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South Africa: 102-Year-Old Gogo Raped and Killed in Her Own Home
[Scrolla] A 102-year-old woman was raped and murdered in her Butterworth home on 2 July. Eastern Cape social development MEC Bukiwe Fanta visited the family offering condolences and promising psychosocial support services.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:
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Namibia: Jacky Pop Explores China's Creative Industry
[Namibian] Namibian film-maker and actor Jackson Nghinamhito, known as Jacky Pop, recently returned from his first visit to China where he participated in the fourth China - Africa Economic and Trade Expo (Caete) held in Changsha.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Mine Union in Deadlock With Tsumeb Smelter Over Volunteer Separation Scheme
[Namibian] The Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) has accused the Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter of bypassing fair labour practices by pushing ahead with a controversial voluntary separation scheme without engaging the union, in what MUN calls a "disguised termination of employment".
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Govt Extends Public Comment Window On Proposed Traffic and Transport Regulations 2025
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has extended the period for public input on the proposed Traffic and Transport Regulations, 2025 by an additional 14 days, according to a statement posted by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on X (formerly Twitter).
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: 2027 - Politicians Fraudulently Collecting PVC Information From Rural Dwellers - Abia Govt
[Premium Times] "The intention of the sponsors and perpetrators of this criminal act is to compromise the authenticity of such PVCs and render the owners unfit to vote during the 2027 election."
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Pharmacists' Union Asks Judge to Withdraw From Leadership Tussle Suit
[Premium Times] The claimants in their main suit filed on 7 May accused the defendants of unduly interfering in the 27 March election that produced them as the FCT's executive members.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Southern Africa: Southern African Countries Urged to Embrace Inclusive Development
[Namibia Economist] Southern African countries should dismantle policy silos and embrace cross-sector collaboration to address social inclusion and sustainability challenges, a senior Namibian official said recently.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Africa: Brics Bolsters Global South Influence in Rio De Janeiro
[Ethiopian Herald] The 17th BRICS Summit concluded yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, marking a pivotal moment in the bloc's history. The summit was attended by ten partner countries, significantly expanding BRICS's global reach and solidifying its role as a formidable force for a more multipolar world order.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Eritrea: Extensive Water and Soil Conservation Program
[Shabait] Extensive water and soil conservation activities are being carried out with strong public participation in the Molqui sub-zone.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Chamber of Mines Lauds GOL for U.S.$1.8b Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal
[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Chamber of Mines has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government of Liberia and U.S.-owned Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc. following the signing of a landmark US$1.8 billion concession and access agreement, describing the deal as a "transformational step in Liberia's economic development."
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Egypt: High-Level Talks in Egypt - Presidents Hassan Sheikh and Al-Sisi Discuss Strategic Bilateral Cooperation
[Radio Dalsan] CAIRO -- In a key diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening bilateral ties, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia met today with his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, at the historic Al-Alamein Presidential Palace in Egypt.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:West Africa: A Primer for the White House Visit by Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- President Donald Trump is slated to host the heads of state of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a luncheon discussion on Wednesday at the White House, to explore what a White House official called ''incredible commercial opportunities which benefit both the American people and our African partners.''
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Ramaphosa opposes Trump's 30% tariff on South Africa
US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Police Report 11 Deaths, 567 Arrests As Rights Groups Decry Saba Saba Brutality
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed eleven deaths, 567 arrests, and dozens of injuries during Monday's Saba Saba protests amid condemnation over excessing use of force.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Academic Union Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Delayed Salaries
[Premium Times] The president said the union is prepared to escalate its action if the federal government fails to pay lecturers' July salaries by the end of the month
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Sixteen MPs Warm to People's Front for Freedom Ahead of 2026 Polls
[Nile Post] Sixteen current and former Members of Parliament have thrown their political weight behind the newly formed People's Front for Freedom (PFF), signaling growing momentum around the party's rise ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Africa: All of Africa Today - July 8, 2025
[allAfrica] Nigerian University Lecturers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over delayed SalariesThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which represents the teaching staff at universities in Nigeria, has directed its members at institutions where salaries remain unpaid for June to stay away from work. ASUU warned that the group would embark on a nationwide strike if the government continues to delay payments. In an...
