Africa: Cosafa Teams Await Draw for Continental Under-17 Finals
South Africa and Zambia will learn their opponents at the finals of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Algeria...
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Rwanda: Statement By IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva At the Conclusion of Her Visit to Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda: Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today in Kigali...
Kenya: High Inflation, Taxes Depress EABL’s Sales in Kenya
Nairobi — The rising cost of living coupled with a steep taxation environment in Kenya saw East African Breweries Limited...
Southern Africa: Air Zimbabwe to Expand Domestic Routes
Air Zimbabwe is promoting more domestic routes, as the airline seeks to expand its operations. This is according to the...
Nigeria: Casting Stone – allAfrica.com
Exchange of aspersions by leading presidential campaigns suggests deliberate avoidance of issues, writes BOLAJI ADEBIYI FYet the PDP drew first...
New mayor Thapelo Amad wants ‘unity and purpose’ in the Johannesburg council
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Eswatini government denies that it ordered a hit on slain human right lawyer Thulani Maseko
Thulani Maseko, pictured in 2018. The Eswatini government has denied ordering the assassination of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko.It also...
Deputy president David Mabuza has offered to resign — spokesperson
Mabuza wants out to allow state and government posts to align The post Deputy president David Mabuza has offered to...
Africa: The Year of Debt Distress and Damaging Development Trade-Off
Sydney — As the year 2022 drew to an end, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned,...
East Africa: African Leaders Want Easier Access to Climate Finance
While Africa is constantly assured that it holds a well-deserved seat in climate financing negotiations, leaders have informed the International...
Kenya: President Ruto Calls Out Kenya Power for Disconnecting Power in City Estates Over Non-Payment
Nairobi — President William Ruto has called out the Kenya Power Company over numerous reports that some city estates have...
Morocco/Djibouti – Government Council Examines Commercial Shipping Cooperation Agreement
Rabat — The Council of Government, convened Thursday in Rabat, under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch,...
South Africa: Protests Shut Down Queenstown for a Second Day
Protesters want ANC run Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality dissolved For a second day, the town centre of Komani (formerly Queenstown)...
Nigeria: INEC to Conduct Mock Accreditation Ahead of General Elections
"Doing so will help reassure the public of the "robustness of our system and to strengthen our processes ahead of...
Saturday’s weather: Hot day in SA, with fire warnings for parts of the Free State
Residents in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal will have to endure hot conditions a little longer. The South African Weather Service...
Twenty killed, several injured in Chad bus crash
Several people were reported dead when a bus crashed in Chad. Nicholas Kajoba/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Twenty...
Inaugeral address by Professor Pamela Dube, Vice-Chancellor and Principal at CUT
Words cannot express how it feels to be welcomed by the institution in this way. Since the announcement of my...
Africa: No Other Security Forces in Tigray Expect Federal, Army Tells Military Attachés, AU Reps and Other Diplomats in Addis
Addis Abeba — There is no other security force in the Tigray region apart from the Federal Defense Forces, said...
Rwanda Ready to Protect Its Sovereignty – Foreign Minister
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vincent Biruta, on Thursday, January 26, told parliament that the country is ready to...
Kenya: Ruto in Shauri Moyo to Launch Construction of Affordable Housing Units
Nairobi — President William Ruto was in Nairobi's Shauri Moyo on Friday to launch the construction of 3,0000 affordable housing...
Tunisia: TotalEnergies Group to Install EV Charging Points in Tunisia
Tunis/Tunisia — The TotalEnergies group is seeking to install electric vehicle charging points (EV charging points) in most of its...
South Africa: New Swine Fever Outbreak Confirmed in Gauteng
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) on...
Tunisia, Senegal to Update Cooperation Agreement On Agriculture
Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisia and Senegal will update their cooperation agreement on the agricultural sector, Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and...
‘Pack your bags’: City of Johannesburg speaker denies Phalatse’s ‘gift’ claim
Mpho Phalatse. PHOTO: Papi Morake/Gallo Images Mpho Phalatse on Thursday told the media she had been sent a gift...
Belarus president, a top Putin ally, due in Zimbabwe next week
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko speaks during his meeting with parliamentarians in Minsk on 26 May 2021. PHOTO: Maxim Guchek/Belta/AFP...
Despair as government dithers on Eskom crisis
For more than a decade, there has been little to indicate that South Africa’s growth story is destined to take...
Africa Business Dialogues – VP Bawumia Proposes Three Focused Broad Areas for AfCFTA Success
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has proposed three broad areas of focus, which he says will help the African...
Cameroon: Failure to Release 23 Detainees Over September 2020 Protests Is ‘Deeply Disappointing’
Responding to the news that a request to release 23 protesters from detention, all of whom were convicted for participating...
Seychelles: African Governance – Seychelles Ranks 2nd On Mo Ibrahim Index
Seychelles has been ranked second in the Overall Governance category of the newly released Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance...
Egypt: India/Egypt – Ongoing Human Rights Crisis in Both Countries Must Be Addressed
The Indian and Egyptian authorities must address the ongoing human rights and impunity crises in the two countries, Amnesty International...
South Africa: KZN Farmer Fined R1.5 Million for Illegal Water Use
The Department of Water and Sanitation continues to clamp down on farmers involved in unauthorised and illegal water use and...
Liberia: Meet 23 Precious Joy Teeweh, the Female Educator Transforming Liberia’s Early Childhood Education
Monrovia — If there is one thing Precious Joy Teeweh cares about, it's changing Liberia's early childhood education for the...
City of Cape Town to fork out R13bn over 10 years on river clean-up programme
The City of Cape Town's water and sanitation department will invest R13 billion over the next 10 years into...
US military operation kills top ISIS leader Bilal al-Sudani in Somalia
Bilal al-Sudani, an ISIS leader was killed in a US raid. (Photo by Abbas Idrees / SOPA Images/Getty) The...
Abused in academia: A cautionary tale
Between December 2016 and December 2019, I was a postdoctoral fellow at a university that shall remain nameless. I was...
Africa: G77+ China Under Morocco’s Presidency – Coordinated Action to Safeguard Interests and Promote Aspirations
Vienna — The G77+China, which Morocco has assumed the presidency in 2022, has taken consensual action to safeguard its interests...
Rwanda: CPJ Calls for Credible Investigation Into Death of Rwandan Journalist John Williams Ntwali
Nairobi — Rwandan authorities must provide a credible account of the circumstances surrounding the death of journalist John Williams Ntwali,...
Kenya: City Hall to Dispose 292 Unclaimed Bodies Next Week
Nairobi — The Nairobi County Government has announced that it will be disposing of 292 unclaimed bodies on Friday next...
Morocco: Saudi Man At Risk of Forced Return
Beirut — Danger of Torture, Unfair Trial if Extradited Moroccan authorities may extradite a Saudi citizen to Saudi Arabia, where...
