Sunday 30 June 2019

Airtel Africa's Stock Debut Among Worst in Europe This Year - Bloomberg

Airtel Africa's Stock Debut Among Worst in Europe This Year  Bloomberg

Bharti Airtel Ltd.'s Africa unit plunged in London trading after raising about $750 million in an initial public offering, making it among the worst debuts on ...



Connecticut billionaire Paul Tudor Jones wants to save Africa with new nonprofit - New York Post

Connecticut billionaire Paul Tudor Jones wants to save Africa with new nonprofit  New York Post

The Greenwich, Conn.-based tycoon and philanthropist is one of the largest money men behind the recently formed nonprofit African Community & Conservation ...



Google is building a new private subsea cable between Portugal and South Africa - TechCrunch

Google is building a new private subsea cable between Portugal and South Africa  TechCrunch

Google today announced Equiano, a new private subsea cable that will connect Portugal and South Africa. The cable will be built by Alcatel Submarine ...



Seeking to Secure Power, Sudan's Military Ruler Hires Lobbying Help - Foreign Policy

Seeking to Secure Power, Sudan's Military Ruler Hires Lobbying Help  Foreign Policy

Sudan's military leaders are increasingly reaching beyond their own borders for help from lobbyists, wealthy Persian Gulf states, and even a former U.S. ...



Can the US and Africa prosper together? - Brookings Institution

Can the US and Africa prosper together?  Brookings Institution

The Trump administration's Prosper Africa initiative seeks to change the culture of American diplomacy in Africa so that the success of American business on the ...



Airtel Africa's Stock Debut Among Worst in Europe This Year - Bloomberg

Airtel Africa's Stock Debut Among Worst in Europe This Year  Bloomberg

Bharti Airtel Ltd.'s Africa unit plunged in London trading after raising about $750 million in an initial public offering, making it among the worst debuts on ...



Anti-Chinese protests sparked in Gambia by fishing pollution - Quartz

Anti-Chinese protests sparked in Gambia by fishing pollution  Quartz

Gunjur Beach should be a pearl in the crown of the Gambia, a small sliver of a country in West Africa. Long stretches of silver sand are lined with coconut palms, ...



Christians in Africa: "You have three days to go or you will be killed!" - Gatestone Institute

Christians in Africa: "You have three days to go or you will be killed!"  Gatestone Institute

"Christianity originated in the Middle East. Thus, the displacement or evacuation of Christians from the Middle East is very dangerous for the safety of the ...



Meghan and Harry to visit South Africa, Angola and Malawi - CNN International

Meghan and Harry to visit South Africa, Angola and Malawi  CNN International

London (CNN) The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make a long-rumored trip to Africa this fall, stopping in South Africa, Angola, and Malawi, Buckingham ...



Google's third subsea cable will pump data from Portugal to South Africa - CNET

Google's third subsea cable will pump data from Portugal to South Africa  CNET

And eventually Nigeria. The cable is named Equiano, after an enslaved Nigerian writer who bought his own freedom, and uses a new technology called ...



Connecticut billionaire Paul Tudor Jones wants to save Africa with new nonprofit - New York Post

Connecticut billionaire Paul Tudor Jones wants to save Africa with new nonprofit  New York Post

The Greenwich, Conn.-based tycoon and philanthropist is one of the largest money men behind the recently formed nonprofit African Community & Conservation ...



Google is building a new private subsea cable between Portugal and South Africa - TechCrunch

Google is building a new private subsea cable between Portugal and South Africa  TechCrunch

Google today announced Equiano, a new private subsea cable that will connect Portugal and South Africa. The cable will be built by Alcatel Submarine ...



Seeking to Secure Power, Sudan's Military Ruler Hires Lobbying Help - Foreign Policy

Seeking to Secure Power, Sudan's Military Ruler Hires Lobbying Help  Foreign Policy

Sudan's military leaders are increasingly reaching beyond their own borders for help from lobbyists, wealthy Persian Gulf states, and even a former U.S. ...



Can the US and Africa prosper together? - Brookings Institution

Can the US and Africa prosper together?  Brookings Institution

The Trump administration's Prosper Africa initiative seeks to change the culture of American diplomacy in Africa so that the success of American business on the ...



Airtel Africa's Stock Debut Among Worst in Europe This Year - Bloomberg

Airtel Africa's Stock Debut Among Worst in Europe This Year  Bloomberg

Bharti Airtel Ltd.'s Africa unit plunged in London trading after raising about $750 million in an initial public offering, making it among the worst debuts on ...



Anti-Chinese protests sparked in Gambia by fishing pollution - Quartz

Anti-Chinese protests sparked in Gambia by fishing pollution  Quartz

Gunjur Beach should be a pearl in the crown of the Gambia, a small sliver of a country in West Africa. Long stretches of silver sand are lined with coconut palms, ...



Christians in Africa: "You have three days to go or you will be killed!" - Gatestone Institute

Christians in Africa: "You have three days to go or you will be killed!"  Gatestone Institute

"Christianity originated in the Middle East. Thus, the displacement or evacuation of Christians from the Middle East is very dangerous for the safety of the ...



Meghan and Harry to visit South Africa, Angola and Malawi - CNN International

Meghan and Harry to visit South Africa, Angola and Malawi  CNN International

London (CNN) The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make a long-rumored trip to Africa this fall, stopping in South Africa, Angola, and Malawi, Buckingham ...



Google's third subsea cable will pump data from Portugal to South Africa - CNET

Google's third subsea cable will pump data from Portugal to South Africa  CNET

And eventually Nigeria. The cable is named Equiano, after an enslaved Nigerian writer who bought his own freedom, and uses a new technology called ...



Connecticut billionaire Paul Tudor Jones wants to save Africa with new nonprofit - New York Post

Connecticut billionaire Paul Tudor Jones wants to save Africa with new nonprofit  New York Post

The Greenwich, Conn.-based tycoon and philanthropist is one of the largest money men behind the recently formed nonprofit African Community & Conservation ...



Airtel Africa's Stock Debut Among Worst in Europe This Year - Bloomberg

Airtel Africa's Stock Debut Among Worst in Europe This Year  Bloomberg

Bharti Airtel Ltd.'s Africa unit plunged in London trading after raising about $750 million in an initial public offering, making it among the worst debuts on ...



Christians in Africa: "You have three days to go or you will be killed!" - Gatestone Institute

Christians in Africa: "You have three days to go or you will be killed!"  Gatestone Institute

"Christianity originated in the Middle East. Thus, the displacement or evacuation of Christians from the Middle East is very dangerous for the safety of the ...



Meghan and Harry to visit South Africa, Angola and Malawi - CNN International

Meghan and Harry to visit South Africa, Angola and Malawi  CNN International

London (CNN) The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make a long-rumored trip to Africa this fall, stopping in South Africa, Angola, and Malawi, Buckingham ...



Saturday 29 June 2019

Goalless at African Cup, job not done for Cameroon and Ghana - The Olympian

Goalless at African Cup, job not done for Cameroon and Ghana  The Olympian

Defending champion Cameroon and four-time winner Ghana drew 0-0 at the African Cup of Nations on Saturday, leaving both on perilous ground. The match ...



