Chad: After Elections On May 6th – President Deby Declared Winner
N'djamena — "The celebrations lasted late into the night, with the military firing into the air," report local sources from...
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Uganda: Critical Conversation With Health Minister to Reduce Burden of Malaria On Citizens of Uganda
This week, Malaria Consortium's team in Uganda and Chief Executive, Dr James Tibenderana, engaged in key discussions with Uganda's Ministry...
Tunisia: Factsheet On Forestry Sector in Tunisia
Tunis — The following factsheet presents the forestry sector in Tunisia and its economic role, as well as the main...
Ghana: 11th Edition UMB-GTA Tertiary Awards Launched
The 11th edition of the Universal Merchant Bank Ghana Tertiary Awards (UMB GTA) 2024 was launched in Accra Wednesday, to...
WATCH | Hope as death toll rises to 14: How faint sound led to rescue from under the rubble
At about 10:10 on Saturday, amid the chaos and destruction at the site of the collapsed building in George, a...
Mozambique’s president confirms Cabo Delgado town under Islamist attack
A woman carries a bag of food distributed by the World Food Program (WFP) to displaced people from the...
Rwanda: Indangamirwa Cultural Troupe to Honor Genocide Victims Killed and Thrown in Water
As Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi for the 30th time, there's a poignant reminder of those who...
Rwanda, Tanzania Defence Forces Meet Over Border Security
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division on May 7 received a delegation from Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) led...
Tunisia: Municipalities – Public Lighting Accounts for 80 Percent of Energy Consumption
Tunis — Public lighting accounts for 80% of total municipality energy consumption, President of the General Authority for Prospecting and...
Mozambique – Daniel Chapo, 47, Announced As Ruling Party’s Candidate in October Presidential Election
The ruling party in Mozambique, Frelimo, has announced Daniel Franciso Chapo, a member of its Central Committee, as the party's...
Ghana: Govt to Construct 400-Bed Tema General Hospital, Three Other Facilities – Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye
The President Representative at the Ministry of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has announced that the government has obtained funds of...
George building collapse: ‘I’m one of the lucky ones,’ says survivor – others await fate of loved ones
Delvin Safers is grateful to be alive after being stuck underground for more than 24 hours. (Supplied) After the collapse...
‘I am happy because I will reunite with my family’: Rescued Mozambican child labourers head home
The boys, aged between 13 and 17, were rescued from the factory by the police and officials from the Department...
Hope amid tragedy as rescue efforts intensify – The Mail & Guardian
The George municipality confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that 36 people had been rescued from the rubble at 75 Victoria Street....
Liberia: Patrick Lumumba Is to Address Conference in Monrovia Today
Kenyan lawyer and Pan-Africanism activist Prof. Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba is expected to address a conference in Monrovia today, May...
Morocco Takes Part At Ministerial Preparatory Meeting for Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit
Nairobi — The ministerial preparatory meeting for the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, scheduled for Thursday, kicked off on...
Namibia: Maize Meal Price Set to Go Up
The price of the staple white maize is likely to shoot up after the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) set the...
Nigeria: Rainstorm Injures Three, Damages 200 Houses in Plateau
"The damages caused by the rainstorm further put the Miango people, ..., in a more precarious situation." A community official...
ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni, youth leader Hluphi Gafane ‘missing’ after being hijacked in Gauteng
ActionSA Gauteng premier candidate Funzi Ngobeni. (ActionSA/X, formerly known as Twitter) ActionSA Gauteng premier candidate Funzi Ngobeni and chairperson...
Chad vote counting begins after tense first Sahel presidential poll since coups
Scrutineers hold ballots during the counting of the vote for Chad's presidential electio,n at a polling station in N'Djamena on...
Wits students call on university to divest from Israel – The Mail & Guardian
Students gathered outside Wits Great Hall calling on the university to voice their stance on Palestine. (Umamah Bakharia/M&G) Students at...
Congo-Kinshasa: International Community Remains Silent – Further Atrocities in North Kivu
Kinshasa — At least 16 people were killed and 30 injured in a bomb attack on May 3 in two...
Malawi: Tanzania-Malawi Lake Dispute – Diplomat Chikago Suggests That Malawi Should Surrender the Lake’s Northern Section
Former diplomat John Chikago has suggested that Malawi should relinquish the northern section of the lake as Tanzania cannot be...
Tunisia: Presidential Election – National Salvation Front Will Not Field Candidate
Tunis — National Salvation Front President Ahmed Nejib Chebbi on Tuesday announced that the front will not field a candidate...
Malawi: Govt Delay to Table Judicial Service Administration Bill Worries Malawi Law Society
The Malawi Law Society (MLS) says the delay in tabling the Constitution (Amendment) Bill alongside the Judicial Service Administration Bill...
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ebonyi Community, Kill Monarch
The police have confirmed the attack and killing of the monarch. Gunmen have killed a traditional ruler in Ebonyi State,...
Water-starved eThekwini families are being charged for ‘free’ municipal water
Water is being sold from water trucks contracted to the eThekwini Municipality.Drivers of tankers owned by Multi Solutions Trading have...
Botswana official slams ‘fugitive’ former president Ian Khama’s attempt to extend proxy chieftaincy
From president to "fugitive from justice" - Ian Khama has approached Botswana's courts in a bid to remove his...
Big business must play a more courageous role in delivering the promises of the Constitution – The Mail & Guardian
Looking past the elections, business leaders need to act to reduce social strife — even at cost to their profits...
Mastercard Foundation Introduces MFAM, a New Separate Asset Management Company, to Support Its Philanthropic Mission
Toronto — The Mastercard Foundation today introduced the Mastercard Foundation Asset Management (MFAM) Corporation, a new, separate asset management company...
Tunisia: Blue Entrepreneurship Among Young People in Tunisia Remains ‘Poorly or Under-Exploited’ (Citet Study)
Tunis — Despite being a real driver of economic development, blue entrepreneurship among young people in Tunisia remains "poorly or...
Zambia’s School Population Is Exploding – But There’s Nowhere for Them to Sit.
Lusaka — Government grants are starting to chip away at the problem -- and giving carpenters a much-needed boost, too....
Togo Opposition Cries Foul As Election Vote Count Favours Government
Opposition groups in Togo have accused authorities of ballot-stuffing in Monday's legislative and regional elections, where vote counting is still...
UPDATE | Off again, on again, off again: ANC stops its disciplinary committee’s virtual hearing of Zuma
The ANC will conduct Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearing virtually. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) The ANC leadership instructed its national disciplinary committee...
Kenyan agriculture minister faces axing over ‘fake fertiliser’
Kenyan lawmakers are demanding the dismissal of the nation’s agriculture secretary after government agencies distributed fake fertiliser through a subsidy...
Workhorse – and a weekender – The Mail & Guardian
More than a bakkie for your buck: While it’s not cheap, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak SuperCab fulfils practical needs but...
Chad Election – Disillusionment High Among Voters
Chadians head to the polls on Monday to end three years of transition government. However, morale is low in the...
Sudan: Siha Demands an End to RSF Siege of Tuti Island in Sudan Capital
Kampala — The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network urges the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...
