Cote d'Ivoire: President Biden Nominates Jessica Davis Ba to be Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire

Jessica Davis Ba, a career diplomat with extensive Africa experience, has been selected by President Biden to be the U.S. ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire. Formerly known as Ivory… Read more »

Africa: Over 9.9 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent

As of June 9, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,761,791 while  321,791,657 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - June 9, 2022

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Africa: The War in Ukraine Through an African Lens

From the ‘with us or against us’ frame to the disproportionate fallout of the commodities crisis, these countries are non-aligned for a reason. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent Near 9.9 Million

As of June 8, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,757,022 while  301,428,973 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - June 8, 2022

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Africa: Over 300 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Across Continent

As of June 7, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,749,735 while  301,415,135 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Health and Wellbeing - The Bedrock to Safety, Peace and Security #WHA75

The WHO's member states agree that for peace to prevail in conflict affected places, good medical assistance and health resources should be available for all. Some suggested… Read more »

South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - June 7, 2022

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Africa: Nearly 11.75 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent

As of June 6, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,746,324 while  301,467,295 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

South Africa: Namibian Suspects Allegedly Tied to Cash Heist at Ramaphosa Farm

Namibian authorities have identified several suspects linked to the theft of nearly U.S.$4 million from South African President President Cyril's Phala Phala farm in Limpopo in… Read more »

South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - June 6, 2022

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Africa: Standard Bank Still Considering Financing the EACOP Pipeline #AfricaClimateCrisis

Climate activists have demanded answers from Standard Bank for its involvement and continued support for oil and gas projects on the African continent, even as the worst effects of… Read more »

South Africa: Battle Between Small-Scale Fishers and Oil Giants a Prelude to Greater Environmental Struggle #AfricaClimateCrisis

The David and Goliath battle of climate activists against plans by Shell has resumed in South Africa. The case, which in February 2022 saw the High Court in Makhanda dismiss… Read more »

Africa: Anglo-Swiss Firm Glencore Pleads Guilty to Massive Bribery in Africa

On May 24, 2022 Swiss oil trading giant Glencore admitted to American justice that it had paid nearly one hundred million dollars in bribes to officials and public agents in eight… Read more »

South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - June 3, 2022

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South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - June 2, 2022

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Africa: Covid-19 Infection, Recovery Rates Steady as Continent Reaches Mid-2022

As of June 1, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,726,101 while  300,069,590 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: South Africa's Radio Telescope MeerKAT Enables New Discovery - Slow Spinning Star

MeerKAT, South Africa's radio telescope, continues to produce significant new discoveries. Read more »

Africa: Over 11.7 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent

As of May 31, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,719,736 while  300,052,151 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Rebel Group M23 Withdraws from North Kivu

M23 rebels have withdrawn from Nyiragongo and Rutshuru territories controlled in North Kivu on Sunday May 29. Local sources say they are currently in a border village with… Read more »

South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 31, 2022

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Africa: Everyone Has a Role to Play in Ending Abuse Against LGBTQI+ Africans

In April 2022, the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender (CSA&G) at the University of Pretoria together with the Center for Gender… Read more »

Africa: How BabyBliss Entrepreneur Toyin Bajomo Saw Gap in the Market, And Filled It

After experiencing firsthand how difficult it can be to get high-quality, safe, and budget-friendly baby products in Nigeria, Toyin Bajomo did what all moms do—she solved the… Read more »

Africa: Nearly 9.9 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent

As of May 30, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,717,235 while  300,045,934 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »