11/23/2020 - A South African village, a murder and a coal mine
12/02/2020 - South Africa's lottery probed as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 drawn and 20 win
12/10/2020 - Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 December 2020
12/11/2020 - Black health leaders try to build trust in the Covid vaccine among African Americans
12/13/2020 - Motjeka Madisha: South Africa footballer dies in car crash
12/16/2020 - Covid-19 Vaccine: When are African countries getting it?
12/17/2020 - Africa's week in pictures: 11 - 17 December 2020
12/18/2020 - Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery
12/18/2020 - After UK, South Africa Identifies New Covid Strain Causing Surge In Cases
12/23/2020 - Another new variant of COVID is spreading rapidly in South Africa
12/23/2020 - UK Announces Travel Restrictions On South Africa Over New Covid Strain
12/23/2020 - New More Infectious Coronavirus Strain From South Africa Found In UK
12/25/2020 - South Africa Rejects Claim Its Covid Variant Dangerous Than UK Strain
12/26/2020 - South Africa raise fists before cricket match
12/27/2020 - Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge
12/28/2020 - Covid: South Africa's Ramaphosa announces new restrictions as cases soar
12/28/2020 - New Coronavirus Variant From South Africa Found In Japan
12/29/2020 - Coronavirus: 'No liquor in teapots', South Africa's restaurants warned
12/31/2020 - France Detects First Case Of South African Coronavirus Variant
12/31/2020 - Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021
01/04/2021 - Vaccines May Not Work On South African Covid Variant, Say UK Scientists
01/04/2021 - Covid variant in South Africa is 'more of a problem' than UK's, official says
01/04/2021 - COVID vaccines "might not" work as well on South African strain
01/04/2021 - COVID vaccines "might not" work as well on South African strain
01/04/2021 - South African scientists seek to understand new variant
01/04/2021 - Letter from Africa: The promises and pitfalls of 2021
01/06/2021 - Covid variant found in South Africa is worrying experts: Here's what we know so far
01/07/2021 - South Africa To Get 1.5 Million Vaccines From Serum Institute Of India
01/08/2021 - South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?
01/08/2021 - Vaccine "Neutralises" Key Mutation In UK, South Africa Strains: BioNTech
01/09/2021 - How South African police are tackling pangolin smugglers
01/10/2021 - South Africa To Store COVID-19 Vaccines At Secret Place: Report
01/11/2021 - Japan has found a new Covid variant. Here's how it compares to virus strains in the UK, South Africa
01/11/2021 - Gilead CEO expects remdesivir to effectively treat Covid strains found in UK, South Africa
01/13/2021 - UK Covid Strain Now In 50 Countries, South African Variant In 20: WHO
01/13/2021 - Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses
01/18/2021 - South Africa Virus Strain 50 Per Cent More Contagious, Experts Confirm
01/19/2021 - Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines
01/20/2021 - South Africa 'Dr Death' row: Clinics defend Basson's right to practise
01/20/2021 - Race in South Africa: 'We haven't learnt we are human beings first'
01/21/2021 - Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine
01/22/2021 - Scientists work to unlock secrets of new COVID-19 strain spreading across South Africa
01/22/2021 - South Africa strain highly resistant to antibodies from original COVID
01/23/2021 - South African Priests Accused Of Overcharging For Covid Victims' Funerals
01/24/2021 - Biden To Ban South Africa Travel To Combat New Covid-19 Variant: Report
01/24/2021 - Biden to sign South Africa travel ban to mitigate spread of new Covid-19 strain
01/25/2021 - New Zealand's 1st COVID case in months is variant from South Africa
01/25/2021 - Moderna says it's working on Covid booster shot for variant in South Africa
01/25/2021 - Moderna Says Covid Vaccine Effective Against UK, South Africa Variants
01/25/2021 - Moderna says COVID vaccine should work on U.K., South Africa strains
01/25/2021 - Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans
01/27/2021 - UK Covid Variant In 70 Countries, South African Strain In 31: WHO
01/27/2021 - Hogging Covid vaccines endangers all nations, warns South Africa expert
01/28/2021 - Pfizer-BioNTech Say Their Vaccine Works Against UK, South Africa Variants
01/28/2021 - South Africa's military ends hijab ban for Muslims
01/28/2021 - South Carolina health officials detect first-known U.S. Covid cases of more problematic variant from South Africa
01/28/2021 - US Detects First Cases Of South Africa Coronavirus Variant
01/28/2021 - Coronavirus vaccines: Boost for Africa in race for jabs
01/28/2021 - South African Army Allows Hijab As Part Of Uniform
01/28/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021
01/28/2021 - Novavax Covid Jab Highly Effective, But Not Against South Africa Variant
01/29/2021 - Coronavirus updates: Variant found in South Africa poses challenge; Britain, Germany set new travel curbs
01/29/2021 - Eye Opener: First U.S. cases of COVID-19 variant from South Africa
01/29/2021 - Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid
01/30/2021 - Maryland confirms case of South African Covid variant that's more infectious
01/30/2021 - Central African Republic's capital in 'apocalyptic situation' as rebels close in
02/01/2021 - South Africa Receives First Batch Of Covid Vaccine Doses From India
02/01/2021 - Rhino poaching in South Africa falls during Covid-19 lockdown
02/01/2021 - Coronavirus: South Africa lifts alcohol ban as Covid rules ease
02/01/2021 - The South African chefs fighting hunger with food waste
02/02/2021 - Australia pull out of South Africa Test tour because of coronavirus concerns
02/05/2021 - Biden ends deadlock over first African and first woman to lead WTO
02/06/2021 - Oxford Covid Vaccine Less Effective Against South African Variant: Study
02/07/2021 - South Africa halts AstraZeneca jab over new strain
02/08/2021 - AstraZeneca Vaccine Prevents Covid Death: UK As South Africa Halts Shots
02/08/2021 - South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine plan over study data
02/08/2021 - South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine plan over study data
02/08/2021 - Ex-South African Minister Cleared Of Charges In Gupta Family Case
02/08/2021 - Nourin Mohamed Siddig: The African art of reciting the Koran
02/09/2021 - Pfizer Vaccine Can Neutralise UK, South Africa Virus Variants: Study
02/09/2021 - South Africa in shock after AstraZeneca vaccine rollout halted
02/09/2021 - Letter from Africa: How a text book exposed a rift in Sudan's new government
02/10/2021 - South Africa may swap or sell AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine
02/10/2021 - Central African Republic: A country under siege
02/12/2021 - What's behind Covid-19 surge in southern Africa?
02/12/2021 - Letter from Africa: How the Nairobi Expressway is changing Kenya's capital
02/13/2021 - Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings
02/15/2021 - She’s dealt with hardship and hostage takers, and now this African woman is taking charge of the WTO
02/15/2021 - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala named first female, African boss of WTO
02/15/2021 - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes first woman, African to lead WTO
02/15/2021 - South Africa's Jacob Zuma in 'contempt of court', says judge
02/15/2021 - "Educated Man Won't Rape": South Africa Minister Criticised For Comment
02/15/2021 - Central African Republic: War crimes trial of two ex-militia leaders starts
02/16/2021 - Covid: South Africa variant now 'dominant' in Zimbabwe
02/17/2021 - South Africa Launches Covid Vaccination Programme With Johnson & Johnson
02/17/2021 - Not True: South Africa Denies Serum Institute Asked To Take Back Doses
02/18/2021 - Live updates: Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have reduced effectiveness against South African variant, new studies show
02/18/2021 - South African Virus Variant Could Reduce Vaccine Protection: Pfizer
02/18/2021 - South Africa strain shows risk of unequal COVID "Vaccine Apartheid"
02/20/2021 - Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?
02/21/2021 - South Africa Covid variant detected for the first time in New York patient, Cuomo says
02/21/2021 - Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead
02/23/2021 - Covid infection in Lagos 'may top Africa's official total'
02/24/2021 - Moderna to begin clinical trials of Covid booster shots for variant from South Africa, sends to NIH
02/26/2021 - John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes
02/28/2021 - South Africa To Ease Covid Restrictions After "Dramatic Decline" In Cases
03/01/2021 - Love Island: South Africa's reality show is 'too white'
03/01/2021 - In US, Support Grows For Covid WTO Waiver Raised By India, South Africa
03/01/2021 - In US, Support Grows For Covid WTO Waiver Raised In India, South Africa
03/03/2021 - South Africa Covid Strain Offers Immunity Against Other Variants: Experts
03/03/2021 - Covid: Police break up 'fake vaccine network' in South Africa and China
03/04/2021 - South Africa crocodiles: Hunt on after mass escape in Western Cape
03/12/2021 - Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72
03/12/2021 - Goodwill Zwelithini: South Africa's straight-talking Zulu king
03/23/2021 - Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk
03/26/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 March 2021
03/30/2021 - Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Africa: Your questions answered
03/31/2021 - U.S. begins testing Moderna's Covid vaccine booster shots for variant from South Africa
04/02/2021 - The women fighting South Africa's 'infodemic'
04/07/2021 - Letter from Africa: Kenyans protest over growing debt
04/11/2021 - Covid variant from South Africa was able to ‘break through’ Pfizer vaccine in Israeli study
04/12/2021 - 34 Migrants Drown As Boat Capsizes Off East Africa's Djibouti: Officials
04/14/2021 - South Africa Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Use Over Blood Clot Risks
04/22/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 April 2021
04/24/2021 - Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
04/27/2021 - Belgium Bans Arrivals From India, Brazil, South Africa Over Covid Variant
04/29/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021
05/02/2021 - South Africa to ban lion breeding for cub petting
05/03/2021 - South Africa's Zulu Princess Thembi: People think we’re murderers
05/04/2021 - Behind South Africa's slow Covid vaccine rollout
05/05/2021 - Ancient child grave was Africa's earliest funeral
05/05/2021 - Africa's Oldest Human Grave Found: 3-Year-Old, Buried 78,000 Years Ago
05/05/2021 - US Backs Covid Vaccine Patent Waiver Plan Proposed By India, South Africa
05/05/2021 - South Africa: ANC in power struggle over corruption allegations
05/06/2021 - Africa's top shots: 30 April-6 May 2021
05/08/2021 - Fears for South Africa security guard's safety after escaping ambush
05/08/2021 - South Africa Reports 4 Cases Of India Covid Variant
05/11/2021 - Rapper J Cole to play in Basketball Africa League
05/15/2021 - Africa's lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis
05/17/2021 - Tech firm Genius Sports wins data partnership with NBA's Basketball Africa League
05/17/2021 - Rapper J Cole scores on Basketball Africa debut
05/17/2021 - China Supports Vaccine Patent Waiver Plan Proposed By India, South Africa
05/18/2021 - Letter from Africa: The woman bucking the trend in Ghana to embrace her grey hair
05/21/2021 - Critically ill Covid-19 patients 'more likely' to die in Africa
05/25/2021 - Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria
05/26/2021 - Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president pleads not guilty for multi-billion dollar arms deal
05/27/2021 - Pandemic Takes Centre Stage In Macron's South Africa Trip
05/29/2021 - Africa's political dynasties: How presidents groom their sons for power
05/31/2021 - South Africa races to halt third Covid wave as its economic outlook improves
