May 28, 2024
South Africa: Probe Launched into Racist Abuse at School Sports Fixtures - South African News Briefs - May 28, 2024
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May 27, 2024
South Africa: Rise Mzansi, The New Broom For South Africa's Electorate?
South Africans are days away from voting in what many agree is a defining election 30 years after the first time all citizens won the right to vote. Three decades later, not even a… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Braces for Historic Election - South African News Briefs - May 27, 2024
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May 25, 2024
Cote d'Ivoire: Coopération - Alassane Ouattara s'est envolé pour la France puis en Corée
Le Président de la République, Alassane Ouattara a quitté Abidjan le samedi 25 mai 2024, pour un séjour en France puis en Corée, où il… Read more »
May 24, 2024
Gambia: 'No Medical Value' - Activist Cautions Parliament Against Reversing FGM Ban
A prominent campaigner against female genital mutilation urged Gambian MPs not to reverse the 2015 ban that the country's former president Yahya Jammeh signed into law. Jaha… Read more »
Africa: Genetically Modified 'Friendly' Mosquitoes Released in Fight Against Malaria
Djibouti is feeling a new buzz - mosquitoes fighting other mosquitoes - in their fight against malaria Read more »
Africa: Global Health Summit Faces Huge Challenge - How Will We Afford Growing Cost of Essential Healthcare?
Approximately 4.5 billion people (over half of the global population) do not have access to essential health services, according to the WHO and World… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg EMS Warns Attacks Impacting Response Times - South African News Briefs - May 24, 2024
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May 23, 2024
South Africa: South Africans Unhappy with Democracy's Performance Ahead of Polls - Survey
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South Africa: Outrage After Police Allegedly Assault Students at Safety Event - South African News Briefs - May 23, 2024
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May 22, 2024
Kenya: President Ruto's U.S. State Visit - A Perfect Backdrop for Spreading Good News on Kenya and Africa
The fourth edition of the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business Summit provided a timely backdrop as Kenya's President William Ruto headed for his State Visit to the… Read more »
South Africa: Residents Decry Lack of Services in East London Village - South African News Briefs - May 22, 2024
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May 21, 2024
Nigeria: Two Chibok Survivors Graduate at U.S. Colleges 10 Years After Abduction
Patience Bulus and Mercy Ali Paul have both achieved remarkable educational milestones - made even more significant by the fact that only a decade earlier they'd been abducted… Read more »
South Africa: Political Turmoil, Criticism Grip South African Parties Ahead of Elections
From contentious campaign ads to allegations of threats and external influences, the nation's political arena is experiencing a turbulent period ahead of the upcoming elections. Read more »
South Africa: Man Dies in Shoprite Cold Storage After Theft Allegation - South African News Briefs - May 21, 2024
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May 20, 2024
South Africa: Constitutional Court Bars Jacob Zuma from Running in Elections
The Constitutional Court has delivered a major blow to former president Jacob Zuma's political ambitions, ruling on Monday that he cannot stand as a candidate in next week's… Read more »
South Africa: Questionable Contractor Choice for Parliament's Demolition Work - South African News Briefs - May 20, 2024
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May 17, 2024
South Africa: Deadly George Building Collapse - Rescue Operation Ends
The George building rescue operation is concluded, Western Cape officials announced today. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
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May 16, 2024
South Africa: Rescue Efforts Enter Day 10 After Deadly Building Collapse in George
The rescue and recovery operation continues since the tragic building collapse incident at 75 Victoria Street in George, Western Cape. According to George Municipality, rescue… Read more »
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach - Africa shouldn't be left behind
Allafrica had the privilege of speaking with Bahman Safakish, Managing Director of the Pan African Region for Philip Morris International, to discuss tobacco harm reduction… Read more »
South Africa: Court Denies Bail for 5 Accused in AKA Murder Case
The Durban Magistrate's Court has denied bail to the five men accused of murdering rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, outside a Durban restaurant… Read more »
May 15, 2024
South Africa: Electoral Commission Details Transparent Vote Counting for May 29 - South African News Briefs - May 16, 2024
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South Africa: New Documentary to Tell Nelson Mandela's Life Story in His Own Voice and Words
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has authorized an unprecedented documentary series that will bring Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life story to screens through his voice and… Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobic Narratives Surge Ahead of South Africa's Elections
As South Africa's general elections on May 29th draw near, anti-immigrant rhetoric is intensifying across social media platforms, according to a new report from the Centre for… Read more »