Namibia: Shangula Is Insulting the Nation – SPYL’s Nekongo
Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) secretary Ephraim Nekongo has said health minister Kalumbi Shangula is insulting the nation by claiming...
Liberia: SoS Calls for Jones Dopoe
Fresh report reaching this paper speaks of the deteriorating conditions of famous Liberian folktale musician and Professor, Jones Dopoe. Mr....
Parliament arson accused Zandile Mafe refuses to go to court – again
Zandile Mafe PHOTO: Brenton Geach/Gallo Images The case against Parliament arson accused Zandile Mafe was postponed after he refused...
Tropical Storm Cheneso, ensuing rain kill 16 in Madagascar
Heavy rainfall that followed the landfall of Tropical Storm Cheneso in Madagascar has killed 16 people and left 17 missing,...
Generation Z finding time for second-hand luxury watches
The global second-hand watch market is estimated at nearly $21.7 billion The post Generation Z finding time for second-hand luxury...
Africa: Illegal Fishing Spurs Billions in Losses for Developing Countries!
Developing countries are losing billions of dollars due to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which siphons off revenue through...
Rwanda: Civil Society Challenges MPs to Initiate More Laws
Members of civil society organisations have questioned the very low rate of draft laws initiated by lawmakers - as representatives...
Ethiopia: Additional Resources for U.S. Citizens
Home Home | U.S. Citizen Services | Additional Resources for U.S. Citizens Notary Services Notarial services are available to U.S....
Africa: 2022 World Cup Stars Shining At the TotalEnergies CHAN in Algeria
The Ghanaian duo of Ibrahim Danlad, Afriyie Barnieh and Cameroon's Jerome Ngom Mbekeli have inspired their nations at the ongoing...
Zimbabwe: Chief Masembura Blasts Rapists At Ambuya Stella Chiweshe’s Burial
Spread This News CHIEF Masembura from Bindura has castigated men who sexually abuse girls calling for stiffer penalties against perpetrators....
Nigeria: CBN Bans Dollar Payment for Domestic Transactions, Launches ‘Afrigo’ Card
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it will no longer allow payment for dollar charges on transactions made...
Two City Law Enforcement officers die after accident on road outside Joostenbergvlakte
The scene of the accident on Boy Briers Road were two law enforcement officers lost their lives on Wednesday. ...
Editorial: Who is to blame for the Eskom crisis?
Who has to take ultimate accountability for the failure to recapitalise Eskom in the late 1990s to replace its old...
African Leaders Discuss Path to Food Security At Dakar Summit
Dakar, Senegal — African heads of state and development partners will discuss ways to increase Africa's agricultural production at a...
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Ignored Luanda Agreement – Minister Biruta
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vincent Biruta, on Thursday, January 26, said the Congolese government has ignored the agreement...
Uganda: Museveni Sets New Target for Uganda’s Economy
President Museveni has set a new target to be attained by Uganda's economy in the coming few years. Speaking during...
Malawi: Govt Tells Refugees to Return to Peaceful Countries
Government is telling refugees whose countries have now attained peace to voluntarily return home. This comes as the government has...
Senegal Politics Heat Up As President Sall Stays Mum About Third Term
Washington — Senegal's former prime minister Aminata Toure says she will keep fighting against a possible third term for her...
Checkers runs ads in UK, Australia – to remind expats of ‘better lifestyle’ in SA
Checkers wants to remind expats of a "better lifestyle" in SA. Retailer Checkers on Friday placed an advert...
Heads up: Artist is firing up a ceramic storm
‘I wanted to know what it felt like to wear these hairstyles from other times’‘I’m just a vessel,” says Zizipho...
Africa: Eliminating Neglected Diseases in Africa – There Are Good Reasons for Hope
Togo had reason to celebrate in 2022 when it became the first country in the world to eliminate four neglected...
Rwanda: Kagame, IMF Boss Discuss Deeper Partnership
President Paul Kagame and Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held discussions on ongoing partnership on...
Africa: IMF Wary of Low-Income Countries Falling Down a ‘Debt Cliff’
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned debt distress for low-income countries has gone up...
South Africa: Heatwave in SA Poses a Serious Health Threat to Residents, Samrc Warns
Infants, the elderly, persons living with disabilities, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and those who are on chronic medications are the...
Nigeria: NGO Decries Increase in Number of Out-of-School Girl-Child in Kwara
Ilorin — A non-governmental organisation based in Kwara State, Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), has expressed concern about the...
Emfuleni fails to pay salaries for January, political parties say
The embattled Emfuleni Local Municipality will not pay salaries for the month of January.On Wednesday, councillors and officials were officially...
Uncertainty after matric – Here’s how to forge ahead
With the long-awaited release of the 2022 matric results, South Africa’s latest cohort of school-leavers are poised to enter new...
Africa: Outbreaks to Watch – Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Surge Post-Pandemic
Delhi — 'The impact of these disruptions to immunisation services will be felt for decades to come.' The COVID-19 pandemic...
Kenya: Revamped Cruise Terminal Boosts Tourist Arrivals At the Coast
Nairobi — The Kenyan coast is benefiting from the newly revamped cruise terminal at the port of Mombasa receiving 3,000...
Zimbabwe: Village Wisdom Pushing Zimbabwe’s Agricuture Revolution
Dakar — Simple village wisdom has impacted on the continued growth of Zimbabwe's agricultural revolution which has seen the country...
Ghana: Students Loan Trust Sets up Digital Payment Platform for Loan Recovery
The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has set up a new digital payment platform to help recover loans from borrowers...
Angry patient throws ‘urine’ at Ekurhuleni clinic staff on lunch break
A patient at a clinic allegedly threw urine on staff members. Gauteng health and wellness is investigating an incident...
Ramaphosa: ‘Equip our learners with technical skills to address youth unemployment, grow the economy’
President Cyril Ramaphosa says last year’s improved matric results must encourage the basic education sector to redouble efforts to address...
Africa – Economic Growth Decelerates Before Full Recovery From Pandemic-Led Contraction
Confluence of shocks on economies raised imbalances and elevated risks, says UN Economic growth in Africa is forecast to slow...
Kenya: Crack Down On Illicit Brew, DP Gachagua Orders Administrators
Nairobi — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directed the national government administrators at the county and regional levels to crackdown...
South Africa: Ocean View Teen Wins Silver At Badminton Tournament in Mauritius
Micheala Ohlson made it to the tournament in Mauritius thanks to fund-raising Micheala Ohlson from Ocean View bagged a silver...
Ghana: GNFS Pulls Out Accra Regional Fire Commander
Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) Alhaji Richard Nuhu Gibril, yesterday bowed out at pullout ceremony having rendered 33 years of...
Enoch Mgijima residents want municipality dissolved as protest erupts in Komani over blackouts
Hundreds of angry Enoch Mgijima municipality residents shut down Komani township. Hundreds of Enoch Mgijima Municipality residents shut down...