Morocco: FM Reiterate Morocco’s Commitment to Success of Africa’s Electoral Processes
Rabat — The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, reiterated Morocco's commitment to the success...
Mozambique: CNE Admits Huge Fake Registration – More Than Half a Million Ghosts Can Vote in October
There are 587,941 more registered voters than there are voting age adults in Mozambique, the National Elections Commission admitted this...
West Africa: Military Regimes Have Turned the Sahel Into a ‘Black Hole’ of Information
In the central Sahel, journalists and reporters have seen their working conditions deteriorate ever since the countries were taken over...
SA flight problem delayed US billionaire for his own wedding party
Ankur Jain and Erika Hammond were late for their own wedding celebrations after their chartered plane was held up in...
Three Westair Aviation employees killed in aircraft crash in Namibia
Three people were killed in an aircraft crash in Namibia on Friday. Codruta Istrati/Getty Images Three Westair Aviation...
A strong South Africa Al plan could protect economy – and people – The Mail & Guardian
The technology has huge implications for the country and the world. Experts say if South Africa fails to prepare, it...
Rwanda: UK Sends First Voluntary Asylum Seeker to Rwanda
the first asylum seeker has been deported to Rwanda under Rishi Sunak's migrant crackdown. The migrant, whose name is unknown,...
Ethiopia: Cetu Sends Greetings for Labor Day
Promises to ensure professional security, benefits ADDIS ABABA - Having wished happy Labor Day 2024, the Confederation of the Ethiopian...
Morocco: Africa enters epic global AI innovation race, joining world’s tech capitals as an epicentre for digital advancement
AI Everything Expo by GITEX AFRICA 2024 centres world's attention on continent's booming US$17 billion AI phenomenon Marrakech, Morocco: The...
Zimbabwe: MBH, Plumtree Take Centre Stage
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Nigeria: How Navy Rescued 250 Persons From Capsized Boat in Rivers
Gallant personnel of the Nigerian Navy Security Station, NSS 023 deployed along Cawthorne Channel in Rivers State have rescued over...
Court slaps KZN MEC with costs order after ‘failing’ to facilitate six municipal by-elections
Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg lambasted...
UK starts raiding homes to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
UK Home Secretary James Cleverly. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) The UK Home Office started door-to-door raids, taking people to detention...
Mail & Guardian Elections Newsletter
FROM THE ARCHIVES | THIS WEEK 30 YEARS AGO M&G April 29-May5 1994 IN...
East Africa: Former Rwandan Opposition Leader Asks Court to Allow Her Run in Elections
Rwanda's historic opposition leader, Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, has filed a case before the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) seeking...
Sudan: MSF Warns of Catastrophic Malnutrition Crisis in Zamzam Camp Amidst Escalating Violence in North Darfur
In response to the escalating fighting in North Darfur, Sudan, MSF has treated over 100 war-wounded patients - including 11...
Tunisia, ISDB Sign $60 Million Joint Financing Agreement
Tunis — A joint financing agreement worth $60 million was signed on Tuesday by Minister of Economy and Planning, Feriel...
Mozambique: Assembly Amends Election Laws
Maputo — The Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, on Tuesday passed a series of amendments to the electoral...
Ghana: ‘Greater Co-Operation Key to Safeguarding Maritime Domain’ – Pres Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for greater levels of co-operation and collaboration amongst the...
Thursday’s weather: Extremely high fire danger conditions expected in parts of the country
Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in some parts, including Western Cape. (Chuchart Duangdaw/Getty Images) Extremely high fire danger...
KitKat programme: African farmers earn more, but not nearly enough for a living income
(Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nestle is expanding a programme that boosts the income of poor African...
Powerful insect army reduces water hyacinth on Hartbeespoort Dam to 2.5% – The Mail & Guardian
Water hyacinth, native to South America, is described as the world’s worst aquatic weed. It thrives in nutrient-enriched waters like...
Africa: New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana’s Health System in Response to Climate Change
Accra — new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana's health system...
Rwanda: World Vision’s ‘Youth Ready’ Initiative to Empower 8,000 Agents of Change
World Vision Rwanda, a division of the global humanitarian and development organization dedicated to empowering children, families, and communities to...
Rwanda: Cycling – Manizabayo, Mwamikazi Win Race to Remember 2024
Benediction Club rider Eric Manizabayo and Djazilla Mwamikazi on Sunday, April 29, won the 2024 Race to Remember cycling tournament...
Tunisia: Tunis Hosts African Lion 2024 Joint Military Exercise
Tunis — Tunis is hosting the African Lion 2024 joint military exercise between Tunisian and American armed forces on April...
Namibia: Using the Value of Diamonds for Upliftment
TaTe Diamonds, an investment holding company headquartered in Windhoek, is on a mission to become a fully vertically-integrated Namibian-owned diamond...
Gambia: GPA Announces Plans to Build Second Lander Bridge
The Gambia Port Authority (GPA) has revealed plans to build a second landing bridge for operational safety of ferries. The...
Police launch investigation into allegations of MK Party signature forgery
uMkhonto weSizwe Party's Jacob Zuma.(Darren Steward/Gallo Images) The police are investigating the uMkhonto weSizwe Party after allegations that it...
Zim dad sues airline for R3m after son barred from boarding plane, dashing his tennis pro dream
A Zimbabwean father is demanding more than R3 million in damages from Ethiopian Airlines. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images) A Zimbabwean...
SA Guide Dog Association for the Blind wants to sue Uber for R10 million over alleged discrimination – The Mail & Guardian
The association claims that Uber has not take action regarding some of its drivers refusing to allow guide dogs in...
Rwanda: Kwibuka 30 – Crystal Ventures Honors Genocide Victims
Staff members of Crystal Ventures Ltd (CVL), alongside members of the Group's distinguished subsidiaries, on Friday, April 26, marked the...
Kenya: Ngetich Eyes Olympics Glory After Narrow Miss On World Record in Germany
Nairobi — After missing out on the world record for the women's 10km, Kenya's Agnes Ngetich says her next mission...
Morocco’s Experience in Implementing SDGs Highlighted in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa — The Kingdom of Morocco's experience in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was highlighted in Addis Ababa...
Namibia: Belgium’s King Phillipe in Windhoek Today
Belgium's King Phillipe will arrive in Windhoek this afternoon on a five-day State visit. President Nangolo Mbumba described the visit...
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Applauds Ways, Means, and Finance Committee for Uncovering Extra U.S.$51m in Revenue
Capitol Hill — House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has opposed direct budget funding to lawmakers for implementing legislative projects...
Man arrested for allegedly ‘exposing himself in his car’ outside Cape Town school
A man was arrested after exposing himself outside a Fish Hoek school.(gorodenkoff/Getty Images) A 32-year-old man has been released on...
At least 42 people killed after Kenya dam burst its banks
Residents of Mathare slum walk through flooded waters following heavy downpours in the capital, Nairobi, on 24 April 2024....
South Africa must brew up rooibos tea tourism – The Mail & Guardian
Rooibos tea, which is indigenous to South Africa, is a significant part of the country’s cultural tapestry and holds many...
Africa: Religion and Covid-19 – Methodists and Church of England Followers More Likely to Have Been Vaccinated Than Muslims and Pentecostals
There are many factors which affect how successfully a vaccine is rolled out. One of these is the public health...
Rwanda: April 25, 1994 – UN Avoids Labelling Tutsi Killings As Genocide
April 25, 1994 was the 19th day of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Killings of Tutsi had spread across the...
Uganda: Besigye’s FDC Refutes Rumors of New Party, Resumes Consultations
Silence Broken, Speculation Addressed Weeks of quiet from Kizza Besigye's FDC camp sparked rumours of a potential breakaway party, fueled...
Egypt: Inside Egypt’s Secret Scheme to Detain and Deport Thousands of Sudanese Refugees
Aswan, Egypt — 'I pleaded with the soldiers, but they refused to help us.' Thousands of Sudanese refugees who escaped...
Namibia: King of Amapiano’s Show Sells Out in Five Hours
When people call Kabza De Small the king of amapiano, it's no gimmick. Not only has he proven this with...
Nigeria: Interview – Why I Chose to Be an MMA Fighter – Blessing Onyeali
Blessing Onyeali isn't your typical Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. At one breadth, she's a busy mom of three, but...
SEE | 22 fishermen rescued from capsizing vessel in Cape Town’s Table Bay
The NSRI helped rescue 22 fishermen in Table Bay on Saturday morning. (Supplied/ NSRI) The NSRI helped rescue 22...
In Africa, English football is the game of presidents – and it can be deadly
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (C) attends the UEFA Champions League quarter final first-leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern...
The Israeli scholarly security state – The Mail & Guardian
Right wing activists protest in front of Tel-Aviv University, on November 20, 2014. (Photo by NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) This...
Africa: TB Clinical Trials: An UnPrecedented €34 Million Price Tag in Drug Development
Geneva — At the 5th WHO Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement Policies conference today, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) presented the costs...
Rwanda: Leaving a Legacy – Meet Offspring of Artistes Killed in Genocide
A list compiled by the Association of Rwandan Musicians (LIRAM) in 2013, shows that at least 14 prominent musicians were...
Uganda: Politics Is Not a Ticket to Misconduct – Kulayigye
The Defence and Military Spokesperson, Brigadier-General Felix Kulayigye has warned politicians against perpetuating illegal activities as a means to gaining...
Tunisia: Trade Deficit Shrinks 4.16 Percent to Tnd 1,540.1 Million in March 2024 [upd 2]
Tunis — The monthly trade deficit shrank 4.16% in March to TND 1,540.1 million compared to the previous month, reads...
Namibia: Vivo Awards Shell Service Stations for Performance, Customer Service and Safety
Operators and owners of Shell Service Station were recently rewarded when the local distributor, Vivo Energy Namibia awarded Omega Service...
Africa: AHAS 2024 – Technology is a key part of Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach, according to Dr Kgosi Letlape, President of the Africa Harm Reduction Alliance
The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra on April 22-23, 2024. Organized by Zenith Global Health,...
Man accused of stabbing girlfriend 16 times wants court to hold enquiry into his fitness to stand trial
Brandon Kruger. (Facebook) Brandon Kruger, who has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend 16 times, has...
DRC withdraws former president Kabila’s govt security and support staff
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has recalled all civil servants working for former president Joseph Kabila. (...
The opening season is open – The Mail & Guardian
All knock and no drop: President Cyril Ramaphosa poses for a photo with supporters during an election campaign event at...
Africa: Kenya’s UK High Commissioner Manoah Esipisu Voted Africa’s Diplomat of the Year
Kenya's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Manoah Esipisu, has been voted the 2024 Diplomat of the Year from Africa...
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Accuses Apple of Using ‘Blood Minerals’ From War-Torn East
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's...
Kenya: 110 MPs Sign Impeachment Notice Against Agriculture CS Linturi
Nairobi — Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has filed a notice of motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika...
Egypt: Chinese Textile Alliance Explores $300 Million Integrated Textile City in Egypt
During a meeting between Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), and a delegation...
Lesotho: Authorities Must Stop Threats Against Lesotho Tribune’s Journalists and Proprietor
Responding to reports of continued harassment, intimidation and threats against Phafane Nkotsi, journalist and proprietor of Lesotho Tribune and Lesotho...
Ghana: The Civil Service Supports Government’s Effort to Maintain Peace and Security – Head of the Civil Service
The Head of the Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has emphasized the civil service role in supporting government's efforts to...
Equality groups applaud SCA for overturning ruling that foreplay implies ‘tacit consent’ to sex
The Supreme Court of Appeal overturned a rape ruling that foreplay implied tacit consent to sex. (Ben Bezuidenhout/ GroundUp) The...
Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone also roll out malaria vaccine
Three more African countries, Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, and rolling out the breakthrough malaria vaccine.Almost all malaria cases are...
Cryptic Crossword 427 – The Mail & Guardian
Clue of the week: 12A Usual case of paratrooper capturing area (3) This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join...
Africa: Oxfam Reaction to the Global Report On Food Crises 2024
Today's "Global Report on Food Crises" (GRFC), led by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), says that 281.6 million people...
Rwanda: Auditor General to Present Findings On State Finances to Parliament
Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire is set to present his report of State finances and assets for the fiscal year that...
Sudan: EU Ambassador Urges ‘Press Protection and Humanitarian Access’ in Sudan
Kampala / Paris — During the recent Canal France International (CFI) meeting in Uganda's capital of Kampala yesterday, European Union...
Egypt: WFP and EU Forge New Partnership to Empower Refugees and Host Communities in Egypt
Cairo — Yesterday, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Egypt and the European Commission's Service for Foreign Policy...
South Africa: Cosatu Applauds the Progressive Agreement to Halt Retrenchments of 6 000 Workers At the Post Office
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds the progressive agreement to halt the retrenchments of 6 000 workers...
Nigeria: Onakoya – Playing Chess From the Slum to World Record
Tunde Onakoya, the 29-year-old Nigerian Chess Master who has just broken the World Record for the longest chess marathon is...
SAPS spends R42 million on fuel for VIP Protection while consumers endure crushing cost of living
Between 2018 and 2022, R34 million was spent by SAPS VIP units. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) Police have spent over R42.67...
The DRC had the world’s biggest military spend increase last year – and South Sudan was second
The DRC more than doubled its military expenditure in 2023. (Getty Images/Undefined) The DRC more than doubled its military...
Batohi questions magistrate’s decision to strike Koko case off the roll – The Mail & Guardian
File photo: National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi. (Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images/Getty Images) National director of public prosecutions...
Africa: Key for Africa to Embrace Iran, Too!
There is an enraged global political whirlwind occurring in all regions that can only be stabilised with rational and good...
Angola – Proposed Security Law Threatens Rights
Johannesburg — Revise or Reject Bill Undermining Freedom of Media, Expression, Association Angola's parliament should significantly revise or withdraw a...
Mauritius Achieved 90 Percent Measles Vaccination Coverage, States Health Minister
"Mauritius has always targeted, and successfully achieved, measles vaccination coverage rates of more than 90% for both measles and rubella,...
Tunisia: First Consultative Meeting Between Presidents of Tunisia, Algeria and Libya Concludes [upd 1]
Tunis — The first consultative meeting between Tunisian President Kais Saied, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and President of the Presidential...
Zimbabwe Authorities Troubled By Tumbling New Currency
Mount Hampden, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean authorities responded swiftly to the recent decline in the new gold-backed currency by apprehending illicit...
Nigeria: Terrorism – Renew Social Contract With Citizens, UN Tells Nigeria, Others
The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Ms Amina Mohammed, suggested that one of the ways to remove the...
Fraud-accused former Tshwane mayor Murunwa Makwarela has died
Former Tshwane mayor Murunwa Makwarela. (Zintle Mahlati/News24) Former Tshwane mayor Murunwa Makwarela has died. The current speaker of the Tshwane council...
More than 50 000 displaced by clashes in northern Ethiopia, UN says
The United Nations has expressed concern about the violence involving fighters from rival regions in Ethiopia. (Michele Spatari/AFP) More...
Dawid Malan is the best player in cricket – The Mail & Guardian
He consistently scores lots of runs and is popular on social media Dawid Malan is a noticeable English cricketer known...
Africa: Meaningful Action to Prevent the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Could Almost Halve Number of Child Casualties in Conflicts
New York/Oslo — Between 2018 and 2022, explosive weapons were responsible for nearly half - 49.8 per cent - of...
Central African Republic: Over 50 Drown After Boat Capsizes in Mpoko River
The boat passengers were reportedly on their way to a funeral when the boat sank. Authorities said they were still...
Sudanese Refugees in Germany Decry Forgotten War
One year on from the outbreak of another war, Sudan is being torn apart by one of the world's worst...
Egypt: Streamlining Egypt’s Food Value Chain Through Technology
Farah Emara's agri-tech start-up connects fresh fruit and vegetables farmers to buyers by leveraging data and technology Ms. Emara, 33,...
Zimbabwe: El Nino-Linked Drought Threatens Maize Production in Zimbabwe
Mazowe district of Zimbabwe's Mashonaland Central province is struggling with prolonged severe drought, threatening the country's maize supply, and impacting...
Nigeria: Exclusive – Meet the Man Who Will Suceed Adeduntan As First Bank CEO
Segun Alebiosu began his professional career in 1991 with Oceanic Bank Plc and joined FirstBank in 2016. Barring any last-minute...
Limpopo police probe alleged rape of Grade 2 girl by Grade 7 pupil
A 7-year-old girl was allegedly raped by one of her older schoolmates at Shongoane Primary School in Lephalale. (PixelCatchers/Getty Images)...
‘Pack your bags’: Hundreds in Niger tell US troops to go home
A protest in Niamey on 13 April demanding the immediate departure of American soldiers based in northern Niger. (AFP) ...
Will Shein’s shine eclipse SA industry? – The Mail & Guardian
Local clothing manufacturers have been dealt a number of blows in recent years, including the rise of international fast fashion...
Africa: Transcript of African Department April 2024 Press Briefing
PARTICIPANTS: ABEBE AEMRO SELASSIE - Director, African Department; TATIANA MOSSOT - Senior Communications Officer MS. MOSSOT: Good morning and good...
Ethiopia: Joint Press Release | Supporting Immediate Emergency Response for Cross Border Communities in Eastern Africa
Nairobi — To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF,...
Sudan: War in Sudan Is ‘A Crisis of Epic Proportions’ As Atrocities Abound
The year-long ongoing war in Sudan is "a crisis of epic proportions", and the world must rethink the way it...
Tunisia: Interior Minister Inaugurates Central Civil Protection Workshop Created Under Tunisian-German Co-Operation
Manouba — Interior Minister Kamel Feki inaugurated on Thursday evening the headquarters of the central workshop of the Civil Protection...
Zimbabwe: Zitf Preparations Intensify – allAfrica.com
Kenyan President Dr William Ruto will officially open the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to be held in Bulawayo...
Africa: For Peace in Africa, Boost Regional Blocs – – Like West Africa’s Ecowas
ECOWAS has proven it can solve crises. But like U.N. and other bodies, it needs updating. As the United States...
It’s about our people, says Malema on EFF being open to working with DA in coalition govt
EFF leader Julius Malema addressed the media on Friday in Sandton. (X/@EFFSouthAfrica) The DA has previously called the EFF its number one...
UK returns looted Ghana artefacts on loan after 150 years
Ivor Agyeman-Duah, the chief negotiator, confirmed the items' return on Saturday, saying that they were given to the palace...
ANC assured of a clear majority, Ramaphosa says – The Mail & Guardian
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at the African National Congress party manifesto launch in Durban, South Africa, on Saturday, Feb....
Africa: Number of African-Born Millionaires to Skyrocket Over Next Decade – Report
Africa's millionaire population is expected to rise by 65 percent within the next 10 years, a report published this week...
Zimbabwe: Zimtrade Eyes Angolan Market
National trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, is organising an outward seller mission to Angola designed to enhance linkages between...
Uganda: Inside Uganda’s Evolving Music Industry
In the heart of East Africa, Uganda's music industry resonates as a vibrant and dynamic force, weaving together diverse genres,...
Tunisia: SNJT Denounces 6-Month Prison Issued for Journalist Mohamed Boughalleb
Tunis — The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) denounced the 6- month prison sentence handed down to journalist Mohamed...
Zimbabwe: Beyond the Headlines – the Reality of Zimbabwe
Today marks exactly 44 years since Zimbabwe gained its independence. Over the years, Zimbabwe has faced significant challenges, but it's...
Nigeria: EFCC Knows How to Get Yahaya Bello If It Wants to – Bwala
Former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Daniel Bwala, has faulted the...
Celebrity bodyguard Anwar Khan gets R200 000 bail in Fort Hare University corruption case
Terrence Joubert consults with his attorney, Neil Ristow (left), while Anwar Khan (right) speaks to his attorney, Reuben Liddell....
Kenya’s military chief among 10 people killed in helicopter crash
President of Kenya William Ruto (L) and Chief of Kenya's defence forces General Francis Ogolla (R) look on while...
Huawei South Africa IT Day demonstrates how data can transform businesses – The Mail & Guardian
Huawei Enterprise South Africa Managing Director Gene Zhang. Huawei is committed to providing local businesses with the infrastructure, device and...
Africa: World Bank, AfDB to Offer Electricity to 300 Million Africans
The World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are partnering to provide electricity access to at least 300 million...
Angola: Vice President Bids Farewell to Apostolic Nuncio
Luanda — Angolan Vice President, Esperança da Costa, participated, on Wednesday, in Luanda, in the farewell ceremony to the Apostolic...
Kenya: Oparanya, Joho Downplay ‘Unnecessary Excitement’ Over Raila Succession
Nairobi — ODM Deputy Party Leaders Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Joho have downplayed 'unnecessary excitement' over Raila Odinga's succession as...
