Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from BBC News - Africa
Traditional horse-racing by Xhosa men in South Africa's Eastern Cape.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[Premium Times] Obinwanne Okeke, the Abuja-based businessman arrested earlier this month for Internet fraud in the United States, has hired a new lawyer to help fight off the criminal charges levelled against him by American authorities.Monday, August 19, 2019 from Africa - Voice of America
United Nations pays special tribute to women, who account for 40% of humanitarian workers worldwide Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from BBC News - Africa
Two women share their stories of surviving and then recovering from acid attacks in Uganda.Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from Africa – France 24 - International News 24/7
In tonight's edition: After months of protests and talks, the head of Sudan’s new sovereign council is announced. In Cameroon, a prominent separatist is jailed for life along with nine others. We also meet the producer whose music may be...Thursday, August 22, 2019 from AFKInsider
Legendary musician Miles Davis left a massive artistic legacy, but he is also a masterful study of long-reaching success that can serve as a stunning example for any tech founder today. While many of us know the music, we may not be...Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] As the world strives to eradicate polio, Africa may soon reach a major breakthrough in efforts to rid the planet of one of the most devastating diseases of all time. The continent's resilience and strong...Thursday, August 22, 2019 from AFKInsider
The man charged with the Aug. 14 shooting that injured six Philadelphia police officers has a long relationship with the government that includes a reduced sentence for cooperation. Alleged shooter Maurice Hill, 36, was charged with...Friday, August 23, 2019 from BBC News - Africa
Liberia's newly appointed coach Peter Butler insists he has not taken the role for 'financial gain'.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AFKInsider
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 80 people and arrested 14 around the U.S. for conspiring for stealing $10 million in online scams. Although that sounds like a lot of people going to jail, the scammers are winning. In the first...Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from Breaking news from AFRICA, Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa
Sudan's deposed military leader Omar al-Bashir, who ruled the country for 30 years, arrived in court Monday in Khartoum for the start of his trial on corruption charges.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[allAfrica] Recently, I watched the heartbreaking story of a 24-year-old Kevin Ochieng, a first class honors degree graduate, whose excellent academic performance did not secure him a decent job. He articulated well how he worked hard,...Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[News24Wire] The Constitutional Court confirmed on Thursday that Section 1 of the Land Affairs General Amendment Act and Section 25A of the Upgrading Act was inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid.Monday, August 19, 2019 from Africa - Voice of America
Pro-Kurdish HDP mayors in Van, Mardin, and Diyarbakir, are replaced by state-appointed trusteesFriday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[The Conversation Africa] The rating agency Fitch recently revised the outlook on South Africa's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating down from "stable" to "negative". A credit rating outlook indicates the potential direction...Friday, August 23, 2019 from BBC News - Africa
It is hoped the unprecedented procedure will prevent the extinction of the northern white rhino.Monday, August 19, 2019 from Africa - Voice of America
Studies show an increase in the number of female peacekeepers increases mission effectiveness and decreases sexual exploitation and abuseTuesday, August 20, 2019 from Breaking news from AFRICA, Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa
"We are not terrorists," Cameroon anglophone separatist Dabney Yerima, Vice President of the self-proclaimed "Federal Republic of Ambazonia", tells France 24.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[263Chat] European Union (EU) Ambassador Timo Olkkonen yesterday told President Emmerson Mnangagwa that his administration should walk the talk on corruption and show seriousness in bringing perpetrators to book.Thursday, August 22, 2019 from BBC News - Africa
It's the latest move designed to bring about civilian rule and end months of political strife.Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from Africa - Los Angeles Times
In response to a Trump administration rule, Planned Parenthood said Monday it will withdraw from the federal Title X program that helps low-income people access contraception.Thursday, August 22, 2019 from BBC News - Africa
Former Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo dies at the age of 40.Thursday, August 22, 2019 from AFKInsider
Thursday 08.22.2019 NFL Owner Sources Say Jay-Z Is Not Getting A Team But You’ll Get Some Good Dancing And Music At Super Bowl Halftime There are no plans for Jay-Z to become an NFL owner, people connected to NFL ownership and the league...Monday, August 19, 2019 from Africa and Indian Ocean news, all the latest and breaking African news
Monday, August 19, 2019 from Africa and Indian Ocean news, all the latest and breaking African news
Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[Nairobi News] Keroche Breweries directors Tabitha Karanja and Joseph Karanja have been arrested in connection to allegations of evading taxes amounting Sh14.45 billion since 2015.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[Daily Maverick] A well-prepped President Cyril Ramaphosa made short shrift of opposition leaders' questions about the CR17 palaver, while also affirming the ANC is 'irrevocably committed' to National Health Insurance.Thursday, August 22, 2019 from AFKInsider
White student from a wealthy family claims to be Black to get into college. The college cheating scandal has gone to a new low. A white female high school student was admitted into three prominent universities by claiming in her college...Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[East African] Regional bloc Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (Igad) has asked South Sudan President Salva Kiir to disburse the balance of the pledged $100 million to speed up the implementation of the peace agreement.Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from BBC News - Africa
Normalisation committee installed in Egypt after the resignation of the entire EFA board following the Pharaohs' early Afcon exit.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[allAfrica] Cape Town -The old South African flag which was outlawed by a court judgement this week was adopted two decades before the formal policy of apartheid was enforced. But the elements which go to make it up are embedded in...Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[263Chat] Presidential Advisor and Cleric, Shingi Munyeza Thursday morning took to social media to vent out his disgust at the continued reports of abductions of opposition and civil society members.Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from Breaking news from AFRICA, Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa
Unidentified militants killed more than a dozen soldiers in northern Burkina Faso Monday in what the army described as a "major attack" by "terrorist armed groups".Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[allAfrica] Cape Town -Nomzamo Mbatha is flying the South African flag high.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[Vanguard] Data from RapidSMS, a global birth registration platform has shown that no fewer than 1,436,986 (31 per cent) of under-five children in Lagos are not registered at birth. To this end, the National Population Commission...Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from NYT > Africa
A senior police officer said that the country’s deposed leader had admitted to receiving the money.Thursday, August 22, 2019 from NYT > Africa
The Zimbabwean writer was inspired by Faulkner, Eliot and Toni Morrison for “Out of Darkness, Shining Light,” a fictional account of the journey David Livingstone’s workers took transporting his body.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[Premium Times] The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, Thursday said less than half of the 2019 budget will be implemented this year.Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from Breaking news from AFRICA, Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa
A military court in Cameroon on Tuesday handed a life sentence to the head of the country’s anglophone separatist movement, Julius Sisiku Ayuk Tabe, in a move that analysts said could inflame the 22-month-old revolt.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[News24Wire] The Nelson Mandela Foundation says it will file an urgent application in the High Court to declare that Ernst Roets, AfriForum's deputy chief, is in contempt of court.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[New Zimbabwe] Troubled by a recurring electricity crisis, Zimbabwe agreed terms with Russia to engage in uranium exploration and enrichment in a bid to begin generation, Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo revealed this week.Monday, August 19, 2019 from Africa and Indian Ocean news, all the latest and breaking African news
Monday, August 19, 2019 from Africa - Los Angeles Times
Sen. Elizabeth Warren offered a public apology over her past claim to tribal heritage, tackling a political liability in the 2020 presidential election.Monday, August 19, 2019 from Africa - Voice of America
Nation’s chief executives continue to collect millions long after leaving officeMonday, August 19, 2019 from Africa - Voice of America
IS faction releases Amharic-language video believed to be a recruiting toolThursday, August 22, 2019 from BBC News - Africa
A scheme in Uganda partner dogs with war survivors to help them overcome trauma.Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from BBC News - Africa
Togolese footballer Woedikou Afi Apéafa says women are denied the chance to travel for tournaments.Thursday, August 22, 2019 from NYT > Africa
A safari guide knew every watering hole in Pendjari National Park in Benin. He did not know that terrorists across the border could reach him in his country.Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from Breaking news from AFRICA, Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa
Sudan's pro-democracy movement and the army announced a joint ruling body on Tuesday, formally disbanding the military council that took power after the ouster of long-time autocrat Omar al-Bashir in April.Friday, August 23, 2019 from AllAfrica News: Latest
[Daily Trust] Maiduguri -Normalcy has returned to Gubio and Magumeri local government areas in northern part of Borno State after an attack by Boko Haram insurgents that lasted for several hours, Daily Trust reports.