Reserve Bank lifts repo rate by 25 basis points in the wake of load-shedding’s economic hit
The South African Reserve Bank has hiked the repo rate by a less-than-forecast 25 basis points, with the ongoing load-shedding...
Africa: ‘Equal Rights Cannot Wait’ On International Day of Women in Multilateralism
The head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday underlined the need to achieve gender equality...
Kenya: Gachagua, Governors,CRA Fail to Agree On Equitable Revenue Share to Counties
Nairobi — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Governors and the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) have failed to agree on equitable...
South Africa: Bilateral Set to Cement SA-Us Relations
Anti-money laundering, climate financing and sovereign debt resolution in Africa are expected to top the agenda when Finance Minister, Enoch...
Ghana: Karpowership, UNESCO Partner to Mark International Day of Education
Karpowership Ghana Company Limited has partnered the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to mark this year's International...
Limpopo serial killer: Victims’ sons identify mothers’ possessions found in accused’s room
Themba Prince Willard Dube appears in court. (Screenshot) Prince Dube is accused of murdering seven women.It is alleged he...
Going, going … is David Mabzua about to exit the presidency?
ANC sources say the deputy president submitted a resignation letter on Monday The post Going, going … is David Mabzua...
Africa: Yoga – Modern Research Shows a Variety of Benefits to Both Body and Mind From the Ancient Practice
The popularity of yoga has grown tremendously in the past decade. More than 10% of U.S. adults have practiced yoga...
Chad: HRW Slams Chadian Forces Over Rights Violations During Anti-Government Protests
The NGO Human Rights Watch has denounced murders, deaths in custody, enforced disappearances, and acts of torture linked to the...
Kenya: Lake Region Counties to Benefit Ftom Blue Economy After MV Uhuru II Completion
Kisumu — The lake region counties are set to fully benefit from Blue Economy with the completion of the MV...
Namibia: Alarm Bells Ring Over Public Debt
Namibia finds itself in a precarious situation, where public debt has reached maximum levels, as government has been unsuccessful in...
Ghana: All Must Support Education Financing – Dr Boakye Yiadom
Cape Coast — The Director General of the Institute of Educational Planning and Administration of the University of Cape Coast,...
Hefty sentences for ‘Ama don’t care’ gangsters who killed a grandfather, granddaughter and witness
Gangsters have been sentenced to prison. Four Cape Town men will spend a long time in jail for...
About 300 million Africans affected by internet restrictions in 2022 – report
About 4.2 billion people worldwide were subjected to widespread internet censorship in 2022, of which about 300 million were...
Child’s campaign to save seabirds from invasive mice takes flight
Eco-warrior Romario Valentine’s efforts have been recognised by the government and BirdLife SA The post Child’s campaign to save seabirds...
Africa: Free Online Courses Could Be a Path to Higher Education in African Countries but Awareness Is Low
Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the largest regions in the world and has the lowest rates of participation in higher...
Cameroon: In Cameroon, Investigative Journalists Want More Protection
After the murder of their colleague Martinez Zogo, a government critic, Cameroonian journalists have said they won't be intimidated and...
Seychelles: Sea Cucumbers – Seychelles Fishing Authority’s Survey Points to Over-Exploited Species
Some sea cucumber species appear to be resilient to heavy fishing pressure while others show clear signs of over-exploitation according...
Tunisia: Legislative Elections – January 29 Maintained Regardless of Weather Conditions in Northwest
Tunis/Tunisia — January 29 is the only legal date for the second round of legislative elections, President of the Independent...
Southern Africa: Heat Stress Is Rising in Southern Africa – Climate Experts Show Where and When It’s Worst
Most of us have felt either too hot or too cold at some point in our lives. Depending on where...
Ghana: Heart of Lions Ready for Any Side – Coach Salifu
Head Coach of Division One League side (DOL), Heart of Lions, Fatawu Salifu said the club is ready to face...
Day of high drama in Joburg council as Mpho Phalatse voted out as mayor
The City of Johannesburg council was due to vote on a motion of no confidence in mayor Mpho Phalatse on...
Africa ‘the future’ of global economy – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday her country intended to build even "deeper economic integration" with SA and...
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Africa Emerges From Holiday Travel Season With Low Number of Covid-19 Cases
Brazzaville — Africa is emerging from the New Year travel season without a significant upsurge in COVID-19 for the first...
Cameroon/Niger: Niger Stun Cameroon to Book Quarter-Final Date With Ghana
Niger secured a ticket for the quarter-final of the 2022 TotalEnergies African Nations championship (CHAN) after a shock 1-0 win...
Mauritius: World Guinness Record – Minister Teeluck Lauds Participation of All Those Who Contributed in Mauritius’s Landmark Achievement
The Minister of Arts and Cultural Heritage, Mr Avinash Teeluck, reiterated his gratitude, this afternoon in Port-Louis, to all those...
Algeria: President of the Republic Receives Special Representative of UN Secretary General in Libya
Algiers — President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, received, on Wednesday in Algiers, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General...
South Africa: As With Covid-19, the Effects of TB Can Linger Long After It Is Cured
According to the World Health Organization, of the roughly 10 million people who fall ill with TB annually, over 80%...
Ghana, Indian Businesses Urged to Partner to Take Advantage of AfCFTA
The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr Sugandh Rajaram, has urged Indian businesses to partner Ghanaian businesses to leverage on...
Academic staff agree to accept ‘6% increase’ – but UCT mum on union engagements
Students at the UCT campus. Pool RENAULT/RIEGER/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images UCT academics agreed to accept a 6% wage increase.The...
France recalls envoy in latest row with Burkina Faso
France is recalling its ambassador and its troops from Burkina Faso.400 French troops were aiding in the fight against a...
Mpho Phalatse ‘sad’ for Joburg residents after her second ousting as mayor
Johannesburg councillors on Thursday voted out Democratic Alliance mayor Mpho Phalatse for the second time, following a similar move late...
Africa: CHAN 2023 Set for Mouth-Watering Quarter-Finals
The replacement of Morocco is more open than ever as of the eight teams present in the quarter-finals in the...
Cameroon Denies Canada’s Mediation With Separatists
Yaounde — Cameroon has denied an announcement that Canada will mediate the African country's separatist conflict, saying such a role...
Africa: Kenyan Man Pleads Guilty to U.S.$241 Million Covid-19 Fraud Scheme
Harare — Do you remember the Pandora Papers? The secret deals and hidden assets of some of the world's richest...
Tunisia: Handball President’s Cup – Tunisia Wins Final, Finish 25th
Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisia's national handball team finished in the 25th place of the 2023 World Championship, after winning the final...
South Africa: Vaccine Hesitancy in South Africa – Covid Experience Highlights Conspiracies, Mistrust and the Role of the Media
In recent weeks, China has reported a spike in new cases of COVID and related deaths. Some countries have imposed...
