Africa must do more to stem brain drain – Barack Obama
Former US President Barack Obama on Wednesday told young African business people and activists at a gathering in Johannesburg that opportunities could be greater in […]
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UN marks 100 years since Mandela’s birth with a vow to continue struggle for equality
Taking stock of his “vast” legacy for mankind, the United Nations marks 100 years since the birth of the late anti-Apartheid activist, Nelson Mandela, this […]
Obama ends two-day visit to Kenya, first since leaving the White House
Former US President Barack Obama has completed a two-day visit in Kenya, his first to Africa since leaving the White House. In Kenya, his father’s […]
Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife passes away at 81
Winnie Mandela, the former wife of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, died on Monday at the age of 81, her family’s spokesman said. “It […]
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf wins Mo Ibrahim African leadership prize
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, named after its Sudanese billionaire founder, announced on Monday that the prize committee has awarded the $5m prize for leadership to […]
Israel: South Africans stand with Palestinians to reject Balfour Declaration
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party (EFF) and hundreds of South Africans grouped in front of the Israeli embassy in Johannesburg to […]
South Africa’s April inflation falls to 5.3 percent
Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) decelerated from 6.1 percent, year-on-year in March to 5.3 percent in April, Statistics South Africa announced on Wednesday. The South African […]
South Africa revokes ICC withdrawal bid
South Africa has revoked its withdrawal from the ICC on Tuesday; weeks after the country’s High court blocked the government’s bid to pull out of […]
Bill Gates to invest $5 billion in Africa over 5 years
Philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates on Monday said his foundation will invest $5 billion in Africa over the next five years in addition […]
Angélique Kidjo, African Youth Activist Wins AI Award
World-renowned musician Angélique Kidjo has been declared winner of Amnesty International’s prestigious Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2016 for her active role in advocating for […]