August 15
Africa: UN Report on Food Security Reminds Us to Stop Food Waste
According to the just released 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, in 2023, an estimated 28.9 percent of the global population – 2.33 billion people… Read more »
South Africa: Water Cut Off at 23 Schools Amid Debt Crisis - South African News Briefs - August 15, 2024
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August 14
Sudan: US-Sponsored Peace Talks for Sudan Begin in Geneva
US-sponsored peace talks begin in Geneva on Wednesday in a process to end hostilities in Sudan, one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises but they seem likely to start… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom to Hit Joburg with 9-Hour Outage - South African News Briefs - August 14, 2024
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August 13
Africa: Africa CDC Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency
Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared Mpox a public health emergency today. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'I Was 13 When I Was Diagnosed With HIV'
"Receiving this news at such a young age was a life-challenging experience that has shaped my life since. This was a harsh reality which I had to start dealing with from a young… Read more »
South Africa: Kabelo Gwamanda Resigns as Johannesburg Mayor
City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda from the Al Jama-ah Party has resigned. Read more »
South Africa: City Officials Move Cape Town Homeless People - South African News Briefs - August 13, 2024
Hundreds of homeless people in Cape Town's CBD have begun relocating to shelters and Safe Spaces, just ahead of the City of Cape Town's plan to remove them, reports News24. Monday,… Read more »
August 12
Botswana: Sharp Spike in Elephant Poaching - 'Someone is Dropping the Ball Here'
There has been a dramatic increase in elephant poaching in northern Botswana, with little official concern about reports of the poaching. An aerial survey in July revealed 19… Read more »
South Africa: Schooling Resumes After Tragic Discovery at Overberg High - South African News Briefs - August 12, 2024
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August 09
Africa: 60% of Mpox Cases in DR Congo are Children Under 15 - Africa CDC Calls It 'Major Alarm'
The Africa Center for Disease Control raised the alarm over the growing number of cases of the Mpox disease on the continent during an online briefing to give updates on the steps… Read more »
Africa: Widows' Rights in Africa - No Woman Should Lose Her Rights When She Loses Her Husband
Recently I had the privilege of attending the inaugural African Widows Summit. For the first time, gender ministers, First Ladies, and African Union leaders from 11… Read more »
Africa: Mpox Outbreak Demands Immediate Global Response and Resources
There is a serious concern about Mpox's continued outbreak, which has now spread to several African countries Read more »
South Africa: Surge in Missing Persons in Nelson Mandela Bay - South African News Briefs - August 09, 2024
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August 08
South Africa: Mother of Miss South Africa Contestant With Nigerian Heritage Accused of Fraud
The Department of Home Affairs has disclosed that it discovered potential identity theft by the mother of Chidimma Adetshina. As a result of this revelation, the national beauty… Read more »
South Africa: Suspects in AKA, Tibz Murder Case to Appear in Court - South African News Briefs - August 08, 2024
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August 07
Africa: 'Why Are We Taking a Pill Every Day to Prevent Taking Another Pill Every Day?' #Aids2024
More people living with HIV have access to life-saving treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, even if you take ART drugs regularly as prescribed, there are still… Read more »
Africa: African Triumphs and Near Misses at Paris 2024 Olympics
African athletes continue to carry the hope of bringing more medals to Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Parts of Johannesburg Hit by Major Power Outage - South African News Briefs - August 07, 2024
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Africa: From Vision to Reality - Transforming Health Care for Millions
In a remote African village, imagine a woman–Nora–is pregnant with her first child. The nearest health center is hours away, but between prenatal visits, a community… Read more »
August 06
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Veteran Actress Connie Chiume
The award-winning actress Connie Chiume has reportedly died at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg. Read more »
South Africa: Eight Killed in Cape Town Cash-in-Transit Bust - South African News Briefs - August 06, 2024
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August 05
Uganda: World Bank Must Stand Firm on Uganda
As the World Bank considers resuming lending to Uganda despite the country’s recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), it is imperative to recognize the potential… Read more »
South Africa: Suspected Water Contamination Leaves Fleurhof Taps Dry - South African News Briefs - August 05, 2024
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July 31
Sudan: A Modern Day 'Zone of Interest' Horror
Millions of Sudanese lives hang in the balance in what is by far the world's largest humanitarian catastrophe. So much is happening in the world, however, that most people are… Read more »