Malawi: Malawi Court Orders Bushiri Extradition to South Africa Over Fraud, Rape Charges

Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, the leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, and his wife Mary Bushiri are set to be extradited to South Africa after a… Read more »

South Africa: Fuel Prices Set for Major Drop in April - South African News Briefs - March 13, 2025

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Kenya: Kenya's Delayed R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout - A Costly Gamble

Malaria remains one of Kenya's greatest public health challenges, with children under five bearing the heaviest burden. The country has been at the forefront of malaria vaccine… Read more »

South Africa: Key Takeaways of South Africa's 2025 Budget

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented his 2025 Budget to Parliament after Cabinet ministers held a special meeting to discuss it for a second time after they rejected a… Read more »

Africa: $1 Billion Gender Fund Aims to Dismantle Barriers for Women Globally #IWD2025

Gender equality remains an urgent priority, especially as the global push for rights encounters widespread resistance and backlash. Read more »

South Africa: Police Chief Probes Corrupt Officials, Politicians - South African News Briefs - March 12, 2025

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Kenya: Who Cares? Why We Must Value All of Women's Work

Today, in Kenya, women are under siege from a crushingly heavy burden of expectations that only seems to grow with each generation. Read more »

Africa: Why Africa's Tech Revolution Must Include Women

The other day, I walked into my local salon for a quick wash, only to find my hairdresser too busy. She was not with another client—no, she was adjusting her ring light,… Read more »

Africa: New Delivery, New Hope - Dissolving HIV Prevention Drug Works For Newborn Babies

In the fight against HIV, one of the most vulnerable populations is often overlooked - newborn babies Read more »

Somalia: Attack On Somali Hotel Leaves Several Dead

Al-Shabaab militants attacked a hotel in central Somalia, as government officials and local elders met there to discuss action against the terrorist group, Al-Jazeera reported. The… Read more »

South Africa: Spike Attacks Increase, Drivers Warned - South African News Briefs - March 11, 2025

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Africa: Fertile Ground Studio Presents I Am King - A Groundbreaking African Dystopian Thriller Premiering at the Johannesburg Film Festival

Fertile Ground Studio is set to shake up the cinematic landscape with  I Am King , a gripping dystopian thriller rooted in the complexities of modern-day Africa. Bold,… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Urges Respect For DR Congo 'Sovereignty' As Fighting Rages On

The U.S. government stressed its "firm support" for the Congolese people - and their right to "sovereignty and territorial integrity" - as government forces in the central African… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Fighting Forces Hundreds of Mpox Patients to Leave Treatment Centres

More than 600 people infected with mpox left treatment centers in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to fighting in the eastern part of the country, the African Centers for… Read more »

South Africa: 'Deeply Saddened' - South African Artists, Leaders Mourn Athol Fugard

South African playwright, novelist, director, and actor Athol Fugard has passed away, leaving behind a profound artistic legacy. Read more »

South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Bus Crash Death Toll Rises - South African News Briefs - March 10, 2025

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Africa: Solutions to TB and HIV Benefit All of Us, North and South

In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a tuberculosis outbreak is no different from one that takes place anywhere else in the world. A few dozen… Read more »

Africa: African Women Surgeons Reshape Healthcare, Break Gender Barriers

Approximately five billion people in low-resource areas lack access to safe surgical services, risking catastrophic health expenses, with an estimated need for 143 million… Read more »

South Africa: Three Killed in Sandton Restaurant Gunfight - South African News Briefs - March 7, 2025

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Mozambique: President Chapo, Opposition Sign Dialogue Deal Without Mondlane

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo and several civil society, religious, and opposition leaders signed a "compromise agreement" on Wednesday, March 5, for an "inclusive national… Read more »

South Africa: Tshwane Court Orders Demolition of Illegal High-Rises - South African News Briefs - March 6, 2025

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Rwanda: 'If She Did It, Why Not Me?' - Dr. Mukamitari's Drive to Transform Rwandan Healthcare

"If she did it, then why not me?" - Dr. Victoire Mukamitari. Read more »

South Africa: Bus Crash Kills 10, Injures Dozens in Free State - South African News Briefs - March 5, 2025

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Africa: African Women in Politics - A Decisive Summit for the Future of Women's Leadership

At a time when women's place in politics remains a major issue on the African continent, the 2025 Summit on Women's Political Leadership in Africa is a must-attend event. Read more »

Burundi: Burundi's First Plastic Surgeon Paves the Way for a New Era in Healthcare

"Being the first plastic and reconstructive surgeon in my country is a great honour," Dr. Baramburiye said. "But it's also a huge load on my shoulders, a lot of pressure." Read more »