East Africa: How Militarisation Impacts Rural Women in the Horn Of Africa

From the Tigray conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia to the ongoing Somalia Al-Shabaab crisis, to civil wars in South Sudan and the military coup in Sudan, one thing is clear… Read more »

Uganda: Loukman Ali's Heart-Pumping Film Explores Themes of Retribution and Redemption

Get ready for an adrenalin-fueled ride with Loukman Ali's latest masterpiece! Read more »

Kenya: From Folklore to Film - Voline Ogutu's Creative Journey Behind Anyango and The Ogre

Inspired by a childhood folktale, Voline Ogutu reimagined it into a captivating modern film. Read more »

Nigeria: Halima's Choice Explores Intersection of Technology and Tradition in a Future Africa

In a world where reality and virtuality have blurred into one, one unlikely pairing dares to break the norms. Read more »

Africa: Experience the Magic of Africa with African Folktales, Reimagined!

Get ready to be enchanted by the magic of African Folktales, reimagined like never before! Read more »

Kenya: Researchers Discover Two New Strains of Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Kenyan researchers have reportedly found two new strains of two common sexually transmitted diseases among a group of women in a town in western Kenya. Read more »

South Africa: Treasury Pulls Eskom Exemption from Disclosing Irregular, Wasteful Expenditure

The Treasury has withdrawn the decision which allowed Eskom to forego reporting irregular or wasteful expenditure, Eyewitness News reports. Read more »

South Africa: Police Raid Escaped 'Facebook Rapist', Murderer Thabo Bester's Hideout - South African News Briefs - April 5, 2023

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South Africa: Inquest into Chris Hani's Death Petitioned on 30-Year Anniversary of Struggle Icon's Death

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has called for an inquest into the death Chris Hani on the 30th anniversary of the struggle icon's death, IOL reports. A petition posted to… Read more »

East Africa: South Sudan President's Passport Recovered in Kenya 30 Years After Plane Crash

Authorities have reportedly managed to locate the site where a plane carrying President Salva Kiir Mayardit crashed in 1993, and recovered his passport. Read more »

Kenya: Top Prosecutor Drops Case Against Opposition MPs Over 'Economy' Protests

A top prosecutor has reportedly dropped charges against four lawmakers over anti-government protests, a day after opposition Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader, Raila Odinga,… Read more »

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

Restaurant Where AKA and Tibz Were Killed to Close Read more »

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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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 »

South Africa: Gold Smugglers Use Top Banks, Bribes to Launder Money, Report Says - South African News Briefs - March 31, 2023

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