‘Prostitute’ Insult Puts South Africa, Rwanda Relations on Ice

analysis By Peter Fabricius Pretoria has officially protested to Kigali and recalled its envoy from Rwanda for consultations. The short-lived normalisation of South Africa’s fraught relations with Rwanda has been by frustrated by insults flung at International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu by the Rwandan government The website Rushyashya, which Rwandan exiles say is […]

South Africa: Alex Boraine Refused to Leave Politics to Politicians

By Charles Villa-Vicencio Alex Boraine started his career as a passionate evangelical Methodist preacher. The content of his message changed radically over the years, but not his passion. He was a man of vision with a near messianic sense of purpose. I got to know Alex over fifty plus years as a leader who inspired […]

Nobel Winner Mukwege Wants Accountability For Sexual Violence

Dr. Denis Mukwege, the Congolese obstetrician and gynaecologist who operates a hospital in Bukavu and who campaigns against the use of rape and sexualized violence as a weapon of war received the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 in Oslo on Human Rights Day, December 10. He was the co-winner with Nadia Murad, a member of […]

South Africa’s Alex Boraine, Champion for Democracy, Dies

Dr. Alex Boraine Alex Boraine, former vice-chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, died at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Boraine’s son, Jeremy Boraine, confirmed the news to News24. According to Jeremy, his father was in remission from cancer, but had been in decline of late. « He had a fall a week ago and […]

Rwanda: Former Presidential Candidate Diane Rwigara and Mother Adeline Walk Free

Diane Rwigara at a past press briefing in Kigali. Activists Diane Rwigara and her mother Adeline have been acquitted of all charges brought against them. The High Court in Kigali brought the judgment today, after more than a year of legal proceedings against the Rwigaras. « Diane and Adeline Rwigara should never have faced charges for […]

No UN, No Cry! Reggae Music Makes UNESCO World Heritage List

Luky Dube The UN’s cultural agency said reggae music has contributed to « international discourse on issues » such as injustice and resistance. Kingston has described the music tradition as « uniquely Jamaican. » The United Nations’ cultural and scientific agency UNESCO on Thursday added reggae music to its list of global cultural treasures, saying its worldwide popularity « continues to […]

Super Falcons Conquer Stubborn Banyana Banyana

After a pulsating match which saw the super falcons of nigeria lose a penalty in regulation time fought hard to defeat the Bayana Bayana of south Africa through a tense penalty shooutout. The super Falcons have now won AWCON a record Nine times. Meanwhile, the Bayana Bayana made history by reaching the world cup for […]

Nelson Mandela’s Spirit Lives and His Legacy Speaks to Us – Oprah

Talk Show Queen Oprah Winfrey press release On 29 November 2018 the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Graça Machel Trust will host an event as part of the « Remembrance period » to mark five years since Madiba’s passing and to recognise the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. The event will focus on how we […]

South Africa, Nigeria To Face Off in Women’s Cup Final

After countless efforts, South Africa finally qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after beating Mali 2-0 in their semi-final clash on Tuesday in Cape Coast. Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlana and Lebohang Ramalepe scored in either half as Banyana Banyana set up a final African Cup of Nations date with eternal rivals […]

Royal Support for Zambia’s Dwindling Elephant Population

  Elephants Without Borders Prince Harry and President Edgar Lungu By Athan Tashobya Popular member of the United Kingdom royal family, Prince Henry of Wales also known as Prince Harry, has been appointed as new President of African Parks, the organization that manages Akagera National Park among other facilities on the continent. The news that […]

Zimbabwe: Mugabe Now Unable to Walk – Mnangagwa

Former president Robert Mugabe is now unable to walk and has been in Singapore over the past two months for medical attention. This was revealed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa Saturday while addressing a Zanu PF rally at Murombedzi Growth Point in Mashonaland West province. The rally is the first of a series meant to thank […]

Ethiopian Opposition Leader Mideksa to Head Electoral Body

The House of Peoples` Representatives appointed Birtukan Mideksa as the new Chairperson of the National Electoral Board today. Addis Ababa — The newly appointed Chairperson of the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), Birtukan Mideksa, brushed off suggestions of political partisanship and stressed that her exposure as a former member of the opposition is a […]