06/01/2021 - BRICS Supports Vaccine Patent Waiver Plan Proposed By India, South Africa
06/01/2021 - Why students in South Africa are turning to food banks
06/01/2021 - Letter from Africa: The lure of the get-rich-quick scam in Kenya
06/02/2021 - Over-Century-Old Statue Of Hindu Deity Stolen From Temple In South Africa
06/03/2021 - West Africa's Islamist insurgency: Fight at a critical stage
06/04/2021 - Ceuta and Melilla: Spain's enclaves in North Africa
06/05/2021 - Letter from Africa: How Zimbabwe is still haunted by Robert Mugabe
06/08/2021 - Mahatma Gandhi's Great-Granddaughter Sentenced To 7 Years In South Africa
06/10/2021 - France to scale down W Africa military operations
06/13/2021 - South Africa Pulls 2 Million Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine Doses
06/15/2021 - South Africa: Unidentified stones spark 'diamond rush'
06/16/2021 - Africa's Covid patients 'dying from lack of oxygen'
06/16/2021 - Why what's happening in Ethiopia matters for Africa
06/17/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 June 2021
06/20/2021 - South Africa announces gems found are not diamonds
06/21/2021 - South Africa To Host Covid Vaccine Tech Transfer Hub
06/24/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 June 2021
06/25/2021 - Africa Facing 'Brutal' Third Wave Of Pandemic As Vaccination Slows
06/25/2021 - South Africa Crypto Exchange Brothers Disappear After Client Cash Vanishes
06/26/2021 - Delta Variant Driving Covid Third Wave In South Africa
06/27/2021 - South Africa Hardens Lockdown To Combat Delta Variant Surge
06/28/2021 - Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide
06/29/2021 - South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma
07/04/2021 - Letter from Africa: Lamenting the Algeria-Morocco border closure
07/06/2021 - Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma fails to surrender to police, launches court appeals
07/07/2021 - South Africa's Ex-President Starts Serving Jail Term For Contempt
07/08/2021 - South Africa's Jacob Zuma: From freedom fighter to president to jail
07/08/2021 - Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president eligible for parole in months
07/08/2021 - South Africa's Ex-President Jacob Zuma Jailed After Landmark Ruling
07/09/2021 - South Africa Extends Vaccinations To Under-50s Amid Covid Surge
07/11/2021 - Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa
07/12/2021 - Jacob Zuma: Riots in South Africa as ex-president challenges sentence
07/13/2021 - Death Count In South Africa Unrest Over Jacob Zuma Jail Term Rises To 32
07/13/2021 - South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting
07/13/2021 - Rubber bullets fired amid South Africa looting
07/13/2021 - South Africa riots: What's happening and why?
07/13/2021 - South Africa riots: Looting and shooting in Durban
07/13/2021 - Death Count In South Africa Unrest Climbs To 72 As Violence Spreads
07/14/2021 - Riots in South Africa since last week leave at least 72 dead
07/14/2021 - South Africa Zuma riots: Queues form in Durban due to shortages
07/14/2021 - South Africa looting: I'm struggling to find food
07/15/2021 - South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest
07/15/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 July 2021
07/15/2021 - South Africa Zuma riots: Fact-checking claims about the protests
07/16/2021 - South Africa Unrest Was "Planned": President Cyril Ramaphosa
07/16/2021 - South Africa Zuma riots: Armed police protect food deliveries
07/16/2021 - Food Queues, Buildings On Fire: Satellite Images Of South Africa Violence
07/16/2021 - South Africa Zuma riots: What's behind the violence and looting?
07/18/2021 - South Africa looting: Clean-up to mark Nelson Mandela Day
07/21/2021 - "Fill And Finish": Pfizer BioNTech To Produce Covid Doses In South Africa
07/22/2021 - South Africa Lets Jailed Ex-President Jacob Zuma Attend Brother's Funeral
07/25/2021 - South Africa Has "Largely" Passed Peak Of Third Covid Wave: President
07/26/2021 - Is there a future for Africa's lions?
07/27/2021 - Former President Barack Obama is now a minority owner in NBA's Africa business
07/28/2021 - South Africa riots: The inside story of Durban's week of anarchy
07/29/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 July 2021
07/31/2021 - Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene
08/02/2021 - South Africa unrest and Covid measures are starting to derail its economic recovery
08/02/2021 - "For My Community": Meet Miss South Africa's First Transgender Contestant
08/05/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 30 July-5 August 2021
08/12/2021 - Wildfires rage in Algeria as heatwave hits North Africa
08/12/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 6-12 August 2021
08/17/2021 - How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman
08/18/2021 - Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa
08/19/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 August 2021
08/20/2021 - Africa's jihadists: What Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means
08/25/2021 - Africa has been shortchanged on Covid vaccines, African Development Bank says
08/26/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021
08/28/2021 - Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws
08/30/2021 - South Africa Scientists Monitor New Covid Variant With High Mutation Rate
08/31/2021 - Johnson & Johnson's HIV vaccine fails mid-stage Africa study
09/02/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 27 August - 2 September 2021
09/03/2021 - Sahel jihadists: West Africa faces up to policing its terror triangle
09/05/2021 - South Africa's ex-president Zuma placed on medical parole
09/05/2021 - South Africa's Jailed Ex-President Zuma Granted Medical Parole: Official
09/05/2021 - South Africa danger zone: Living in a 'hijacked' building
09/09/2021 - Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa: Free football tickets for fans with jabs
09/09/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 3 - 9 September 2021
09/10/2021 - BRICS Won't Recognise Taliban UnTil International Law Assurances: S Africa
09/10/2021 - South Africa Vaccinates 2,000 Children In Trial Of Chinese Vaccine
09/12/2021 - South Africa Announces 'Vaccine Passport' Plans, Eases Covid Curbs
09/13/2021 - Russia is building its military influence in Africa, challenging U.S. and French dominance
09/19/2021 - In Rare Occurrence, Bees Kill 63 Endangered Penguins In South Africa
09/23/2021 - UK Covid vaccine rules cause hesitancy - Africa health boss
09/23/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 September 2021
09/25/2021 - Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home
10/05/2021 - The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan could reshape counterinsurgencies in Africa, experts say
10/07/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 October 2021
10/08/2021 - ‘A historic moment’: Why a malaria vaccine in Africa could reignite the fight against disease
10/10/2021 - Thomas Sankara trial in Burkina Faso: Who killed 'Africa's Che Guevara'?
10/11/2021 - Africa's iconic architecture in 12 buildings
10/14/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 October 2021
10/15/2021 - South Africa To Vaccinate Teenagers With Single Dose Of Pfizer: Health Minister
10/17/2021 - Songhaï: A 'zero waste' agricultural system to increase food security in Africa
10/18/2021 - South Africa Rejects Russian Sputnik V Covid Vaccine Over HIV Fears
10/19/2021 - As Africa's Glaciers Melt, Millions Face Drought And Floods, Says UN
10/20/2021 - South Africa, World's Largest Gold Producer, Stumbles Upon New Treasure
10/24/2021 - The Gravedigger's Wife: Somali love story wins Africa's top film prize
10/29/2021 - Trials For Covid Vaccine Pill To Begin In South Africa
10/30/2021 - The white student braving racial politics in South Africa
11/01/2021 - Why Africa urgently needs its own genetic library
11/02/2021 - COP26: South Africa hails deal to end reliance on coal
11/04/2021 - South Africa municipal elections: Who are the winners and losers?
11/04/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 29 October - 4 November 2021
11/08/2021 - Athol Williams: South Africa corruption whistle-blower flees for his life
11/08/2021 - Oscar Pistorius parole process to start in South Africa
11/11/2021 - South Africa's former President FW de Klerk dies at 85
11/11/2021 - South Africa's Last White President Of Apartheid Era Dies At 85
11/11/2021 - FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa
11/11/2021 - South Africa's last white president dies of lung condition
11/15/2021 - South Africa Withdraws Support For Miss Universe Contender Over Palestine
11/19/2021 - Africa is the future, says US. But what will change?
11/22/2021 - Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?
11/25/2021 - South Africa Detects New COVID-19 Variant With Multiple Mutations
11/25/2021 - Covid Variant With 'Unusual' Mutations A 'Serious Concern' In S Africa
11/25/2021 - UK To Ban Travel From 6 Nations As South Africa Detects New Covid Variant
11/25/2021 - Hong Kong Finds 2 Cases Of New Covid Variant Identified In Africa
11/25/2021 - Dow futures plunge 400 points amid fears of new Covid variant found in South Africa
11/26/2021 - South Africa Calls UK's Travel Ban Over New COVID-19 Variant 'Rushed'
11/26/2021 - A heavily-mutated Covid variant emerges in southern Africa: Here's what we know so far
11/26/2021 - Germany To Declare South Africa Virus Variant Area As Cases Hit New Record
11/26/2021 - EU To Propose Banning Travel From Southern Africa Over New Strain Concern
11/26/2021 - Israel Detects Case Of New Covid Variant First Found In South Africa
11/26/2021 - Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa
11/26/2021 - New Variant Puts South Africa At Risk Of Global Shut Out
11/26/2021 - Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new variant in southern Africa
11/26/2021 - New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery
11/26/2021 - South Africa Slams "Draconian, Unjustified" Travel Bans
11/26/2021 - U.S. to restrict travel from South Africa, 7 other countries as new Covid variant emerges
11/26/2021 - Tourists Rush To South Africa Airport After Travel Bans Over New Strain
11/26/2021 - EU Countries Agree To Ban Travel To Southern Africa Over New Covid Strain
11/26/2021 - "Draconian, Unjustified": South Africa On Travel Bans Due To New Strain
11/26/2021 - Brazil Regulator Calls For Africa Travel Curbs, Bolsonaro Noncommittal
11/26/2021 - Dozens Of Covid Cases On Flights From South Africa, Say Dutch Authorities
11/27/2021 - Dozens of travelers arriving in the Netherlands from South Africa test positive for Covid-19
11/27/2021 - Hundreds Stuck After Sudden Travel Curbs On South Africa Over New Strain
11/27/2021 - Being "Punished" For Detecting New Covid Variant Omicron: South Africa
11/27/2021 - Dutch Find 61 Covid Cases On South Africa Flights Amid New Strain Worry
11/27/2021 - Sydney Starts Urgent Testing After 2 Covid Cases On Africa Flight
11/27/2021 - In Slap At China, US Praises South Africa's Detection Of New Covid Strain
11/28/2021 - 13 New Covid Variant Cases Among South Africa Travellers In Netherlands
11/28/2021 - South Africa Doctor Behind 'Omicron' Alarm Says Suspected Cases Mild
11/28/2021 - South Africa's President Urges Reversing "Unjustified" Travel Bans
11/28/2021 - Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans
11/28/2021 - South Africa Could Make Covid Jabs Compulsory Amid New Variant Concerns
11/29/2021 - South Africa Could Top 10,000 Daily Covid Cases This Week: Epidemiologist
11/29/2021 - China Pledges To Offer One Billion Covid Vaccine Doses To South Africa
11/29/2021 - Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says
11/30/2021 - Dutch Say 'Omicron' Was "Present" 11 Days Before Detection In South Africa
12/01/2021 - Nigeria Confirms Cases Of 'Omicron' Among Passengers From South Africa
12/01/2021 - France To Lift Ban On Southern Africa Flights From Saturday
12/01/2021 - South Africa Returnee Is US' First 'Omicron' Variant Case; Symptoms Mild
12/01/2021 - 'Omicron' Variant Drives "Worrying" Surge In South Africa's Covid Cases