Tunisia: Current Water Situation Remains Worrying Despite Recent Rainfall (Ridha Gabouj)
Tunis — The current water situation in Tunisia is still worrying, despite recent rainfall. The filling rate of dams stands...
South Africa: Daily Maverick Shuts Down for 24-Hours to Protest Against Journalism Crisis
With its action, The Daily Maverick warns against the devastating effects of ongoing business models of tech giants, which make...
Gambia: EU, Interpol Boost Gambia’s Fight Against Crime
Under the WAPIS (West Africa Police Information System/AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) Project, INTERPOL, with the European Union and the...
Retired SANDF soldier, company director accused of irregularities in R2m military tender get bail
A retired SANDF brigadier general has been granted bail on a case related to alleged irregularities relating to a R2-million...
The UK reportedly hopes to use Botswana as a deportation destination similar to Rwanda
A Boeing 767 on the runway at a military base in Salisbury in the UK in June 2022, as...
Tensions rise amid warnings of unrest in South Africa – The Mail & Guardian
In response, the government has taken several steps to bolster its security framework A video circulating on social platforms such...
Africa: WHO Director-General’s Opening Remarks At the High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Situation in Ethiopia – 16 April 2024
Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends, Selam and greetings from Dr Tedros who is unfortunately travelling today but he has said...
Rwanda: Tribert Rujugiro – Exiled Rwandan Accused of Terrorism Financing Is Dead
Renowned Rwandan industrialist and businessman, Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa, has passed on at the age of 82. His death has been...
Seychelles: Climate Change – Seychelles’ IDC Trying Mitigate Erosion On Outer Islands
Climate mitigation will play a big role in the strategic plan of the Islands Development Company (IDC) and it is...
Libya: UN Libyan Envoy Resigns
Abdoulaye Bathily, the United Nations envoy for Libya has resigned. Bathily held the post for 18 months. He submitted his...
Malawi: Mkandawire Highlights Crucial Role Youths Play in Transforming Digital Space
Minister of Youth and Sports Uchizi Mkandawire has highlighted the crucial role young people play in transforming digital landscape in...
Liberia: No Amnesty for War Actors
Monrovia — With the recent signing of the Resolution establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia, former United...
Face off: MK Party dumps Jabulani Khumalo for Zuma’s face on ballot paper
The IEC has confirmed Jacob Zuma's face will be on the ballot paper on 29 May. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) ...
With war responsibilities mounting, Africa’s minerals look increasingly important to US
Critical minerals "important to US national and global security interests" include cobalt, with the main source coming from the...
Are African elections manipulated by foreign disinformation campaigns? – The Mail & Guardian
A recent study by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) has found that disinformation campaigns to manipulate African information...
Africa: ‘The Obstacles That Block Humanitarian Access Must Be Immediately Overcome’ Tells ICRC President At the Humanitarian Conference On Sudan and Neighboring Countries, in Paris
Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the Humanitarian Conference on Sudan...
Chad: Japan Supports WFP Emergency Response to Crisis-Affected Populations in Chad
N'djamena — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of approximately US$ 7.6 million (JPY 1.1billion) from...
Sudan – Paris Conference Raises €2 Billion in Aid Pledges
Millions face severe levels of hunger as a result of a power struggle that broke out in Sudan one year...
Algeria: CPJ Condemns Expulsion of Journalist Farid Alilat On Arrival At Algiers Airport
New York — The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Algerian authorities to allow Farid Alilat, a journalist and Algerian citizen,...
Malawian Journalist Macmillan Mhone Facing False News, Extortion Charges
Lusaka — Malawian authorities should drop all legal proceedings against Nation Publications Limited journalist Macmillan Mhone, who is accused of...
West Africa: To Help Stabilize West Africa, Bolster a Key Partner – Nigeria
Better democracy and growth in Africa's heavyweight nation will influence the region. Continued violence in West Africa is sharpening America's...
Can the police gamble and lend money? Heated debate in Modack trial over police rules
Nafiz Modack during a break in his corruption trial. (Jenni Evans/News24) Are police officers allowed to gamble, lend each other...
Nigeria’s power grid collapses after 230% tariff hike for richer customers
A fire erupted at a power generating station in the south just before 03:00 (0200 GMT), the state-owned power transmission...
Defence dismisses claims that its clients had cell phones while in custody – The Mail & Guardian
Defence advocate Sipho Ramosepele Eight months later the defence has not brought in its ballistics experts because of a lack...
Africa: Risch, Coons Introduce Legislation to Renew Trade Partnership Between U.S. and Sub-Saharan African Countries
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Chris Coons (D-Del.),...
Rwanda: 30% of Rwandans Exposed to Tobacco Smoke At Home – Study
A survey conducted by Rwanda Non-Communicable Disease Alliance in partnership with the Ministry of Health in 2023, has indicated that...
Morocco: U.S. Security Cooperation With Morocco
Morocco is a vital U.S. partner on a wide range of regional security issues, with a shared goal of a...
Southern Africa: Extreme Drought in Southern Africa Triggers Hunger Crisis for Millions
Southern Africa is on the brink of a hunger crisis after an historic drought decimated crops during the peak October...
Nigeria: In World First, Nigeria Introduces New 5-in-1 Vaccine Against Meningitis
In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called...
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Here are the Daily Lotto numbers:Download the News24 app via the Play or iTunes App stores and get a free...
Chad junta chief launches presidential campaign without main rivals
Chad's Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. (File / Aurelie Bazzar, AFP) Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno launched his campaign as President...
Health hazards plague Emfuleni townships – The Mail & Guardian
In Boipatong, Phuthulla Primary School has struggled for at least eight years with the flow of sewage from broken pipes...
Africa: How (Not) to Talk About Sex in Africa
It is time the LGBTQ+ coalition changed its strategy on the continent. Considering the urgency with which authorities in a...
Africa: Worsening Hunger Grips West and Central Africa Amid Persistent Conflict and Economic Turmoil
Dakar — Nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa will struggle to feed themselves in the June-August 2024...
South Sudan: National ID Card Issue Hangs Over Planned South Sudanese Elections
Juba, South Sudan — Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudanese residents have been working to build their country, the...
Morocco: French National Arrested in Marrakech On International Warrants for Murder, Drug Trafficking
Marrakech — Members of the Marrakech police prefecture arrested on Wednesday, on the basis of precise information provided by the...
Southern Africa: Botswana Objects to G7-EU Diamond-Tracking System
Gaborone, Botswana — African diamond producers, led by Botswana, are demanding a review of the tracking and verification system that...
Liberia: China and Liberia Sign Over U.S.$5m for Lbs Expansion
The project includes constructing a new broadcasting building and a new broadcasting production system for LBS. The Government of Liberia,...
University of Western Cape staff demand explanation after council snubs ‘most suitable’ VC candidate
Professor Robert Balfour was appointed vice-chancellor effective from 1 January 2025. (Supplied/UWC) About 205 academics and support staff from the...
Nigeria rolls out ‘revolutionary’ meningitis vaccine in a world first
A vaccination group in Nigeria during the initial rollout of Men5CV. (WHO/Ayodamola Olufunto Owoseye) Nigeria has rolled out the...