‘Prosper Africa’ Promises Long-Overdue Change in US Approach to Continent - Daily Signal

‘Prosper Africa’ Promises Long-Overdue Change in US Approach to Continent  Daily Signal

American policymakers have long talked about reorienting U.S. policy toward Africa to “trade, not aid.” Yet, despite the rhetoric, the U.S.' Africa policy has ...



Renard expects 'tough game' against struggling South Africa - Yahoo Sports

Renard expects 'tough game' against struggling South Africa  Yahoo Sports

Morocco coach Herve Renard is anticipating a "tough game" against South Africa Monday at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt despite the contrasting fortunes ...



The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa - Council on Foreign Relations

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa  Council on Foreign Relations

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the ...



Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon and Ghana headline day of stalemates - The Guardian

Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon and Ghana headline day of stalemates  The Guardian

Cameroon and Ghana, two of the most successful teams in Africa Cup of Nations history with nine titles between them, cancelled each other out in a forgettable ...



Cameroon 0-0 Ghana: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 – as it happened - The Guardian

Cameroon 0-0 Ghana: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 – as it happened  The Guardian

There were no goals exchanged as Cameroon and Ghana maintained their unbeaten records in the Africa Cup of Nations.



‘Prosper Africa’ Promises Long-Overdue Change in US Approach to Continent - Daily Signal

‘Prosper Africa’ Promises Long-Overdue Change in US Approach to Continent  Daily Signal

American policymakers have long talked about reorienting U.S. policy toward Africa to “trade, not aid.” Yet, despite the rhetoric, the U.S.' Africa policy has ...



Google is building a new private subsea cable between Portugal and South Africa - TechCrunch

Google is building a new private subsea cable between Portugal and South Africa  TechCrunch

Google today announced Equiano, a new private subsea cable that will connect Portugal and South Africa. The cable will be built by Alcatel Submarine ...



Google's next undersea internet cable will link Africa and Europe - Engadget

Google's next undersea internet cable will link Africa and Europe  Engadget

Google has announced its third private undersea internet cable will run between Europe and Africa. One end will make landfall in Portgual. While you might ...



The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa - Council on Foreign Relations

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa  Council on Foreign Relations

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the ...



Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Goalless draws the order of the day - Deutsche Welle

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Goalless draws the order of the day  Deutsche Welle

After Mauritania and Angola played out the first goalless draw of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, there proved no separating Cameroon and Ghana either.



Cameroon 0-0 Ghana: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 – as it happened - The Guardian

Cameroon 0-0 Ghana: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 – as it happened  The Guardian

There were no goals exchanged as Cameroon and Ghana maintained their unbeaten records in the Africa Cup of Nations.



‘Prosper Africa’ Promises Long-Overdue Change in US Approach to Continent - Daily Signal

‘Prosper Africa’ Promises Long-Overdue Change in US Approach to Continent  Daily Signal

American policymakers have long talked about reorienting U.S. policy toward Africa to “trade, not aid.” Yet, despite the rhetoric, the U.S.' Africa policy has ...



The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa - Council on Foreign Relations

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa  Council on Foreign Relations

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the ...



Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Goalless draws the order of the day - Deutsche Welle

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Goalless draws the order of the day  Deutsche Welle

After Mauritania and Angola played out the first goalless draw of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, there proved no separating Cameroon and Ghana either.



‘Prosper Africa’ Promises Long-Overdue Change in US Approach to Continent - Daily Signal

‘Prosper Africa’ Promises Long-Overdue Change in US Approach to Continent  Daily Signal

American policymakers have long talked about reorienting U.S. policy toward Africa to “trade, not aid.” Yet, despite the rhetoric, the U.S.' Africa policy has ...



The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa - Council on Foreign Relations

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa  Council on Foreign Relations

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the ...



Cameroon 0-0 Ghana: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 – as it happened - The Guardian

Cameroon 0-0 Ghana: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 – as it happened  The Guardian

There were no goals exchanged as Cameroon and Ghana maintained their unbeaten records in the Africa Cup of Nations.



Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa? - Brookings Institution

Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa?  Brookings Institution

The official launch of the Trump Administration's Prosper Africa program at the Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mozambique on ...



Can the US and Africa prosper together? - Brookings Institution

Can the US and Africa prosper together?  Brookings Institution

The Trump administration's Prosper Africa initiative seeks to change the culture of American diplomacy in Africa so that the success of American business on the ...



S. Africa 1 - 0 Namibia - Match Report & Highlights - Sky Sports

S. Africa 1 - 0 Namibia - Match Report & Highlights  Sky Sports

Africa Cup of Nations match S. Africa vs Namibia (28 Jun 2019). Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.



Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mauritania and Angola play out stalemate - Deutsche Welle

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mauritania and Angola play out stalemate  Deutsche Welle

There was no separating Mauritania and Angola as the two nations played out the first goalless draw of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Group E. Both sides ...



The 100 most influential Africans (1-10) - The Africa Report

The 100 most influential Africans (1-10)  The Africa Report

The top 10 in this year's ranking of the 100 most influential Africans are examples of the heights of African leadership in the world, both at home and in the…



Friday 28 June 2019

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets: Cricket World Cup 2019 – as it happened - The Guardian

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets: Cricket World Cup 2019 – as it happened  The Guardian

Over-by-over report: Already-eliminated South Africa made a massive dent in Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes with an emphatic victory.



ICC CWC 2019, Match 35 highlights: South Africa thrash Lanka by 9 wickets - Business Standard

ICC CWC 2019, Match 35 highlights: South Africa thrash Lanka by 9 wickets  Business Standard

Sri Lanka cricket team are all but out of the ongoing World Cup after suffering a nine-wicket drubbing against a clinical South Africa.



S. Africa 1 - 0 Namibia - Match Report & Highlights - Sky Sports

S. Africa 1 - 0 Namibia - Match Report & Highlights  Sky Sports

Africa Cup of Nations match S. Africa vs Namibia (28 Jun 2019). Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.



The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa - Council on Foreign Relations

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa  Council on Foreign Relations

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the ...



China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know - BBC News

China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know  BBC News

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.



Eskom Is Killing South Africans With Its China-Level Pollution - Bloomberg

Eskom Is Killing South Africans With Its China-Level Pollution  Bloomberg

In Pullens Hope, your eyes itch and your nose clogs. It's easy to figure out why.



Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa? - Brookings Institution

Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa?  Brookings Institution

The official launch of the Trump Administration's Prosper Africa program at the Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mozambique on ...



Can the US and Africa prosper together? - Brookings Institution

Can the US and Africa prosper together?  Brookings Institution

The Trump administration's Prosper Africa initiative seeks to change the culture of American diplomacy in Africa so that the success of American business on the ...



ICC CWC 2019, Match 35 highlights: South Africa thrash Lanka by 9 wickets - Business Standard

ICC CWC 2019, Match 35 highlights: South Africa thrash Lanka by 9 wickets  Business Standard

Sri Lanka cricket team are all but out of the ongoing World Cup after suffering a nine-wicket drubbing against a clinical South Africa.



The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa - Council on Foreign Relations

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa  Council on Foreign Relations

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the ...



China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know - BBC News

China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know  BBC News

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.



Eskom Is Killing South Africans With Its China-Level Pollution - Bloomberg

Eskom Is Killing South Africans With Its China-Level Pollution  Bloomberg

In Pullens Hope, your eyes itch and your nose clogs. It's easy to figure out why.



Relief for South Africa as they edge neighbours Namibia 1-0 - Euronews English

Relief for South Africa as they edge neighbours Namibia 1-0  Euronews English

(Reuters) – South Africa's Bongani Zungu scored with a header from a second-half corner to secure a 1-0 win over Namibia on Friday and his.



Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa? - Brookings Institution

Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa?  Brookings Institution

The official launch of the Trump Administration's Prosper Africa program at the Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mozambique on ...



Can the US and Africa prosper together? - Brookings Institution

Can the US and Africa prosper together?  Brookings Institution

The Trump administration's Prosper Africa initiative seeks to change the culture of American diplomacy in Africa so that the success of American business on the ...



ICC CWC 2019, Match 35 highlights: South Africa thrash Lanka by 9 wickets - Business Standard

ICC CWC 2019, Match 35 highlights: South Africa thrash Lanka by 9 wickets  Business Standard

Sri Lanka cricket team are all but out of the ongoing World Cup after suffering a nine-wicket drubbing against a clinical South Africa.



5 things to know about African dust in the air over Austin this week - Austin American-Statesman

5 things to know about African dust in the air over Austin this week  Austin American-Statesman

Dust plumes blown in from the Sahara Desert in North Africa will be fuzzing up the skies over Austin this week and possibly bother people with respiratory ...



Uber targets expansion in fast-growing West African markets - Reuters

Uber targets expansion in fast-growing West African markets  Reuters

Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc is in talks with regulators over plans to expand into two West African countries and provide a boat *service* in ...



The Middle East and Africa have 'huge upside' in digital transformation: Abu Dhabi Global Market - CNBC

The Middle East and Africa have 'huge upside' in digital transformation: Abu Dhabi Global Market  CNBC

The Middle East and Africa have seen many changes in terms of digital transformation, but there's still "huge upside," and financial technology firms are looking ...



The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa - Council on Foreign Relations

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa  Council on Foreign Relations

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the ...



China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know - BBC News

China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know  BBC News

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.



Eskom Is Killing South Africans With Its China-Level Pollution - Bloomberg

Eskom Is Killing South Africans With Its China-Level Pollution  Bloomberg

In Pullens Hope, your eyes itch and your nose clogs. It's easy to figure out why.



What South Africa can teach the U.S. about reparations - Washington Post

What South Africa can teach the U.S. about reparations  Washington Post

Last week, for the first time in more than a decade, the House of Representatives held a hearing to discuss the issue of reparations for slavery and subsequent ...



Thursday 27 June 2019

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Officially Headed to Africa for a Tour as a Family - TIME

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Officially Headed to Africa for a Tour as a Family  TIME

It's official: the newest members of the royal family are headed to Africa for a trip this fall. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex will ...



China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know - BBC News

China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know  BBC News

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.



It's official: Harry & Meghan are headed to South Africa soon, palace confirms - USA TODAY

It's official: Harry & Meghan are headed to South Africa soon, palace confirms  USA TODAY

Palace confirms what British official in South Africa had already let slip: Harry and Meghan head there in the fall. Harry will also visit 3 other countries.



Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa? - Brookings Institution

Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa?  Brookings Institution

The official launch of the Trump Administration's Prosper Africa program at the Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mozambique on ...



Rethink environmental regulations in Africa, study urges - EurekAlert

Rethink environmental regulations in Africa, study urges  EurekAlert

Conflict over resource extraction is rampant in sub-Saharan Africa, with small-scale miners violently pitted against multinational mining corporations -- and the ...



Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says - Bloomberg

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. has “intense interest” in Africa, and the perception that the continent is of little interest to President Donald Trump's administration is incorrect, the U.S. ...



Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Officially Headed to Africa for a Tour as a Family - TIME

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Officially Headed to Africa for a Tour as a Family  TIME

It's official: the newest members of the royal family are headed to Africa for a trip this fall. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex will ...



Africa's top shots: 21-27 June 2019 - BBC News

Africa's top shots: 21-27 June 2019  BBC News

A selection of photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week: Sudanese men share a meal in the shallows waters of the Tuti island, where the ...



China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know - BBC News

China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know  BBC News

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.



South Africa vs Namibia live stream FREE: How to watch Africa Cup of Nations game without paying a penny - The Sun

South Africa vs Namibia live stream FREE: How to watch Africa Cup of Nations game without paying a penny  The Sun

THE winner of this match will keep their Africa Cup of Nations dream alive, whilst the loser will be packing their bags.



Opioids in Africa: cheap and accessible - Deutsche Welle

Opioids in Africa: cheap and accessible  Deutsche Welle

Cheap painkillers are the new drugs for the people. On the African continent, more and more people are becoming addicted and the illicit trade in ...



It's official: Harry & Meghan are headed to South Africa soon, palace confirms - USA TODAY

It's official: Harry & Meghan are headed to South Africa soon, palace confirms  USA TODAY

Palace confirms what British official in South Africa had already let slip: Harry and Meghan head there in the fall. Harry will also visit 3 other countries.



Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa? - Brookings Institution

Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa?  Brookings Institution

The official launch of the Trump Administration's Prosper Africa program at the Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mozambique on ...



Rethink environmental regulations in Africa, study urges - EurekAlert

Rethink environmental regulations in Africa, study urges  EurekAlert

Conflict over resource extraction is rampant in sub-Saharan Africa, with small-scale miners violently pitted against multinational mining corporations -- and the ...



Uber targets expansion in fast-growing West African markets - Reuters

Uber targets expansion in fast-growing West African markets  Reuters

Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc is in talks with regulators over plans to expand into two West African countries and provide a boat *service* in ...



Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says - Bloomberg

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. has “intense interest” in Africa, and the perception that the continent is of little interest to President Donald Trump's administration is incorrect, the U.S. ...



Synthetic opioid use booms worldwide amid Africa 'crisis', UN says - The Guardian

Synthetic opioid use booms worldwide amid Africa 'crisis', UN says  The Guardian

Death in US are still rising due to fentanyl addiction, but report highlights alarming take-up of painkiller tramadol in Africa. Staff and agencies. Tue 25 Jun 2019 ...



China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know - BBC News

China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know  BBC News

Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.



Opioids in Africa: cheap and accessible - Deutsche Welle

Opioids in Africa: cheap and accessible  Deutsche Welle

Cheap painkillers are the new drugs for the people. On the African continent, more and more people are becoming addicted and the illicit trade in ...



Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Officially Headed to Africa for a Tour as a Family - TIME

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Officially Headed to Africa for a Tour as a Family  TIME

It's official: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are headed on a working trip to Southern Africa this fall.



Uber targets expansion in fast-growing West African markets - Reuters

Uber targets expansion in fast-growing West African markets  Reuters

Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc is in talks with regulators over plans to expand into two West African countries and provide a boat *service* in ...



Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa? - Brookings Institution

Can Trump’s Prosper Africa make America greater than China and other partners in Africa?  Brookings Institution

The official launch of the Trump Administration's Prosper Africa program at the Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mozambique on ...



Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says - Bloomberg

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. has “intense interest” in Africa, and the perception that the continent is of little interest to President Donald Trump's administration is incorrect, the U.S. ...



Meltdown of State Companies Imperils South Africa's Finances - Bloomberg

Meltdown of State Companies Imperils South Africa's Finances  Bloomberg

A meltdown at some of South Africa's biggest state companies is intensifying, placing the nation's finances at risk and frustrating President Cyril Ramaphosa's ...



Can the US and Africa prosper together? - Brookings Institution

Can the US and Africa prosper together?  Brookings Institution

The Trump administration's Prosper Africa initiative seeks to change the culture of American diplomacy in Africa so that the success of American business on the ...



Opioids in Africa: cheap and accessible - Deutsche Welle

Opioids in Africa: cheap and accessible  Deutsche Welle

Cheap painkillers are the new drugs for the people. On the African continent, more and more people are becoming addicted and the illicit trade in ...



The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa - Council on Foreign Relations

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa  Council on Foreign Relations

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the ...



Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries - Bloomberg

Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries  Bloomberg

South African state-owned arms manufacturer Denel SOC Ltd. has received a loan to pay its staff their full salaries this month, according to Public Enterprises ...



These South African towns could be the next hotspots for R20 million homes - Business Insider South Africa

These South African towns could be the next hotspots for R20 million homes  Business Insider South Africa

There are 2200 residential properties worth more than R20 million in South Africa.



Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day seven in Egypt - BBC Sport

Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day seven in Egypt  BBC Sport

Nigeria and Egypt booked places in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, but which other favourites clash on day seven?



The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa - Council on Foreign Relations

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa  Council on Foreign Relations

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the ...



Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries - Bloomberg

Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries  Bloomberg

South African state-owned arms manufacturer Denel SOC Ltd. has received a loan to pay its staff their full salaries this month, according to Public Enterprises ...



Founders Factory Africa and Netcare to fund 35 health-tech startups - TechCrunch

Founders Factory Africa and Netcare to fund 35 health-tech startups  TechCrunch

Founders Factory Africa and South African healthcare company Netcare will select 35 African health-tech startups for an acceleration and incubation program.



Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day seven in Egypt - BBC Sport

Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day seven in Egypt  BBC Sport

Nigeria and Egypt booked places in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, but which other favourites clash on day seven?



Wednesday 26 June 2019

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa - Council on Foreign Relations

The Potential US Ambassadors to Nigeria and South Africa  Council on Foreign Relations

Nigeria and South Africa have been the two African countries of greatest strategic importance to the United States. They are the two largest economies on the ...



Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries - Bloomberg

Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries  Bloomberg

South African state-owned arms manufacturer Denel SOC Ltd. has received a loan to pay its staff their full salaries this month, according to Public Enterprises ...



What Africa can learn from China about data privacy - World Economic Forum

What Africa can learn from China about data privacy  World Economic Forum

After taking a group of 15 entrepreneurs from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and other African countries on a learning journey to China's tech powerhouses, the ...



Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries - Bloomberg

Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries  Bloomberg

South African state-owned arms manufacturer Denel SOC Ltd. has received a loan to pay its staff their full salaries this month, according to Public Enterprises ...



Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries - Bloomberg

Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries  Bloomberg

South African state-owned arms manufacturer Denel SOC Ltd. has received a loan to pay its staff their full salaries this month, according to Public Enterprises ...



Africa joins rest of the world in opposing US position at WTO - Africanews English

Africa joins rest of the world in opposing US position at WTO  Africanews English

Up to 43 African countries have joined a list of nations wanting an end to a U.S. veto on judicial appointments at the World Trade Organization, a statement ...



Synthetic opioid use booms worldwide amid Africa 'crisis', UN says - The Guardian

Synthetic opioid use booms worldwide amid Africa 'crisis', UN says  The Guardian

Death in US are still rising due to fentanyl addiction, but report highlights alarming take-up of painkiller tramadol in Africa. Staff and agencies. Tue 25 Jun 2019 ...



Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries - Bloomberg

Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries  Bloomberg

South African state-owned arms manufacturer Denel SOC Ltd. has received a loan to pay its staff their full salaries this month, according to Public Enterprises ...



Seeds of Change: Changsha brings agricultural expertise to Africa - PRNewswire

Seeds of Change: Changsha brings agricultural expertise to Africa  PRNewswire

BEIJING, June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn on China and Africa promoting agricultural cooperation: The First China-Africa ...



Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries - Bloomberg

Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries  Bloomberg

South African state-owned arms manufacturer Denel SOC Ltd. has received a loan to pay its staff their full salaries this month, according to Public Enterprises ...



Kenyan court blocks East Africa's first coal plant - Anadolu Agency

Kenyan court blocks East Africa's first coal plant  Anadolu Agency

NAIROBI, Kenya. A top Kenyan court on Wednesday blocked the East African country's hopes of becoming the first coal-powered nation in the region.



Uganda vs. Zimbabwe FREE LIVE STREAM (6/26/19): Watch 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON online | Time, USA TV, channel - NJ.com

Uganda vs. Zimbabwe FREE LIVE STREAM (6/26/19): Watch 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON online | Time, USA TV, channel  NJ.com

The Uganda national soccer team faces Zimbabwe in a 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage match at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Africa, ...



Meltdown of State Companies Imperils South Africa's Finances - Bloomberg

Meltdown of State Companies Imperils South Africa's Finances  Bloomberg

A meltdown at some of South Africa's biggest state companies is intensifying, placing the nation's finances at risk and frustrating President Cyril Ramaphosa's ...



Kenya creates Africa's first national digital ID scheme - Global Government Forum

Kenya creates Africa's first national digital ID scheme  Global Government Forum

Kenya has just closed registration on the country's new digital database, creating the first population-wide identity scheme in Africa. “My administration will ...



Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries - Bloomberg

Denel of South Africa Gets Reprieve With Loan to Pay Salaries  Bloomberg

South African state-owned arms manufacturer Denel SOC Ltd. has received a loan to pay its staff their full salaries this month, according to Public Enterprises ...



Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says - Bloomberg

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. has “intense interest” in Africa, and the perception that the continent is of little interest to President Donald Trump's administration is incorrect, the U.S. ...



African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game' - CNN

African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game'  CNN

Football in Africa is a game some believe should only be played by men. Some women have to sneak out of their homes just to play. Players are trolled for their ...



South Africa's Ndlovu Youth Choir Unleashes Emotional Performance on 'AGT': Watch - Billboard

South Africa's Ndlovu Youth Choir Unleashes Emotional Performance on 'AGT': Watch  Billboard

The Ndlovu Youth Choir hit the 'AGT' stage and earned a standing ovation with an inspired performance.



Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says - Bloomberg

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. has “intense interest” in Africa, and the perception that the continent is of little interest to President Donald Trump's administration is incorrect, the U.S. ...



African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game' - CNN

African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game'  CNN

Football in Africa is a game some believe should only be played by men. Some women have to sneak out of their homes just to play. Players are trolled for their ...



Tuesday 25 June 2019

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says - Bloomberg

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. has “intense interest” in Africa, and the perception that the continent is of little interest to President Donald Trump's administration is incorrect, the U.S. ...



Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says - Bloomberg

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. has “intense interest” in Africa, and the perception that the continent is of little interest to President Donald Trump's administration is incorrect, the U.S. ...



The circular economy: Africa's historic pivot - Down To Earth Magazine

The circular economy: Africa's historic pivot  Down To Earth Magazine

African governments have increasingly been taking a stand on potentially controversial issues, including trade policy, land redistribution and macro-economic ...



Meltdown of State Companies Imperils South Africa's Finances - Bloomberg

Meltdown of State Companies Imperils South Africa's Finances  Bloomberg

A meltdown at some of South Africa's biggest state companies is intensifying, placing the nation's finances at risk and frustrating President Cyril Ramaphosa's ...



Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says - Bloomberg

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. has “intense interest” in Africa, and the perception that the continent is of little interest to President Donald Trump's administration is incorrect, the U.S. ...



African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game' - CNN

African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game'  CNN

Football in Africa is a game some believe should only be played by men. Some women have to sneak out of their homes just to play. Players are trolled for their ...



AGT: South African Youth Choir Delivers Inspiring and Infectiously Uplifting Audition - PEOPLE.com

AGT: South African Youth Choir Delivers Inspiring and Infectiously Uplifting Audition  PEOPLE.com

"Our dream is to let children know that just because you're born into poverty doesn't mean that you are poverty," the choir director said.



Synthetic opioid use booms worldwide amid Africa 'crisis', UN says - The Guardian

Synthetic opioid use booms worldwide amid Africa 'crisis', UN says  The Guardian

Death in US are still rising due to fentanyl addiction, but report highlights alarming take-up of painkiller tramadol in Africa. Staff and agencies. Tue 25 Jun 2019 ...



Tiny fish are a big deal in Africa's lakes and rivers - Africanews English

Tiny fish are a big deal in Africa's lakes and rivers  Africanews English

Small freshwater fish around Africa offer a large and underrecognized opportunity to boost food and nutrition security, according to a new FAO working paper ...



Policy Brief: SDG Knowledge Weekly: The Africa-EU Relationship - IISD's SDG Knowledge Hub

Policy Brief: SDG Knowledge Weekly: The Africa-EU Relationship  IISD's SDG Knowledge Hub

This SDG Knowledge Weekly focuses on reports, news and recent events linking African countries' development with the EU. Europe's leading annual forum on ...



Synthetic opioid use booms worldwide amid Africa 'crisis', UN says - The Guardian

Synthetic opioid use booms worldwide amid Africa 'crisis', UN says  The Guardian

Death in US are still rising due to fentanyl addiction, but report highlights alarming take-up of painkiller tramadol in Africa.



Report: Iran Building Terror Network in Africa to Attack Western Targets - Algemeiner

Report: Iran Building Terror Network in Africa to Attack Western Targets  Algemeiner

Iran has established a terror network in Africa to strike American and other Western targets, it was reported on Tuesday. UK daily The Telegraph quoted a “senior ...



Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says - Bloomberg

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. has “intense interest” in Africa, and the perception that the continent is of little interest to President Donald Trump's administration is incorrect, the U.S. ...



Extreme weather is shaking up Africa's corn trade - SFGate

Extreme weather is shaking up Africa's corn trade  SFGate

At least three African nations will need to import more corn this year after extreme weather from cyclones to drought devastated crops, sparking some unusual ...



Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says - Bloomberg

Africa Is a Key Place of Interest for Trump, U.S. Official Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. has “intense interest” in Africa, and the perception that the continent is of little interest to President Donald Trump's administration is incorrect, the U.S. ...



Monday 24 June 2019

The propaganda films of apartheid-era South Africa - Aljazeera.com

The propaganda films of apartheid-era South Africa  Aljazeera.com

In the 1970s and 80s, the apartheid government funded a little-known film scheme aimed at black South Africans.



African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game' - CNN

African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game'  CNN

Football in Africa is a game some believe should only be played by men. Some women have to sneak out of their homes just to play. Players are trolled for their ...



The African 'poverty safari' on wheels - BBC News

The African 'poverty safari' on wheels  BBC News

A charity comes in for criticism for its immersive experience depicting the lives of poor African children.



Jumia Food looks beyond Africa's middle class for growth - CNA

Jumia Food looks beyond Africa's middle class for growth  CNA

Jumia Food, a unit of New York-listed e-commerce platform Jumia Technologies is offering cheaper menu options in its African home market to ...



Jumia Food looks beyond Africa's middle class for growth - Reuters UK

Jumia Food looks beyond Africa's middle class for growth  Reuters UK

Jumia Food, a unit of New York-listed e-commerce platform Jumia Technologies is offering cheaper menu options in its African home market to attract lower ...



After early exit from Cricket World Cup, South Africa face a rainbow crisis - Economic Times

After early exit from Cricket World Cup, South Africa face a rainbow crisis  Economic Times

This lack of high run-scoring has been a problem-area for the Proteas for quite some time now.



China says Africa projects should be sustainable, denounces criticism - Reuters

China says Africa projects should be sustainable, denounces criticism  Reuters

Chinese development projects in Africa must be sustainable, the government's top diplomat told senior African ministers on Tuesday, as he denounced "outside ...



Extreme Weather Is Shaking Up Africa's Corn Trade - Bloomberg

Extreme Weather Is Shaking Up Africa's Corn Trade  Bloomberg

At least three African nations will need to import more corn this year after extreme weather from cyclones to drought devastated crops, sparking some unusual ...



Eddie Africa of MOVE 9 Released from Prison After 40 Years - Democracy Now!

Eddie Africa of MOVE 9 Released from Prison After 40 Years  Democracy Now!

Eddie Africa, a member of the MOVE 9, was released from a Pennsylvania prison Friday, after spending 40 years behind bars. Eddie Africa was convicted, along ...



Jumia Food looks beyond Africa's middle class for growth - Reuters

Jumia Food looks beyond Africa's middle class for growth  Reuters

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Jumia Food, a unit of New York-listed e-commerce platform Jumia Technologies is offering cheaper menu options in its African home ...



Don't expect debt relief, United States warns Africa - Reuters Africa

Don't expect debt relief, United States warns Africa  Reuters Africa

African countries running up debt they won't be able to pay back, including to China, should not expect to be bailed out by western-sponsored debt relief, the ...



The propaganda films of apartheid-era South Africa - Aljazeera.com

The propaganda films of apartheid-era South Africa  Aljazeera.com

In the 1970s and 80s, the apartheid government funded a little-known film scheme aimed at black South Africans.



African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game' - CNN

African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game'  CNN

Football in Africa is a game some believe should only be played by men. Some women have to sneak out of their homes just to play. Players are trolled for their ...



The African 'poverty safari' on wheels - BBC News

The African 'poverty safari' on wheels  BBC News

A charity comes in for criticism for its immersive experience depicting the lives of poor African children.



US risks handing Africa’s e-commerce sector to China - Financial Times

US risks handing Africa’s e-commerce sector to China  Financial Times

Washington's efforts to isolate Huawei could shut out US tech giants from the continent.



Don't expect debt relief, United States warns Africa - Reuters UK

Don't expect debt relief, United States warns Africa  Reuters UK

African countries running up debt they won't be able to pay back, including to China, should not expect to be bailed out by western-sponsored debt relief, the ...



Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mali and Ivory Coast make winning starts - Deutsche Welle

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mali and Ivory Coast make winning starts  Deutsche Welle

Mali made sure that Mauritania's moment of history didn't turn into victory at the Africa Cup of Nations. Earlier, in sweltering heat, the Ivory Coast showed their ...



Jumia Food looks beyond Africa's middle class for growth - Reuters UK

Jumia Food looks beyond Africa's middle class for growth  Reuters UK

Jumia Food, a unit of New York-listed e-commerce platform Jumia Technologies is offering cheaper menu options in its African home market to attract lower ...



Don't take African generosity towards refugees for granted, says UN refugee chief - UN News

Don't take African generosity towards refugees for granted, says UN refugee chief  UN News

The international community must not take the generosity of Africans for granted, UN refugee chief, Filippo Grandi, told an informal meeting of Security Council ...



Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mali and Ivory Coast make winning starts - Deutsche Welle

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mali and Ivory Coast make winning starts  Deutsche Welle

Mali made sure that Mauritania's moment of history didn't turn into victory at the Africa Cup of Nations. Earlier, in sweltering heat, the Ivory Coast showed their ...



Letter from Africa: Kenya's love-hate relationship with Chinese traders - BBC News

Letter from Africa: Kenya's love-hate relationship with Chinese traders  BBC News

In our series of letters from African writers, Kenyan journalist Waihiga Mwaura looks at how the arrival of Chinese traders at the famous Gikomba market is both a ...



African teams showed advancement at the Women’s World Cup. The way media talked about them didn’t. - ThinkProgress

African teams showed advancement at the Women’s World Cup. The way media talked about them didn’t.  ThinkProgress

This Women's World Cup was a historic one for African football: For the first time ever, two African teams, Cameroon and Nigeria, advanced to the knockout ...



Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mali and Ivory Coast make winning starts - Deutsche Welle

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mali and Ivory Coast make winning starts  Deutsche Welle

Mali made sure that Mauritania's moment of history didn't turn into victory at the Africa Cup of Nations. Earlier, in sweltering heat, the Ivory Coast showed their ...



Sunday 23 June 2019

DRC Ebola outbreak evokes memories of West Africa crisis. - Quartz

DRC Ebola outbreak evokes memories of West Africa crisis.  Quartz

The gory 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa resulted in over 11000 deaths.



Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations - TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations  TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's steady decline as a power on the African continent is illustrated no more perfectly than in their record in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).



No elephants have been hunted in this African wildlife preserve in more than a year, officials say - CNN

No elephants have been hunted in this African wildlife preserve in more than a year, officials say  CNN

Conservationists say the last time an elephant in the Niassa Reserve was recorded killed by a poacher was May 17, 2018.



Haris Sohail steers Pakistan to victory and sends South Africa packing - The Guardian

Haris Sohail steers Pakistan to victory and sends South Africa packing  The Guardian

Haris Sohail hit 89 to steer Pakistan to victory by 49 runs and knock South Africa out of the Cricket World Cup.



Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example - FRANCE 24

Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example  FRANCE 24

London (AFP). South Africa great Jacques Kallis has urged the Proteas to learn lessons from England's one-day international revival following the team's ...



Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations - TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations  TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's steady decline as a power on the African continent is illustrated no more perfectly than in their record in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).



Haris Sohail steers Pakistan to victory and sends South Africa packing - The Guardian

Haris Sohail steers Pakistan to victory and sends South Africa packing  The Guardian

Haris Sohail hit 89 to steer Pakistan to victory by 49 runs and knock South Africa out of the Cricket World Cup.



Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example - FRANCE 24

Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example  FRANCE 24

London (AFP). South Africa great Jacques Kallis has urged the Proteas to learn lessons from England's one-day international revival following the team's ...



Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations - TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations  TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's steady decline as a power on the African continent is illustrated no more perfectly than in their record in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).



Haris Sohail steers Pakistan to victory and sends South Africa packing - The Guardian

Haris Sohail steers Pakistan to victory and sends South Africa packing  The Guardian

Haris Sohail hit 89 to steer Pakistan to victory by 49 runs and knock South Africa out of the Cricket World Cup.



Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example - FRANCE 24

Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example  FRANCE 24

London (AFP). South Africa great Jacques Kallis has urged the Proteas to learn lessons from England's one-day international revival following the team's ...



Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations - TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations  TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's steady decline as a power on the African continent is illustrated no more perfectly than in their record in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).



Haris Sohail steers Pakistan to victory and sends South Africa packing - The Guardian

Haris Sohail steers Pakistan to victory and sends South Africa packing  The Guardian

Haris Sohail hit 89 to steer Pakistan to victory by 49 runs and knock South Africa out of the Cricket World Cup.



Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example - FRANCE 24

Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example  FRANCE 24

London (AFP). South Africa great Jacques Kallis has urged the Proteas to learn lessons from England's one-day international revival following the team's ...



Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations - TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations  TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's steady decline as a power on the African continent is illustrated no more perfectly than in their record in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).



Eskom's Gain Is South Africa's Pain as Investors Balk at Debt - Bloomberg

Eskom's Gain Is South Africa's Pain as Investors Balk at Debt  Bloomberg

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's latest pledge to support Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. is good news for the cash-strapped electricity company -- but ...



Soccer-South Africa coach backs team to put indifferent form behind them - National Post

Soccer-South Africa coach backs team to put indifferent form behind them  National Post

CAIRO — South Africa have the potential to shake off indifferent results of the last decade and re-emerge as a strong force at the Africa Cup of Nations, coach ...



Haris Sohail steers Pakistan to victory and sends South Africa packing - The Guardian

Haris Sohail steers Pakistan to victory and sends South Africa packing  The Guardian

Haris Sohail hit 89 to steer Pakistan to victory by 49 runs and knock South Africa out of the Cricket World Cup.



Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example - FRANCE 24

Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example  FRANCE 24

London (AFP). South Africa great Jacques Kallis has urged the Proteas to learn lessons from England's one-day international revival following the team's ...



Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations - TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's record at the Africa Cup of Nations  TimesLIVE

Bafana Bafana's steady decline as a power on the African continent is illustrated no more perfectly than in their record in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).



Soccer-South Africa coach backs team to put indifferent form behind them - National Post

Soccer-South Africa coach backs team to put indifferent form behind them  National Post

CAIRO — South Africa have the potential to shake off indifferent results of the last decade and re-emerge as a strong force at the Africa Cup of Nations, coach ...



Soccer-South Africa coach backs team to put indifferent form behind them - National Post

Soccer-South Africa coach backs team to put indifferent form behind them  National Post

CAIRO — South Africa have the potential to shake off indifferent results of the last decade and re-emerge as a strong force at the Africa Cup of Nations, coach ...



