March 02, 2022
Africa: Gender Equality for a Sustainable Future to be Spotlighted at AllAfrica's Convening for International Women's Day
[Visit the AllAfrica Women's Agenda page to watch the webinar and virtual panel which will livestream on March 7, 2022, 12h GMT] Read more »
Africa: Over 247 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of March 2, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,239,163 while over 247,660,055 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 2, 2022
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Libya: Parliament places Trust In Bachagha Govt
The Libyan parliament granted its confidence to the government of Fathi Bachagha appointed two weeks ago to replace the cabinet of Abdel Hamid Dbeibah whose mandate theoretically… Read more »
March 01, 2022
Uganda: Coffee Farmers Unhappy After World Body Exit
Uganda has assured its coffee farmers and exporters that their prized cash crop will still be in high demand in the international market despite the country pulling out from an… Read more »
Africa: The Climate Crisis is Dire, But There is Hope if We Act Now #AfricaClimateCrisis
Scientists have once again given humanity a stark and urgent warning about the impact of human activity on the planet and the conditions necessary for human survival. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Attack In Beni Region Leaves Trail of Death and Destruction
The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) has said that suspected forces from the rebel group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) launched an attack in Watalinga. Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - March 1, 2022
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February 25, 2022
Africa: What Africa Needs to Deal with Recurring Drought #AfricaClimateCrisis
According to the United Nations, World Food Programme (WFP), up to 13 million people living in the Horn of Africa are facing severe hunger because of record breaking droughts… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - February 25, 2022
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Africa: Russia Invades Ukraine - The Fallout for the Continent
The Russian invasion of Ukraine will have repercussions for the African continent, analysts say. Read more »
Africa: Over 239 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of February 25, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,207,688 while over 239,269,406 vaccinations have been administered across… Read more »
South Africa: South African Students Stranded as Russia Invades Ukraine
Some South African students who are pursuing their studies in the eastern European country are desperate to come home, after thousands of Russian troops invaded Ukraine. They say… Read more »
February 24, 2022
Africa: Fight Over Funding for Poor Countries Builds Ahead of COP27 #AfricaClimateCrisis
The next round of climate talks, COP27, is scheduled to take place in November 2022, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt where an opportunity or chance will put climate justice and… Read more »
Africa: Peeling Back the Layers of African Women's Sex Lives!
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Africa: #GiveitaShot Challenge - A Campaign to Boost Covid-19 Vaccines in Africa
As coronavirus cases surge in Africa, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) kicked off an eight-week campaign to help boost Covid-19 vaccinations across Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for South African Rapper Riky Rick
After learning about the demise of popular award-winning hip-hop rapper Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, popularly known as Riky Rick, fans and members of the music industry took to… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - February 24, 2022
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Africa: EU-Africa Business Forum to Foster Partnership for Health Innovation and Skills Development in Africa
This past week, as African and European business leaders came together to discuss international collaboration to strengthen Africa’s economy and build back stronger from… Read more »
February 23, 2022
Kenya: Ongoing Drought Shows Why Kenya Must Invest in Scaling Up Agricultural Innovation #AfricaClimateCrisis
The prolonged drought impacting the north, which has left more than 2.5 million people on the brink of starvation and poverty, is only the latest in an increasingly short cycle… Read more »
South Africa: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana Delivers Maiden 2022 Budget Speech
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, has delivered what many have called a 'cautious' budget. In his opening remarks, he emphasised that South Africa's economic recovery "has been… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - February 23, 2021
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Africa: Sorry! DStv Cracks Down on Password Sharing
In an effort to curb password sharing and piracy, MultiChoice Group has announced that it will limit DStv streaming services to one device at a time. Read more »
February 22, 2022
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - February 22, 2022
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Burkina Faso: Dozens Killed in Blast at Informal Gold Mine
State television is reporting that at least 60 people were killed and many more injured in an explosion at an informal gold mining site in Burkina Faso. Read more »