Nigeria, Kenya struggle with exodus of doctors and nurses – The Mail & Guardian
Kenyan doctors chant as they march towards the health ministry headquarters to demand better pay and working conditions in the...
Africa: Hunger and Malnutrition Surging Across West and Central Africa, Says Report
Violence, economic turmoil, climate change and shrinking humanitarian assistance among factors propelling food insecurity Dialo Koumba knew the violence spreading...
Kenya: Two Alleged Al-Shabaab Recruiters Detained for 21 Days in Mombasa
Mombasa — Two individuals suspected of recruiting young people into joining terrorist groups in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of...
South Sudan: Sudan at Risk of Collapse After 1 Year of Brutal War, with Famine Looming – Report
Sudan is at imminent risk of collapsing after one year of violent conflict and is on the verge of mass...
Africa: Libya Emerges Africa’s Highest Oil Producer As Nigeria’s Output Drops 6.8 Percent to 1.23 Mbpd
Libya has emerged as the highest crude oil producer in Africa following the drop of Nigeria's output by 6.8 per...
South Africa: Life Imprisonment for Five Men Who Killed Limpopo Mayor Moses Maluleke
Limpopo Premier Stanley Chupu Mathabatha has welcomed the sentencing of five men, who murdered the Mayor of Collins Chabane Municipality,...
Nigeria: Court Sentences Bobrisky to Six Months in Jail
The trial judge, Abimbola Awogboro, imposed the jail term on Bobrisky after earlier convicting him on 5 April. The Federal...
eThekwini metro needs R130bn to resolve water crisis, Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda tells Mashatile
Deputy president Paul Mashatile. (Mlungisi Louw/Gallo Images/Volksblad) Deputy President Paul Mashatile, appointed to lead a water task team, conducted...
Bloom time: UK’s removal of export tariffs for cut flowers a huge win for East Africa
Baskets with roses are for sale for Valentine's Day at a flower shop in Nairobi. (Simon Maina/AFP) The UK...
Nzimande dissolves NSFAS board with immediate effect – The Mail & Guardian
Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. File photo Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has dissolved the...
Africa Still in the Fight – Eradicating Malaria Remains a Top Priority
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Years of progress in the fight against malaria have been disrupted, but there is still...
Rwanda: Africa’s Merchandise Exports Forecast to Grow 5.3 % in 2024
Africa is expected to record better growth in merchandise trade in 2024 with trade volume increasing by 5.3 per cent...
Rwanda: Viateur Kalinda – Honoring the Late Celebrated Football Commentator
The Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), formerly Office Rwandais d' Information (ORINFOR), will Thursday, April 11, observe a moment to honor...
Egypt: President El-Sisi & King of Jordan Abdullah II Exchange Eid Greetings
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday 10/4/2024 spoke over the phone with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His...
South Africa: 131 Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay Robbed, Mostly At Gunpoint, in Five Months
Many teachers are afraid to report for duty The Eastern Cape Department of Education has allocated an additional R59-million to...
Nigeria: Two Years After Judgement, Women Task Tinubu On 35% Affirmative Action
Since the ruling, governments at various levels have failed to implement the policy by not meeting the 35 per cent...
Eastern Cape legislature charges EFF MPLs for disrupting Mabuyane’s SOPA
The Eastern Cape legislature has charged five EFF MPLs with misconduct after they disrupted Premier Oscar Mabuyane's State of the...
Millions face ‘critical food insecurity’ in Chad: NGO
FILE: Inhabitants of the Oure Cassoni Refugee Camp in Chad run to the site of a reported killing, in December...
Sundays swing in Nothemba Madumo’s church of Jazz – The Mail & Guardian
Tuned in: Nothemba Madumo opens the show with Courage by Tutu Puoane at the launch of 702 and Cape Talk’s...
Africa: AU Requests Funding for Post-ATMIS Somalia Mission
Addis Ababa — The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has demanded adequate, sustainable, and predictable funding for the...
Rwanda: A Look At Genocide in Rwandan Literature Over Past 30 Years
The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history, claiming over...
East Africa: Sudan Media Forum Launches #standwithsudan Campaign to Address Famine and Human Rights Abuses
Amsterdam — Sudan's independent journalists and media organisations, united under the Sudanese Media Forum (SMF), have launched a critical campaign...
Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Palestinian Prime Minister
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Palestinian Prime Minister, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, and his accompanying delegation, including Minister of Planning,...
Southern Africa: Uganda Excluded From Physical Attendance At Geneva Human Rights Meetings
The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya has revealed that Uganda has been barred from physically...
Nigeria: Presidency Accuses Atiku of Misinformation On Coastal Highway Project
The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of spreading misinformation in a "futile attempt to denigrate and find...
‘We had big dreams’: Lesufi’s Nasi iSpani jobs programme leaves 300 recruits high and dry
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (Melinda Stuurman/Netwerk24) Nasi iSpani, which translates to 'here is a job' in isiZulu, is a mass...
Shipwreck 200 metres off Djibouti coast leaves 38 migrants dead
The bodies of some of those who died in the maritime disaster just a few hundred metres from the...
Concourt candidates pressed on solution to its backlog problem – The Mail & Guardian
None of the four candidates for a vacancy at the apex court were in favour of merging it with the...
Africa’s Fight Against Urban Air Pollution
Cities are growing rapidly in Africa, but many countries lack effective technologies to measure the associated air pollution. Experts are...
Rwanda: Macron Acknowledges France’s ‘Failure to Heed Warnings’ of Looming Massacres in Rwanda
As Rwandans began to commemorate the painful memories of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, on Sunday French President Emmanuel...
Ethiopia Works for Equitable Water Share
Over the last 13 years, along with the construction of the dam, which is not having a significant impact, Ethiopia...
Morocco: Growth Forecast At 2.7 Percent for Q2-2024 (HCP)
Rabat — National economic growth should reach 2.7% in the second quarter of 2024, in annual variation, instead of +2.3%...
Zimbabwe: Newzimbabwe.Com Journalist Scoops Media Excellence Award
Prolific NewZimbabwe.com journalist, James Muonwa, has bagged an excellence award in insurance and pensions reporting, a testament of his literary...
Nigeria: Between Hilda Baci and Ama Reginald – From Love to Hate?
There's a thin line between love and hate, so they say, and the intensity could go either way. For two...
Zondo says he hasn’t received formal, evidence-based complaints about corruption in judiciary
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. (Supplied/GCIS) Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says he has not received many complaints or corruption allegations against...
Mbeki calls on DRC, Rwanda to honour 2003 agreement as SADC Mission casualties mount
Former president Thabo Mbeki. (Bongani Mnguni/Gallo Images) A South African soldier died in hospital, while three Tanzanians died on...
Fraudster Howard Mashaba’s ‘escape’ attempt stopped by the FBI – The Mail & Guardian
The intricate investigation details how Howard Mashaba’s elderly parents have become economically ostracised after their son used their names to...
Africa: Liberating the Land – From Africa to Palestine
In Palestine and across the African continent, national liberation from colonialism is incomplete without sovereignty over the land On March...
