated series, Supa Team 4, follows four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic African city of Lusaka who are recruited by a retired secret agent still committed… Read more »
May 18, 2023
East Africa: Kenya to Build Three Additional Ships to Boost Oil Shipment to Uganda
Kenya is building three ships to guarantee daily trips to Uganda rather than the country's present weekly excursions, according to reports. Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Cabinet… Read more »
Nigeria: Unmasking Corruption - Examining Nigeria's 2023 Election Fallout
Nigeria transitioned to democracy in 1999, despite the persistence of insecurity, extreme poverty, and endemic corruption. Nevertheless, the country has conducted six national… Read more »
Africa: UN Urges Swift Action on Plastic Pollution Ahead of Treaty Talks - Report
The widespread use of plastics, as well as their long-lasting nature and improper disposal, is one of the most pressing environmental problems of our time. Read more »
Africa: UN Predicts Next Five Years to Be Hottest on Record #AfricaClimateCrisis
A damning new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warns millions around the world that the hottest years on record will happen within five years. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Seeks 'Technicalities' to Avoid Fallout if Putin Visits - South African News Briefs - May 18, 2023
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May 17, 2023
Africa: Better Use of Resources Key to Focusing on Care for Preterm and Newborn Babies
Every 2 seconds, a baby is born too soon. Every 40 seconds, one of those babies dies, according to a report released by United Nations agencies and partners titled Born Too Soon:… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa to Head African Leaders' Mission to End War in Ukraine - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2023
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May 16, 2023
Tanzania: Why Tanzania's President Suluhu Hassan is Reviving Constitution-Writing Process
President Samia Suluhu Hassan took over as the country's first-ever women president two years ago, changing the Tanzanian political space. Since Suluhu Hassan has made… Read more »
South Africa: Ruling Party Seeks Meeting with U.S. Ambassador Over Russia Arms Claims - South African News Briefs - May 16, 2023
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May 15, 2023
Africa: The Global Health System Needs a Re-Think
The world is facing significant demographic changes. In addition, we are more at risk for new infectious outbreaks than ever before. Climate change threatens to make all these… Read more »
Somalia: Massive Flooding Forces 200,000 People to Flee Homes in Somalia
At least 200,000 people were displaced due to flash flooding in central Somalia as the Shabelle River burst its banks and submerged roads, reports AFP. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Premier's PhD Proposal Was Fake, Report Says - South African News Briefs - May 15, 2023
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May 14, 2023
South Africa: Diplomatic Spat Over 'Russian Weapons Transfer' Rises to Cabinet Level
The South African and United States Cabinet officials responsible for foreign affairs have stepped into the diplomatic row over the alleged transfer in South Africa of weapons to a… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Spend Close to a Billion U.S. Dollars on New Trains, Railway Overhaul
The government has reportedly announced plans to invest about U.S.$731 million to revamp the Nairobi-Mombasa standard gauge railway (SGR), build new sidings, and buy more… Read more »
Africa: The Groundbreaking Solution to Stop More Women Dying of Postpartum Haemorrhage
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) affects about 14 million women each year and claims the lives of around 70 000 women annually - mostly in low and middle-income countries - the… Read more »
South Africa: Mining Production Slows, Diamonds and Platinum Hit Hardest - South African News Briefs - May 12, 2023
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East Africa: CSOs Urge Leaders to Embrace Renewable Energy, Ditch Fossil Fuels
The 10th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2023, which came to a close in Kampala yesterday, has drawn criticism from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Africa: Why the Climate Crisis Matters - A Call to Action
It's no secret that our planet is facing a climate crisis. Read more »
Africa: Will COP28 Live Up to Africa's Huge Expectations? #AfricaClimateCrisis
The climate crisis cannot afford another round of negotiations that result in dragging down efforts to address it. Read more »
Africa: Global Health System Needs a Re-Think
The world is facing significant demographic changes. In addition, we are more at risk for new infectious outbreaks than ever before. Climate change threatens to make all these… Read more »
South Africa: A Dark Milestone - More Power Cuts in 2023 Than in 2022 - South African News Briefs - May 11, 2023
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May 10, 2023
South Africa: Police Deny Investigating Politicians For Corruption at Power Utility Eskom - South African News Briefs - May 10, 2023
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May 09, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzania Tackles Eye Health Crisis Head-On with Boresha Macho Project
Millions of people are affected by a crisis that often goes unnoticed - the issue of eye health. Read more »