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on South African Goods - South African News Briefs - July 8, 2025
[allAfrica] Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on South African Goods
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:First malaria treatment for babies approved for use
Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Traore strike edges Mali past Tanzania at Wafcon
A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Family 'in shock' after Zimbabwe scientist killed in UK
The 39-year-old was fatally injured in a street in the Lochee area of the city on Saturday afternoon
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:South Africa start Wafcon defence with win over Ghana
South Africa begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off
Police say at least 11 people were killed - as a doctor tells the BBC protesters taken to hospital died of gunshot wounds.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:West Africa: Desert to Power - Independent Power Production in Sahel Takes Decisive Step Forward At Fifth Ministerial Meeting
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] On 30 June 2025 in Ouagadougou, representatives from six member countries of the Desert to Power Initiative approved key strategic documents to boost independent power production in the Sahel, at the fifth ministerial meeting of the project, spearheaded by the African Development Bank.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Kenya: 10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Deadly Saba Saba Protests
[Capital FM] At least ten people have been confirmed dead, scores injured and others abducted during Wednesday's Saba Saba protests, marking one of the bloodiest days since Kenya's youth-led Gen Z uprising began in June.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Demands Registration of Vehicles Donated in Party's Name
[New Zimbabwe] The ruling ZANU PF party has directed for the regularisation of cars, among other assets donated to individuals or organisations under its name.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Residents Association Applauds Rights Commission Over Harare Water Crisis Subpoena
[263Chat] The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has strongly endorsed a move by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) to subpoena the City of Harare over persistent water contamination and ongoing cholera outbreaks -- calling it a major step toward justice for the capital's residents.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Gambia: Cabinet Approves Lifting of Moratorium On Radio Broadcasting License With Conditions
[Foroyaa] A press release from the Gambia's Ministry of Information indicates that following a Cabinet meeting held on July 3rd 2025, the Government of the Gambia has approved the conditional lifting of the moratorium on the issuance of radio broadcasting licenses with immediate effect. This decision, according to the press release, aims to improve equal access to broadcasting services across the nation and to bridge...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Gambia: Blocked Gutters Threaten Health As Rains Approach
[Foroyaa] Inthe densely populated communities that border the country's wetlands--from Ebo-Town and New Jeshwang to Tallinding Farokono--residents are grappling with an invisible public health situation. As the rainy season nears, anxiety mounts.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Gambia: Report Uncovers Over D356 Million in Unauthorised Government Virements
[Foroyaa] A recent report by the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) has revealed alarming financial irregularities in the Gambian government's 2020 audited accounts, highlighting unauthorised virements totalling over Three Hundred and Fifty-Six Million Dalasi (D356,000,000.00). The disclosures, presented on Thursday, July 3, 2025, by FPAC Chairperson Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe, underscored significant breaches of...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Ignore AI-Generated Videos Used to Falsely Claim That Kenyan President Ruto Has Resigned
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A number of videos appearing to show Kenyan president William Ruto announcing his resignation for failing to lead the country are gaining attention on social media. However, they are fabricated.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenya's Standard Newspaper Didn't Report On Ex-Deputy President Gachagua Congratulating Young Kenyans After Violent Protests
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Days after the June 2025 protests by young Kenyans, an image resembling the front page of the Standard newspaper circulated online. It implied that former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua hailed the destruction witnessed. However, the image is fake.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Okahandja Activists to Protest Bail for N$52m Cannabis Case Suspects
[Namibian] Activists at Okahandja are bracing to protest the possible granting of bail to South Arican Armand Schultz (29), David Van der Linden (42), and Johannes Kamati (61), who were arrested in connection with a drug bust valued at N$52 million.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Parliamentary Committee Engages Headspring On Stalled Uranium Project
[Namibian] The parliamentary standing committee on natural resources on Monday held a consultative meeting with representatives of Headspring Investments, a Namibian affiliate of a uranium exploration company, to discuss the future of its long-delayed project in the Omaheke region.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Conditional Cash Transfers Are Improving Maternal Health Outcomes in Jigawa State
[Nigeria Health Watch] Fatima Sanusi, 27, has been benefiting from Jigawa State's Conditional Cash Transfer Programme for the past five months. After being enrolled in the programme in Mafitar Sarki community in Hadejia Local Government Area (LGA), she began receiving 5,000 Naira (about US$ 4) monthly.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: