The complete draw of the CAN 2023 qualifiers unveiled
The draw for the second round of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire took place on Tuesday, April 19, in […]
South Africa
South African President says UN Security Council is “outdated’’
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, criticized for his refusal to strongly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, attacked Thursday the UN Security Council, which he […]
A wide range of support for Russia in Africa
Governments, opponents, pan-Africanist activists on social networks or simple demonstrators: at the time of the war in Ukraine, support for the Russian regime is increasingly […]
South Africa: End of restrictions linked to the Covid pandemic
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced earlier this week that all legal restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic would end at midnight, stressing that it was time […]
AfCon 2023 in Ivory Coast: The president of CAF “reassured’’ by progress
The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, visiting Côte d’Ivoire, said he was “reassured” by the progress of infrastructure for the next […]
Trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma to resume in April
South Africa’s judiciary has rejected former President Jacob Zuma’s appeals to further delay his corruption trial due to resume in April, the National Prosecuting Authority […]
AfDB Pledges to Earmark $2.8 Billion for South Africa over Five Years
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Akinwumi A. Adesina, announced, Thursday in Johannesburg, 2.8 billion dollars support to South Africa over the […]
South Africa: Raymond Zondo appointed President of the Constitutional Court
Raymond Zondo, who headed South Africa’s commission of inquiry into state corruption under President Jacob Zuma (2009-2018), was appointed Thursday to head the country’s Constitutional […]
South African economic growth rebounds in 2021
South Africa’s economy, buffeted by the Covid-19 epidemic and by riots, has recorded growth of 4.9% in 2021, the highest since 2007, according to official […]
Moderna to set up its first vaccine plant in Africa in Kenya
U.S. vaccine maker Moderna announced Monday that it will build its first African vaccine plant in Kenya, after signing a preliminary agreement with that country […]