South Africa coach backs team to put indifferent form behind them - Euronews English

South Africa coach backs team to put indifferent form behind them  Euronews English

CAIRO (Reuters) – South Africa have the potential to shake off indifferent results of the last decade and re-emerge as a strong force at the.



Saturday 22 June 2019

Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires - ESPN

Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires  ESPN

As you'd expect, Egypt's winner in their Africa Cup of Nations opener over Zimbabwe came from a winger -- it just wasn't Mohamed Salah.



Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener - FRANCE 24

Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener  FRANCE 24

Mahmoud Trezeguet handed hosts Egypt a winning start to the Africa Cup of Nations with the only goal of Friday's opening game against Zimbabwe in a high ...



Sepp Blatter, UEFA and Tanzania boss resist FIFA takeover of African football - Africanews English

Sepp Blatter, UEFA and Tanzania boss resist FIFA takeover of African football  Africanews English

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has joined critics of the decision to take over management of African football, questioning the role that the compliance ...



Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires - ESPN

Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires  ESPN

As you'd expect, Egypt's winner in their Africa Cup of Nations opener over Zimbabwe came from a winger -- it just wasn't Mohamed Salah.



FIFA Takes Control of Soccer in Africa, Where the Sport Is in Chaos - The New York Times

FIFA Takes Control of Soccer in Africa, Where the Sport Is in Chaos  The New York Times

Faced with a crisis that threatens to overwhelm the governing body of soccer on the African continent, FIFA is taking the unprecedented step of sending its top ...



Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener - FRANCE 24

Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener  FRANCE 24

Mahmoud Trezeguet handed hosts Egypt a winning start to the Africa Cup of Nations with the only goal of Friday's opening game against Zimbabwe in a high ...



Op-Ed: Why Africa's blue economy is one of its biggest opportunities - CNBCAfrica.com

Op-Ed: Why Africa's blue economy is one of its biggest opportunities  CNBCAfrica.com

Dubbed the 'new frontier of the African renaissance' by the African union, Africa's blue economy has vast potential.



Sepp Blatter, UEFA and Tanzania boss resist FIFA takeover of African football - Africanews English

Sepp Blatter, UEFA and Tanzania boss resist FIFA takeover of African football  Africanews English

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has joined critics of the decision to take over management of African football, questioning the role that the compliance ...



Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires - ESPN

Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires  ESPN

As you'd expect, Egypt's winner in their Africa Cup of Nations opener over Zimbabwe came from a winger -- it just wasn't Mohamed Salah.



FIFA Takes Control of Soccer in Africa, Where the Sport Is in Chaos - The New York Times

FIFA Takes Control of Soccer in Africa, Where the Sport Is in Chaos  The New York Times

Faced with a crisis that threatens to overwhelm the governing body of soccer on the African continent, FIFA is taking the unprecedented step of sending its top ...



Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener - FRANCE 24

Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener  FRANCE 24

Mahmoud Trezeguet handed hosts Egypt a winning start to the Africa Cup of Nations with the only goal of Friday's opening game against Zimbabwe in a high ...



Sepp Blatter, UEFA and Tanzania boss resist FIFA takeover of African football - Africanews English

Sepp Blatter, UEFA and Tanzania boss resist FIFA takeover of African football  Africanews English

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has joined critics of the decision to take over management of African football, questioning the role that the compliance ...



Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires - ESPN

Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires  ESPN

As you'd expect, Egypt's winner in their Africa Cup of Nations opener over Zimbabwe came from a winger -- it just wasn't Mohamed Salah.



FIFA Takes Control of Soccer in Africa, Where the Sport Is in Chaos - The New York Times

FIFA Takes Control of Soccer in Africa, Where the Sport Is in Chaos  The New York Times

Faced with a crisis that threatens to overwhelm the governing body of soccer on the African continent, FIFA is taking the unprecedented step of sending its top ...



EXTRA TIME: Africa's impressed with Afcon after Madagascar and Guinea entertain neutrals - Goal.com

EXTRA TIME: Africa's impressed with Afcon after Madagascar and Guinea entertain neutrals  Goal.com

We've witnessed the end of Day 2 at the Afcon and many fans are already claiming that this is a special tournament in the making.



Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener - FRANCE 24

Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener  FRANCE 24

Mahmoud Trezeguet handed hosts Egypt a winning start to the Africa Cup of Nations with the only goal of Friday's opening game against Zimbabwe in a high ...



Sepp Blatter, UEFA and Tanzania boss resist FIFA takeover of African football - Africanews English

Sepp Blatter, UEFA and Tanzania boss resist FIFA takeover of African football  Africanews English

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has joined critics of the decision to take over management of African football, questioning the role that the compliance ...



Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires - ESPN

Egypt start Africa Cup of Nations on the right foot, even as Salah misfires  ESPN

As you'd expect, Egypt's winner in their Africa Cup of Nations opener over Zimbabwe came from a winger -- it just wasn't Mohamed Salah.



FIFA Takes Control of Soccer in Africa, Where the Sport Is in Chaos - The New York Times

FIFA Takes Control of Soccer in Africa, Where the Sport Is in Chaos  The New York Times

Faced with a crisis that threatens to overwhelm the governing body of soccer on the African continent, FIFA is taking the unprecedented step of sending its top ...



Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener - FRANCE 24

Hosts Egypt beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener  FRANCE 24

Mahmoud Trezeguet handed hosts Egypt a winning start to the Africa Cup of Nations with the only goal of Friday's opening game against Zimbabwe in a high ...



The African 'poverty safari' on wheels - BBC News

The African 'poverty safari' on wheels  BBC News

A charity comes in for criticism for its immersive experience depicting the lives of poor African children.



African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game' - CNN

African female footballers face uphill battle to play a 'man's game'  CNN

Football in Africa is a game some believe should only be played by men. Some women have to sneak out of their homes just to play. Players are trolled for their ...



Is South Africa edging out Turkey as the big EM short? - Reuters

Is South Africa edging out Turkey as the big EM short?  Reuters

Move over Turkey and Argentina, emerging markets investors have another country to sweat over: South Africa.



Friday 21 June 2019

Is South Africa edging out Turkey as the big EM short? - Reuters

Is South Africa edging out Turkey as the big EM short?  Reuters

Move over Turkey and Argentina, emerging markets investors have another country to sweat over: South Africa.



South African Teens Flying Self-Assembled Plane Across Africa - Voice of America

South African Teens Flying Self-Assembled Plane Across Africa  Voice of America

A group of South African teenagers has assembled a four-seater airplane and is flying it across the continent.



US ups investment in Africa to counter China's influence - Aljazeera.com

US ups investment in Africa to counter China's influence  Aljazeera.com

US will more than double money available for investment in low- and middle-income countries, many of them in Africa.



A New Migrant Surge at the Border, This One From Central Africa - The New York Times

A New Migrant Surge at the Border, This One From Central Africa  The New York Times

Two cities more than 2100 miles apart — San Antonio and Portland, Me. — are scrambling to respond to an influx of African migrants.