Ghana: 3rd RideAfrique Cycling Set for April 15
The third edition of the prestigious cycling event dubbed 'RideAfrique Accra Criterium' has been scheduled for April 15, 2023 at...
UCT Employees’ Union threatens strike as negotiations deadlock
UCT Employees Union is planning to strike. Negotiations between the University of Cape Town management and its largest union...
Top EU Commission official in SA to discuss climate change, renewable energy, health
The European Union's representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Josep Borrell is on a tour to South Africa and...
Will we ever grasp the utter futility of war?
Seeing upfront the consequences of violent conflict for people – for generations – is shocking The post Will we ever...
Africa: Kenya Ranked 13th in Governance Across Africa
Nairobi — Kenya's ranking in overall governance across Africa has improved significantly over the last decade with the country's score...
Rwanda: UR Launches Kent State University Centre, Seeks to Start Aeronautics Program
Following an agreement signed between Kent State University and the University of Rwanda (UR), the USA-based higher learning institution on...
Kenya: Ignore Scam Facebook Page Impersonating Kenyan President Ruto
IN SHORT: Another year, another Facebook page offering Kenyans loans in the name of a famous politician. Beware Kenyans, president...
Algeria/Ghana: Black Galaxies Move to Oran … for CHAN 2023 Quarter Final Clash Against Niger
The Black Galaxies delegation is set to arrive in Oran today to face Niger in the quarterfinal of the TotalEnergies...
Namibia: Geingob – War Benefits No One
President Hage Geingob yesterday cautioned a visiting European Union delegation that conflict benefits no one. He noted that the people...
Ghana: Safeguard World Bank Carbon-Emission-Reduction Assistance
The experts say that when forests are cleared or degraded, they can become a source of greenhouse gas emissions by...
Meghan Cremer murder: ‘The truth came out’ – Jeremy Sias says after acquittal
Jeremy Sias in the dock, and his loved ones in the gallery on Thursday. Jeremy Sias was found not...
Stage-Two Cyril Ramaphosa vs John Steenhuisen the Tourguide
The brethren in blue took to Jozi’s streets in protest over power, galvanising and uniting the coms behind their leader...
Africa: Even Bivalent Updated Covid-19 Boosters Struggle to Prevent Omicron Subvariant Transmission – an Immunologist Discusses Why New Approaches Are Necessary
By almost any measure, the vaccination campaign against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been a global success. As...
Africa: Unbeaten Angola Bow Out of African Nations Championship
Angola became the first COSAFA side to exit the African Nations Championship in Algeria following a 1-0 victory for Mauritania...
Uganda: Proposed Budget Cuts of Elderly Grants Irks MPs
Kampala, Uganda — Members of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Social Protection have decried proposed budget cuts on the senior...
South Africa: ANC Call for More Police Won’t Solve South Africa’s Crime Crisis
The African National Congress' solutions to soaring crime are unclear and overlook the real problems facing policing. The 'fight against...
Cape Verde: Cabo Verde Hoists the Blue Flag
Mindelo, Cabo Verde — On 20 January, the world's best sailors arrived in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, completing the initial leg...
‘Hopefully, we will live to see another day’: Joburg mayor confident she won’t be ousted
Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse PHOTO: Papi Morake/Gallo Images Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse believes she will survive the latest motion...
What’s behind the Big Tobacco job cuts? A guide to SA’s illegal trade after Covid
British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) is using a misleading figure to explain why 200 workers could be retrenched in...
Africa: TotalEnergies U-17 AFCON Draw to Be Conducted On Wednesday 01 February
The final draw for the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Algeria 2023 will be conducted on Wednesday 01 February...
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Has Vast Water Resources, but Kisangani’s Taps Run Dry
Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo — Kisangani residents pay their water bills, only to receive sporadic service and contaminated water....
Sudan: Efforts to Represent Sudanese Drama Across Global Platforms
Khartoum — Arts are the mirror of Nations; civilizations are measured by it; And when we talk about arts ;...
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Impact of Hot Conditions On Water Levels
The scorching hot conditions impact the country's dam levels negatively The country's reservoirs are experiencing slight decline because of scorching...
Ghana: There Is Absolute Peace, Unity and Harmony At the Black Galaxies Camp – Sports Ministry
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) is urging the public to disregard some media reports that suggest that the...
Man hands himself into police after officer stabbed to death in Khayelitsha
Lingelethu CPF chair Lunga Guza. A man believed to be behind the killing of a police officer in Khayelitsha...
Africa: US, Chinese, Russian Officials Scramble to Visit Africa
Washington — Top Chinese, Russian and American officials are scrambling this month to visit African nations and pledge their commitment...
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda Fires At Congolese Jet Accused of Airspace Violation As Pope Prepares DRC Visit
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of an "act of war" after Kigali on Tuesday confirmed its forces...
Sudan: Progress in Darfur Militia Leader Trial, but Govt Cooperation Wanes
"Swift progress" has been made at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the trial against a former Janjaweed leader in...
Nigeria, Egypt Agree On Joint Electricity Devt
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of electricity and...
Africa: Zimbabwe Within AfDB Africa Economic Growth Range
With a projected economic growth of 3,8 percent for 2023, Zimbabwe is within close range of regional growth prospects, estimated...
Mali: UN Agency Warns of Vacuum After European Forces Leave Mali
Geneva — The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, warns the departure of European forces from Mali has created a dangerous vacuum...
Security guard killed, two injured in heist after 15 gunmen ambush two cash-in-transit vans
A security guard was killed during a cash-in-transit heist near Hazyview in Mpumalanga. A security guard has been killed in...
Africa: How Good Is Germany’s New Development Strategy for Africa?
Germany's Development Ministry wants to be a more important player in Africa. Development Minister Svenja Schulze has just presented a...
East Africa: Somalia’s Rendezvous With EAC Admission Panel
The East African Community on Wednesday, January 25, launched its verification mission to assess Somalia's readiness to join the regional...
Tanzania: Manufacturers, Importers of Building Materials Told to Abide By Standards
MANUFACTURERS and importers of building materials have been advised to comply with both local and international standards to produce high...
Mozambique: “I Can Now Go Back to School” – Teenage Mother Overjoyed to Be Using Contraceptives
Fátima António, 18, the mother of a five-month-old boy, told UNFPA she was "apprehensive and hesitant" about using contraception. She...
Nigeria: NJC Clears 84 Judges, 9 Heads of Courts for Appointment
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of nine Heads of Courts and 84 other judicial officers. Those...
‘I’m not ready to say goodbye’: Memorial held for slain Cape Town teen shot 17 times
Wakeel was shot 17 times in Mitchells Plain. A memorial service was held in Mitchells Plain for Wakeel Dreyer...
As we wait for the Reserve Bank’s decision today, have South Africans given up on the concept of economic growth?
This afternoon, the South African Reserve Bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, will in all likelihood raise interest rates again and by...
Africa: Climate Change – Africa Has a Major New Carbon Market Initiative – What You Need to Know
Climate finance for the African continent got a boost at the 2022 United Nations Climate Conference (COP27), with the launch...
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Fighter Jet Violates Rwanda Airspace for Third Time, Shot At
25 fighter jet from DR Congo on Tuesday, January 24, violated Rwanda's airspace - the third time such an incident...
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Fires Mortars Towards Mahas Town, Central Somalia
Al-Shabaab has fired several mortar rounds towards a government-controlled town in central Somalia as SNA and locals continue to make...
Namibia: Shell Reportedly Makes New Oil Discovery
Shell has reportedly made another major discovery of hydrocarbons, the main components of oil and gas in the Orange Basin....
Nigeria: Oxford University Invites Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship On Public Administration in Nigeria
The Ladipo Adamolekun Postdoctoral Fellowship is open to those who have been awarded their PhD at a Nigerian university to...
This is why Mpumalanga is repurposing some TB hospitals
The Mpumalanga health department plans to repurpose three TB hospitals due to the dwindling number of in-patients. The hospitals -...
Africa: We Tested the Wastewater From Planes to Detect Covid Among Travellers – Here’s What We Found
Small traces of many pathogens, such as viruses we may be infected with, are excreted when we go to the...
Congo-Kinshasa: Another DR Congo Fighter Jet Violates Rwandan Airspace
Another Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwandan airspace along Lake Kivu in the Western Province of Rwanda on...
Uganda: How Can Uganda Meet Its Climate Change Financing Needs?
Climate change is currently one of the greatest challenges facing all countries worldwide. According to the World Bank, climate change...
Namibia: Three Covid-19-Related Deaths Recorded
Namibia recorded three deaths linked to Covid-19, with 118 new cases and one reinfection during the second week of January,...
Zimbabwe: President in Senegal for Key Feed Africa Summit
Dakar — PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived in Dakar, Senegal, last night where he will attend the Dakar II Feed Africa Summit....
‘We are gatvol of their lies’: DA marches to ANC’s offices in Cape Town
Hundreds of DA supporters marched to the ANC's Western Cape offices in Cape Town, demanding a solution to the ongoing...
Take part in the Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade
This year’s event coincides with the celebrations for the 364th year since wine was first made in South Africa The...
Africa: Directors Need Limits to How Many Boards They Sit On. Stretching Their Time Too Thinly Is Risky
Experienced directors of companies are in high demand in countries around the world. For this reason, many hold multiple directorships....
Rwanda: DR Congo’s ‘Accidental’ Violation of Rwandan Airspace Questioned
Leonard Maumo, a Professor of International Relations and Foreign Policy at the United States International University (USIU) in Nairobi, has...
Uganda: Laws Do Not Become Vague When Challenged in Court
The Observer newspaper of Wednesday, January 18, 2023, carried a headline titled; "Lawyers, judges berate parliament over vague laws," in...
Namibia: Venaani Fingers Double-Dipping Doctors
Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has said some medical doctors employed by the State have their bread buttered on...
Nigeria: Days After Getting Additional Portfolio, Sokoto Commissioner Resigns From Tambuwal’s Cabinet
Mrs Haruna was considered one of the most influential appointees of the governor before her resignation. Nine days after she...
‘He came across as a decent person’ – witness on alleged Limpopo serial killer
Themba Prince Willard Dube, 36, a Zimbabwean national who is in the country illegally, is standing trial for the...
Bomb kills 27 herders in central Nigeria: police
A bomb killed 27 herders in central Nigeria. A group of 27 herders were killed Wednesday and several others...
Coal-mining communities left in the dust for a greener future
People at the front line of South Africa’s energy transition are in the dark about how it will unfold, and...
Africa: Ghana Begins Receiving Payments for Reducing Carbon Emissions in Forest Landscapes
Accra — Ghana has become the second country in Africa after Mozambique to receive payments from a World Bank trust...
Rwanda: Another DR Congo Fighter Jet Violates Rwandan Airspace
Another Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwandan airspace along Lake Kivu in the Western Province of Rwanda on...
Uganda: Suspects Tortured in Police, Prison Cells – New Report
A new report written by Advocates Without Boundaries says there is evidence that detainees are also tortured in gazetted police...
Namibia: IPPR Wants Treasuryto Publicise Debtdetails
Namibians have the right to know the loans the government wants to take out, how such funds will be used,and...
Benin: Will Legislative Elections Put Benin’s Democracy Back On Track?
After a four-year absence, the opposition contested January's polls - the most inclusive since Talon became president. Benin could be...
Thursday’s weather: Warm day with severe thunderstorms in several provinces
Thundershowers are expected in parts of the country. The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level...
US urges probe, dialogue after Eswatini rights leader killed
Thulani Maseko, pictured in 2018. The United States called Wednesday for an impartial probe in Eswatini into the killing...
Funeral homes ransacked during load-shedding
Funeral homes in smaller towns are being “ransacked” during extended blackouts while criminals are using the shroud of darkness to...
Africa: On International Day of Education, We Must Prioritize Girls in Humanitarian Crisis
New York — "Is it a sin to be a girl? We don't want to be at home and illiterate....
Rwanda Courts Tanzania to Join East African Single Tourist Visa
Rwanda's envoy to Tanzania, Major General Charles Karamba, on January 24, held discussions with Tanzanian Minister of Natural Resources and...
East Africa: EAC Starts Assessing Somalia’s Readiness to Join Bloc
The East African Community on Wednesday, January 25, launched its verification mission to assess Somalia's readiness to join the regional...
Zimbabwe: VID Rusape Computerises to Curb Graft
The Government has launched an Electronic Learner's Licence Testing System (ELLTS) at the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) Rusape depot as...
Nigeria: Several Vigilantes Killed in Bombing Raid in Niger
The raid happened as the vigilantes were preparing to pursue terrorists who attacked their village. An unknown number of vigilantes...
Motsoeneng loses bid to appeal repayment order of R11.5m ‘success fee’ from former SABC board
Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng lost the bid to appeal the Gauteng High Court order to repay R11 million...
Rwanda and DRC armies clash as tensions escalate in the region
The DRC and Rwanda gave conflicting statements regarding a DRC fighter jet coming under fire.Kenyatta spoke out against the fighting...
South Africa must rethink how to frame problems and solutions
Lessons from China and Norway on how capacities can be channelled to deliver on priorities and ensure activity with notable...
Africa: Crises Hindering Victim Identification – UNODC Human Trafficking Report
Fewer victims of people trafficking are being identified, even as the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises are increasing their vulnerability,...
Rwanda: DR Congo Fighter Jet Violates Rwandan Airspace – Govt
Rwanda says a Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) violated her airspace in the morning hours...
