February 07
Kenya: Kenya Force on Haiti Mission 'Remains Fully Operational' - US Official
During a call yesterday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Kenyan President William Ruto for "Kenya’s leadership of the Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti,… Read more »
South Africa: Five Suspects in AKA Murder Case Back in Court - South African News Briefs - February 7, 2025
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February 06
South Africa: Rea Vaya Bus Service Resumes After Fatal Shootings - South African News Briefs - February 6, 2025
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February 05
Namibia: Robust Constitutional Legacy Created by Our Late President, Dr Hage Geingob
Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob served as the third president of Namibia from March 2015 until his death on February 4, 2024. Previously he served as the country's first Prime… Read more »
Kenya: Cyber Attack Exposes Business Deals of Kenya's Political Elite, Ruto and Kenyatta
In a major breach of security, a cyberattack in Kenya exposed the private business dealings of President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, among other prominent… Read more »
South Africa: State Ready for Escaped Murderer Thabo Bester Trial - South African News Briefs - February 5, 2025
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February 04
Sudan: How to Help The Sudanese Who Are Rebuilding 'From Scratch'
Millions of Sudanese have been uprooted from their homes since fighting broke out in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)… Read more »
South Africa: 'Justice Delayed, Justice Denied' As Families of Apartheid Victims Sue Govt for Damages
The families of South Africans murdered by apartheid police, including anti-apartheid activists killed in 1985, are suing the government for damages. Read more »
Africa: A Wake-Up Call for Resilient Health Systems in Africa
Last month, the United States, the largest global health donor, accounting for 32% of all international health assistance, announced its withdrawal from the World… Read more »
South Africa: Rea Vaya Bus Services Suspended After Driver Shot Dead - South African News Briefs - February 4, 2025
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South Africa: Pull the Magnitsky Sanctions Trigger on South Africa - Will the U.S. Do It?
At the start of the Trump administration, select conservative interest groups were working hard to convince the chairperson and ranking member of appropriate committees… Read more »
February 03
Mozambique: Mozambique's Crisis - Two Emperors, One Uncertain Future
The current unrest in Mozambique is more than just a response to electoral issues - it is a deeper movement that challenges the country's political and social structures. Read more »
South Africa: Trump Threatens to Cut Aid to South Africa Over Land Expropriation, Ramaphosa Replies
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to stop funding for South Africa due to the controversial law on land expropriation. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Warns of Power Cuts Over Illegal Connections, Vandalism - South African News Briefs - February 3, 2025
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January 31
South Africa: Trio in Joshlin's Disappearance Set for Pre-Trial - South African News Briefs - January 31, 2025
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Africa: Ending Neglect - How Domestic Investments Can Transform the Fight Against NTDs
The bites of river-dwelling blackflies carry a hidden danger – microparasites that can steal sight, health, and wellbeing, and contribute to trapping families in poverty.… Read more »
January 30
Niger: Niger is First African Country to Eliminate Blinding Onchocerciasis Disease - WHO
The World Health Organization said Thursday that Niger met the criteria for the elimination of onchocerciasis, a cause of blindness, making it the fifth country globally and the… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Reports Three Malaria Deaths - South African News Briefs - January 30, 2025
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January 29
Africa: U.S. Freeze On Foreign Aid a 'Death Sentence' for Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, freezing foreign aid for 90 days, sparking widespread panic among aid… Read more »
South Africa: News24 Ordered to Apologize to Sports Minister - South African News Briefs - January 29, 2025
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January 28
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis Not Just Regional Concern, 'But Global Responsibility,' Says UN Official
The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is "not just a regional concern but a global responsibility," a UN spokesperson said Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Fire Leaves Families Displaced - South African News Briefs - January 28, 2025
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January 27
South Africa: Tourist Killed in Elephant Attack at Kruger National Park - South African News Briefs - January 27, 2025
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January 24
Africa: Trump Will Change U.S.-Africa Ties - How Much and How Fast?
"Africa can expect substantial changes from the United States over the next four years," Rama Yade, director of the Atlantic Council's Africa Center, wrote in a pre-Inauguration… Read more »
Africa: Balancing AI and Human Agency in Education
As we mark the International Day of Education 2025, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and human learning presents an unparalleled opportunity and a profound… Read more »