South Africa: New Electricity Minister Blames Infrastructure Problems for Power Crisis - South African News Briefs - March 22, 2023

Power Crisis: Infrastructure Problems More to Blame Than Corruption - Electricity Minister Read more »

Africa: Countries Must Work Together to Stop Cross-Border Tax Evasion

Tax administrations have long suspected that tax evaders hide their wealth abroad in significant quantities. Now we have proof. Read more »

South Africa: Political Impact of National Shutdown Was Minor, Economists Claim - South African News Briefs - March 21, 2023

Political Impact of National Shutdown Was Minor, Economists Say Read more »

Africa: Reflecting on the Last 20 Years - New Book Offers Insight into the AU's Performance

The African continent's main political body has dealt with a myriad of issues since its inception, including a resurgence of coups, conflict, Ebola and Covid-19… Read more »

South Africa: Former Deputy President Rejects Corruption Claims - South African News Briefs - March 20, 2023

Former Deputy President Rejects Opposition Leader's Corruption Claims Read more »

Mozambique: Children at Risk of Cholera, Malaria in Aftermath of Cyclone Freddy - Unicef

Authorities are still grappling with the magnitude of Cyclone Freddy's devastation in Malawi and Mozambique, with over 370 people verified deceased, hundreds still missing, and… Read more »

South Africa: Top Corruption Investigator Cloete Murray, Son Shot Dead

A South African accountant who was investigating high-level corruption cases Cloete Murray (50), and his son Thomas (28), were shot by unknown gunmen on Saturday while they were… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tutsi-Led M23 Rebels Withdraw From Eastern DR Congo

Tutsi-led M23 rebels in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have withdrawn from several villages ahead of military deployments by a regional force, officials… Read more »

Africa: Unicef Sounds Alarm Over Children's Plight in War-Torn Sahel Region

Africans are facing some of the greatest challenges of our time. Food insecurity, resulting from flooding and drought, along with conflict, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read more »

Africa: Breaking Barriers - Zimbabwean Welder Farakeza Challenges Gender Stereotypes

As we mark international women's history month, we assess our progress toward achieving gender equality, a basic human right and the cornerstone of a peaceful, prosperous, and… Read more »

South Africa: Opposition Leader Alleges Ex-Deputy President's Involvement in Eskom Corruption - South African News Briefs - March 17, 2023

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Mauritius: Obituary of Moorari (Mulu) Gujadhur (1958-2023)

The Mauritian Bar has lost a shining star and one of its most courageous advocates. Moorari Gujadhur, affectionately known as Mulu, died on 27th February 2023 in London, United… Read more »

South Africa: Public Sector Strike Ends As Govt, Unions Reach Settlement - South African News Briefs - March 16, 2023

Public Sector Strike Ends as Govt, Unions Reach Settlement Read more »

Africa: African Folktales, Reimagined Short Films By Netflix And UNESCO Get a Global Release Date

Tales as old as time from across the African continent, reimagined and retold by a new generation of six storytellers come together, the  African Folktales Reimaged … Read more »

South Africa: SAMRO Saddened by the Sudden Passing of its Newest Board Member Gloria Bosman

The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) is saddened by the passing of its Board Member, Ms Gloria Bosman, who passed away on 14 March 2023. Read more »

South Africa: UN Experts Urge Govt to Comply With Torture Prevention Measures

United Nations torture prevention experts have called on South Africa to speed up the establishment of a national torture prevention watchdog to regularly examine prisons,… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Passes Bill to Criminalise Hate Speech and Hate Crimes

The National Assembly has finally passed the bill introduced five years ago that would criminalise hate speech and hate crimes. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Must Step Down to Prevent Looting During National Shutdown, Malema Says - South African News Briefs - March 15, 2023

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South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Renowned Jazz Singer Gloria Bosman - South African News Briefs - March 15, 2023

Tributes Pour in for Renowned Jazz Singer Gloria Bosman Read more »

Tanzania: Degradation, Human Activity and the Climate Crisis Harming Tanzania's Rangelands #AfricaClimateCrisis

Some of the iconic images people call to mind when speaking about the African continent is wide open expanses like those seen in Kenya's Masaai Mara and the Serengeti National Park… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Goma on High Alert as Volcano Shows Movement of Magma

Goma Volcanological Observatory (OVG) in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has warned pilots to fly with caution while passing over Virunga region, and the city is on high… Read more »

South Africa: New Cabinet Minister's Degree Investigated Amid Fraud Claims - South African News Briefs - March 14, 2023

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Liberia: Action Needed to Prevent Rigging and Violence During Forthcoming Elections

As former leaders of the Press Union of Liberia, we issue this open letter appealing for collective action to prevent rigging of the October 2023 presidential and general elections… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Tackling the Impact of Climate Crisis on Conflict in Zimbabwe

The climate emergency clearly contributes to greater conflict, although through indirect channels. There are a variety of context factors, according to the United Nations Framework… Read more »

Mali: Mali Military Postpones Constitutional Referendum

The interim government has postponed a constitutional referendum, a key step on the country's path toward elections meant to restore democracy after a military takeover in 2020. Read more »