12/01/2021 - 'Omicron' Can Evade Some Immunity, Not All, Data From South Africa Shows
12/01/2021 - New Omicron Cases In South Africa Double In A Day; Strain In 24 Countries
12/02/2021 - Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
12/02/2021 - Previous Infection Doesn't Give Protection From 'Omicron': South Africa
12/02/2021 - Stand Firm Against Health Apartheid: South Africa President
12/02/2021 - Google Delays Return To Office In Europe, Middle East, Africa: Report
12/02/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021
12/03/2021 - South Africa Hit By Fourth Covid Wave, Driven By New Variant Omicron
12/03/2021 - Omicron Scare: Spike In Children Being Hospitalised In South Africa
12/03/2021 - South Africa battles Omicron fear and jab jitters
12/03/2021 - South Africa's Covid Cases Cross 3 Million Amid Omicron Surge
12/03/2021 - Second-Highest Infection Among Children Under 5, Says South Africa
12/04/2021 - Omicron outbreak at Norway Christmas party is biggest outside S. Africa, authorities say
12/04/2021 - South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists
12/04/2021 - Why France faces so much anger in West Africa
12/05/2021 - 'Extreme' Vaccine Discrimination Risks Leaving Africa Behind: Report
12/06/2021 - South Africa Readies Hospitals As Omicron Variant Drives New Covid Wave
12/06/2021 - Emergence Of Omicron Inevitable: South Africa President As Cases Multiply
12/07/2021 - South Africa's Covid Hospital Admissions More Than Double In A Day
12/08/2021 - South Africa Approves Coronavirus Vaccine Boosters For Adults
12/08/2021 - Covid cases more than doubled in South Africa last week as omicron variant spreads, WHO says
12/09/2021 - Omicron Symptoms Far Milder Than First Three Waves: South Africa Expert
12/09/2021 - World Bank approves Renewable Energy Project loans to Cabo Verde, Africa
12/09/2021 - Campaign Launched To Bring Guptas Back To Africa To Face Looting Charges
12/10/2021 - UK Omicron Spread May Be Faster Than In South Africa
12/10/2021 - South Africa To Roll Out Covid Booster Shots Next Month
12/11/2021 - Mandatory Covid Vaccinations Find Low Support In Africa, Shows Study
12/12/2021 - South Africa's Last White President Feared Democracy, Says Prime Minister
12/13/2021 - Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid
12/14/2021 - Pfizer Vaccine Cuts Omicron Hospitalisation By 70% In South Africa: Study
12/15/2021 - Omicron Severity Low In South Africa But... Scientists Issue Warning
12/15/2021 - South Africa Reports Record Daily COVID-19 Infections With 26,976 Cases
12/16/2021 - "Closely Monitoring": South Africa Retains Covid Curbs At "Lowest" Level
12/16/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 10 - 16 December 2021
12/18/2021 - Wagner Group: Why the EU is alarmed by Russian mercenaries in Central Africa
12/23/2021 - Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 December 2021
12/25/2021 - South Africa Condemns Auction Of Nelson Mandela's Prison Cell Key
12/25/2021 - Letter from Africa: Why Kenya's taxman is eyeing social media
12/26/2021 - Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Icon, Dies At 90
12/26/2021 - South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at 90
12/26/2021 - Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Moral Compass
12/26/2021 - Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero
12/26/2021 - Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger
12/26/2021 - Desmond Tutu: South Africa mourns anti-apartheid hero
12/28/2021 - South Africa court blocks Shell's oil exploration
12/28/2021 - Covid Contact Tracing Reinstated In South Africa Amid Omicron Surge
12/28/2021 - US Ends Covid-Related Southern Africa Travel Bans
12/29/2021 - South Africa Reinstates Covid Contact Tracing, Quarantine Requirements
12/30/2021 - Africa Cup of Nations: Tournament is being 'disrespected', says former England striker Ian Wright
12/30/2021 - South Africa Lifts Night-Time Covid Curfew
12/30/2021 - Omicron: South Africa ends night-time curfew
12/31/2021 - South Africa loosens up COVID-19 restrictions
01/01/2022 - South Africa prepares to bury Archbishop Desmond Tutu
01/02/2022 - Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building
01/02/2022 - South Africa's National Assembly Entirely Destroyed By Fire
01/03/2022 - Nobody hurt as South Africa's Parliament burns
01/03/2022 - South Africa Parliament Fire Restarts After Tamed
01/03/2022 - South Africa parliament fire flares up again
01/03/2022 - South Africa's parliament building on fire again
01/03/2022 - Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered
01/04/2022 - South Africa Parliament Fire Finally Contained: Firefighters
01/04/2022 - In Africa, drinking water was scarce for them. Now they’re helping fight the global crisis with their own bottles.
01/04/2022 - South Africa parliament fire: Suspect 'had explosives'
01/05/2022 - South Africa's Zondo commission report: Scandal, bullying and fear
01/07/2022 - Nelson Mandela's Robben Island cell key returning to South Africa - minister
01/07/2022 - Parliament Fire Shifts South Africa State-Of-The-Nation To Backup Venue
01/07/2022 - South Africa parliament sprinklers failed during fire, report says
01/11/2022 - South Africa Parliament Fire Suspect Charged With Terrorism
01/12/2022 - A Legal Battle For Succession Rights In South Africa By A King's 6 Widows
01/12/2022 - "Burst Into Flames": Mini-Bus Crash Kills 16 In South Africa
01/12/2022 - South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office
01/13/2022 - South Africa minister tells schoolgirls to 'open books and close legs'
01/14/2022 - "No Way To Censor": How Africa's WhatsApp-Only Newspaper Went Viral
01/14/2022 - Letter from Africa: Desmond Tutu's funeral re-imagined Ghana-style
01/18/2022 - Covid-19 Infected Lions Raise New Variant Worry In South Africa
01/23/2022 - Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport
01/24/2022 - Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel is 22-year-old Kenyan
01/24/2022 - Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
01/24/2022 - 6 Dead, Many Injured In Stampede After Football Match At Africa Stadium
01/25/2022 - Africa Cup of Nations: Football fans run towards Paul Biya stadium before crush
01/25/2022 - Africa Cup of Nations: A football celebration overshadowed by tragedy
01/26/2022 - Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa
01/27/2022 - Over 70 Dead Due To Tropical Storm Ana In Southern Africa
01/28/2022 - "Reckless" Opening Of Gate Blamed For Deadly Stampede At Africa Stadium
01/29/2022 - Storm Ana: Deadly Africa storm shows climate crisis reality - UN
01/31/2022 - South Africa's railways: How thieves have destroyed the network
02/01/2022 - South Africa's parliament fire: How it offers a break from the past
02/02/2022 - Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa’s 1996 triumph and its role in post-apartheid change
02/03/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 28 January-3 February 2022
02/04/2022 - Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine
02/05/2022 - Queen's Jubilee: Her Majesty's journey through Africa
02/06/2022 - Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about 'wave of coups'
02/07/2022 - Democracy in Africa: Spate of coups don't mean democracy's end
02/16/2022 - BioNTech Covid vaccine plan to ship container labs to Africa
02/16/2022 - Swahili's bid to become a language for all of Africa
02/17/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 February 2022
02/18/2022 - Letter from Africa: Nigeria's electioneering and the role of stomachs
02/21/2022 - 10 Robbers Killed During Foiled Cash Heist In South Africa
02/24/2022 - Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread
02/26/2022 - Ukraine conflict: How Russia forged closer ties with Africa
02/28/2022 - South Africa becoming a welfare state, finance minister tells Congress
03/14/2022 - St Helena/South Africa flights will resume March 26, Jamestown
03/14/2022 - War in Ukraine: Why Vladimir Putin couldn't have trained fighters in Africa
03/17/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 March 2022
03/24/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 March 2022
03/30/2022 - South Africa's Covid Deaths Could Be 3 Times The Official Count (100,000)
03/31/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 25-31 March 2022
04/06/2022 - Africa's Global Warming Contribution Least But Consequences "Full": WHO
04/07/2022 - This Train In South Africa's Reserve Takes Passengers But Never Moves
04/11/2022 - Southern Africa storms fuelled by climate change - study
04/13/2022 - Durban floods: South Africa floods kill more than 250
04/13/2022 - 253 Dead As South Africa Sees Deadliest Floods On Record
04/16/2022 - South Africa flooding: 'I had thought my house was safe'
04/16/2022 - Over 400 Killed, 40,000 Homeless After "Deadliest" South Africa Floods
04/17/2022 - South Africa Counts Dead After "Deadliest Storms In Living Memory"
04/18/2022 - Explained: What Caused South Africa Floods That Killed More Than 440
04/21/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 15-21 April 2022
04/29/2022 - South Africa Warns Of Covid 5th Wave As Cases Rise
04/29/2022 - South Africa's Jacob Zuma would do anything for the Guptas - Zondo report
05/02/2022 - South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa abandons May Day rally after booing
05/05/2022 - No Masks For South Africa's School Children Despite Omicron Surge
05/07/2022 - Man Grabs Gun From Cop, Kills 2 Patients In South Africa Hospital
05/09/2022 - South Africa kidnapping: 'I survived but part of me died that day'
05/23/2022 - Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa
05/29/2022 - The dangerous world of illegal mining in South Africa
05/31/2022 - United Nations Warns Of Starvation Due To Droughts In Horn Of Africa
06/02/2022 - Cyril Ramaphosa: Arthur Fraser accuses South Africa president of kidnapping and bribery
06/02/2022 - 550 Monkeypox Cases In At Least 30 Countries Outside Africa: WHO
06/02/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 27 May - 2 June 2022
06/05/2022 - Monkeypox: Cases outside Africa rise to 780 in three weeks
06/06/2022 - South Africa's Gupta Brothers, Friends Of Former President Zuma, Arrested
06/06/2022 - South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE
06/12/2022 - Africa Eye: Racism for sale
06/12/2022 - 'What I've learnt about Africa living in Marseilles'
06/14/2022 - Ryanair Afrikaans test: Why South Africa loves and loathes the language
06/16/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 June 2022
06/20/2022 - Pope's Decision To Cancel Africa Trip Fuels Rumours Over Resignation
06/20/2022 - BBC Africa Eye expose: Chinese man held over racist videos
06/20/2022 - Ghana's Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to reclaim Africa's history
06/23/2022 - South Africa's Zondo commission: Damning report exposes rampant corruption
06/23/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 June 2022
06/26/2022 - At least 17 found dead in South Africa nightclub
06/26/2022 - 21 Teenagers Dead In South Africa Bar, Cause Still Unclear
06/27/2022 - South Africa police try to unravel tavern deaths tragedy
06/29/2022 - In pictures: V&A celebrates Africa's cutting-edge fashion
07/01/2022 - Penguins at most risk off South Africa after predator whales seize the area
07/02/2022 - Durban July: South Africa's most fashionable horse race returns
07/06/2022 - South Africa tavern deaths: Tears for teenagers at mass funeral in East London
07/06/2022 - South Africa electricity crisis: No power for up to six hours
07/08/2022 - The Aids activists who took on big pharma in South Africa
07/09/2022 - Durban riots: South Africa still bears the scars one year on
07/10/2022 - 14 Killed In Bar Shootout In South Africa: Police
07/10/2022 - South Africa: Fifteen shot dead in Soweto township bar
07/11/2022 - At least 21 killed in separate night outings across South Africa
07/14/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 July 2022
07/17/2022 - BBC Africa Eye expose: Chinese man extradited to Malawi over racist videos
