May 25, 2022
Africa: Thousands Sit on Death Row Across The Continent, But Few Are Executed
The number of prisoners executed in sub-Saharan Africa more than doubled in 2021, largely a result of death sentences passed on al-Shabaab militants in Somalia, reports Amnesty… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 25, 2022
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May 24, 2022
Nigeria: When Inclusive Education and Recycling Meet With An Innovator's Dream
How do you get children to school and clean up plastic waste at the same time? Well, you could start a school that accepts recyclables as payment. And that is precisely what… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 24, 2022
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South Africa: South Africa Mourns the Death of Prolific Actor Jamie Bartlett
South Africans are again left without words after the shocking news of the death of multi-award-winning actor Jamie Bartlett. Read more »
May 23, 2022
Africa: How Structural Racism Shows Up In Peacebuilding Processes
Peace Direct's new report titled Peace, Race and Power explores how racism manifests itself within peacebuilding sectors. Compiled through global consultations which included over… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 23, 2022
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Africa: Fix Broken Financing to Ensure a #StrongWHO – Appeal from 80 Organizations
Following is a letter from 80 organizations around the world to delegates attending the World Health Assembly #WHA75 calling on Member States to strengthen the World Health… Read more »
May 22, 2022
Africa: Continent to Pass the 300 Million Mark for Covid-19 Vaccinations
As of May 22, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,683,256 while over 298,088,745 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 20, 2022
West Africa: Women Excluded From Decision-Making But Do You Know Just How Much?
Did you know ... in the whole of West Africa there have only been three women heads of state since 1957 (Guinea-Bissau and Liberia), there are only two women speakers currently in… Read more »
South Africa: Updated at 16h30 - What's Happening In South African News - May 20, 2022
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May 19, 2022
Africa: AU Sets Sights on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Regime Change
The African Union (AU) will hold an Extraordinary Summit focusing on the challenges of terrorism and violent extremism in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, from the May 28, 2022, with a… Read more »
Africa: Rate of Covid-19 Infections, Vaccinations Climbs Across Continent
As of May 19, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,654,807 while over 298,002,829 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Africa: Nigerian Tech Startup Pricepally Tackles Rising Food Costs With Bulk-Buying Platform
Shopping for food in Nigeria's largest cities can be a challenge. After battling the notorious traffic of Lagos or Abuja to reach open-air markets, many shoppers are frustrated to… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 19, 2022
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May 18, 2022
Africa: Sparking Change for African Women Leaders Through the Power of Data
“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data,” once said Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Conan Doyle’s use of… Read more »
Africa: Over 11.6 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent
As of May 18, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,645,147 while over 297,944,518 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 18, 2022
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Mali: Army Officials Arrested for Attempted Coup
Africa Confidential revealed in today's electronic edition that a dozen officers involved in an attempted coup against the military junta in power in Mali have been arrested. Read more »
May 17, 2022
Mali: Junta Says it Foiled Coup Attempt
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May 16, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 16, 2022
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May 15, 2022
Africa: Nearly 300 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of May 15, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,629,693 while over 297,064,692 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
May 13, 2022
Africa: African Faith Leader Urges Global Covid-19 Summit to 'Make Bold Commitments'
An African religious leader has urged a global coronavirus summit to give low- and middle-income countries more control over the supply of Covid-19 vaccines, tests and treatments. Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent Near 9.8 Million
As of May 13, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,611,426 while over 296,971,588 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 13, 2022
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