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South Africa re-opens inquest into Nobel laureate's death
The official ruling - that Albert Luthuli died in an accident in 1967, has long been queried by his family.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:
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Nigeria: Army Uncovers 11 New Illegal Bunkering Facilities in Four States
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Army has uncovered 11 new bunkering facilities and made some seizures during a six-day operation conducted in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Central Africa: Great Lakes Region's Mineral Certification Faces Scrutiny 14 Years On
[Independent (Kampala)] Analysis -- Fourteen years since 12 governments in the Great Lakes region unanimously agreed to create a foolproof international system for certifying and auditing minerals that have been blamed for fomenting conflict in the region, experts say little has been achieved so far.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:South Africa leads global conversation with principle and purpose
At a time of global uncertainty and deepening polarisation, South Africa is offering something rare: the courage to lead without dominating, and the ability to unite without demanding uniformity. As the country prepares to host the G20 Summit in November 2025, under the theme βSolidarity, Equality, Sustainabilityβ, South Africa is not only stepping into the [β¦]
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: Kigali AI Summit Backs $60bn Fund
[Independent (Kampala)] Analysis -- The Global AI Summit for Africa, held in Kigali, Rwanda from April 3-4, galvanized the continent's ambition to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable development.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Alleged Defamation, Threat to Life - Portable Is in Our Custody - Police
[Vanguard] The Kwara Police have said that singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable is in their custody over alleged defamation and threat to life.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:The despot next door: King Mswatiβs greed and repression are a growing threat to southern Africa
As Swaziland descends deeper into dictatorship, the monarch's influence is spreading, and his alliance with Jacob Zuma threatens the regionβs democratic future
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Fear of Theft Forces 89 Percent of Farmers in Malawi's Cities to Harvest Maize Early--Triggering a Looming Food Security Crisis
[Nyasa Times] In Malawi's urban farming zones--Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu, and Zomba--an alarming 89% of farmers have been forced to harvest their maize crops prematurely, driven by a rising wave of theft, crippling economic pressure, and the gnawing fear of losing everything before harvest day.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenya Eyes New IMF Loan Under Normal Access Terms
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new loan arrangement, with discussions expected to advance further during the upcoming IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Algeria: Fresh Diplomatic Tension After Algeria Expels French Embassy Staff
[RFI] French foreign minister Jean-NoΓ«l Barrot on Monday threatened to retaliate if Algeria pursued an order to expel 12 members of staff at the French embassy over the next two days.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Brazilian and Argentinian farmers are winning in the trade war
Given Chinaβs efforts to diversify its agricultural suppliers, South Africa must strengthen agricultural trade between the two countries.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks
One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Reform the African criminal justice system, starting with prisons oversight
air and timely access to justice is enshrined in the African Charter, yet many spend years behind bars, their cases in limbo or never brought before a court.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Africa wins when womenβs health is a priority. Hereβs why
It is women and girls who will suffer the most from the funding crisis caused by cuts to development aid.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Solar Manufacturer Artsolar Gagged a Reporter. So We Asked the Owner Some Tough Questions
[GroundUp] ARTsolar, a Durban-based company, has been in the news for the past few weeks because it obtained a gag order against journalist Bongani Hans and three whistleblowers.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Wynberg Shooting Suspect in Court - South African News Briefs - April 14, 2025
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Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:As Trump tariffs kick in, SA farmers explore alternative markets
The country was slapped with a 30% βreciprocalβ tariff β now on pause for 90 days β on exports to the US with some exemptions, but these donβt include agricultural products
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Breaks Jinx, Reclaims Glen View South Seat
[The Herald] Zanu PF has reclaimed Glen View South constituency, breaking the opposition's two-decade stranglehold.
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Gabon coup leader wins election by huge margin
This was the first presidential vote since the near-six-decade-long Bongo dynasty was overthrown.
Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source:The Gabon strongman who stormed to election victory
Who is Gen Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?
Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source:The hidden dangers of space junk: Debris is falling on Africa
Scientists say defunct satellites and spent rocket stages returning to Earth, from the thousands launched every year, can be catastrophic
Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source:Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election
The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail
The stand-off between the two parties dates back to 19 February when DA leader John Steenhuisen made clear the party would not support a national budget that proposed a two percentage point increase in VAT
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Old dog has to learn new tricks
Donaldβs trumped-up βliberationβ chart of tariffs has reset the world order β and my need to make my side hustle more lucrative
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed
The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Trump to snub November G20 summit in SA, again citing so-called persecution of whites
The department of international relations and cooperation rejected the claim, saying the government was bound by the Constitution to defend the rights of South Africans of all races
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Human rights threatened by crude global power games
There are worrying signs that the world is headed for a new form of colonialism as Trump sets a precedent domestically and abroad
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Brinkmanship in GNU devastating for SA
The Trump factor, plus the ANC and the DA playing to the brink, has cost the country R1 trillion
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Coup leader seeks win in first vote since Gabon army takeover
About one million voters are set to pick their next president from a list of eight hopefuls.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Trump to end protected status for Afghans and Cameroonians
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Why Uganda might have the world's most passionate Arsenal fans
Intense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the East African nation.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Nigeria's Food and Agriculture Revolution Takes Off Backed By the African Development Bank
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Nigeria began on Tuesday the journey to significantly transform its food and agriculture sector by launching the construction of the $510 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) financed by the African Development Bank and development partners.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2025 to Focus On Harnessing Africa's Capital for Continent's Development
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings next month will take a deep dive into how Africa can better harness its wealth of capital and address current issues such as heavy debt burdens, climate change and rising tariffs in a complex geopolitical landscape, the institution's Secretary General and Chief Economist said on Wednesday.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Development Bank - Accolades for Transforming the Continent Confirmed By International Recognition
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] When it was formed in 1964, the African Development Bank's aim was to become Africa's bank.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Africa: Agence Française De Développement Commits Additional €3 Million to Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility to Boost Digital Financial Inclusion
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Agence française de développement (AFD) has committed an additional 3 million to the African Development Bank-managed Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) to accelerate financial inclusion in Africa.
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