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 »
Africa: Keeping an Eye on Healthy Sight in Africa
Eyes are often referred to as the windows to the soul, but are unfortunately also the gateway to a growing crisis that is casting a shadow over Africa's future. Read more »
Africa: African Excellence at the Pinnacle of the NBA's Postseason
The National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States, which has hundreds of players from across the globe - including Africa - is without a doubt the greatest level of… Read more »
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Potential Floods - South African News Briefs - May 9, 2023
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Ghana: Ghanaian Activist Swims 450km to Create Awareness on Water Pollution
Fast fashion is a significant contributor to water contamination and pollution, and has a significant negative environmental impact on the world's water supply. Read more »
Senegal: Opposition Leader Sonko Gets Suspended Sentence for 'Insult'
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was given a suspended six-month sentence in his appeal against a defamation and public insult conviction in the case between him and… Read more »
Africa: Afreximbank - The Next 30 Years
30th Anniversary Founders Day Lecture of the African Export-Import Bank by Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Founder & CEO, Sogato Strategies LLC and President, Institute for… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: National Day of Mourning as Death Toll From Floods, Mudslides Rises #AfricaClimateCrisis
South Kivu province has been battered by torrential rain, causing an overflow to rivers in the region, that has left significant damage in Bushushu and Nyamukubi villages, BBC… Read more »
South Africa: Late Rapper AKA Among Top Winners at the Metro FM Music Awards
Even in death, the late hip-hop artist, Kiernan Forbes, also known as AKA, continues to make an impact in the entertainment industry. Read more »
South Africa: President Wants Nothing But Victory for Ruling Party in 2024 - South African News Briefs - May 8, 2023
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May 05, 2023
Tanzania: How Art is Inspiring Youth to Take Action on Climate Crisis #AfricaClimateHope
In the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a passionate group of young leaders is driving change through their innovative NGO. Their approach is simple yet effective.… Read more »
Sudan: Veteran Sudanese Actress Asia Abdelmajid Killed in Khartoum Battle
Asia Abdelmajid, a renowned actress, was killed by a stray bullet fired during the ongoing crossfire between Sudan's army and its paramilitary force in the capital city of… Read more »
South Africa: Potential Food Crisis a Real Possibility, Says Major Retailer - South African News Briefs - May 5, 2023
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May 04, 2023
Africa: Inclusive, Sustainable Trade Will Help Africa Realise Its Potential, Says Botswana's Masisi
Inclusive, sustainable trade will allow Africa to realize its full potential, Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has told the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »
South Africa: Personal Info of Krugersdorp Rape Survivors Leaked on Social Media, Police Apologise
The leak of private information belonging to eight women who were raped in Krugersdorp during 2022 by the South African Police Service (SAPS) prompted the authorities to issue an… Read more »
South Africa: Reserve Bank Launches New Banknotes and Coins - South African News Briefs - May 4, 2023
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May 03, 2023
South Africa: New Fund Tackles Big Challenge Throttling Independent Media - Money
Khadija Patel, elected chairperson of the International Press Institute (IPI)'s global Executive Board, former editor-in-chief of South Africa's Mail & Guardian… Read more »
Africa: Public Interest Media Fund Launched to Safeguard Press Freedom, Democracy
The International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) has launched the International Fund for Public Interest Media, an initiative intended to support public interest media… Read more »
South Africa: An Uncertain Future for 12,5% of World's White Rhinos
Negotiations between the Platinum Rhino Project (PRP) and parties interested in housing what amounts to an eighth of the world's white rhino population will be held on May 5,… Read more »
South Africa: Environment Minister Says No Urgent Need to Close Coal Power Stations - South African News Briefs - May 3, 2023
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May 02, 2023
Sudan: Former Prime Minister Hamdok Lists Steps to End 'Catastrophic' Sudanese Conflict
In a series of tweets, former Sudanese prime minister Abdalla Hamdok called on collaborative efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. Hamdok warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe" if… Read more »
Ethiopia: Dozens Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Overthrow Abiy's Government
Ethiopian officials have arrested dozens of journalists, activists and campaigners as part of "decisive measures" against what they call extremist forces.The group of 47 people… Read more »
South Africa: Calls for Govt to Hire More Public Servants - South African News Briefs - May 2, 2023
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May 01, 2023
Namibia: Take Responsibility For Crimes Committed During Colonial Rule, UN Representatives Tell Berlin
The governments of Germany and Namibia have come under fire from UN special rapporteurs for breaching the rights of Herero and Nama ethnic minorities by keeping them out of… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Evacuated from War-Torn Sudan Return Home - South African News Briefs - May 1, 2023
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