Tanzania: Govt Orders School Inspection to Identify Unethical Books
THE Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed education officers and quality controllers to visit all schools and libraries...
Namibia: Dams At 71 Percent of Storage Capacity
Namibia's main dams are filled to 71% of their combined storage capacity, holding 1 102 million cubic metres of water...
Nigeria: Federal Govt Sets Up 14-Man Committee to Manage Petroleum Products Supply, Distribution
In a move to find lasting solution to the disruptions in the supply and distribution of petroleum products in the...
Electoral Amendment Bill: Going to court not off table, says OUTA
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says it will still consider tackling the Electoral Amendment Bill in court, despite another public...
DA march ‘disrespect the ANC in its own home’, says ANC Youth League member
“What the DA is doing here, is disrespecting the ANC in its own home,” said ANC Youth League member Tlangi...
Africa: Six Reasons to Bring Millets to the Market!
Rich in heritage and full of potential, millets are a sustainable, nutritious and under-valued food source We may be small,...
East Africa: Preparations for Eapcco Games in High Gear
Officials from the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) member states have been meeting in Kigali since Tuesday, January...
Kenya: Agricultural Deals Worth Sh3.1 Billion to Be Struck in Nairobi Next Month
Nairobi — Agriculture deals worth multi-million dollars to be struck next month as investors throng the Kenyan capital for the...
Namibia: Church Murder Accused Granted Bail
Two men who were arrested in connection to the rape and murder of a 29-year-old woman, whose body was found...
Nigeria: SERAP Threatens to Drag Buhari to Court Over Attack On Peter Obi in Katsina
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari administration to promptly investigate the reported attacks on...
Message received, says DA after march to Luthuli House regarding ‘ANC manufactured electricity crisis’
The DA marched to Luthuli House to express dissatisfaction with what it calls an "ANC manufactured electricity crisis".The DA says...
Feed Africa Summit: Continent plans to achieve zero hunger by 2030
President of Senegal and the AU, Macky Sall. Thierry Monasse/Getty Images Senegal will host the Dakar 2 -...
Standard Bank employee ‘steals’ R6.3 million in clever scam
Henry McMurray allegedly added zeros to amounts as low as R47 in the apparent theft The post Standard Bank employee...
Africa: Hainikoye Honours Team-Mates With Award
Niger forward Soumana Boubacar Hainikoye has thanked his team-mates and honoured them with his TotalEnergies Man of the Match award...
Rwanda and Singapore Launch Annual Global Inclusive Fintech Forum to Advance Innovation in Inclusive Finance
Kigali, January 25, 2023: Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), Rwanda's financial centre facilitating international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa,...
Kenya Power Seeks to Double Electricity Tariffs in Changes Set for April
Nairobi — Kenyans are staring at a higher electricity costs starting April after Kenya Power proposed upward revision of domestics...
Zimbabwe: Communities Can Lead TB Fight From the Front
Tuberculosis remains one of the leading killer diseases in Zimbabwe. Pulmonary tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis....
Niger: ‘Unidentified’ Aircraft Bombs Several Vigilantes in Niger State
The raid happened as the vigilantes were preparing to pursue terrorists who attacked their village. Many vigilantes were reportedly killed...
‘It is a helluva lot of money,’ says judge in Jurie Roux case
Jurie Roux (Gallo Images) Former SA Rugby CEO and Stellenbosch University financial director Jurie Roux is attempting to set...
Russia won’t interfere in ‘political situations of any country,’ Sergey Lavrov tells Eswatini media
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. PHOTO: Russian Foreign Ministry/Anadolu Agency/Han Russia's foreign affairs minister says the federation is not...
Experts warn of security threats brought by load-shedding
House burglaries are on the rise and the banking sector and cash distribution industry consider the risks The post Experts...
Africa: We Deserved to Win, Says Niger Coach Doula After Shock Win Over Cameroon
Niger coach Harouna Doula has applauded his players following their remarkable 1-0 victory against Cameroon in their last Group E...
Rwanda: Kishishe Massacres – Beyond DR Congo’s War Propaganda
At the beginning of December 2022, allegations of massacres committed by the M23 rebels in Kishishe, Rutshuru territory, in the...
Uganda: Does Uganda Need Standard Gauge Railway Now?
Right from the onset, Uganda and East Africa have had a rocky relationship with rail lines on account of issues...
South Africa: Govt Urges Caution During Heatwave Season
Government urges South Africans to take extra caution as the heatwave persists in certain parts of the country. GCIS Acting...
Nigeria: Former Presidential Aide Enang Reacts to His Expulsion From APC
Mr Enang is a governorship aspirant of the APC for the 2023 election in Akwa Ibom State. Ita Enang, a...
WATCH | This abalone farm is starting to thrive
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‘Be good ambassadors in foreign countries’ – Minister after Tanzanian man dies in combat in Ukraine
Tanzanian national Nemes Tarimo died during combat in Ukraine's conflict with Russia. PHOTO: Facebook/Nemes Tarimo A Tanzanian master's student...
The missionary accused of sexual abuse
A Dutch citizen is facing multiple criminal charges in Malawi. Now, he is pursuing an unlikely legal defence — as...
Africa: No, Weight-Loss Rings Sold On Facebook Just Another Scam, Like Other Magnetic Jewellery
IN SHORT: Despite presenting an overwhelming amount of information about what they're supposedly made of and how they work, rings...
East Africa: The DRC-Rwanda Conflict, Coloniality and Refusal of EAC to Unite
Comment — I was left puzzled when I heard that Kenya that failed miserably to pacify Somalia, has now sent...
Uganda: Why Should Corruption Shock Us Anymore?
I am told of a king who, one time, perhaps under the influence of boredom, set out to prove to...
Tunisia: Will Hope for Transitional Justice Come From Kef?
Tunis — Closing arguments are announced for January 27 in a trial before a specialized chamber in Kef, northwest Tunisia....
Mozambique: Pilot Registration Will be in Maputo, Manica and Nampula
The pilot registration to test the voter registration equipment will take place in February 2023, and will be held in...
Nigeria: Buhari Chairs Committee to End Fuel Scarcity
The federal government will not allow misguided elements to bring untold hardship upon the citizenry, an official said. President Muhammadu...
WATCH | ‘Unprofessional’ cop arrested after being filmed driving ‘negligently’ on N3
A 35-year-old police sergeant has been arrested after allegedly being filmed driving negligently.He is set to face internal disciplinary action, police say.He...
Should we celebrate the 2022 matric pass rate?
One concern is the poor pass rate in maths and a growing number of learners drop to the easier subject...
Africa: Cape Verde Cruise Past Mauritania to Semi-Final in Style
Cape Verde concluded their Group A campaign in the ongoing 2023 WAFU 'A' Women's Championship in style with a comprehensive...
