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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Mauritius: Rights Group Accuses UK, U.S. of 'Crimes Against Humanity' Over Chagos Islands

A human rights group has accused the British government of lying, and the British and American governments of committing "crimes against humanity" in the process of establishing a… Read more »

Africa: AWA Forum 2023 - How Women Can Ensure Sustainable Food Sovereignty

The AllAfrica Media Group will celebrate International Women's Day this year with a high-profile event, the AllAfrica Women's Agenda Forum (AWA 2023), to debate the role of women… Read more »

South Africa: Consumer Price Index Down But Food Prices Still Rocket - South African News Briefs - February 15, 2023

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Africa: More and More Cholera Outbreaks Due to Climate Crisis, Conflict on Continent

Eighteen countries are reporting cholera outbreaks, and 10 of those are in Africa. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),  more than 26 000 cases and 660 deaths… Read more »

South Africa: SA Tourism to Go Ahead With Spurs Deal - South African News Briefs - February 14, 2023

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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Former Information Minister Mushowe Dies

Former Minister of Information Dr Chris Mushowe has died. Read more »

South Africa: Witnesses In Shepherd Bushiri Case Must Testify In Malawi - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2023

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South Africa: South African Rapper AKA Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Durban

Award-winning rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has been shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night, police sources have confirmed. Read more »

South Africa: Curtain Closes On Idols South Africa After 21 Years

Shock as the popular reality television show will end its run after 19 seasons. Read more »

Sudan: Russia, Western Envoys in Khartoum to Expand Influence

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Khartoum on February 8, 2023 as part of an African tour, seeking to expand influence. Read more »

Africa: Agroecology Giving Farmers an Edge in the Face of Climate Change #AfricaClimateHope

Africa has long suffered the devastating impacts of climate change, despite contributing little to the climate crisis, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture… Read more »

South Africa: Process Underway to Restore Rail Lines In Gauteng - South African News Briefs - February 10, 2023

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Africa: Kenya, South Sudan Border Dispute Sparks Diplomatic Row

South Sudan has accused Kenya of stealing its land, setting the stage for a border dispute that may stymie trade between the two countries, reports Business Daily. Read more »

South Africa: Govt Working On Laws to Protect Whistleblowers - South African News Briefs - February 9, 2023

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East Africa: Clashes in Las Anod, Escalating Insecurity in Somalia a Cause For Concern For Horn of Africa

At least 38 people were killed, and more than 130 others injured following two days of fighting in Las Anod town, in Somalia's northern breakaway region of Somaliland, reports VOA. Read more »

Africa: Remembering A True Friend - Roger Winter (1942 - 2023)

Roger Winter, a long-time advocate for South Sudan, who died on January 25, spent most his life of working on refugee emergencies around the world. He served in several U.S.… Read more »

South Africa: Agri SA Wants Agriculture Declared Essential Service - South African News Briefs - February 8, 2023

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South Sudan: Remembering Roger Winter

The news of the passing of Roger Winter came to me as a shock wave. Yes, he had been ill and bedridden for a rather long time. The end might therefore be a relief for him. It is… Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Were in Prison That Collapsed in Earthquake-Hit Turkey

February 8 update: Four South Africans detained in a Turkey prison escaped injury during the earthquake in the country, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation… Read more »