HIV: Johnson & Johnson halts trials in Africa to find a vaccine
This is a trial program, named Imbokodo, which started in 2017 in five southern African countries. Due to lack of conclusive results, “the Imbokodo trial […]
South Africa
South Africa “not in a position” to receive Afghan refugees
South Africa said Wednesday that it is “not in a position” to host Afghan refugees who fled the country after the Taliban took control of […]
Another new variant of COVID-19 detected in South Africa
Scientists in South Africa say they have detected a new variant of COVID-19. The country’s National Institute of Communicable Diseases announced in a new study […]
South Africa: Over 10,000 children have dropped out of school due to the pandemic
At least 10,000 children in South Africa have dropped out of school since the start of the coronavirus pandemic that has heavily impacted the school […]
Sharp increase in teenage pregnancies since the pandemic in South Africa
Teenage pregnancies, and even pre-teen pregnancies, have exploded in South Africa since the coronavirus pandemic, according to Save the Children, citing a 60% increase in […]
Government reshuffle in South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a major government reshuffle on Thursday night, appointing a dozen new ministers, including Health, Defence and Finance. The first […]
With Samuel Takyi in bronze, Ghana stands out again in boxing
Samuel Takyi finished third in the under 57kg boxing tournament at the 2021 Games, this August 3 at the Kokugikan in Tokyo. He thus offers […]
Morocco, South Africa can effectively contribute to Africa’s economic development (Ambassador)
Morocco and South Africa have the human and technical resources and means that can effectively contribute to the economic development of Africa and address the […]
Clashes in South Africa leave 10 dead, 489 arrested
The army was called in Monday to contain the outbursts in South Africa, on the fourth day of violence initially triggered by the imprisonment of […]
Nelson Mandela’s Heritage Ruined, Jacob Zuma Arrested
The former South African president Jacob Zuma, sentenced to 15 months in prison for contempt of court, finally constituted himself as a prisoner Wednesday before […]