Africa: Alioum Left Speechless After Cameroon Exit
Cameroon coach Saidou Alioum has been left dumbstruck following his side's exit from the ongoing TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN)...
Somalia: Stop Using Religion to Justify Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
Joint Civil Society Organizations Press Statement Civil society and human rights organisations are deeply appalled by recent indications that many...
Western Sahara: 16th Congress of Polisario Front Was Clear in Its Decisions and in Setting Priorities
Dakhla (Refugee Camps) — President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, stressed in Dakhla, in the...
Malawi: USAID Malawi Momentum Tikweze Umoyo Hands Over Cholera Medical Supplies to Five District Health Offices
USAID Malawi Momentum Tikweze Umoyo Project has handed over various medical supplies to five district health offices of Chitipa, Karonga,...
Nigeria: Atiku Youth Wing Calls for Keyamo’s Sack Over Conflict of Interest
The Atiku Youth Wing has called for the sack of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo,...
‘I took a butcher’s knife, cut off her legs and arms’: Gauteng man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend
Flavio Hlabangwane was arrested in November after the body parts were discovered inside the fridge in a back room...
How load-shedding hurts people with disabilities
People with hearing, breathing and mobility disabilities and who depend on devices powered by electricity ‘have been immobilised’ The post...
Africa: Top UN Body Asks What More Can Be Done to Stop Genocide, Atrocity Crimes
Ambassadors, UN officials and experts from the international community have been sharing ways to better prevent genocide, ethnic cleansing, war...
Congo-Kinshasa: UN – Escalating Attacks Terrorize Thousands in Eastern DR Congo
Geneva — The U.N. refugee agency, the UNHCR, is condemning escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that...
Somalia: US Military Strike in Somalia Kills 2 Militants
Washington — The United States has reported conducting a new airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on January 23, killing two...
Eswatini Activist’s Murder Sparks Outrage
Johannesburg, South Africa — The government of Eswatini has criticized speculation it may have been responsible for the killing of...
Nigeria: We’re Recovering, Digitising 130-Year-Old Weather Data – NiMet
Abuja — The Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, Prof. Mansur Matazu, yesterday, said the agency is recovering and digitising Nigeria's...
Cadre deployment ‘not a government policy’, Ramaphosa counsel argues against DA in court challenge
President Cyril Ramaphosa's counsel argued against the DA's court application to have cadre deployment declared unconstitutional. PHOTO: Alfonso Nqunjana/News24...
Child brides in Zimbabwe condemned to rape and death
Even with laws to protect girls from early marriage and sexual exploitation, poverty, politics and power mean such abuse continues...
Africa: $2.54 Billion Needed to Tackle Unprecedented Health Needs in 2023 – WHO
Two-and-a-half billion dollars: that's how much funding the UN World Health Organization (WHO) will need across its operations this year,...
Congo-Kinshasa: Football and Politics in Kinshasa – How DRC’s Elite Use Sport to Build Their Reputations and Hold On to Power
Football in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - as in much of the world - is intertwined with politics....
Tanzania: Psle Pass Rate Drops By 6 Per Cent in Geita
Geita — THE Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) pass rate in Geita region has dropped by 6.3 per cent, it...
Zimbabwe: Stella Chiweshe – Zimbabwe’s Mbira Queen, Rebel Music Star and Pioneer
Stella Rambisai Chiweshe, affectionately known in Zimbabwe as "the queen of mbira" or "Ambuya (grandmother) Chiweshe", passed away on 20...
Ghana’s Nkrumahist Parties Keep Splitting – a Threat to Their Strength in the 2024 Election
Political parties are not always completely united, as most classical political scientists argue. Dissenting opinions and the scramble for party...
Lawyer representing Mpumalanga trio accused of killing German tourist near Kruger no-show in court
The car in which a German tourist was shot dead in Mpumalanga. The lawyer representing three men accused...
Why are white women never called ‘slay queens’?
The narrative regarding black women and dating is often shrouded by negative rhetoric and name-calling that reduces them to superficial...
Africa: WHO Calls for Action to Totally Eliminate Trans Fat, ‘A Toxic Chemical That Kills’
Despite recent progress towards eliminating trans fat from food, some five billion people remain unprotected from its harmful impacts, thus...
Cameroon Journalists Call for Investigation After Abduction, Death of Prominent Radio Reporter
Yaounde — Cameroonian journalists are calling for an independent investigation after popular radio reporter Martinez Zogo was found dead in...
Somalia: Military Claims 47 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Operation
MOGADISHU - The commander of the SNA's infantry General Mohamed Tahliil Bihi, has announced that they carried out an operation...
South Africa: Perlemoen Farm Gives Hope to West Coast Community
Doring Bay Abalone, 37% owned by the community, produces about 60 tonnes of abalone per year, mostly to legally export...
Liberia: AML’s CEO Inspires Grand Bassa University Students – Says Human Capital Investment Fundamental to Arcelormittal’s Operations
ArcelorMittal Liberia's CEO Jozephus Coenen says the company recognizes the investment in the human capital of Liberians as fundamental for...
WATCH | ANC Women’s League leader’s weave snatched by protesters at chaotic celebrations in Komani
Angry Enoch Mgijima Municipality residents laid siege at the venue hosting the ANC's 111th birthday celebrations and prevented delegates from...
HUAWEI South African Consumer Device Group to launch the much-anticipated HUAWEI Mate50 Pro
This January, the HUAWEI South African Consumer Device Group will be releasing an exciting new line-up of products, including the...
Africa: ‘I Never Doubted My Team’ – Madagascar Coach After Historic Quarter-Final Place
Madagascar coach Rakotondrabe Felix Romuald says he never harboured any doubts about the capacity of his team going into the...
Rwanda FA Probes Kiyovu Supporters’ Insults Against Mukansanga
Rwanda's Football governing body (Ferwafa) could impose disciplinary sanctions on Kiyovu supporters who were involved in serious insults against international...
Eritrea: Athlete Rahel Daniel – Gold Medalist in Belgium
Asmara, 23 January 2022- Eritrean Olympian Athlete Rahel Daniel won Gold Medal at the Road Race that was held in...
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa – Official Memorial Service of Dr Frene Ginwala
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Memorial Service of Dr Frene Ginwala Johannesburg City Hall Programme Directors Members...
Ghana: TeMA Disburses Gh¢78,000 Cash, Items to PWDs
Techiman — The Techiman Municipal Assembly (TeMA), on last Friday presented assorted items and cash worth GH¢78,000 to 45 Persons...
Step-aside rule: ANC waiting for bail hearing of MP accused of killing wife
The ANC will wait until Friday to see if the step-aside rule will be applied to Sibusiso Kula.Kula is accused...
ANC backs deputy mayor from its smaller coalition partners for eThekwini
Governing party says it cannot be ‘arrogant’ and try to run Durban alone The post ANC backs deputy mayor from...