Piracy in West Africa: The world's most dangerous seas? - BBC News

Piracy in West Africa: The world's most dangerous seas?  BBC News

The seas off West Africa's oil-rich coastline are now the most dangerous in the world for shipping, according to a new report. One Earth Future, which produces ...



Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals’ competing for the Africa Cup of Nations - BBC News

Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals’ competing for the Africa Cup of Nations  BBC News

Eagles, elephants and lions are among the most popular sporting beasts at this year's tournament.



The African 'poverty safari' on wheels - BBC News

The African 'poverty safari' on wheels  BBC News

A charity comes in for criticism for its immersive experience depicting the lives of poor African children.



Is South Africa edging out Turkey as the big EM short? - Reuters

Is South Africa edging out Turkey as the big EM short?  Reuters

Move over Turkey and Argentina, emerging markets investors have another country to sweat over: South Africa.



South African Teens Flying Self-Assembled Plane Across Africa - Voice of America

South African Teens Flying Self-Assembled Plane Across Africa  Voice of America

A group of South African teenagers has assembled a four-seater airplane and is flying it across the continent.



US ups investment in Africa to counter China's influence - Aljazeera.com

US ups investment in Africa to counter China's influence  Aljazeera.com

US will more than double money available for investment in low- and middle-income countries, many of them in Africa.



DRC Ebola outbreak evokes memories of West Africa crisis. - Quartz

DRC Ebola outbreak evokes memories of West Africa crisis.  Quartz

The gory 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa resulted in over 11000 deaths.



The African 'poverty safari' on wheels - BBC News

The African 'poverty safari' on wheels  BBC News

A charity comes in for criticism for its immersive experience depicting the lives of poor African children.



Is South Africa edging out Turkey as the big EM short? - Reuters

Is South Africa edging out Turkey as the big EM short?  Reuters

Move over Turkey and Argentina, emerging markets investors have another country to sweat over: South Africa.



South African Teens Flying Self-Assembled Plane Across Africa - Voice of America

South African Teens Flying Self-Assembled Plane Across Africa  Voice of America

A group of South African teenagers has assembled a four-seater airplane and is flying it across the continent.



US ups investment in Africa to counter China's influence - Aljazeera.com

US ups investment in Africa to counter China's influence  Aljazeera.com

US will more than double money available for investment in low- and middle-income countries, many of them in Africa.



DRC Ebola outbreak evokes memories of West Africa crisis. - Quartz

DRC Ebola outbreak evokes memories of West Africa crisis.  Quartz

The gory 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa resulted in over 11000 deaths.



South Africa's president says shaky power utility can't fail - The Philadelphia Tribune

South Africa's president says shaky power utility can't fail  The Philadelphia Tribune

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa's president declared Thursday the country's struggling state-owned power utility Eskom "cannot be allowed to fail" and ...



Here's how fact-checking is developing across Africa - Poynter

Here's how fact-checking is developing across Africa  Poynter

CAPE TOWN — They came from Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal, among other countries. They were fact-checkers and technologists and nonprofit ...



A New Migrant Surge at the Border, This One From Central Africa - The New York Times

A New Migrant Surge at the Border, This One From Central Africa  The New York Times

Two cities more than 2100 miles apart — San Antonio and Portland, Me. — are scrambling to respond to an influx of African migrants.



The African 'poverty safari' on wheels - BBC News

The African 'poverty safari' on wheels  BBC News

A charity comes in for criticism for its immersive experience depicting the lives of poor African children.



Is South Africa edging out Turkey as the big EM short? - Reuters

Is South Africa edging out Turkey as the big EM short?  Reuters

Move over Turkey and Argentina, emerging markets investors have another country to sweat over: South Africa.



South African Teens Flying Self-Assembled Plane Across Africa - Voice of America

South African Teens Flying Self-Assembled Plane Across Africa  Voice of America

A group of South African teenagers has assembled a four-seater airplane and is flying it across the continent.



US ups investment in Africa to counter China's influence - Aljazeera.com

US ups investment in Africa to counter China's influence  Aljazeera.com

US will more than double money available for investment in low- and middle-income countries, many of them in Africa.



Thursday 20 June 2019

South African euthanasia activist convicted of murder - BBC News

South African euthanasia activist convicted of murder  BBC News

South Africa's leading pro-euthanasia activist is to serve three years under house arrest after he was found guilty of premeditated murder for helping three ...



Piracy in West Africa: The world's most dangerous seas? - BBC News

Piracy in West Africa: The world's most dangerous seas?  BBC News

The seas off West Africa's oil-rich coastline are now the most dangerous in the world for shipping, according to a new report. One Earth Future, which produces ...



Ethiopia’s bid to become an African startup hub hinges on connectivity - TechCrunch

Ethiopia’s bid to become an African startup hub hinges on connectivity  TechCrunch

Ethiopia is flexing its ambitions to become Africa's next startup hub. The country of 105 million with the continent's seventh largest economy is revamping ...



Mo Salah’s magic makes Egypt the Africa Cup of Nations favourites - FRANCE 24

Mo Salah’s magic makes Egypt the Africa Cup of Nations favourites  FRANCE 24

Egypt, the record seven-time winners of the Africa Cup of Nations, are seen as the team to beat as the 2019 tournament kicks off on Friday – largely thanks to the ...



The Only Option for Eskom Is One South Africa Can't Afford - Bloomberg

The Only Option for Eskom Is One South Africa Can't Afford  Bloomberg

South Africa simply has to rescue the nation's distressed power utility. Even though it can't afford to. Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. supplies 95% of the nation's ...



Low-income African countries 'pay 30 times more' for drugs - BBC News

Low-income African countries 'pay 30 times more' for drugs  BBC News

African countries with small to medium-sized economies pay far more money for less effective drugs, a leading health expert has told BBC Newsday. In countries ...



Eye on Africa - Sudan military say perpetrators of deadly crackdown identified - FRANCE 24

Eye on Africa - Sudan military say perpetrators of deadly crackdown identified  FRANCE 24

Hundreds of people keep up protests for civilian rule in Sudan as ruling generals say they've identified who was behind the fatal crackdown on protesters earlier ...



FIFA takes over management of African football - Africanews English

FIFA takes over management of African football  Africanews English

Global football governing body FIFA have appointed General Fatma Samoura as “FIFA General Delegate for Africa” for a 6-month period from 1 August 2019 to ...



Fifa confirms appointment of Fatma Samoura in Africa - BBC Sport

Fifa confirms appointment of Fatma Samoura in Africa  BBC Sport

Fifa confirms the appointment of its secretary general Fatma Samoura as a 'General Delegate for Africa' in light of recent governance issues on the continent.



Africa In Need Of New Solutions: Social Entrepreneurship And Franchising To The Rescue - Forbes

Africa In Need Of New Solutions: Social Entrepreneurship And Franchising To The Rescue  Forbes

Social entrepreneurship and social franchising can make a meaningful difference and provide better living conditions, hope and opportunity for millions of ...



Discard the odd and publish in Africa | Arts and Culture - Mail and Guardian

Discard the odd and publish in Africa | Arts and Culture  Mail and Guardian

Last week I was invited as a panellist to the International Publishers' Association (IPA) seminar in Nairobi, Kenya. Present were 40 African publishers' ...