Congo-Kinshasa: ‘My Soul Was Returning to Its Rightful Place’
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the province of North Kivu alone is home to 2.6 million internally displaced...
Sudan: Aid Lifeline Reaches Darfur Region in Bid to Avert ‘Hunger Catastrophe’
Two aid convoys carrying lifesaving supplies have reached Sudan's Darfurs for the first time in months, the UN World Food...
Morocco: Protests in Support of Gaza Ceasefire Continue for Fourth Day in Jordan and Morocco
The protests in Morocco and Jordan are significant as both these countries have diplomatic ties with Israel. Protesters demanded the...
Africa: South Africa’s Crucial Water Supplies From Lesotho – What the Six-Month Shutdown Means for Industry, Farming and Residents
The main water supply to South Africa's economic hub, greater Johannesburg in the Gauteng province, and to the country's breadbasket...
West Africa: Senegal Just Saved Its Democracy. That Helps All West Africa.
Surviving its crisis, Senegal bolsters an arc of democracies against the region's coups. Senegal's dramatic transfer of presidential power this...
Four people dead, 11 injured in crashes due to heavy rain in KZN
Two trucks collided, forcing the closure on N3 in Van Reenen's Pass in KZN on Sunday. KZN Department...
Zimbabwe ditches Zim dollar for new gold-backed currency called ZiG
(Mark Rubens/Getty Images) Zimbabwe's central bank launched a new "structured currency" backed by gold on Friday, as it seeks...
Activists say draft electricity plan will deepen energy poverty – The Mail & Guardian
A solar panel is installed on the roof of a mud hut in Qhaka, a village near Port St Johns....
Africa: In Africa, We Finally Have Momentum Against TB. Let’s Not Squander It
It is interesting to see, from my vantage point in South Africa, the reaction to the slight rise in tuberculosis...
Central Africa: Rwanda Marks 30 Years Since 1994 Genocide of Tutsis
April 7 marks 30 years since the start of a genocide that would see nearly 1 million Tutsis and moderate...
Somalia: Turkish Aid Worker Killed in Attack in Somalia
A Turkish aid worker was killed Thursday in Somalia in an attack claimed by the al-Qaida-affiliated al-Shabab militant group. The...
Morocco: FM Holds Talks in Rabat With Unsg Personal Envoy for Moroccan Sahara
Rabat — Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, held, here Thursday, talks with UN Secretary-General's...
Botswana Leads Calls On G7 Countries to Review Diamond Tracking Initiative
Gaborone, Botswana — Africa's leading diamond producer, Botswana, has written to the Group of Seven leading industrial countries seeking to...
West Africa: Could Togo’s New Constitution Jeopardize Its Stability?
Bottom Line The recent constitutional changes in Togo have shifted the balance of power from a presidential to a parliamentary...
Tshwane, Joburg, Cape Town: Procurement graft plagues major metros, Corruption Watch report reveals
Taxi rank in Newtown, Johannesburg near the Nelson Mandela Bridge. (Alfonso Nqunjana, News24) Three metro municipalities account for more than...
How South Africa’s transition from apartheid overshadowed the Rwandan genocide in 1994
South Africa's 1994 elections overshadowed Rwandan genocide. (Gallo Images/Misha Jordaan) South Africa's 1994 election overlapped with the Rwandan genocide.The...
Protected in SA law? – The Mail & Guardian
In the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence (AI), societies worldwide, including South Africa, are witnessing a remarkable transformation...
Africa: Pp91 – Health for Everyone, Everywhere?
As service delivery falls short, Africans rank health as a top priority for government action. Key findings On average across...
Africa: Kwibuka30 – Learning From the Past, Acting to Prevent Future Genocides
In memory of all those whose futures were taken away and those at risk across the world today One should...
Sudan: RSF in Jazeera – Setting Up a Local Government While Killing the Locals
In late March, Siddig Osman made a big announcement in Al Jazeera State: the formation of a civilian administration comprised...
Tunisia: Cabinet Meeting Approves Decree Establishing Office for Development of South and Sahara
Tunis, April 4 — The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani on Thursday approved a draft decree establishing...
Africa: South Africa's Conservation Model – Why Expanding the Use of Biodiversity to Generate Money Is a Good Idea
South Africa's government is calling for public comments on an updated version of its existing biodiversity economy plan. Source link
Nigeria: Being Father of Twins Best Feeling Ever – Davido
Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has expressed his joy at being a father of twins, describing it...
‘Enough to make you puke’: Al Messilah ‘death ship’ docks in East London to load 57 000 cattle
The Al Messilah docked at the East London Harbor on Tuesday. The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of...
Climate change means Africa needs to spend more on science training, researchers say
A man walks past a large set of solar panels that provide over 600 people with electricity in Ibel,...
The need for informed policy solutions beyond election rallies – The Mail & Guardian
DA supporters. The writer says parties must take voters through their ‘thinking’ processes, not just pontificate at rallies. (Ihsaan Haffejee/Getty...
Africa: Cultivating Change – The Imperative of Partnerships in Upscaling Transformative Agricultural Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa for Enhanced Food Security
In the heart of sub-Saharan Africa, amidst the fields of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Nigeria, I...
Rwanda: Dj Brianne to Get a Tummy Tuck
DJ Brianne, real name Esther Brianne Gateka, known for her exceptional music mixing skills, is set to undergo abdominoplasty today,...
Africa: Stakeholders Convene in Uganda On Responsible Use of the Life Sciences
Uganda has taken proactive steps to mitigate biorisks and govern dual-use research by being a pioneer country in the WHO...
Algeria/Nigeria: Rivers United Edge USM Alger in Confederation Cup First-Leg
Rivers United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over USM Alger of Algeria in the first leg of their CAF Confederation...
Namibia: Fuel Prices Go Up
The price of petrol increased by N$1.52 per litre, while both diesel grades will increase by 72 cents per litre,...
Nigeria: Kids FM, Nigeria’s First Radio Station for Kids Officially Launches
This innovative venture marks the first of its kind in Nigeria, setting a new standard for children's entertainment and education...
‘Chasing state capture doesn’t keep the lights on’ – Koko commends Eskom leadership
Former Eskom executive Matshela Koko. (Esa Alexander/Gallo Images) Former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko has commended the power utility, claiming its...
Togo delays 20 April elections indefinitely for ‘consultations’
Faure Gnassingbe, President of Togo, in November 2023. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Togo's 20 April elections will no longer be...
Mapisa-Nqakula resigns to ‘protect’ parliament, ANC – The Mail & Guardian
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. File photo Under fire National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has resigned, a day after the High Court dismissed...
Africa: AU’s Membership of the G20 – Why the Pessimism?
While there are legitimate concerns about the 'readiness' of the AU to significantly influence the G20 agenda, there is no...
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Names Judith Suminwa Tuluka As First Woman PM
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the nomination of its first woman prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka. An economist,...
Somalia: Somali President Names Dr. Jiley As the Special Envoy for Health and Nutrition
Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Dr. Abdirashid Mohamed Nur Jiley as the country's Special Envoy for...