07/19/2022 - Islamic veil: Why fewer women in North Africa are wearing it
07/21/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 15-21 July 2022
07/23/2022 - Monkeypox Timeline: From Beginnings In Africa To Global Spread
07/25/2022 - For Gupta Brothers' Extradition From UAE, South Africa Submits Application
07/26/2022 - South Africa gun crime: 'Every night there are bullets'
07/27/2022 - Retired barber in Minn. cuts hair for donations to feed the poor in South Africa
07/28/2022 - Russia-Ukraine crisis: Lavrov shows diplomatic clout in Africa
07/29/2022 - 8 Models Raped During Music Video Shoot Near South Africa's Johannesburg
07/29/2022 - First Monkeypox Death Outside Africa Recorded In Brazil
07/29/2022 - Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and Spain
07/31/2022 - South Africa's clean President Ramaphosa faces his own scandal
08/01/2022 - Algeria, Africa's Largest Natural Gas Exporter, Talks Of Joining BRICS
08/04/2022 - Migrants targeted in South Africa after gang rape outrage
08/08/2022 - Blinken Africa trip: The world should not dictate to the continent
08/09/2022 - South Africa sex crime: 'We want our bodies to be secure 24/7'
08/10/2022 - South Africa sex crime: Authorities charge seven over gang rape
08/11/2022 - This Booming Town In South Africa Houses Only White People
08/14/2022 - Letter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in Italy
08/18/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 August 2022
08/19/2022 - Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini to be crowned in South Africa
08/20/2022 - On Humanitarian Day, UK will fund £36 million to help people in Ukraine, East Africa and Syria
08/20/2022 - New Zulu king crowned in South Africa
08/20/2022 - Pondoland: South Africa's cannabis growers left behind by legalisation plans
08/20/2022 - Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa
09/01/2022 - Zimbabwe dinosaur find hailed as Africa's oldest
09/09/2022 - Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: A long-standing relationship
09/12/2022 - Queen Elizabeth's Death Ignites Debate Over Africa's Colonial Past
09/16/2022 - Queen Elizabeth's death stirs South Africa's colonial memories
09/19/2022 - After Queen's Death, South Africa Demands Return Of 500 Carat Diamond
09/22/2022 - India, Brazil, South Africa Call For Suspension Of Hostilities In Ukraine
09/22/2022 - India, Brazil, South Africa Call For Suspension Of Hostilities In Ukraine
10/04/2022 - Africa accounts for only 4% of world emissions, Congo authorities warn
10/06/2022 - Africa Suicide Rate Is Highest In The World, Says United Nations
10/10/2022 - 6 Bodies, Some Decomposed, Found Hidden In South Africa Home
10/19/2022 - 16-Month-Old Baby Killed In Rare Giraffe Attack In South Africa
10/20/2022 - Giraffe kills toddler in South Africa game park
10/25/2022 - Ukraine war: South Africa refuses to seize sanctioned Russian superyacht
10/26/2022 - US Warns Of Possible Terror Attack In South Africa's Financial Hub
10/27/2022 - War In Ukraine Creates Rift In Ties Between Africa And West
10/28/2022 - Zulu coronation: South Africa's love affair with King Misuzulu
10/29/2022 - Crowds Gather In South Africa For Zulu's New King Coronation
10/29/2022 - Despite Terror Warning, Thousands Rally At South Africa Pride March
11/01/2022 - Africa's 'largest female tusker' dies of old age in Kenya
11/03/2022 - Thieves Steal An Entire School In South Africa's Cape Town, Brick By Brick
11/03/2022 - Glencore ordered to pay millions over Africa oil bribes
11/03/2022 - French MP Yells "Go Back To Africa" To Black MP, Parliament Suspended
11/03/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 28 October - 2 November 2022
11/04/2022 - French MP Suspended For Shouting "Go Back To Africa" To Fellow Member
11/07/2022 - COP27: Why South Africa will struggle to wean itself off coal
11/08/2022 - Man, 38, Found Guilty Of 90 Rapes Targeting Schoolgirls In South Africa
11/09/2022 - Twitter lays off staff at its only Africa office in Ghana
11/10/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 4-10 November 2022
11/16/2022 - Climate Change Set To "Increase Hunger" In Africa, Warns United Nations
11/16/2022 - $1 Billion Promised By European Union For Climate Resilience In Africa
11/22/2022 - 'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here'
11/26/2022 - South Africa pit bull attacks: 'We can't live in a world where dogs eat children'
11/28/2022 - South Africa turns to solar to help stop power cuts
11/29/2022 - South Africa hero Chris Hani's monument vandalised
12/01/2022 - Cyril Ramaphosa: Damning report raises tough questions for South Africa's leader
12/01/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 25 November - 1 December 2022
12/02/2022 - Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa's president considers future amid corruption scandal
12/02/2022 - Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader's future in doubt amid scandal
12/03/2022 - Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won't resign, says spokesman
12/05/2022 - Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president's fate in hands of the ANC
12/05/2022 - Cyril Ramaphosa: How Arthur Fraser landed South Africa's president in trouble
12/08/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 2 - 8 December 2022
12/13/2022 - Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president faces MP vote over cash-in-sofa scandal
12/14/2022 - US "Partnership" With Africa Crucial For World: Joe Biden
12/15/2022 - US-Africa summit: Biden says US is 'all in' on Africa's future
12/15/2022 - Africa's week in pictures: 9 - 15 December 2022
12/16/2022 - Jacob Zuma sues South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of ANC conference
12/19/2022 - ANC conference: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa defies scandal to win party vote
12/19/2022 - ANC conference: Cyril Ramaphosa wins as uncertainty beckons for South Africa
12/24/2022 - 10 Killed, 40 Injured After Fuel Tanker Explodes In South Africa
12/29/2022 - Death Count In South Africa Tanker Blast Jumps To 27
12/30/2022 - Pele in Africa: The man, the myth, the legend
01/04/2023 - Cristiano Ronaldo mistakenly says South Africa instead of Saudi Arabia
01/04/2023 - Ronaldo mixes up South Africa and Saudi Arabia after Al Nassr move
01/05/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 30 December 2022 - 5 January 2023
01/08/2023 - South Africa's apartheid-era police minister Adriaan Vlok dies
01/27/2023 - South Africa to send 12 cheetahs a year to India
01/27/2023 - South Africa Can't Keep The Lights On Amid Worst Electricity Crisis
01/27/2023 - South Africa's Power Cuts Not Sparing The Dead
01/29/2023 - 8 Killed After 2 Men Open Fire On Birthday Party In South Africa
01/30/2023 - South Africa birthday party shooting: Eight killed in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
01/31/2023 - Pope in DR Congo: 'Hands off Africa' says Pope Francis in Kinshasa speech
02/01/2023 - South Africa in naval drills with BRICS associates, Russia and China; Argentina waiting to join the block
02/01/2023 - Russia in Africa: How disinformation operations target the continent
02/02/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 27 January - 2 February 2023
02/06/2023 - South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot
02/09/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 February 2023
02/13/2023 - Equatorial Guinea vice-president's superyacht and homes seized in South Africa
02/14/2023 - 20 Dead in South Africa After Bus Collides With Armoured Truck: Report
02/14/2023 - South Africa Declares Emergency Amid Severe Flooding
02/15/2023 - WHO concerned over possible outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Africa
02/16/2023 - Why is South Africa's navy joining exercises with Russia and China?
02/16/2023 - AKA: The murdered rapper from South Africa 'destined for greatness'
02/21/2023 - UK Faces Tomato Shortage As Bad Weather Hits Crops In Europe And Africa
02/21/2023 - James Joseph, U.S. envoy to South Africa during Mandela years, dies at 87
02/23/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023
02/24/2023 - Why Russia's invasion of Ukraine still divides Africa
02/27/2023 - Navies of Russia, South Africa, and China perform joint drill
03/02/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 24 February-2 March 2023
03/03/2023 - Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa
03/04/2023 - Two Red Cross Workers Kidnapped In West Africa's Mali
03/06/2023 - Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: South Africa gets new minister to tackle power crisis
03/07/2023 - South Africa's minister of electricity: Can Ramokgopa end load-shedding?
03/07/2023 - Pictures from above: What a bird's eye view of Africa reveals
03/09/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 March
03/13/2023 - South Africa's long wait for justice over apartheid crimes
03/16/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 March
03/20/2023 - Browns, Not Greens: How An Arid Africa Country Is Reimagining Golf Courses
03/20/2023 - Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois finally freed in West Africa
03/23/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 17 - 23 March 2023
03/25/2023 - Kamala Harris Africa trip: Can US charm offensive woo continent from China?
03/28/2023 - Randall Robinson, founder of influential Africa lobby, dies at 81
03/29/2023 - Lesotho MP demands huge parts of South Africa
03/30/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 March 2023
03/31/2023 - Oscar Pistorius denied parole in South Africa
04/01/2023 - The TikTok fears and their impact on Africa
04/01/2023 - China's loans to Africa worry World Bank President David Malpass
04/02/2023 - US Health Body Warns Of Deadly Marburg Virus After Outbreak In Africa
04/05/2023 - South Africa snake on plane: Deadly cobra in cockpit forces emergency landing
04/06/2023 - Indian-Origin Woman In South Africa Charged With Faking Her Kidnapping
04/06/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: Earth, water, leaf
04/07/2023 - South Africa bid to extradite wealthy Guptas from UAE fails
04/11/2023 - Thabo Bester: South Africa celebrity doctor's father charged over rapist's escape
04/11/2023 - Viewpoint: East Africa's battle over culture and homosexuality
04/13/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 7-13 April 2023
04/14/2023 - Thabo Bester: 'Facebook Rapist' Of South Africa Arrested In Tanzania
04/19/2023 - Don't Allow Putin To Attend BRICS, Nobel Prize Winner Tells South Africa
04/20/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 14-20 April 2023
04/21/2023 - South Africa shooting leaves 10 family members dead
04/27/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 April 2023
05/04/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 28 April-4 May 2023
05/09/2023 - Djerba Tunisia: Deadly shooting near Africa's oldest synagogue
05/11/2023 - US ambassador accuses South Africa of supplying arms to Russia
05/11/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023
05/12/2023 - South Africa tries to restore US relations amid Russia arms sales row
05/18/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 May 2023
05/19/2023 - G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources
05/23/2023 - South Africa could become failed state, says ANC's Fikile Mbalula
05/23/2023 - South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem
05/24/2023 - Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa
05/25/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023
05/27/2023 - South Africa period poverty: 'I don't want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads'
05/30/2023 - South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant
06/01/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 26 May-1 June 2023
06/02/2023 - How Putin has given South Africa a big diplomatic headache
06/06/2023 - World's Oldest Burial Site, Dating Back To 200,000 BC, Found In Africa
06/08/2023 - Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 June 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 June 2023

