June 17
Africa: Global South Countries Break With West On Ukraine Summit Final Declaration
People's Dispatch
None of the BRICS member states signed the final joint communique which talked about respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity. Many affirmed that there cannot be any serious… Read more »
Lesotho: New Police Boss Matsoso Speaks
Lesotho Times
...exhorts the nation to work together to fight escalating crime Read more »
Africa: Cabinda to Cape Town - How Crime-Proof Are Africa's Atlantic Shores? [analysis]
ISS
With all eyes on pirates and politics in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, who is keeping an eye on Africa's South Atlantic? Read more »
Lesotho: MP Backs Call for State of Emergency to End Famo Killings
Lesotho Times
AllAfrica editor's note: Famo is a Sesotho music genre of melodies created and sung with accordion. It has been famous in Lesotho and South Africa for years. Rivalry between… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Red Cross to the Rescue
The Herald
Last year, a frightened 22-year-old Bendele Mpoyi Dallas of Jake Village in Nord Kivu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was captured by rebels when they attacked his… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Arrest 70 Opposition Members for 'Unsanctioned Gathering'
The Herald
AT least 70 CCC members were arrested yesterday for conducting an unsanctioned gathering at a house belonging to former opposition legislator, Jameson Timba, in Harare. Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Records First Mpox Case - South African News Briefs - June 17, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Zuma's MK Party to Join Opposition Alliance
DW
Former South African President Jacob Zuma's MK party says it wants to coordinate efforts against the unity government led by the African National Congress (ANC), claiming a May… Read more »
Malawi: Laid to Rise - Heaven, Receive an Honoured Guest, Saulos Klaus Chilima! [opinion]
Nyasa Times
In this piece, seasoned journalist EPHRAIM NYONDO pays tribute to the fallen hero, Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Accused of Misleading Lawmakers On Fima Regulations
Namibian
The Financial Institutions and Markets Act (Fima) has once again caused friction, with lawmaker Elma Dienda accusing finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi of attempting to mislead the… Read more »
Africa: Newspapers in South Africa - - Chronicle of a Death Foretold [opinion]
Daily Maverick
With reports of the likely closure of a number of print newspapers in South Africa, what does it say about the state of our crumbling news industry and shrinking newsrooms? Read more »
Namibia: Vital Circumcision Services Reach Remote Areas [press release]
Namibia Economist
Klaus Kazungo, a Registered Nurse for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), thought Toivo Songora was joking when he volunteered to be first in line for circumcision in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: A Generation Lost Due to Drug and Substance, Let's Pray for Our Children - Minister
New Zimbabwe
MINISTER of State for Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Marian Chombo has urged citizens to stop abusing drugs and substances as the country risks losing a whole… Read more »
Lesotho: Chief Justice Sakoane Tightens Judicial Workings
Lesotho Times
...issues code of conduct for judges Read more »
Lesotho: No Funds Yet for Commission on Torture, Escape of Correctional Service Recruits
Lesotho Times
...as commissioners remain unpaid Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Restructuring Exercise Moves a Gear Up
The Herald
Head counting under the ruling party, Zanu PF's restructuring exercise for cell/ village structures has commenced across the country with the process expected to end on the 17th of… Read more »
Africa: Tinubu to Attend Ramaphosa's Inauguration in South Africa
Premium Times
President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the ceremony. Read more »
Rwanda: EU Mulls €40m Support to Rwandan Forces in Mozambique
New Times
The European Union (EU) is considering providing up to €40 million (Rwf56 billion) in support to anti-terrorism operations by Rwandan Security Forces (RSF) in Mozambique,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition CCC Interim Leader, 78 Youths Arrested for Disorderly Conduct - to Appear in Court Tuesday
New Zimbabwe
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba arrested over the weekend on allegations of holding an unlawful meeting has been formally charged. Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Urged to Compensate Villagers for Water Projects
DW
Lesotho supplies its bigger neighbor, South Africa, with much-needed water. In return, it receives millions of dollars that experts say should be used to compensate resettled… Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Claims Terrorists Expelled from District Capitals
AIM
The Mozambican Armed Forces (FADM), with the help of the Rwandan Forces and the Southern African Development Community Military Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM), succeeded in… Read more »
Mozambique: Govt Has U.S.$50 Million Available for Repairs to EN1
AIM
The Mozambican Minister of Public Works, Carlos Mesquita, has announced that the country has 50 million US dollars available to rehabilitate 27 kilometres of two sections of the… Read more »
Mozambique: Quelimane Mayor Denies That Renamo Is Dying
AIM
The major of the central Mozambican city of Quelimane, Manuel de Araujo, on Saturday repeatedly dismissed the idea that the main opposition party, Renamo, is in its death throes. Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Inagurates Aerodrome in Muenda
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi inaugurated, on Sunday, in Mueda district, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, a refurbished aerodrome prepared to receive civilian and… Read more »
Mozambique: IMF to Disburse Further 59.8 Million Dollars
AIM
The Mozambican government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement on economic policies under which the Fund will disburse a further 55.9 million Euros… Read more »