Africa: The 27 Demands African Women Want Addressed at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope

Women activists say their voices have been absent or have gone unheard at previous climate summits. So they are taking action and looking to assume the lead on climate action and… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Makes Maiden Satellite Launch with PearlAfricaSat-1

Uganda, in partnership with NASA, has launched its first satelleite, the PearlAfricaSat-1, into the international space station, The EastAfrican reports. The landmark project will… Read more »

South Africa: Strike Action by Public Sector Workers to Impact Multiple Govt Departments

A public sector stay-away is expected to affect car licencing offices and border posts, eNCA reports. This comes as wage negotiations between government and public sector unions… Read more »

South Africa: US Identifies Alleged IS Members Operating in South Africa - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2022

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Africa: Climate Briefs - #COP27 Begins with Loss and Damage Front and Centre #AfricaClimateCrisis

Brazil, Indonesia and DR Congo in talks to form 'Opec of rainforests' Read more »

South Africa: Probe into Anti-Apartheid Activist Imam Haron's Death Reopens

The inquest into the death of Imam Abdullah Haron was reopened today, and the case is now under way at the High Court in Cape Town, EWN reports. Read more »

Africa: Perceived Versus Real Risk In African Credit Ratings

The ratings of African governments have enabled a robust Eurobond market for African sovereign bonds with over $300 billion issued in the last couple of decades. Maintaining access… Read more »

South Africa: Experts Called to Probe KwaZulu-Natal Quakes - South African News Briefs - November 7, 2022

Experts Called in to Investigate KwaZulu-Natal Earth Tremors Read more »

Africa: What Should Africa Expect at COP27? #AfricaClimateCrisis

As the world convenes in Africa for the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), it is time to recognize Africa's role in averting a climate disaster… Read more »

Africa: 'Round 1... Fight!' - A Look at the Tekken Tournament 'Lifestyle' of South Africa, Madagascar

Video games are the largest entertainment medium in the world, according to data from Felix Richter on Statista. These days, gaming communities are as varied as the genres they… Read more »

East Africa: East African Crude Oil Pipeline - Communities Left in the Cold #AfricaClimateCrisis

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) will transport oil produced from Uganda's Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania, where the oil will then be… Read more »

Africa: Why Africa's Youth Must Be Involved in Developing Our Cities

From Dakar to Dar es Salaam, Africa's cities are vibrant hubs offering new and promising opportunities. Given these cities are increasingly young – with under-25s projected… Read more »

East Africa: Multi-Billion Crude Oil Pipeline Bulldozing Ahead Despite Stiff Opposition #AfricaClimateCrisis

Africa is rich in clean energy sources, such as sun and wind, but despite this abundant sunshine, ideal for renewable energy production, the continent relies heavily on crude oil.… Read more »

South Africa: Public Servants Given Go-Ahead to Strike - South African News Briefs - November 4, 2022

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South Africa: 19 Bodies Found at Krugersdorp Mine - South African News Briefs - November 3, 2022

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Ethiopia: Ceasefire Announced in Ethiopian Civil War

The Federal Government in Addis Ababa and Tigrayan authorities have agreed on a ceasefire. Read more »

Africa: Joint Statement between the Government of Ethiopia and the TPLF - Text

An agreement to end the fighting in northern parts of Ethiopia was announced at a press conference in Pretoria by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, who has been… Read more »

South Africa: Passport Costs Go Up - South African News Briefs - November 2, 2022

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South Africa: Public Servants Issue Strike Notice - South African News Briefs - November 1, 2022

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Ghana: President Reassures Ghanaians Over Talks With IMF

President Nana Akufo-Addo has defended his government's decision to seek a U.S. $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund to help overcome the country's economic… Read more »

South Africa: Radio Legend Jeremy Mansfield Dies - South African News Briefs - October 31, 2022

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Africa: Make the 'Beautiful Game' a Track to Greater Trade and Inclusion

The approach of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beginning 20 November, again illustrates that football is the world's game - an example of how people from different cultures, backgrounds,… Read more »

Africa: Killing Two Birds With One Stone - New Research Shows How Cancer Drug Could Fight Malaria

Malaria is the world's most important and deadly tropical mosquito-borne parasitic disease, according to the United Nations, killing a child under five every 75 seconds, and… Read more »

Africa: Why Govts Should Hike Taxes on Alcohol, Tobacco and Sugar

Twenty-eight lives are lost every minute to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, liver disease or chronic respiratory ailments. Twenty-five out of those deaths happen in low- and… Read more »

South Africa: Zulu King to Be Crowned at Moses Mabhida Stadium Tomorrow - South African News Briefs - October 28, 2022

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