Published: 06/08/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

World's Oldest Burial Site, Dating Back To 200,000 BC, Found In Africa

Published: 06/06/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Palaeontologists in South Africa said Monday they have found the oldest known burial site in the world, containing remains of a small-brained distant relative of humans previously thought incapable of complex behaviour.

How Putin has given South Africa a big diplomatic headache

Published: 06/02/2023 in BBC News - World

The Russian leader's invasion of Ukraine has made life complicated for South Africa on several fronts.

Africa's week in pictures: 26 May-1 June 2023

Published: 06/01/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

Published: 05/30/2023 in BBC News - World

Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court.

South Africa period poverty: 'I don't want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads'

Published: 05/27/2023 in BBC News - World

South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others.

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023

Published: 05/25/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

Published: 05/24/2023 in BBC News - World

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa.

South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem

Published: 05/23/2023 in BBC News - World

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

South Africa could become failed state, says ANC's Fikile Mbalula

Published: 05/23/2023 in BBC News - World

Fikile Mbalula says that incessant power cuts in South Africa have "made a mess of our country".

G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources

Published: 05/19/2023 in BBC News - World

As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources.

Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 May 2023

Published: 05/18/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

South Africa tries to restore US relations amid Russia arms sales row

Published: 05/12/2023 in BBC News - World

Following claims of weapons sales to Russia, South African officials say they value strong US relations.

Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023

Published: 05/11/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

US ambassador accuses South Africa of supplying arms to Russia

Published: 05/11/2023 in BBC News - World

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is looking into the claims made by the US ambassador.

Djerba Tunisia: Deadly shooting near Africa's oldest synagogue

Published: 05/09/2023 in BBC News - World

Two visitors and two security guards are killed in an attack on the Tunisian island of Djerba.

Africa's week in pictures: 28 April-4 May 2023

Published: 05/04/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 April 2023

Published: 04/27/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

South Africa shooting leaves 10 family members dead

Published: 04/21/2023 in BBC News - World

Police said gunmen ambushed the family at their home on the outskirts of the city of Pietermaritzburg.

Africa's week in pictures: 14-20 April 2023

Published: 04/20/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Don't Allow Putin To Attend BRICS, Nobel Prize Winner Tells South Africa

Published: 04/19/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

A Ukrainian Nobel peace prize winner on Wednesday called on South Africa not to allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend a BRICS summit in the country in August.

Thabo Bester: 'Facebook Rapist' Of South Africa Arrested In Tanzania

Published: 04/14/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Thabo Bester is referred to as the "Facebook rapist" because he used the social media platform to trap his victims.

Africa's week in pictures: 7-13 April 2023

Published: 04/13/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Viewpoint: East Africa's battle over culture and homosexuality

Published: 04/11/2023 in BBC News - World

The anti-gay sentiment in East Africa is a convenient distraction for leaders, argues Sammy Awami.

Thabo Bester: South Africa celebrity doctor's father charged over rapist's escape

Published: 04/11/2023 in BBC News - World

The father of Nandipha Magudumana appears in court in South Africa over Thabo Bester's prison breakout.

South Africa bid to extradite wealthy Guptas from UAE fails

Published: 04/07/2023 in BBC News - World

Atul and Rajesh Gupta, implicated in a major corruption scandal, had been arrested in UAE last year.

Africa's week in pictures: Earth, water, leaf

Published: 04/06/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Indian-Origin Woman In South Africa Charged With Faking Her Kidnapping

Published: 04/06/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

A 47-year-old Indian-origin woman who allegedly faked her kidnapping and demanded a R2 million ransom from her husband was charged with perjury after investigating officers located her from a hotel room in South Africa's Pietermaritzburg city.

South Africa snake on plane: Deadly cobra in cockpit forces emergency landing

Published: 04/05/2023 in BBC News - World

"I felt this cool sensation crawling up my shirt" before spotting the snake, the pilot tells the BBC.

US Health Body Warns Of Deadly Marburg Virus After Outbreak In Africa

Published: 04/02/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

High fever, bleeding both internally and externally, and excruciating headaches are some of the symptoms of the viral illness.

China's loans to Africa worry World Bank President David Malpass

Published: 04/01/2023 in BBC News - World

The bank's president David Malpass says more transparency is needed when providing economic help.

The TikTok fears and their impact on Africa

Published: 04/01/2023 in BBC News - World

Should African governments join the West's chorus of concern over the Chinese-owned social media app?

Oscar Pistorius denied parole in South Africa

Published: 03/31/2023 in BBC News - World

Oscar Pistorius, the former Paralympian who murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, is denied parole.

Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 March 2023

Published: 03/30/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Lesotho MP demands huge parts of South Africa

Published: 03/29/2023 in BBC News - World

Lesotho is a small mountainous kingdom entirely surrounded by its much larger neighbour.

Randall Robinson, founder of influential Africa lobby, dies at 81

Published: 03/28/2023 in National

The founding executive director of TransAfrica was for years the foremost U.S. activist representing Africans and the African diaspora.

Kamala Harris Africa trip: Can US charm offensive woo continent from China?

Published: 03/25/2023 in BBC News - World

US Vice-President Kamala Harris embarks on a tour of the continent amid fierce competition for influence.

Africa's week in pictures: 17 - 23 March 2023

Published: 03/23/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois finally freed in West Africa

Published: 03/20/2023 in BBC News - World

The journalist and aid worker are finally released after efforts by Nigerien authorities.

Browns, Not Greens: How An Arid Africa Country Is Reimagining Golf Courses

Published: 03/20/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

When Burkina Faso makes the headlines these days, it's usually because of turmoil or suffering -- its jihadist insurgency, repeated military coups or grinding poverty.

Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 March

Published: 03/16/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

South Africa's long wait for justice over apartheid crimes

Published: 03/13/2023 in BBC News - World

Lukhanyo Calata remains determined to prosecute the security agents who killed his father 38 years ago.

Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 March

Published: 03/09/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Pictures from above: What a bird's eye view of Africa reveals

Published: 03/07/2023 in BBC News - World

Pictures taken from above the continent show how the landscape is transformed by human activity.

South Africa's minister of electricity: Can Ramokgopa end load-shedding?

Published: 03/07/2023 in BBC News - World

South Africa's president has given a trusted aide the responsibility of ending the power crisis.

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: South Africa gets new minister to tackle power crisis

Published: 03/06/2023 in BBC News - World

An "electricity minister" has been appointed to address the country's unprecedented energy shortages.

Two Red Cross Workers Kidnapped In West Africa's Mali

Published: 03/04/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Kidnappings are common in Mali, which has been battling a security and political crisis since separatist insurgencies broke out in the north of the country in 2012.

Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa

Published: 03/03/2023 in BBC News - World

The French president is back in Africa trying to fend off challenges from Russia and China.

Africa's week in pictures: 24 February-2 March 2023

Published: 03/02/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Navies of Russia, South Africa, and China perform joint drill

Published: 02/27/2023 in MercoPress

Russia's Admiral Gorshkov frigate participated in the joint drills Naval forces of Russia, China, and South Africa last week started the Mosi II joint naval exercises in Indian Ocean waters between Durban and Richards Bay, including target practice, tactical maneuvers, and air strike drills, TASS reported one year after the invasion of Ukraine.

Why Russia's invasion of Ukraine still divides Africa

Published: 02/24/2023 in BBC News - World

Nearly half of nations that abstained from a UN vote condemning the war were from the continent.

Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023

Published: 02/23/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

James Joseph, U.S. envoy to South Africa during Mandela years, dies at 87

Published: 02/21/2023 in National

Mr. Joseph came to South Africa as Nelson Mandela and his African National Congress were facing the struggles of leadership.

UK Faces Tomato Shortage As Bad Weather Hits Crops In Europe And Africa

Published: 02/21/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

It's not just tomatoes, cucumbers are also in limited supply and peppers are failing to ripen.

AKA: The murdered rapper from South Africa 'destined for greatness'

Published: 02/16/2023 in BBC News - World

AKA was gunned down outside a restaurant in Durban in what police suspect was a targeted killing.

Why is South Africa's navy joining exercises with Russia and China?

Published: 02/16/2023 in BBC News - World

South Africa is taking part in a naval exercise with Russia and China, to the dismay of the US.

WHO concerned over possible outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Africa

Published: 02/15/2023 in MercoPress

“Marburg is highly infectious,” a WHO expert explained Following the death of nine people due to the so-called Marburg virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has convened an emergency meeting to discuss measures against the spread of a deadly pathogen, which is similar to Ebola in its effects, it was reported Tuesday.

South Africa Declares Emergency Amid Severe Flooding

Published: 02/14/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa has declared a state of emergency over severe flooding in various parts of the country following non-stop rains for the past week, days after the government announced 'State of Disaster' over electricity crisis in the country.

20 Dead in South Africa After Bus Collides With Armoured Truck: Report

Published: 02/14/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

A crash between an armoured truck and a bus has killed 20 people and injured another 60 in South Africa, the Limpopo province transport department said on Tuesday.

Equatorial Guinea vice-president's superyacht and homes seized in South Africa

Published: 02/13/2023 in BBC News - World

A South African businessman sued Equatorial Guinea's vice-president for unlawful arrest and torture.

Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 February 2023

Published: 02/09/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot

Published: 02/06/2023 in BBC News - World

The country's worst-ever energy crisis lead to fears for South Africa's wine industry.

Africa's week in pictures: 27 January - 2 February 2023

Published: 02/02/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Russia in Africa: How disinformation operations target the continent

Published: 02/01/2023 in BBC News - World

The man behind a new pro-Kremlin social media network tells the BBC he wants Africa to embrace Russia.

South Africa in naval drills with BRICS associates, Russia and China; Argentina waiting to join the block

Published: 02/01/2023 in MercoPress

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visited South Africa to hold talks with his counterpart Naledi Pandor South Africa confirmed plans to conduct joint naval drills with BRICS associates navies, Russia and China off its coast this month, from 17/27 February, next to the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24.

Pope in DR Congo: 'Hands off Africa' says Pope Francis in Kinshasa speech

Published: 01/31/2023 in BBC News - World

Pope Francis gave a speech where he spoke of the centuries of exploitation faced by the country.

South Africa birthday party shooting: Eight killed in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Published: 01/30/2023 in BBC News - World

Unidentified gunmen "randomly shot at guests" as they danced in a house party, police say.

8 Killed After 2 Men Open Fire On Birthday Party In South Africa

Published: 01/29/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Gunmen opened fire on a group of people celebrating a birthday at the weekend in a township in South Africa, killing eight and wounding three others, police said Monday.

South Africa's Power Cuts Not Sparing The Dead

Published: 01/27/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

The power crisis that has struck South Africa can leave citizens and businesses deprived of electricity for hours at a time -- but few victims are more vulnerable than undertakers.

South Africa Can't Keep The Lights On Amid Worst Electricity Crisis

Published: 01/27/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

From dairy farms failing to keep milk refrigerated to chickens suffocating en masse due to failing ventilators and undertakers struggling to preserve bodies, South Africa is buckling under its worst power crisis in years.

South Africa to send 12 cheetahs a year to India

Published: 01/27/2023 in BBC News - World

Asian cheetahs became extinct in India in the 1940s because of excessive hunting and loss of habitat.

South Africa's apartheid-era police minister Adriaan Vlok dies

Published: 01/08/2023 in BBC News - World

Adriaan Vlok gave police orders to kill a cleric and later washed his feet to seek redemption.

Africa's week in pictures: 30 December 2022 - 5 January 2023

Published: 01/05/2023 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Ronaldo mixes up South Africa and Saudi Arabia after Al Nassr move

Published: 01/04/2023 in BBC News - World

At his first press conference in Saudi Arabia, the football star refers to being in South Africa.

