October 21, 2021
Africa: Can Africa Exploit its Energy Reserves and Be Part of the Solution to Climate Crisis?
In the lead-up to the 26th global conference on climate next week in Glasgow, Scotland, nations, scientists and climate activists have begun to discuss the role of low-income… Read more »
October 20, 2021
Africa: Africa's Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity at 'Make or Break' Moment?
The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the need for greater investment in Africa's vaccine manufacturing capacity. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Billionaire Gilbert Chagoury Named In FBI Probe On U.S. Election Donors
Gilbert Chagoury, a Nigerian billionaire of Lebanese descent, has been named in the criminal case of a U.S. congressman Jeff Fortenberry who prosecutors say lied to… Read more »
Africa: Climate Change Threatens Up to 118 Million of Africa's Poor - New Report #AfricaClimateCrisis
Climate change will expose up to 118 million extremely poor Africans to drought, floods and extreme heat by 2030 if it is not addressed urgently. It could cut gross domestic… Read more »
October 19, 2021
South Africa: Why Supporting Small-Scale Farmers and Eating Locally is Climate Smart #AfricaClimateCrisis
Every day, the food we consume connects us to a vast global network of food manufacturers, farmers, retailers, traders, and many others involved in bringing food… Read more »
October 18, 2021
South Africa: Is South Africa Making Progress Towards a Just Energy Transition? #AfricaClimateCrisis
You have probably heard the term COP26 quite a lot by now. The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference will see people from almost every country on the globe arrive in… Read more »
Africa: Nearly 103 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of October 18, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 8,430,779 while over 102,872,162 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Africa: A New Generation Voices an Abiding Spirit #AfricaClimateCrisis
A decade after the death of Kenyan environmentalist and 2004 Nobel peace laureate Wangari Maathai, her daughter explains why her mother’s vision and example are as necessary… Read more »
Cape Verde: Former Prime Minister Neves Wins Presidential Elections
According to provisional results, former prime minister José Maria Neves won the presidential election in the first round the candidate of the historic Left Party in Cape… Read more »
October 15, 2021
South Africa: Ministers Freed In Military Veterans Hostage Drama
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise, Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele, and Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thabang Makwetla… Read more »
South Africa: Fifty Men Rescued From House In Johannesburg Could Be In Country Illegally
Fifty young men including an 11-year-old boy, have been rescued from a house in Lenasia, a suburb in Johannesburg, by members of the South African police. Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 215,000 Across the Continent
As of October 15, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 8,415,289 while over 102,340,806 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
October 14, 2021
Africa: Vaccine Distrust Pervades Social Media Posts in Six African Nations
A new analysis of online content in six African nations referring to Covid-19 vaccines has revealed that posts reflecting distrust of, or hesitancy over, vaccinations are… Read more »
Africa: Over 102 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of October 14, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 8,409,152 while over 102,340,806 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
October 13, 2021
Africa: A Healthy Environment is a Human Right, Says UN Body #AfricaClimateCrisis
Outdoor spaces is what most people have been craving during the Covid-19 pandemic, when a series of lockdowns across the world forced countless people indoors. And these enforced… Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 8.4 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
As of October 13, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 8,399,836 while over 99,691,947 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
October 12, 2021
Africa: Developing Nations to Get More Tax Revenue From Multinationals - But Is It Enough?
The world's developed nations have taken a step towards reforming international taxation rules to give developing nations a fairer share of the taxes paid by large multinational… Read more »
Africa: Nearly 100 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of October 12, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 8,394,443 while over 99,670,975 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Curious Over Treason Case Withdrawal
Kizza Besigye, former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader, says he is unsure how and why the information about the withdrawal of his treason case is only coming out now. The… Read more »
October 11, 2021
Zimbabwe: Opposition Accuses Zanu-PF of Attacking Leader Chamisa's Convoy
Foootage showing a group blocking the vehicle of opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson's Chamisa's delegation in Charumbira area has been shared online. In the video, a chanting… Read more »
Africa: Let's Talk About Sex Baby! Responding to Needs of Girls, Young Women in The Digital Age
In today's digital world, everything is available online. Information, products, and services. 22% of the African population, can access the world at the click of a button, and… Read more »
South Africa/Ethiopia: 2,000 Soccer Fans Can Attend South Africa vs Ethiopia World Cup Qualifier
A maximum of 2,000 spectators may attend the upcoming South Africa vs Ethiopia 2022 World Cup Qualifier at FNB Stadium on Tuesday, after Co-operative Governance and… Read more »
Africa: Over 95,7 Million Vaccinations Administered Across the Continent
As of October 11, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 8,389,012 while over 95,763,535 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
October 08, 2021
Africa: Climate Services are Crucial for Climate Adaptation But Underfunded, Report Says #AfricaClimateCrisis
Water. Where we get it, how much it costs, and its quality are inescapable questions, the answers to which are crucial for life on earth. And as our climate changes due to the… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Murder Accused Compaore Chooses to Stay Away for Thomas Sankara Trial
The main defendant in the long-awaited trial on the 1987 assassination of Thomas Sankara and former president of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, will not be present at the trial… Read more »