President of Egypt Ousted in Military Coup

“For the sake of Egypt and for historical accuracy, let’s call what is happening by its real name: Military coup.” This was a Facebook status update by Essam al Haddad who is the Egyptian president’s advisor on issues of national security. As of Wednesday, the presidency no longer has access to official methods of communicating with Egyptian citizens after President Mohammed Morsi was removed from power by military forces. Egyptians took to the streets... Read more »
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By Ntokozo Sindane On Friday, June 14th, 2013

Zimbabwean Elections Scheduled for 31 July

After being ordered by the constitutional court to announce an election date no later than the end of July, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has settled on the last day of July. According to media reports on ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Lecturer Gets 3 Months for Calling Mugabe “A Rotten Old Donkey”

The story of the outspoken lecturer who called Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe “a rotten old donkey” was widely reported on in the media this Saturday. Chenjerai Pamhiri is employed by the Great Zimbabwe... Read more »
By Sinethemba Mandyoli On Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

13 Soldiers Die in Central African Republic Defending a Dictatorship

During the Arab spring many governments put their logistical support to the rebels and now that the Central African Republic is having a revolt our very own South Africa chooses to side with the regime. Unfortu... Read more »
By Ms. Tsungi Moyo On Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Federation of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations to be launched in Addis Ababa

ADDIS ABABA, 21 January 2013 – In an effort to further develop and strengthen local production of pharmaceutical produce in Africa, three African regional associations of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers ... Read more »
By Zuziwe On Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

John Evans Atta Mills dies

Ghana’s President John Evans Atta Mills has died at the age of 68, reports Daily Ghana Guide. This was confirmed by a press statement signed by the Chief of Staff, John Henry Martey Newman. The statement sai... Read more »
By The Editor On Thursday, July 12th, 2012

Petrol truck blaze kills at least 100 people in Nigeria

At least 100 people were killed in Nigeria when a truck carrying fuel tipped over and caught fire. According to reports, the crash occurred after the truck swerved to avoid a collision with oncoming vehicles. M... Read more »
By The Editor On Sunday, July 1st, 2012

Attackers kill 17 in two Kenyan churches

Gunmen killed 17 people and wounded at least 40 in two Kenyan Churches, reported New Vision and VOA News. According to VOA News, the deadliest attack took place at the African Inland Church, where at least 10 p... Read more »
By The Editor On Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Tropical cyclone Irina kills 65 in Madagascar

Tropical cyclone Irina killed 65 people in Madagascar and left thousands of people homeless, reports The Herald Sun. The storm also caused heavy rains floods in Northern KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, Swaziland... Read more »
By The Editor On Monday, March 5th, 2012

Congo arms depot blast kills at least 206

At least 206 people were killed on Sunday, March 4 after an electric short circuit sparked a fire that caused massive explosions at a Brazzaville arms depot. It is reported that these explosions shattered windo... Read more »