July 05, 2023
South Africa: South African Police Unit Members Suspended After Assault Caught on Video
Four of the eight South African Police's VIP Unit members who attacked three civilians on Gauteng province's N1 highway on July 1, 2023, were suspended. The unit are part of the… Read more »
South Africa: Former Minister In the Presidency Essop Pahad Dies
Former Minister in the Presidency Essop Pahad has died at the age of 84 years. Read more »
South Africa: CAF President Motsepe Steps In to Resolve Banyana Banyana Dispute - South African News Briefs - July 05, 2023
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July 04, 2023
South Africa: Teboho Mahlatsi's Death a Loss to South African Television
The South African arts and entertainment industry has been struck by another loss - filmmaker and producer Teboho Mahlatsi. Read more »
South Africa: 15 Killed in Eastern Cape Crash - South African News Briefs - July 04, 2023
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July 03, 2023
South Africa: Zulu Royal House Dismisses Claims of King's Poisoning - South African News Briefs - July 03, 2023
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June 30, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Floods Death Toll Rises - South African News Briefs - June 30, 2023
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June 29, 2023
Uganda: Lawsuits Mount Against TotalEnergies Over Uganda Oil Projects #AfricaClimateCrisis
At least 26 Ugandans have filed a lawsuit against French oil firm TotalEnergies in Paris, France, seeking compensation for alleged human rights abuses at the company's huge… Read more »
South Africa: BMW to Invest U.S.224 Million in Electric Vehicle Production - South African News Briefs - June 29, 2023
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June 28, 2023
South Africa: Tornado Rips Through KwaZulu-Natal, One Dead - South African News Briefs - June 28, 2023
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June 27, 2023
Africa: How Russia Undermines Democracy in Africa
Russia's undermining of democracy in Africa is a serious threat to the continent's stability and development, as it became a key player in Africa's geopolitical landscape, using… Read more »
South Africa: Hopes Rise for Survivors at Harmony Gold Mine - South African News Briefs - June 27, 2023
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June 26, 2023
Mozambique: Aid Prospects Bring Hope to Cabo Delgado, but Civilians Still Face Danger
As thousands of Mozambicans displaced by the war in the northern Cabo Delgado province return home, the prospects of aid to address the under-development which has fuelled the… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Needs R210 Billion for Electricity Grid Upgrade - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2023
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June 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Complaints Over Hefty Nomination Fees Ahead of Zimbabwe's August Polls
The general election season is upon Zimbabwe, with both the ruling Zanu-PF and it's main rival Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), completing the process of electing candidates.… Read more »
Africa: Renewing Our Commitment to Food Fortification, One of the Most Under-Invested Solutions in Global Health
Anemia. Neural tube defects. Weakened immune systems and blindness. Impaired brain function and reduced productivity. Morbidity and mortality. Read more »
South Africa: Power Utility Eskom Suspends Head of Security - South African News Briefs - June 23, 2023
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June 22, 2023
Africa: South Africa's 'Jabhim' Set to Take on the World at Global Street Fighter Tournament
Street Fighter, the venerated fighting game franchise, is adored and played by a community across the globe. The release of Street Fighter 6, the latest in the series, has… Read more »
South Africa: Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste - South African News Briefs - June 22, 2023
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June 21, 2023
South Africa: Police Open Inquest into Death of MP Tina Joemat-Pettersson - South African News Briefs - June 21, 2023
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June 20, 2023
Africa: On World Refugee Day - Let's Celebrate Solutions to Refugee Energy Crisis
Connecting displaced people with clean, affordable energy is an urgent humanitarian challenge. In refugee camps, the share of residents without electricity and safe cooking methods… Read more »
South Africa: Police Generals Charged with Corruption in Recruitment Scandal - South African News Briefs - June 20, 2023
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June 19, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Officials Illegally Occupy State Houses, Rack Up Water Bill - South African News Briefs - June 19, 2023
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Africa: European Leaders Rebuff African Peace Mission
The European leaders whose forces are engaged in the heaviest fighting between two nations on the continent for more than 70 years have rebuffed an attempt by African leaders to… Read more »
June 18, 2023
Africa: Interview with Ms. Souad Aden-Osman, Executive Director of the Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA)
At the end of these two days of thinking on illicit financial flows, could you draw a report for us? Read more »