April 01, 2022
Burkina Faso: Verdict on Thomas Sankara's Assassination Expected Soon
Fourteen defendants who were prosecuted on October 25, 2021 for the assassination of Burkina Faso leader Thomas Sankara in a 1987 coup, will know their fate on April 6, 2022. The… Read more »
West Africa: Junta Reacts to ECOWAS Concerns on Transition
The Burkinabè government has responded to concerns raised at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) heads of state summit held in Accra on March 25,… Read more »
March 31, 2022
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Africa: African Refugees Fleeing Ukraine Held in Immigration Detention Facilities
More than four million people have now fled Ukraine for neighbouring countries amidst the Russian invasion. However, black and brown students who have fled have been… Read more »
Africa: WHO Prioritises Maternal Mental Health in New Global Postnatal Care Guideline
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first ever global guideline to support women and newborns in the postnatal period – the first six weeks after birth. 50%… Read more »
Africa: Over 270,000 Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of March 31, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,414,166 while over 272,758,674 vaccinations have been administered across… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - April 4, 2022
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March 30, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 31, 2022
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Burkina Faso: Growing Call for the Release of Former President Kaboré
The former Burkinabè president, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré has been under house arrest for two months since the coup that brought the military to power. Read more »
Africa: Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent Near 11.5 Million
As of March 30, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,411,692 while over 272,581,191 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
March 29, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 30, 2022
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March 28, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 29, 2022
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Africa: Vaccine Nationalism Generates Inequality and Instability, Says Report
The "rampant vaccine nationalism" of wealthy nations and corporations – which saw less than eight percent of Africans fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of 2021… Read more »
Africa: Sexual Violence Soared During Covid Lockdowns, Reports Amnesty
Coronavirus lockdowns have contributed to “soaring rates” of sexual and gender-based violence across Africa, says a new report. And “almost all actors” in… Read more »
Africa: The Mental Health Crisis Caused by Covid-19 and Conflict
As we move into the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, we've also seen more openness about another global crisis. The rise in stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health… Read more »
Africa: Civic Space is at Risk, But There is Hope
The unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russia has shocked the world. But, should we have really been surprised. The trend toward autocratic leadership that cares nothing about… Read more »
Africa: African Union Blamed for Rights Abuses in Conflicts
The African Union is partly to blame for continuing human rights abuses in Africa's conflicts, says the human rights group, Amnesty International. Read more »
March 27, 2022
Africa: United Nations Labour Agency Elects First African Head
The United Nations agency responsible for setting international standards for the treatment of workers and improving living standards throughout the world has elected an African to… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Vaccinations Climb Steadily Towards 270,000 Across Africa
As of March 27, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,358,704 while over 268,645,655 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
March 26, 2022
Africa: Over 11.3 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent
As of March 26, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,356,745 while over 268,511,306 vaccinations have been administered across… Read more »
March 25, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 28, 2022
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South Africa: E-Hailing Drivers Call End to 3-Day Strike
E-hailing drivers from Bolt, Uber, DiDi, UberEats and Indriver have gone on a national 3-day strike to demand government action in regulating the e-hailing sector. Read more »
Guinea: National Conference on 'New Institutional Framework' Begins in Guinea
A national conference on the political way forward for Guinea, has been initiated by the ministry of territorial administration and decentralization, with the aim of building a… Read more »
March 24, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 25, 2022
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East Africa: Activists Opposed to East African Crude Oil Pipeline Call on Pope Francis for Support #AfricaClimateCrisis
Ugandan activists have met Pope Francis to ask for his support in stopping the East African Crude Pipline (EACOP) - a heated crude oil pipeline planned to run from Hoima in Uganda… Read more »