Cristiano Ronaldo mistakenly says South Africa instead of Saudi Arabia

Published: 01/04/2023 in BBC News - World

The footballer mistakenly says the wrong country as he is unveiled as Al Nassr's star signing.

Pele in Africa: The man, the myth, the legend

Published: 12/30/2022 in BBC News - World

The first black football icon had a huge impact in Africa and his trips to the continent were full of drama.

Death Count In South Africa Tanker Blast Jumps To 27

Published: 12/29/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The toll from a gas tanker blast in Johannesburg on Christmas Eve has climbed to 27, the provincial health department said on Thursday.

10 Killed, 40 Injured After Fuel Tanker Explodes In South Africa

Published: 12/24/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Ten people died and around 40 others were injured when a fuel tanker exploded in Boksburg, a South African city east of Johannesburg, emergency services said Saturday.

ANC conference: Cyril Ramaphosa wins as uncertainty beckons for South Africa

Published: 12/19/2022 in BBC News - World

South Africa's president needs to convince a frustrated public that his party can fix challenges.

ANC conference: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa defies scandal to win party vote

Published: 12/19/2022 in BBC News - World

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa wins leadership of governing ANC, despite corruption allegations.

Jacob Zuma sues South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of ANC conference

Published: 12/16/2022 in BBC News - World

Rivalry between South Africa's former and current president spills over into a possible criminal case.

Africa's week in pictures: 9 - 15 December 2022

Published: 12/15/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

US-Africa summit: Biden says US is 'all in' on Africa's future

Published: 12/15/2022 in BBC News - World

President Joe Biden announces a huge funding boost to the continent during a summit in Washington.

US "Partnership" With Africa Crucial For World: Joe Biden

Published: 12/14/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

US President Joe Biden called on Wednesday for a broad partnership with Africa and highlighted new US investment, saying closer ties were crucial for the world.

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president faces MP vote over cash-in-sofa scandal

Published: 12/13/2022 in BBC News - World

South African MPs are due to debate a report which said Cyril Ramaphosa may have broken the law.

Africa's week in pictures: 2 - 8 December 2022

Published: 12/08/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Cyril Ramaphosa: How Arthur Fraser landed South Africa's president in trouble

Published: 12/05/2022 in BBC News - World

The allegations against South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa could be straight out of a John le Carré novel.

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president's fate in hands of the ANC

Published: 12/05/2022 in BBC News - World

Leaders of South Africa's governing party are deciding whether to sack President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won't resign, says spokesman

Published: 12/03/2022 in BBC News - World

Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of keeping large sums of cash on his farm then covering up its theft.

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader's future in doubt amid scandal

Published: 12/02/2022 in BBC News - World

South Africans wait with baited breath as ANC leaders adjourn crisis talks.

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa's president considers future amid corruption scandal

Published: 12/02/2022 in BBC News - World

South Africa's ruling party meets to decide whether to sack the president over corruption allegations.

Africa's week in pictures: 25 November - 1 December 2022

Published: 12/01/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Cyril Ramaphosa: Damning report raises tough questions for South Africa's leader

Published: 12/01/2022 in BBC News - World

South Africa's president came to power vowing to fight corruption but now has his own case to answer.

South Africa hero Chris Hani's monument vandalised

Published: 11/29/2022 in BBC News - World

The incident occurred days after a court ordered the release of the far-right killer of Chris Hani.

South Africa turns to solar to help stop power cuts

Published: 11/28/2022 in BBC News - World

The government is backing solar energy to help solve the continuing problem of power shortages.

South Africa pit bull attacks: 'We can't live in a world where dogs eat children'

Published: 11/26/2022 in BBC News - World

Anger mounts after the killing of children, including Keketso Saule, by pit bulls in South Africa.

'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here'

Published: 11/22/2022 in BBC News - World

South African software developers discuss what it means to them to do business in the country.

$1 Billion Promised By European Union For Climate Resilience In Africa

Published: 11/16/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The European Union on Wednesday said it would dedicate more than $1 billion in climate funding to help countries in Africa boost their resilience in the face of the accelerating impact of global...

Climate Change Set To "Increase Hunger" In Africa, Warns United Nations

Published: 11/16/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

As COP27 delegates in Egypt debate planet-heating emissions, the climate crisis is exacerbating devastating hunger across several African nations and will worsen further without urgent action, the UN...

Africa's week in pictures: 4-10 November 2022

Published: 11/10/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Twitter lays off staff at its only Africa office in Ghana

Published: 11/09/2022 in BBC News - World

The staff tell the BBC they are insulted after receiving an email about the need for cost cutting.

Man, 38, Found Guilty Of 90 Rapes Targeting Schoolgirls In South Africa

Published: 11/08/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A South African court on Tuesday found a man guilty of 90 counts of rape, some involving children as young as nine, in a case that has shocked the nation.

COP27: Why South Africa will struggle to wean itself off coal

Published: 11/07/2022 in BBC News - World

Coal provides most of South Africa's energy but its main concern is boosting supply, not going green.

French MP Suspended For Shouting "Go Back To Africa" To Fellow Member

Published: 11/04/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The French National Assembly on Friday sanctioned a far-right National Rally MP by temporarily banning him from the institution and cutting his pay for shouting "Go back to Africa".

Africa's week in pictures: 28 October - 2 November 2022

Published: 11/03/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

French MP Yells "Go Back To Africa" To Black MP, Parliament Suspended

Published: 11/03/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

France's lower house of parliament suspended its session on Thursday after a far-right MP shouted, "Go back to Africa!" as a Black legislator from the far left asked a question about immigration.

Glencore ordered to pay millions over Africa oil bribes

Published: 11/03/2022 in BBC News - World

A court heard a subsidiary of mining firm Glencore bribed officials with cash flown in on private jets.

Thieves Steal An Entire School In South Africa's Cape Town, Brick By Brick

Published: 11/03/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The school has entirely disappeared after robbers stole every single brick from it.

Africa's 'largest female tusker' dies of old age in Kenya

Published: 11/01/2022 in BBC News - World

The Kenyan elephant, famous for her long tusks, was aged between 60 and 65 years.

Despite Terror Warning, Thousands Rally At South Africa Pride March

Published: 10/29/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Thousands of people gathered for the Pride march in South Africa's largest city Johannesburg on Saturday despite a US embassy warning of a possible terror attack.

Crowds Gather In South Africa For Zulu's New King Coronation

Published: 10/29/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Tens of thousands of people in colourful regalia gathered at a huge soccer stadium in the coastal city of Durban on Saturday to celebrate the official coronation of South Africa's Zulu king.

Zulu coronation: South Africa's love affair with King Misuzulu

Published: 10/28/2022 in BBC News - World

The coronation of King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is a watershed moment in South Africa's history.

War In Ukraine Creates Rift In Ties Between Africa And West

Published: 10/27/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dug a rift between African countries and supporters in the West who are urging the continent to show solidarity with Europe.

US Warns Of Possible Terror Attack In South Africa's Financial Hub

Published: 10/26/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The US government warned Wednesday of a possible "terrorist" attack during the weekend in the financial hub of South Africa's largest city Johannesburg.

Ukraine war: South Africa refuses to seize sanctioned Russian superyacht

Published: 10/25/2022 in BBC News - World

Pretoria says it sees no reason to seize the yacht owned by Russia's richest man, Alexei Mordashov.

Giraffe kills toddler in South Africa game park

Published: 10/20/2022 in BBC News - World

Giraffes are not usually aggressive except when females are protecting their calves.

16-Month-Old Baby Killed In Rare Giraffe Attack In South Africa

Published: 10/19/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A giraffe crushed to death a 16-month-old toddler in an eastern region of South Africa on Wednesday, police said, in a rare attack by the world's tallest mammal.

6 Bodies, Some Decomposed, Found Hidden In South Africa Home

Published: 10/10/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

South African police said on Monday they would charge a 21-year-old man with six counts of murder after half a dozen bodies, some in an advanced state of decomposition, were found at a block of flats...

Africa Suicide Rate Is Highest In The World, Says United Nations

Published: 10/06/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Africa needs to combat a suicide rate that is the highest in the world yet remains widely unrecognised and often stigmatised, the UN said on Thursday.

Africa accounts for only 4% of world emissions, Congo authorities warn

Published: 10/04/2022 in MercoPress

Guterres delivered his message to dignitaries in Kinshasa from New York Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Environment Minister Eve Bazaïba underlined that the African continent was "responsible for only 4% of world emissions" of greenhouse gases.

India, Brazil, South Africa Call For Suspension Of Hostilities In Ukraine

Published: 09/22/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

India, Brazil and South Africa have jointly voiced serious concern at the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

India, Brazil, South Africa Call For Suspension Of Hostilities In Ukraine

Published: 09/22/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Ukraine War: India, Brazil and South Africa have jointly voiced serious concern at the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

After Queen's Death, South Africa Demands Return Of 500 Carat Diamond

Published: 09/19/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Many social media users have also launched campaigns demanding the return of several diamonds in the possession of British family to their respective countries.

Queen Elizabeth's death stirs South Africa's colonial memories

Published: 09/16/2022 in BBC News - World

While some mourn the monarch many in South Africa see her as a symbol of colonial exploitation.

Queen Elizabeth's Death Ignites Debate Over Africa's Colonial Past

Published: 09/12/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

From Kenya and Nigeria to South Africa and Uganda, Queen Elizabeth's death met with an outpouring of official condolences, mourning and memories of her frequent visits to Africa during her seven...

Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: A long-standing relationship

Published: 09/09/2022 in BBC News - World

The leaders of countries across the continent express their sadness at the Queen's death.

Zimbabwe dinosaur find hailed as Africa's oldest

Published: 09/01/2022 in BBC News - World

The skeleton of a long-necked Mbiresaurus raathi is believed to be more than 230 million years old.

Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa

Published: 08/20/2022 in BBC News - World

In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music.

Pondoland: South Africa's cannabis growers left behind by legalisation plans

Published: 08/20/2022 in BBC News - World

South Africa is on the brink of legalising cannabis, but many traditional growers feel left out.

New Zulu king crowned in South Africa

Published: 08/20/2022 in BBC News - World

Thousands gather for the traditional Zulu coronation, which saw Misuzulu ka Zwelithini become king.

On Humanitarian Day, UK will fund £36 million to help people in Ukraine, East Africa and Syria

Published: 08/20/2022 in MercoPress

In Ukraine and Poland, £15 million in UK funding will support up to 200,000 of the most vulnerable impacted by Russia’s invasion (Pic AFP) The UK has announced £36 million (approx. US$ 42 million) in UK humanitarian funding to help people in Ukraine, East Africa, and Syria.

Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini to be crowned in South Africa

Published: 08/19/2022 in BBC News - World

Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is set to take the throne months after royals launched a legal challenge.

Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 August 2022

Published: 08/18/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Letter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in Italy

Published: 08/14/2022 in BBC News - World

The murder of a Nigerian vendor has shaken a community in Italy, writes Ismail Einashe.

This Booming Town In South Africa Houses Only White People

Published: 08/11/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

From a distance, Orania looks like any other small town in rural South Africa. But once inside, the visitor is struck by an obvious difference. Everyone here is white.

South Africa sex crime: Authorities charge seven over gang rape

Published: 08/10/2022 in BBC News - World

The charges are connected to an attack on eight women filming a music video at an abandoned mine.

