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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: L'Atelier 2021 Celebrates Diverse Talent From Across Africa

The Absa L'Atelier competition is now in its 35th year and it continues to provide young African artists with the support, recognition, and exposure they need to cement their… Read more »

Africa: Over 8.3 Million Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed Across Continent

As of October 8, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 8,373,344 while over  94,073,848 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Southern Africa: Defending Champs Banyana Banyana Bundled Out of COSAFA Cup

South African women's soccer team Banyana Banyana, fresh from the high of winning the Aisha Buhari Cup in Nigeria, came down with a crash as COSAFA Cup defending champs when they… Read more »

Africa: Nearly 94 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of October 7, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 8,365,251 while over 93,782,194 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Tanzania Novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah has won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of… Read more »

Africa: Internet Boost for Continent as Google Announces U.S.$ 1 Billion Investment

Google has announced plans to invest U.S.$1 billion over five years to support Africa's digital transformation. The tech giant said that the investment will focus on enabling… Read more »

Ethiopia: Facebook's Lack of Content Control Stokes Violence in Ethiopia - U.S. Whistleblower

An American whistleblower who previously worked for the social media giant, Facebook, has alleged that its lack of controls over harmful content is promoting ethnic violence in… Read more »