April 04, 2023
Burkina Faso: Troops Accused of Killing, Filming Bloodied Bodies of Young Boys at Military Base
Burkinabe troops have been accused of killing a group of boys and filming them in an 83-second video that surfaced in mid-February 2023. The army denied responsibility for the… Read more »
South Africa: Restaurant Where AKA and Tibz Were Killed to Shut Down - South African News Briefs - April 4, 2023
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April 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Nineteen Dead as Landslide Hits North Kivu Province
Heavy rainfall in the north-eastern DR Congo - affecting the North Kivu Province - caused a landslide that has led to the deaths of 19 people, and injured several others across the… Read more »
South Africa: Ruling ANC Party 'Working Visit' to Russia Sparks Concern in Wake of Putin Arrest Order
A delegation of African National Congress (ANC) members and National Executive Council member Alvin Botes, who is also deputy minister of International relations and cooperation,… Read more »
Egypt: Want to Get Married? Please Take These Tests First...
Egypt's health ministry has launched an initiative to "free the country" from communicable diseases transmitted between partners, reduce deaths from non-communicable diseases, curb… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Will Send Troops to Defend Russia If Need Be - President Museveni's Son
Ugandan Army General who is President Yoweri Museveni's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said his country is prepared to send troops to defend Moscow if it becomes necessary. He said… Read more »
South Africa: Iranian Warships Dock in Cape Town, Raise More Questions Over South Africa's Allegiances
The docking of two Iranian warships in Cape Town has sparked more discussion about South Africa's relationships with countries with poor human rights records, Times Live reports. Read more »
South Africa: Rail Network Needs Urgent Repair - South African News Briefs - April 3, 2023
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March 31, 2023
Africa: Using Technology to Solve Real Problems and Encourage Innovation - Qualcomm's Elizabeth Migwalla
When Elizabeth Migwalla chose electrical engineering as her major at Nairobi University in the mid-1970s, “women didn't do that,” she recalled in a recent interview.… Read more »
South Africa: Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole, to Remain Behind Bars for Girlfriend's Murder
Former Paralympian champion Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole and will not be released early from the 13-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Sky… Read more »
South Africa: Security Firm Offers U.S.$5,600 Reward for Capture of Thabo Bester - Escaped 'Facebook Rapist', Murderer
A reward of U.S.$5,600 (R100,000) has been offered by Fidelity Services Group for the capture of convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester, Times Live reports. This comes after… Read more »
South Africa: Former President Thabo Mbeki Writes Letter to ANC on Protection of President Ramaphosa
In a letter leaked on social media, former president Thabo Mbeki wrote to Vice President Paul Mashatile, accusing the ruling African National Congress of protecting President Cyril… Read more »
South Africa: South African Tourism Dept Cancels Landmark Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship Deal
A deal between English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur FC and the South African Department of Tourism has been scrapped. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille made the… Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Gold Smugglers Use Top Banks, Bribes to Launder Money, Report Says - South African News Briefs - March 31, 2023
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Africa: Who Needs A Seat at the Climate Crisis Table? #AfricaClimateHope
Africa is increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, with the most vulnerable populations being hit the hardest, resulting in food insecurity, displacement of populations,… Read more »
Southern Africa: Why the Media Must Prioritise Content and Representation for a More Inclusive Future
Whether it's showcasing the stories of marginalised communities, highlighting the efforts of environmental activists, or delving into the latest scientific breakthroughs,… Read more »
South Africa: 10 Cases of Cholera Confirmed in Gauteng - South African News Briefs - March 30, 2023
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March 29, 2023
Africa: An Emerging Summit, A Tradition of Democracy
Today, the global community is convening for the second annual Summit for Democracy. Led by Costa Rica, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, the United States, and the Republic… Read more »
Africa: Why is Climate Emergency Ignored Outside of Crisis Times?
"Climate change receives inadequate media coverage and is typically only reported following conferences, events, or disasters," journalism lecturer Enoch Sithole observed during… Read more »
South Africa: Short-Term Rise, Long-Term Drop Revealed in South African Employment Stats
Employment data shared by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in its Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q4: 2022 have revealed that the number of unemployed people in the country… Read more »
South Africa: Dept Of Home Affairs Extends Blanket Concession for Some Visa Applicants
South Africa's department of home affairs has announced the extension of the blanket concession for long-term visa or waiver applicants who are awaiting outcomes of their… Read more »
Africa: Pirates Attack, Board Oil Tanker in Gulf of Guinea
Danish oil trading and supply company Monjasa has said that it lost contact with one of the its oil and chemical tankers. According to reports, pirates attacked and boarded the… Read more »
South Africa: Competition Commission Finds Unjustified Increases in Food Prices - South African News Briefs - March 29, 2023
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March 28, 2023
Africa: The Economic Challenges These Countries Are Facing
More and more Africans are experiencing poverty. coupled with the impact of Covid-19 and the war between Russia and Ukraine that intensified just over a year ago, weighs heavily on… Read more »
Niger: Land Restoration, Market Gardening Make a Difference for Niger Farmers
In the bustling village of Satara, Niger, Haruna Badjie was once just another farmer struggling to make a living in the face of environmental and ecological crises. Read more »