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Academic Freedom Under Threat In African Universities
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and...
Owner: Royal African Society
US ‘undermining global health’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda
The Trump administration plans to export its “war on woke” by forcing foreign governments, non-governmental organisations and international bodies to abandon working on diversity, equity and inclusion or face being stripped of US funding. The...
Owner: The Scott Trust
Nigeria News56 minutes ago Nnamdi Kanu: ‘Let’s March To Aso Villa’ – Sowore Dares Peter Obi, Soludo, Other South East Leaders The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has challenged the former Labour Party (…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has challenged the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, and other...
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South African activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla to arrive on Wednesday morning
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The Department of International Relations and Co-operation (Dirco) has confirmed that the South African participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) will arrive back in the country this morning after being abducted by Israel. Dirco spokesperson...
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PRESS RELEASE: Levene Energy Wins Local Content Champion Award At African Energy Week (AEW) 2025
October 08, (THEWILL) — ‘The Nigerian energy services solutions provider has been recognised for its outstanding leadership in scaling African-led projects, developing local suppliers and building durable industrial capacity across West Africa.’...
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Sowore Vows To Lead Mass Protest To Presidential Villa To Demand Nnamdi
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Former presidential candidate of African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has announced plans to lead a massive protest to the Presidential Villa, Abuja to demand for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),...
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Local company wins rare right to use South African flag on its products
Did you know selling products with the South African flag requires government permission? One local company has now received official approval. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) granted SA Greetings (Pty) Ltd permission to...
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Anti-immigration politics contribute to racism in Germany
The ongoing political focus on migration in Germany could have spillover effects. Decades of progress in making the country more inclusive of Black people could be rolled back, Tahir Della, of the rights organization Initiative of Black People in...
Owner: German Government
South Africa's nuclear energy spotlight: Leading the G20 conversation
What do we want to show the world? Do we want to show that we are ready to embrace our energy-transition responsibilities and open Africa to the potential of nuclear energy, or are we going to continue neglecting to lead and simply follow? On 9...
Owner: Iqbal Survé
Cameroon president, 92, stages first appearance of election
Maroua – Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on Monday made his first major appearance of the election campaign in his run for an eighth straight term as the world’s oldest head of state. With five days to go before the vote, Biya – aged 92, and in...
Owner: Kevin Ferguson
South African has been warned that the relationship between South Africa and the US could worsen after a Russian cargo aircraft blacklisted by the US, landed in Upington
South African 🇿🇦 has been warned that the relationship between South Africa and the US could worsen after a Russian cargo aircraft, blacklisted by the US, landed in Upington on Thursday. (By IOL News) A Russian cargo aircraft, which has been...
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Zambian president calls for adoption of digital platforms to accelerate Africa's development
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LUSAKA, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Digital Government Africa Summit opened in Lusaka on Tuesday, with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema calling on African nations to embrace digital platforms as a catalyst for economic development. While...
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Sports1 hour ago Nigeria Submits Bid To Host Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja Nigeria has officially entered the race to bring Formula 1 back to Africa, submitting a formal bid to host a Grand Prix in Abuja, the first...
Nigeria has officially entered the race to bring Formula 1 back to Africa, submitting a formal bid to host a Grand Prix in Abuja, the first on the continent since 1993. The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, confirmed...
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Without electricity, Africa’s digital future will stall – Hichilema
Without electricity, Africa’s digital future will stall – Hichilema PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has emphasised the importance of investing to actualise Africa’s ambitious digital transformation agenda. He said the agenda cannot succeed without...
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Kenya, Africa asked to tap new tourism trends
Tourism players in Kenya and the African continent at large have been asked to embrace new tourism trends so as to attract global modern-day travellers. They were told to package different tourism products according to the demands of different age...
Owner: Simon Gicharu
Prince Harry charity severed by huge African nation amid 'human rights abuses'
(Image: PA) Chad has severed ties with a wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry. The African nation accused African Parks of displaying a "disrespectful" attitude and, in a scathing four-page statement, Chad's environment minister Hassan Bakhit...
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South Africa’s deputy president arrives in Juba to push stalled peace deal
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrived in Juba on Wednesday morning for a two-day visit aimed at reinvigorating the implementation of the fragile 2018 peace agreement in South Sudan. The implementation of the 2018 peace agreement...
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Generative AI and South Africa’s path to sustainable growth
The conversation about artificial intelligence has shifted in South Africa from curiosity to critical urgency. Generative AI, in particular, has captured attention across board – not only for its potential to boost productivity but also for its...
Owner: Tshepo Mahloele
Student creates South Africa’s 1st service delivery app to revolutionise municipal accountability
A 23-year-old Durban student has developed South Africa's first-ever service delivery app, CityMenderSA, to bridge the communication gap between citizens and local municipalities The app allows users to report issues like potholes, burst pipes,...
Owner: Vitaliy Laptenok
COSATU Demands State of Emergency for Free State Local Government
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has issued a direct demand for the national government to declare a state of emergency for the local government sphere in the Free State, citing a systemic collapse in service delivery and...
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