Egypt: President El – Sisi Visit to Jordan
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi expected to head to Jordan, Monday to meet with King Abdullah II, and discuss developments...
Namibia: Over 1900 Pensioners Registered for the Debt Relief Programme
The City of Windhoek's newly launched debt relief programme has already made a significant impact drawing over 1900 pensioners, effectively...
Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Becomes Senegal’s Youngest President Ever
Bassirou Diomaye Faye became Senegal's youngest president, Tuesday, pledging systemic change, greater sovereignty and calm after years of turmoil in...
Party funding bill: 10 parties plead with Ramaphosa not to sign bill into law
Ten opposition parties have petitioned President Cyril Ramaphosa not to sign the Electoral Amendment Matters Bill into law. (Sharon Seretlo/Gallo...
Faye sworn in as Senegal’s president, vows to unite Africa
Bassirou Diomaye Faye (L) is sworn in as Senegal's President at an exhibition centre in the new town of...
Joburg in crisis because ANC isn’t in charge, says Mokonyane – The Mail & Guardian
ANC deputy secretary general Nomvula Mokonyane. (Ntswe Mokoena) The deputy secretary general of the ANC warned that not voting would...
Africa: Made in Africa – Africa’s Fashion Redefining Narratives About the Continent
Nairobi — It is a new dawn as Africa's high fashion industry enters an era defined and driven by young...
Rwanda: Easter Celebrations – Embracing Hope and Renewal
As the world celebrates Easter 2024, it is a time for reflection, renewal, and hope. This special occasion holds a...
Uganda’s Airforce Deputy Chief Stephen Kigundu Dead
Entebbe — Brigadier General Stephen Kigundu, the Deputy Commandant of the Air Defense Forces is dead. The Defense Spokesperson, Brigadier...
Tunisia: Beja Sugar Factory Producing Half of Tunisia’s Daily Sugar Needs for Two Weeks Now (CEO)
Beja/Tunisia — The Beja sugar factory has been operating for two weeks at a production rate of 500 tonnes per...
Namibia: Neka Elects New Leadership
Following an intense elective congress over the weekend at Otjiwarongo, the Namibia Exile Kids Association (Neka) has elected new leadership...
Togo: Opponents Slam Togo’s New Constitution As Ploy for Gnassingbé to Stay in Power
Togo's presidency has asked the parliament for a "second reading" of a controversial constitutional reform approved last week following public...
Tuesday’s weather: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thundershowers for most of the country
Partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers are forecast for most parts of South Africa. (Ashish Kumar/Getty Images) The South...
More than 80 parties, NGOs demand Mali election – statement
Assimi Goita. (Michele Cattani/AFP) Mali has been ruled by a junta since back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021.In...
‘Salvation is too big a word for me’ – The Mail & Guardian
Neverending fight: Albert Camus, author of La Peste, uses a plague to explore humanity and belief in God in fighting...
Africa: Faith-Based Partners Voice Support for Pandemic Accord
Faith communities and faith-based organizations (FBOs) are integral to the provision of comprehensive health care in many countries, including national...
Rwanda: University of Kigali Hosts ‘Iot Work Exposure Day’ for Women in Tech
In pursuit of fostering gender diversity and promoting women's participation in the rapidly evolving field of technology, the University of...
Tanzania: Kikwete Praises Growth Rate, Stability of Financial Institutions in the Country
DAR ES SALAAM — Former President of the Fourth Phase, Dr. Jakaya Kikwete has expressed his satisfaction with the growth...
Egypt: El Dabaa Nuclear Project Is the Largest Cooperation Project Between Egypt and Russia
Alexei Kononenko, Vice President of Atom Astroy Export and Project Manager of the Dabaa Nuclear Station, confirmed that there are...
Mauritius: High Commissioner of Eswatini Calls On Minister Maneesh Gobin, Discusses Economic Ties Within African Continent
Port Louis — His Excellency Mlondi Solomon Dlamini, the new High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Eswatini with residence in...
Ghana: Akufo-Addo @ 80 – History Will Be Extremely Kind to Him
Today, we live in a probing and a highly conscious world. Young men and women are, absolutely, impatient, and rightly...
WATCH | ‘Traumatising’ Cape Town fires claim two lives and more than 120 people are displaced
Cape Town firefighters responded to fires in Langa, Mfuleni and Dunoon. (Gift of the Givers/screengrab) Two people have died and...
A subsistence farmer in Ghana finds a way to get her rain back
Faustina Amponsah in her farm, holding a seedling. (Michael Mfum/ bird story agency) Despite the lack of rainfall in a...
Faith, fear and the economy – The Mail & Guardian
Margaret Atwood set a rule for herself when she was writing The Handmaid’s Tale in 1984. “I would not include...
Africa: 3i Africa Summit to Spearhead Investment Drive for African Fintechs
Given the catalytic potential of digital technologies in Africa, experts have emphasized the need to galvanize investments and set regulations...
Rwanda: Responsibility of the Rwandan Gendarmerie in the Preparation of the Genocide Committed Against the Tutsi in 1994
The Rwandan gendarmerie was mandated to ensure public security and conduct preliminary police investigations to identify "troublemakers" and refer them...
Rwanda: Presence of Foreign Players in the Rwandan League Is a Double-Edged Sword
It's now four matches unbeaten for Rwanda coach Torsten Spittler since he took over the national team in November 2023....
Egypt: Support From Unesco for Egypt’s Initiative to Confront Climate Change
The Executive Council of UNESCO issued a resolution unanimously among its members, affirming the support of the organization's 194 member...
Malawi: Chakwera Hosts US Senators – Hails Strong and Enduring US-Malawi Partnership During Talks
President Lazarus Chakwera has praised the enduring alliance between Malawi and the United States during bilateral discussions with members of...
Nigeria: Killing of 17 Soldiers – Wanted Delta Monarch Reports Self to Police
Determined to prove his innocence in the controversy surrounding the murder of 17 military men in Okuama, the Ovie of...
WATCH | Between a rock and a walkway: Hermanus residents can’t meet in the middle over footpath
The bridge being built over rocks to join two sections of the Hermanus Cliff Path (Jenni Evans/News24) The gloves are...
Sudan slips into famine as warring sides starve civilians
Citizens of Sudan are succumbing to hunger as millions struggle to gain access to food and aid.Nearly 25 million people...
Is creative inspiration divine? – The Mail & Guardian
Inspirational goddesses: The Muses Urania and Calliope painted by 17th-century French artist Simon Vouet. Photo: Heritage Art/Getty Images Most working...
Africa: TotalEnergies At 100 – a Legacy of Destruction in Africa
Displacements, environmental damage, and CO2 emissions from projects in Mozambique and Uganda are just the latest chapter in a long...
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo – Deepening Humanitarian Catastrophe in Ituri Completely Forgotten
The humanitarian situation in Ituri province in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is becoming increasingly critical, with over 1.6...
Ethiopia: Deadly Clash in South Tigray Zone As Amhara, Tigray Regions Accuse Each Other of Provocation
Addis Abeba — Earlier this week, violent confrontations occurred in Raya Alamata, situated in the South Tigray Zone currently under...