Africa: Experts Call For Congo Basin Climate Science Initiative Ahead of One Forest Summit #AfricaClimateHope

Experts have called for a Congo Basin Climate Science Initiative to deploy the scientific underpinning of a forest protection plan. Attending a webinar ahead of the One Forest… Read more »

South Africa: UCT Vice Chancellor Phakeng Placed On Special Leave - South African News Briefs - March 1, 2023

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Africa: Africa's Fight for Equal Access to Rare Disease Treatment

The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE)  is the result of a long-standing partnership between His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President… Read more »

South Africa: Grey Listing Not Dire - Ramaphosa - South African News Briefs - February 28, 2023

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Egypt: Kevin Hart's Show Cancelled Because He Called Egyptians 'Black'?

Award-winning actor and comedian Kevin Hart had been due to perform in Cairo on February 21, but the show was cancelled because of "local logistics issues". Read more »

South Africa: 'Govt Not Constitutionally Obligated to Provide South Africa With Electricity' - South African News Briefs - February 27, 2023

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South Africa: Anti Illicit Funds Task Force Greylists South Africa - South African News Briefs - February 24, 2023

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South Africa: Eskom's De Ruyter Leaves, Who's Next to Take Reins?

Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter was planning on leaving embattled power utility in March 2023 but hurried his exit after an explosive interview in which he spoke on the… Read more »

South Africa: Parliamentary Speaker In First No Confidence Motion - South African News Briefs - February 23, 2023

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South Africa: Budget Speech 2023 Delivered In 'Difficult Domestic and Global Economic Environment'

South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his 2023 budget to parliament today, against a backdrop of world economic decline, the effects of Covid-19 and the… Read more »

South Africa: UCT Vice Chancellor to Leave With Golden Handshake - South African News Briefs - February 22, 2023

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South Africa: Gauteng Premier Talks Tough on the Fight Against Crime - South African News Briefs - February 21, 2023

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Burkina Faso: Death Toll In Burkinabe Army Unit Ambush Rises to 51

An attack on a Burkina Faso army unit in the north of the country on February 17, 2023 has risen to 51, reports VOA. Read more »

Africa: Congolese Dr Jean Kaseya Takes Over Leadership of Africa CDC

Democratic Republic of Congo's Dr Jean Kaseya has been selected by the African Union as the next director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention… Read more »

Africa: African Theologian Takes Top International Church Job

A leading South African theologian, the Revd. Jerry Pillay, has been installed as the ninth general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva. He is the second… Read more »

Burkina Faso: France's Military Ends Presence In Burkina Faso

France and Burkina Faso have officially marked the end of French military operations in the West African nation, the Burkinabe armed forces said. A flag-lowering ceremony at the… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Implements Stage 6 Power Cuts As Generating Units Fail - South African News Briefs - February 20, 2023

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South Africa: Slain South African Rapper AKA Laid to Rest

The remains of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes popularly called 'AKA' have been laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday, February 18. Read more »

Africa: Footballer Christian Atsu Found Dead After Turkey Earthquake

Christian Atsu has died aged 31, reports The Guardian. Read more »

Africa: A Man's Best Friend is a Trafficker's Worst Nightmare

In many cultures, it is said that a dog is a human's best friend. But according to World Wildlife Fund Kenya, dogs are also traffickers' and poachers' worst enemies. Used to sniff… Read more »

Southern Africa: When Energy Crises Leave Us in the Dark, But Life Has to Go On

Power interruptions, both scheduled and unexpected, appear to be business as usual in certain African countries, including Liberia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Thanks Deputy for 'Unwavering Support' - South African News Briefs - February 17, 2023

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Africa: Cybastion – Leveraging U.S. Expertise to Bolster Cyber Safety in Africa

When President Joe Biden, addressing the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December, thanked major American corporations like Microsoft, General Electric and Visa for announcing some… Read more »

Africa: AllAfrica and Phil John Academy Announce Scholarships for 60 African Women Entrepreneurs in 18 countries

AllAfrica Global Media and PhilJohn Academy are jointly announcing scholarships for 60 young women from 18 countries who will receive training in leadership, entrepreneurship and… Read more »

South Africa: Warning of Another Repo Rate Hike Next Month - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2023

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