Africa: African Trade Accord Hugely Significant For Continent - UN Small Business Group Head

The African Continental Free Trade Area accord is one of the most critical developments in African trade and integration, says the executive director of the International Trade… Read more »

South Africa: High Court Blocks Zuma's Private Prosecution Bid

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has set aside former president Jacob Zuma's bid to prosecute News24 journalist Karyn Maughan and prosecutor Billy Downer, News24… Read more »

South Africa: Report Reveals Poor Water Quality, Raises Health Concerns - South African News Briefs - June 7, 2023

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Africa: Parties Renew Commitment for Ambitious Climate Action at COP28 Conference

Today in Brussels, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, and High-Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with… Read more »

West Africa: West African Nations Rally for Urgent and Sustainable Solutions to Fertiliser Shortages

In a move to combat the escalating food crisis exacerbated by the relentless impacts of climate change, seventeen nations in West Africa and the Sahel signed the "Lomé… Read more »

South Africa: 'Swindled' South African Soccer Body Not Part of Restitution Plans for Nations Duped By Fifa Graft

Restitution amounting to U.S.$201 million (nearly R4 billion) to compensate multiple "victim organisations" harmed by global soccer body Fifa in a major corruption scandal, will… Read more »

South Africa: Construction Mafia Allegedly Linked to Power Utility's Procurement Staff - South African News Briefs - June 6, 2023

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Africa: Innovations in Agriculture Can Drive Climate- Change Mitigations

The agricultural sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for an estimated 19-29 percent, according to the World Bank. This figure… Read more »

South Africa: Arms to Russian Ship? Ramaphosa Won't Release Report on Alleged Transfer

The Democratic Alliance will oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to classify the findings of a probe that determined whether arms and ammunition supplied from South Africa were… Read more »

South Africa: Power Utility Executive Implicated in Power Station Sabotage - South African News Briefs - June 5, 2023

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South Africa: Hammanskraal Water Quality 'Unsafe' Over High Bacteria Levels - Report

In a report, independent laboratory testing commissioned by WaterCAN, an initiative by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, has found that water from three out of four taps examined… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Decoding the Zimbabwe Election Process Ahead of August 23 Polls

As Zimbabweans prepare to cast their ballots in 2 months' time, allAfrica takes a look at how the southern African country's electoral process works. Read more »

South Africa: Namibian Fishrot Paymaster Arrested in Western Cape Town

Marén de Klerk, the self-proclaimed paymaster in Namibia's "Fishrot" corruption case, has been arrested in Paarl, South Africa, reports Mail & Guardian . Read more »

South Africa: Climate Commission Urges Electricity Reforms and Renewable Energy Expansion - South African News Briefs - June 2, 2023

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Zimbabwe: Countdown Begins for Zimbabwe's Crucial Elections

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has set August 23 as the long-awaited election date. Read more »

South Africa: Health Watchdog Exposes State of Public Healthcare - South African News Briefs - June 1, 2023

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South Africa: Govt Discusses 'Emergency' Shortening of Karpowership Contracts

According to Rudi Dicks, head of the project management office in the Presidency and member of the National Energy Crisis Committee, government is discussing the possibility of… Read more »

West Africa: Illegal Fishing Costs West African Nations Billions in Revenue

Six West African nations lose U.S. $2.3 billion a year as a result of illegal fishing, says a new report from Amnesty International. Read more »

Africa: "It Looks Like it's Unbearable to Live Without a Man, It's Unbearable to Be a Lesbian'

The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender at the University Pretoria together with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist Futures and… Read more »

West Africa: The Human Cost of Overfishing

The executive summary of a report by Amnesty International on overfishing in Gambia. Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Province Records First Cholera Case - South African News Briefs - May 31, 2023

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Senegal: Tensions Rise While Awaiting Ousmane Sonko Verdict

The court is expected to rule on the rape case against Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. In the meantime, tension is rising in Dakar, where security forces reportedly… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Grants Putin Diplomatic Immunity to Attend Brics Summit

South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Minister Naledi Pandor gazetted a notice providing diplomatic immunity to officials attending the the BRICS summit in… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Province Identifies 275 High-Risk Schools - South African News Briefs - May 30, 2023

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Benin: Meet the Woman Whose Study of Insects Helps Prevent Neglected Tropical Diseases

Africa is on the brink of achieving a major victory over deadly diseases that have plagued its population for generations. With increased access to medical care, improved… Read more »