November 10, 2022
South Africa: Public Servants Take to the Streets in National Strike Action
Public servant workers have embarked on a nationwide strike in a demonstration calling for higher wages, Eyewitness News reports. The workers are on a one-day stay-away in… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa on the Verge of Police Crisis? - South African News Briefs - November 10, 2022
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November 09, 2022
Africa: Helping Small Businesses Adapt to the Climate Crisis is Crucial for African Countries #AfricaClimateHope
Small and medium-sized enterprises are essential engines for growth and play a key role in creating jobs and supporting sustainable livelihoods. Yet, the financing gap for SMEs,… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Makes Contingency Plans Against Public Service Strike - South African News Briefs - November 9, 2022
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November 08, 2022
Africa: Africa Needs to 'Demilitarize to Decarbonize' - Move War Funds to Climate Coffers
"Africom must leave Africa!" That is a clear message expressed by speakers during the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)'s webinar titled A Climate of… Read more »
Africa: Global Energy Alliance Agenda For Clean Energy Takes Shape in Africa #AfricaClimateHope
"Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all." This is Sustainable Development Goal 7, which Africa is unlikely to meet because it does not yet… Read more »
Africa: The 27 Demands African Women Want Addressed at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope
Women activists say their voices have been absent or have gone unheard at previous climate summits. So they are taking action and looking to assume the lead on climate action and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Makes Maiden Satellite Launch with PearlAfricaSat-1
Uganda, in partnership with NASA, has launched its first satelleite, the PearlAfricaSat-1, into the international space station, The EastAfrican reports. The landmark project will… Read more »
South Africa: Strike Action by Public Sector Workers to Impact Multiple Govt Departments
A public sector stay-away is expected to affect car licencing offices and border posts, eNCA reports. This comes as wage negotiations between government and public sector unions… Read more »
South Africa: US Identifies Alleged IS Members Operating in South Africa - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2022
U.S. Identifies Several Alleged IS Members in South Africa Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: Climate Briefs - #COP27 Begins with Loss and Damage Front and Centre #AfricaClimateCrisis
Brazil, Indonesia and DR Congo in talks to form 'Opec of rainforests' Read more »
South Africa: Probe into Anti-Apartheid Activist Imam Haron's Death Reopens
The inquest into the death of Imam Abdullah Haron was reopened today, and the case is now under way at the High Court in Cape Town, EWN reports. Read more »
Africa: Perceived Versus Real Risk In African Credit Ratings
The ratings of African governments have enabled a robust Eurobond market for African sovereign bonds with over $300 billion issued in the last couple of decades. Maintaining access… Read more »
South Africa: Experts Called to Probe KwaZulu-Natal Quakes - South African News Briefs - November 7, 2022
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November 06, 2022
Africa: What Should Africa Expect at COP27? #AfricaClimateCrisis
As the world convenes in Africa for the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), it is time to recognize Africa's role in averting a climate disaster… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Africa: 'Round 1... Fight!' - A Look at the Tekken Tournament 'Lifestyle' of South Africa, Madagascar
Video games are the largest entertainment medium in the world, according to data from Felix Richter on Statista. These days, gaming communities are as varied as the genres they… Read more »
East Africa: East African Crude Oil Pipeline - Communities Left in the Cold #AfricaClimateCrisis
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) will transport oil produced from Uganda's Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania, where the oil will then be… Read more »
Africa: Why Africa's Youth Must Be Involved in Developing Our Cities
From Dakar to Dar es Salaam, Africa's cities are vibrant hubs offering new and promising opportunities. Given these cities are increasingly young – with under-25s projected… Read more »
East Africa: Multi-Billion Crude Oil Pipeline Bulldozing Ahead Despite Stiff Opposition #AfricaClimateCrisis
Africa is rich in clean energy sources, such as sun and wind, but despite this abundant sunshine, ideal for renewable energy production, the continent relies heavily on crude oil.… Read more »
South Africa: Public Servants Given Go-Ahead to Strike - South African News Briefs - November 4, 2022
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November 03, 2022
South Africa: 19 Bodies Found at Krugersdorp Mine - South African News Briefs - November 3, 2022
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November 02, 2022
Ethiopia: Ceasefire Announced in Ethiopian Civil War
The Federal Government in Addis Ababa and Tigrayan authorities have agreed on a ceasefire. Read more »
Africa: Joint Statement between the Government of Ethiopia and the TPLF - Text
An agreement to end the fighting in northern parts of Ethiopia was announced at a press conference in Pretoria by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, who has been… Read more »
South Africa: Passport Costs Go Up - South African News Briefs - November 2, 2022
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November 01, 2022
South Africa: Public Servants Issue Strike Notice - South African News Briefs - November 1, 2022
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