Africa: Our Mistakes Were Frequent, Says Sudan Coach Burhan After CHAN Exit
Sudan coach Burhan Yousif Tia has admitted that his side's frequent mistakes contributed to their early exit from the 2022...
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Refugees Petition Embassies Over DR Congo Insecurity
Representatives of over 72,000 Congolese refugees who live in Rwanda on Monday, January 23 submitted petitions to different embassies in...
Eritrea: Regular Meeting of Southern Region Assembly
Mendefera, 23 January 2023- The Southern Region Assembly held its 21st regular meeting on 21 January in Mendefera. At the...
Eswatini: Thulani Maseko Assassination Needs Urgent Investigation
Thulani Maseko, a leading human rights lawyer in Eswatini, was shot dead in his home in Manzini on Saturday evening....
Ghana: Adolescent Health Educ. Serial Drama Launched
The sixth season of adolescent health education serial drama; "You Only Live Once (YOLO)" was premiered in Accra on Friday...
Child sex ring trial: Psychologist recommends alleged victims don’t testify in court with accused
Gerhard Ackerman who is facing hundreds of charges relating to a child sex ring. Gerhard Ackerman, alleged kingpin of...
US treasury secretary heads to South Africa days after Russian foreign minister’s visit
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the G20 Common Framework...
Attacks on Mantashe are by people in renewable energy lobby
The minister of international relations and cooperation, Naledi Pandor, questioned why electricity plants kept breaking down and labelled that as...
Africa: Mali Cautious Ahead of Mauritania Derby Clash
Mali coach Diane Nouhoum has admitted that their TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) tie against Mauritania on Tuesday is not...
Rwanda: Former Minister Bamporiki Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
Former Minister of state for culture, Edouard Bamporiki was on Monday sentenced to five years in jail and ordered to...
Somalia: Refusing to Stay Silent On Media Directives, Journalist Goes On Trial
Johannesburg — The old maxim that "the pen is mightier than the sword" couldn't be more appropriate when it comes...
South Africa: Five Years On, Marievale Army Base Families Still in Limbo
The latest relocation plan has been rejected by some of the respondents GroundUp has followed the saga of the eviction...
Ghana: Improvement On Mining Laws Will Attract More Investment
A mining and Mineral Economics Consultant, Henry Antwi, has proposed that the country improves its mining laws and mineral base...
Table Mountain ranger hospitalised after confrontation with suspected poacher
Table mountain SEAM troopers on patrol. PHOTO: Supplied A Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) Sea, Air, and Mountain (SEAM)...
Malawi cholera death toll passes 1 000
More than 30 600 people have been infected since the first cases were reported last year.The death toll has reached...
Only bold, collective action can turn back the hands of the Doomsday Clock
The word “Doomsday” has its roots in the Old English for “Judgment Day”. The unveiling of this year’s Doomsday Clock...
Africa: Mauritania Coach Abdou Ready for Biggest Test Against Mali
Mauritania coach Amir Abdou has shown confidence in his side to produce a positive result when they come up against...
Africa: We Like Pressure As Cameroon, Says Coach Saidou Alioum
Cameroon coach Saidou Alioum has disclosed that his side is welcoming the pressure that they face ahead of their last...
Kenya: Record Admissions at MSF Hospital in Dagahaley, Dadaab, as Humanitarian Situation Continues to Deteriorate
Hospital admissions of children suffering from severe malnutrition have spiked in Dagahaley, one of three refugee camps in the Dadaab...
Zambia: Statement By IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva At the Conclusion of Her Visit to Zambia
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today in Lusaka at the...
Ghana: Meet Prof. Tengan … the Celebrated in the Academia, Building and Civil Engineering Industry in Ghana
There is no doubt that Professor Surv. Callistus Tengan, the Dean of School of Built Environment (SoBE) of the Bolgatanga...
Mounting student debt threatens higher education sustainability – Nzimande
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande. Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says mounting student debt threatens...
African startups defy funding slump as debt financing more than doubles
African startups more than doubled the amount of debt they raised last year, a surge that may continue as an...
Eskom warns of power instability, highlights corruption at failing plants
Eskom’s generating capacity is threatened with further instability because 12 power units could cease abruptly, creating a shortage of 4 956...
Africa: Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at Green Climate Fund Agriculture Site
As Prepared for DeliveryThank you very much. It’s great to be here. This project shows how our countries can partner...
Africa: Pressure Is On Cameroon Not Niger – Doula
Niger coach Harouna Doula has revealed that his side will not be under any pressure when they face Cameroon in...
Kenya: Ministry of Transport to Stall New Road Projects Till Sh910bn Debt Is Paid
Nakuru — Transport Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that his department inherited a Sh910 billion debt which has to...
South Africa: Pandor Hopes SA Will Learn From Greece’s Renewables-Based Energy System
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, believes that the experience Greece has acquired over time in green power...
Ghana: Krobea Asante Technical, Vocational School Closed Down Indefinitely
Kumasi — Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School has been closed down indefinitely by the District Security Council (RESEC) following...
Wednesday’s weather: Warm day, but expect thunderstorms in several provinces
Thundershowers are expected in parts of the country. Boris Jordan Photography/Getty Images The South African Weather Service issued a...
Egypt archaeologists uncover ‘complete’ Roman city
Mostafa Waziri, the head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, sitting next to artefacts discovered at an excavation of...
Eskom needs big money to fix Kusile’s chimney to cut load-shedding
Eskom is under pressure to stabilise a broken chimney at its Kusile power station in Mpumalanga and there are fears...
Africa: Obituary – Frene Ginwala, First Speaker of the Parliament of Free South Africa
I met Frene Ginwala, who was defined to become the first Speaker of the Parliament of a democratic South Africa...
Africa: We Came Here to Make a Statement – Says Senegal Coach Thiaw After Outclassing DRC
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has revealed that it was of utmost importance for his side to reach the quarter-final of...
Kenya: Ruto Laughs Off Raila’s Election Audit Demands, Says No to Blackmail
Nairobi — President William Ruto has hit back at Azimio leader Raila Odinga after the latter termed his presidency "illegitimate"...
Namibia: Windhoek City Council Faces Labour Suit
THE Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) is threatening to register a case against the City of Windhoek with the...
Ghana: Mining Companies in Esiama Asked to Fufil Social Responsibility
The Managing Director of Pamicor Limited, Dr Kofi Amponsah Mensah, has called on the four companies involved in the extractive...
Mine forks out R3.5 million to build low-cost houses for indigent households in Tshwane
Mayor Randall Williams. (Photo by Raymond Morare) The City of Tshwane and HCI Palesa Mine are partnering up to...
About 40% of EU’s humanitarian budget for 2023 directed to Africa
EU President Ursula von der Leyen. Thierry Monasse/Getty Images The European Union's global humanitarian budget for 2023 is...
Public protector has completed Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala inquiry
An interim report will be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa for comment on the findings The post Public protector has...