South Africa sex crime: 'We want our bodies to be secure 24/7'

Published: 08/09/2022 in BBC News - World

As South Africa reels from news of a gang rape, the victims speak about what happened to them.

Blinken Africa trip: The world should not dictate to the continent

Published: 08/08/2022 in BBC News - World

The US's top diplomat is trying to curry favour amid growing influence from Russia and China.

Migrants targeted in South Africa after gang rape outrage

Published: 08/04/2022 in BBC News - World

A mob sets fire to homes a week after migrants are accused of raping eight women.

Algeria, Africa's Largest Natural Gas Exporter, Talks Of Joining BRICS

Published: 08/01/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has suggested that his country, Africa's largest natural gas exporter, could join the BRICS economic group that includes Russia and China.

South Africa's clean President Ramaphosa faces his own scandal

Published: 07/31/2022 in BBC News - World

Cyril Ramaphosa, who replaced corruption-tainted Jacob Zuma, is dealing with allegations against him.

Monkeypox: First deaths outside Africa in Brazil and Spain

Published: 07/29/2022 in BBC News - World

Brazil and Spain report fatalities from the virus, but most infections are mild and overall risk is low.

First Monkeypox Death Outside Africa Recorded In Brazil

Published: 07/29/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A 41-year-old man in Brazil has died of monkeypox, making him the first person outside of Africa to have been killed by the disease, local authorities said on Friday.

8 Models Raped During Music Video Shoot Near South Africa's Johannesburg

Published: 07/29/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A gang of gunmen forced their way into a music video shoot and raped eight young women from the cast in a small South African town this week, police said Friday.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Lavrov shows diplomatic clout in Africa

Published: 07/28/2022 in BBC News - World

The red carpet was laid out for Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his four-nation tour.

Retired barber in Minn. cuts hair for donations to feed the poor in South Africa

Published: 07/27/2022 in National

In the five years he’s been cutting hair free, Tom Gorzycki has raised more than $10,000 for Arm and Arm in Africa.

South Africa gun crime: 'Every night there are bullets'

Published: 07/26/2022 in BBC News - World

A recent spate of tavern shootings in South Africa has brought into focus how unsafe some places are.

For Gupta Brothers' Extradition From UAE, South Africa Submits Application

Published: 07/25/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The South African government on Monday said it has submitted a formal extradition application to the United Arab Emirates for Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta of the wealthy India-born brothers of the...

Monkeypox Timeline: From Beginnings In Africa To Global Spread

Published: 07/23/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the outbreak, which has affected nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, to be a global health emergency -- the highest alarm it can sound.

Africa's week in pictures: 15-21 July 2022

Published: 07/21/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Islamic veil: Why fewer women in North Africa are wearing it

Published: 07/19/2022 in BBC News - World

The hijab has become a symbol of the battle between secular and Islamist groups.

BBC Africa Eye expose: Chinese man extradited to Malawi over racist videos

Published: 07/17/2022 in BBC News - World

He was filmed using Malawian children to make videos, some of which included racist content.

Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 July 2022

Published: 07/14/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

At least 21 killed in separate night outings across South Africa

Published: 07/11/2022 in MercoPress

These violent deaths are “unacceptable and disturbing,” Ramaphosa said At least 21 people were killed and 16 others wounded by early Sunday in separate shootings across South Africa during the weekend, as the country undergoes the worst wave of violence since the apartheid era.

South Africa: Fifteen shot dead in Soweto township bar

Published: 07/10/2022 in BBC News - World

The victims are believed to be between 19 and 35 years old, with several more in a critical condition.

14 Killed In Bar Shootout In South Africa: Police

Published: 07/10/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Fourteen people were killed during a shootout in a bar in South Africa's Soweto township, close to Johannesburg, police said Sunday.

Durban riots: South Africa still bears the scars one year on

Published: 07/09/2022 in BBC News - World

More than 300 people died in what the president called an "insurrection", but what has changed?

The Aids activists who took on big pharma in South Africa

Published: 07/08/2022 in BBC News - World

The fight for affordable HIV/Aids treatment

South Africa electricity crisis: No power for up to six hours

Published: 07/06/2022 in BBC News - World

In what is described as the biggest ever power crisis, there are blackouts of up to six hours a day.

South Africa tavern deaths: Tears for teenagers at mass funeral in East London

Published: 07/06/2022 in BBC News - World

Thousands attend a service in South Africa for 21 children who died mysteriously at a nightclub.

Durban July: South Africa's most fashionable horse race returns

Published: 07/02/2022 in BBC News - World

Tens of thousands of South Africans head for the Durban July after a two-year break for Covid.

Penguins at most risk off South Africa after predator whales seize the area

Published: 07/01/2022 in MercoPress

The impacts of orcas removing sharks are likely far wider-reaching, Towner explained A study released this week in the peer-reviewed African Journal of Marine Science, would show that killer orcas are behind the finding of eight white sharks dead off the coast of Gansbaai, in western South Africa in 2017.

In pictures: V&A celebrates Africa's cutting-edge fashion

Published: 06/29/2022 in BBC News - World

The diversity and creativity of African fashion are on show in a retrospective at London's V&A museum.

South Africa police try to unravel tavern deaths tragedy

Published: 06/27/2022 in BBC News - World

Most of the 21 who died in the sudden and unexplained incident were teenagers, the police minister says.

21 Teenagers Dead In South Africa Bar, Cause Still Unclear

Published: 06/26/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

At least 21 teenagers, the youngest possibly just 13, died at the weekend after a night out at a township tavern in South Africa, in a tragedy whose cause remains unclear.

At least 17 found dead in South Africa nightclub

Published: 06/26/2022 in BBC News - World

The cause of the deaths remains unclear, and police say an investigation is ongoing.

Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 June 2022

Published: 06/23/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

South Africa's Zondo commission: Damning report exposes rampant corruption

Published: 06/23/2022 in BBC News - World

President Cyril Ramaphosa vows to have learnt the lessons but many South Africans are not convinced.

Ghana's Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to reclaim Africa's history

Published: 06/20/2022 in BBC News - World

A new museum in Ghana aims to tell the story of Africa using African voices, tools and culture.

BBC Africa Eye expose: Chinese man held over racist videos

Published: 06/20/2022 in BBC News - World

He was filmed using Malawian children to make personalised videos, some of which included racist content.

Pope's Decision To Cancel Africa Trip Fuels Rumours Over Resignation

Published: 06/20/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Experts say the rumours within the insular Roman Curia are nothing new, and often fuelled by those with an interest.

Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 June 2022

Published: 06/16/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Why South Africa loves and loathes the language

Published: 06/14/2022 in BBC News - World

Ryanair stirred emotions over South African passport holders pass a test in the language.

'What I've learnt about Africa living in Marseilles'

Published: 06/12/2022 in BBC News - World

Journalist Maher Mezahi says he has learned more about different African cultures in France than Algeria.

Africa Eye: Racism for sale

Published: 06/12/2022 in BBC News - World

Africa Eye investigates a Chinese video-making industry which exploits children across Africa.

South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE

Published: 06/06/2022 in BBC News - World

The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption and exerting unfair political influence.

South Africa's Gupta Brothers, Friends Of Former President Zuma, Arrested

Published: 06/06/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The South African government said on Monday that law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta of the Gupta family.

Monkeypox: Cases outside Africa rise to 780 in three weeks

Published: 06/05/2022 in BBC News - World

WHO figures show confirmed cases tripled in a week, which is likely to be an underestimate.

Africa's week in pictures: 27 May - 2 June 2022

Published: 06/02/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

550 Monkeypox Cases In At Least 30 Countries Outside Africa: WHO

Published: 06/02/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

As cases of monkeypox in wealthier Western nations spark a flurry of scientific research to combat the outbreak, scientists are urging the world to make sure lower-income nations benefit from the...

Cyril Ramaphosa: Arthur Fraser accuses South Africa president of kidnapping and bribery

Published: 06/02/2022 in BBC News - World

President Cyril Ramaphosa says claims he acted illegally over an alleged burglary have no basis.

United Nations Warns Of Starvation Due To Droughts In Horn Of Africa

Published: 05/31/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Millions of people face severe hunger in the Horn of Africa as the worst drought in more than 40 years could extend to a fifth consecutive failed rainy season, the United Nations and humanitarian...

The dangerous world of illegal mining in South Africa

Published: 05/29/2022 in BBC News - World

BBC Africa Eye meets the migrants who risk everything to go deep underground in South Africa’s abandoned gold mines.

Civilian killings soar as Russian mercenaries join fight in West Africa

Published: 05/23/2022 in National

Documents, imagery and witness accounts point to a heightened Russian presence in Mali, where the military government is locked in a bloody war with extremists. Profits from the Wagner Group flow back to Moscow, helping prop up Vladimir Putin’s government at at time of growing economic isolation over its war in Ukraine.

South Africa kidnapping: 'I survived but part of me died that day'

Published: 05/09/2022 in BBC News - World

South Africa has one of the highest rates of kidnapping in the world, as Lesego Tau's ordeal shows.

Man Grabs Gun From Cop, Kills 2 Patients In South Africa Hospital

Published: 05/07/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A man on Saturday wrested a gun from a policeman, went on a rampage and shot dead two patients inside a South African hospital, police said.

No Masks For South Africa's School Children Despite Omicron Surge

Published: 05/05/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa on Thursday ended mask-wearing for school children despite a surge of infections driven by two new Omicron sub-variants of coronavirus.

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa abandons May Day rally after booing

Published: 05/02/2022 in BBC News - World

President Ramaphosa was forced to leave a May Day event after angry workers stormed the stage.

South Africa's Jacob Zuma would do anything for the Guptas - Zondo report

Published: 04/29/2022 in BBC News - World

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma would "do anything" for the Gupta business family, a report finds.

South Africa Warns Of Covid 5th Wave As Cases Rise

Published: 04/29/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa may be entering a fifth COVID-19 infection wave earlier than expected, after a sustained rise in infections over the past 14 days, Health Minister Joe Phaahla said on Friday.

Africa's week in pictures: 15-21 April 2022

Published: 04/21/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Explained: What Caused South Africa Floods That Killed More Than 440

Published: 04/18/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa, the continent's most industrialised country, has largely escaped the tropical cyclones that regularly hit its neighbours.

South Africa Counts Dead After "Deadliest Storms In Living Memory"

Published: 04/17/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The death count from floods that have battered South Africa climbed above 440 on Sunday as abating rains allowed rescue operations to accelerate after one of the deadliest storms in living memory.

Over 400 Killed, 40,000 Homeless After "Deadliest" South Africa Floods

Published: 04/16/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's flood-ravaged east was hit by more rain Saturday after the deadliest storm to strike the country in living memory killed nearly 400 people and left tens of thousands homeless.

South Africa flooding: 'I had thought my house was safe'

Published: 04/16/2022 in BBC News - World

Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast.

253 Dead As South Africa Sees Deadliest Floods On Record

Published: 04/13/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Devastating floods left 253 dead in the South African city of Durban, the provincial health chief said Wednesday, after hillsides washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared...

Durban floods: South Africa floods kill more than 250

Published: 04/13/2022 in BBC News - World

KwaZulu-Natal authorities say the storm is one of the worst in South Africa's history.

Southern Africa storms fuelled by climate change - study

Published: 04/11/2022 in BBC News - World

Scientists say the rainfall during storms in the region was heavier and the damage worse than before.

