August 21, 2022
Africa: Over 370 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of August 21, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 12,126,067 while 373,195,217 vaccinations have been administered… Read more »
August 20, 2022
Africa: Can the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Support Transition Towards Renewables? #AfricaClimateCrisis
Russia provides about 25% of the oil that Europe needs and 45% of its gas imports, according to experts writing for African Arguments. The conflict has highlighted the… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Africa: African Women Call For Help to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls
A few weeks ago South Africans woke up to shocking reports of the men who gang raped 8 young women in West Village, west of Johannesburg, South Africa. They were attacked while… Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: President's Son Suspected of Money Laundering in France
According to Mediapart, French authorities have seized a mansion, in the upscale suburbs of Paris at the end of June, suspected of belonging to Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso son of… Read more »
South Africa: Women Must Take the Lead in #AfricaClimateCrisis Solutions
In honour of women's month, and as part of the country's drive to deal with the climate emergency, the government arranged a webinar on August 5 to discuss the challenges and… Read more »
South Africa: Murder Rate Up, Latest Crime Stats Show - South African News Briefs - August 19, 2022
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August 18, 2022
South Africa: Opposition Parties In Bid to Remove President Cyril Ramaphosa - South African News Briefs, August 18, 2022
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August 17, 2022
Africa: We're Listening to Africa and Strengthening Ties – Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
African nations have "unlimited" potential to become "breadbaskets" that not only feed the continent but also a hungry world, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the… Read more »
South Africa: Red Meat Price Hikes On Cards as Foot and Mouth Disease Spreads - South African News Briefs, August 17, 2022
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August 16, 2022
Africa: Ending Covid-19 Pandemic – and Preventing Worse Ones - Demands Equity, Innovation, Investment
Sharing technology and supporting innovation is not just about equity. It´s also the best way to stop pandemics Read more »
South Africa: Remembering Marikana Massacre 10 Years Later - South African News Briefs, August 16, 2022
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August 15, 2022
South Africa: Finance Minister Accused of Sexual Assault - South African News Briefs, August 15, 2022
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South Africa: Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala From Kwaito Group TKZee Dies
Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala, a member of the iconic kwaito group TKZee, alongside Zwai Bala and Kabelo Mabalane, has died. Read more »
August 14, 2022
Africa: Over 367 Million Covid19 Vaccines Administered Across Continent
As of August 14, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 12,293,141 while 367,551,346 vaccinations have been administered… Read more »
August 12, 2022
South Africa: Recycling is About So Much More Than Waste #AfricaClimateCrisis
Millions of waste pickers and reclaimers around the world search through disposed of goods in dumpsites, and landfills for valuable recyclable materials that many consider… Read more »
South Africa: Private Lawyers Assisting With Zimbabwe Work Permit Backlogs - South African News Briefs, August 12, 2022
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Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction - Still a long way to go?
The topic of tobacco and more specifically tobacco harm reduction is highly volatile and considering recent studies on this matter, it may not calm down soon. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o Congratulates Dad on Retaining Kisumu Governorship Seat
Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o has congratulated his father, Professor Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, and thanked the people of Kisumu for voting for him in a tweet that reads: ABICH… Read more »
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Names New Cabinet - South African News Briefs, August 11, 2022
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August 10, 2022
Africa: Foreign Influence Leading Cause of Conflict in Africa, Says Minister Pandor During Blinken Visit
Financial interest in African countries' resources is the determining factor negatively influencing governance and peace efforts, South Africa's Minister of… Read more »
South Africa: Observing 10 Years Since Marikana Mine Massacre - South African News Briefs - August 10, 2022
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August 09, 2022
Africa: Top Biden Administration Cabinet Member Spells Out New U.S. Africa Policy
Spelling out the Biden Administration's new strategy for sub-Saharan Africa on Monday, the United States Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, both declared that the U.S. and… Read more »
August 08, 2022
Africa: Over 12.1 Million Covid-19 Cases Confirmed Across Continent
As of August 8, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 12,101,718 while 358,577,872 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
August 05, 2022
South Africa: Sihle Zikhalala Resigns as KwaZulu-Natal Premier - South African News Briefs - August 5, 2022
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August 04, 2022
Africa: Countries Should Remove Barriers That Keep Young Mothers Out of School
Many African governments have made important progress to advance and protect girls’ right to education. But tens of thousands of adolescent girls across Africa still… Read more »