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Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa: ANC faces tough decision to pick coalition partners

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South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has started internal discussions as it makes what could be considered a tough decision in forming a coalition government. The party won 40% of the votes in last month’s general election and that means it cannot rule on its own unless it forms a coalition. The ANC says it was open to talk to… Read More
Africa Football Sports World 

Getting Ready for The Euro

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The 2024 European Championships will present an opportunity for the best talents across Europe to compete for the continent’s bragging rights. Based on past experiences, the Euros have been characterized by drama at every stage, providing global football fans unmatched entertainment. What are your expectations for this year’s tournament? As you ponder that question, here are some important details about… Read More
Africa Ghana World 

The role of indigenous communities in conservation efforts

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African Agroforestry experts are urging for the greater involvement of indigenous communities in addressing the numerous conservation challenges plaguing the region. For many years, indigenous groups have been excluded from decision-making processes that directly impact their lives and livelihoods. They face significant obstacles, including marginalization and lack of recognition by governments and other ethnic groups. To effectively tackle the conservation… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa Election: ANC’s 30 years dominance ends

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For the first time in three decades, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has lost its dominance. It managed to secure only 40 percent of votes cast in last month’s general election, meaning it can only form a government by forming a coalition with other opposition parties. Vote tallying from Wednesday’s poll has now entered its final stages with… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Child Online Africa calls for resilient education system for Africans

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Child Online Africa, a pan-African NGO based in Ghana is calling for relevant educational system for Africans especially children. In a statement to celebrate Africa Day, the group said it recognizes “the extraordinary potential and rich diversity of the children and young people of our continent.” The organisation said the theme for this year, “Educate an African Fit for the… Read More
Africa Featured Human Rights World 

Executions tripled in sub-Saharan Africa as global figures increase by 30%

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Recorded executions in sub-Saharan Africa tripled to 38 in 2023 as death sentences in the region increased by 66%. A report released by Amnesty International said Somalia was the only country known to have carried out executions in the region. The human rights watch said the sub-Saharan Africa region experienced a setback following progress made against the death penalty in… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africans vote in crucial general election

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South Africans have been voting on Wednesday in a general election that has been considered very crucial in the country’s history. Voting has been progressing smoothly across the country on Wednesday with special voting already held on Monday for selected voters. Wednesday’s voting is coming thirty years after the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule. Voting is… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa holds early voting ahead of Wednesday’s main vote

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South Africa has held early voting for some special group of voters on Monday ahead of the main vote in the general elections on Wednesday. The special voting was meant for registered voters who are unable to travel to a voting station because of physical challenges such as disability, pregnancy or advanced age. In many retirement homes, voters were able… Read More
Africa Mali West Africa World 

The Malian professor jailed for criticizing military junta

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Malian professor, Étienne Fakaba Sissoko had written a book but little did he know that act would send him to jail. The economist professor was jailed for two years for his criticism the current military junta. The 41-year-old academic, has been in custody since March this year, charged with defamation and damaging the state’s reputation by distributing fake news. The… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s top court bars Zuma from contesting election

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South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma cannot run in this month’s general elections after the country’s top court ruled to bar him. Zuma, who resigned as president in 2018, fell out with the governing African National Congress (ANC). He has been campaigning for a new party called uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) named after the ANC’s formed armed wing. Zuma was… Read More