African News
Nigeria power grid collapse causes nationwide blackouts
By: Reuters 14th September 2023 Nigeria's electricity distribution companies reported "a total system collapse" on Thursday, causing widespread blackouts across Africa's biggest... →
African Parks acquires rhino captive-breeding operation to turn into sanctuary
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th September 2023 Non-profit conservation organisation African Parks CEO Peter Fearnhead noted on Tuesday that it will be converting a captive-breeding operation... →
Tanzania opposition leader released on bail – party
By: Reuters 11th September 2023 One of Tanzania's main opposition leaders and former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu was released on bail early on Monday, hours after he was... →
Lady R docking report summary insufficient to quell business concerns – BLSA CEO
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 11th September 2023 The release last week of an executive summary of a report from a panel announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa and led by a retired judge to... →
Nigeria opposition to appeal verdict upholding Tinubu presidential win
By: Reuters 7th September 2023 Nigeria's main opposition candidates will appeal a tribunal ruling that affirmed Bola Tinubu's victory in a disputed presidential election in... →
UN offers to support Gabon for transition back to civilian rule
By: Reuters 7th September 2023 A UN representative told Gabon's military leader the UN institutions stood ready to support the country as it transitions back to constitutional... →
State wants private companies to upgrade SA's border posts
By: News24Wire 6th September 2023 Government is looking to the private sector to assist in upgrading South Africa's land ports with neighbouring countries. The upgrades will assist... →
African leaders call for new global taxes to fund climate change action
By: Reuters 6th September 2023 African leaders on Wednesday proposed new global taxes and reforms to international financial institutions to help fund climate change action in a... →