This Train In South Africa's Reserve Takes Passengers But Never Moves

Published: 04/07/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Baboons weave their way under the carriages of a train on a bridge. A hippo wades in the river below, while a lone leopard prowls, sniffing for an antelope to make its dinner.

Africa's Global Warming Contribution Least But Consequences "Full": WHO

Published: 04/06/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Climate-related health emergencies are on the rise in Africa, though the continent contributes the least to global warming, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.

Africa's week in pictures: 25-31 March 2022

Published: 03/31/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

South Africa's Covid Deaths Could Be 3 Times The Official Count (100,000)

Published: 03/30/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa has registered a total of more than 100,000 Covid deaths, according to official figures released Wednesday, but actual fatalities are believed to be much higher.

Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 March 2022

Published: 03/24/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 March 2022

Published: 03/17/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

War in Ukraine: Why Vladimir Putin couldn't have trained fighters in Africa

Published: 03/14/2022 in BBC News - World

A misleading photo has been used by some to suggest the continent should support Russia in Ukraine.

St Helena/South Africa flights will resume March 26, Jamestown

Published: 03/14/2022 in MercoPress

South Africa's Airlink will also have a monthly flight St Helena/Ascension Island The St Helena government has announced the resumption of Airlink flights between Johannesburg, South Africa, and St Helena island commending 26 March. The Airlink service has been discontinued since March 20 because of the pandemic. The resumption also means a monthly inter-island service to Ascension Island.

South Africa becoming a welfare state, finance minister tells Congress

Published: 02/28/2022 in MercoPress

Godongwana does not feel comfortable having to bail out inefficient state-owned companies South Africa’s new Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has told Congress the country was becoming a welfare state fast and he sought Parliamentarian approval for his first budget.

Ukraine conflict: How Russia forged closer ties with Africa

Published: 02/26/2022 in BBC News - World

Russia has rebuilt military and diplomatic links with the continent in its search for new allies.

Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread

Published: 02/24/2022 in BBC News - World

The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states.

10 Robbers Killed During Foiled Cash Heist In South Africa

Published: 02/21/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The number of would-be robbers killed during a foiled cash heist in South Africa rose to 10, the police watchdog said Monday, in one of the country's deadliest shootouts in recent years.

Letter from Africa: Nigeria's electioneering and the role of stomachs

Published: 02/18/2022 in BBC News - World

How bags of rice will be used by grovelling Nigerian candidates to curry favour.

Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 February 2022

Published: 02/17/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across the Africa and beyond this week.

Swahili's bid to become a language for all of Africa

Published: 02/16/2022 in BBC News - World

With 200 million speakers there is a renewed push to make Swahili a common language for Africa.

BioNTech Covid vaccine plan to ship container labs to Africa

Published: 02/16/2022 in BBC News - World

The so-called laboratory in a container is being developed by the firm behind the first MRNA vaccine.

Democracy in Africa: Spate of coups don't mean democracy's end

Published: 02/07/2022 in BBC News - World

Two experts argue that democracy is still the way forward for the continent, despite some set backs.

Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about 'wave of coups'

Published: 02/06/2022 in BBC News - World

The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa.

Queen's Jubilee: Her Majesty's journey through Africa

Published: 02/05/2022 in BBC News - World

A look back through some of the archive footage of the Queen's visits to Africa.

Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine

Published: 02/04/2022 in BBC News - World

Scientists there say it could help increase very low vaccination rates across Africa.

Africa's week in pictures: 28 January-3 February 2022

Published: 02/03/2022 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa’s 1996 triumph and its role in post-apartheid change

Published: 02/02/2022 in BBC News - World

South Africa's 1995 Rugby World Cup win was a huge moment in the country's post-apartheid history. Within a year, there was another.

South Africa's parliament fire: How it offers a break from the past

Published: 02/01/2022 in BBC News - World

Some argue the damaged building could be rebuilt in a style that reflects South Africa's diversity.

South Africa's railways: How thieves have destroyed the network

Published: 01/31/2022 in BBC News - World

During lockdown, criminals stripped parts of the network leaving tracks and stations in ruins.

Storm Ana: Deadly Africa storm shows climate crisis reality - UN

Published: 01/29/2022 in BBC News - World

Rescue workers in southern Africa are trying to reach thousands stranded as more are found dead.

"Reckless" Opening Of Gate Blamed For Deadly Stampede At Africa Stadium

Published: 01/28/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A stampede that led to the deaths of eight people outside an Africa Cup of Nations stadium was caused by a "reckless" decision to open a gate in the face of a "flood of people", Cameroon's sports...

Over 70 Dead Due To Tropical Storm Ana In Southern Africa

Published: 01/27/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The death count from a storm that struck three southern African countries rose to 70 on Thursday as emergency teams battled to repair damaged infrastructure and help tens of thousands of victims.

Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa

Published: 01/26/2022 in BBC News - World

Burkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched.

Africa Cup of Nations: A football celebration overshadowed by tragedy

Published: 01/25/2022 in BBC News - World

Monday's deadly stampede exposed the troubling side of the Africa Cup of Nations, writes Maher Mezahi.

Africa Cup of Nations: Football fans run towards Paul Biya stadium before crush

Published: 01/25/2022 in BBC News - World

At least eight people have been killed in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon.

6 Dead, Many Injured In Stampede After Football Match At Africa Stadium

Published: 01/24/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Half a dozen dead and dozens injured after a crush outside a stadium in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde during an Africa Cup of Nations match on Monday, tournament organisers told AFP.

Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium

Published: 01/24/2022 in BBC News - World

Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Cameroon.

Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel is 22-year-old Kenyan

Published: 01/24/2022 in BBC News - World

A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa is identified.

Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport

Published: 01/23/2022 in BBC News - World

A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa.

Covid-19 Infected Lions Raise New Variant Worry In South Africa

Published: 01/18/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Lions and pumas at a zoo in South African capital of Pretoria got severe Covid-19 from asymptomatic zoo handlers, raising concerns that new variants could emerge from animal reservoirs of the disease,...

Letter from Africa: Desmond Tutu's funeral re-imagined Ghana-style

Published: 01/14/2022 in BBC News - World

Ghanaians were shocked by the archbishop's modest funeral and speedy burial, writes Elizabeth Ohene.

"No Way To Censor": How Africa's WhatsApp-Only Newspaper Went Viral

Published: 01/14/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Late one night, South African journalist Simon Allison woke up his wife with an idea: a weekly African newspaper for Africans, distributed via WhatsApp. That was the birth of The Continent, in the...

South Africa minister tells schoolgirls to 'open books and close legs'

Published: 01/13/2022 in BBC News - World

Phophi Ramathuba is criticised for comments she made attempting to encourage abstinence.

South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office

Published: 01/12/2022 in BBC News - World

Protesters planted the cannabis in a vegetable garden near the South African president's workplace.

"Burst Into Flames": Mini-Bus Crash Kills 16 In South Africa

Published: 01/12/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Sixteen people were burnt to death on Tuesday when a minibus taxi and an SUV collided on a highway in South Africa's northeastern Limpopo province, a local official said.

A Legal Battle For Succession Rights In South Africa By A King's 6 Widows

Published: 01/12/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

One of the six widows of South Africa's Zulu king launched a legal succession bid Tuesday arguing that she is the monarch's only legitimate widow as they had a civil marriage, while he wed his five...

South Africa Parliament Fire Suspect Charged With Terrorism

Published: 01/11/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A man suspected of starting a fire that destroyedSouth Africa's parliament made a second court appearance on Tuesday to face a new charge of terrorism, in addition to robbery and arson charges.

South Africa parliament sprinklers failed during fire, report says

Published: 01/07/2022 in BBC News - World

The alarm did not work and fire doors were left open when Sunday's blaze started, the fire service says.

Parliament Fire Shifts South Africa State-Of-The-Nation To Backup Venue

Published: 01/07/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will next month deliver the annual state-of-the-nation address from an alternative venue in Cape Town after fire gutted the city's National Assembly building,...

Nelson Mandela's Robben Island cell key returning to South Africa - minister

Published: 01/07/2022 in BBC News - World

The key, kept by a former guard, was going to be auctioned in the US until South Africa objected.

South Africa's Zondo commission report: Scandal, bullying and fear

Published: 01/05/2022 in BBC News - World

A report reveals how a business family allegedly secured control of South Africa under ex-President Zuma.

South Africa parliament fire: Suspect 'had explosives'

Published: 01/04/2022 in BBC News - World

A man appears in court in connection with the blaze that devastated the building.

In Africa, drinking water was scarce for them. Now they’re helping fight the global crisis with their own bottles.

Published: 01/04/2022 in National

Lamah Bility walked barefoot every day for three hours to gather water from a small river in Liberia.

South Africa Parliament Fire Finally Contained: Firefighters

Published: 01/04/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A fire that ravaged South Africa's parliament has been contained after strong winds had reignited the blaze, firefighters said on Tuesday.

Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered

Published: 01/03/2022 in BBC News - World

African music from the 1980s is being digitised thanks to a young Parisian producer.

South Africa's parliament building on fire again

Published: 01/03/2022 in BBC News - World

One day after a fire at the parliament building in Cape Town, crews are tackling another blaze.

South Africa parliament fire flares up again

Published: 01/03/2022 in BBC News - World

Firefighters are trying to douse the blaze which reignited hours after it was said to be under control.

South Africa Parliament Fire Restarts After Tamed

Published: 01/03/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A devastating fire at South Africa's parliament, brought under control early Monday, restarted in the late afternoon, the fire brigade told AFP.

Nobody hurt as South Africa's Parliament burns

Published: 01/03/2022 in MercoPress

Ramaphosa spoke of his sadness at “this destruction of the home of our democracy” South Africa's Parliament building in Cape Town was severely deteriorated by a huge fire Sunday. Although nobody has been reported injured, the event has sparked national security concerns. A suspect has been arrested. Firefighters worked for hours to extinguish the blaze.

South Africa's National Assembly Entirely Destroyed By Fire

Published: 01/02/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

A massive fire in South Africa's houses of parliament in Cape Town has "burned down" the entire National Assembly where parliamentarians sit, a spokesperson said on Sunday.

Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building

Published: 01/02/2022 in BBC News - World

Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning.

South Africa prepares to bury Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Published: 01/01/2022 in BBC News - World

The funeral for Tutu, who helped end apartheid in South Africa, will take place on Saturday.

South Africa loosens up COVID-19 restrictions

Published: 12/31/2021 in MercoPress

New infections dropped by 29.7 percent last week South African health authorities have agreed to lift a midnight curfew after the number of omicron cases of COVID-19 was beginning to slow down, it was reported Thursday. South Africa is the country hardest hit by the coronavirus in Africa, with more than 3.4 million cases recorded and 91,000 deaths.

Omicron: South Africa ends night-time curfew

Published: 12/30/2021 in BBC News - World

Officials relax restrictions noting lower hospital admissions from the Omicron variant than feared.

South Africa Lifts Night-Time Covid Curfew

Published: 12/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa, where the Omicron variant of the coronavirus was detected last month, said Thursday that restrictions including a night-time curfew would be lifted after the country overcame its latest...

Africa Cup of Nations: Tournament is being 'disrespected', says former England striker Ian Wright

Published: 12/30/2021 in BBC News - World

The Africa Cup of Nations is being "disrespected" by some negative media coverage, says former England striker Ian Wright.

South Africa Reinstates Covid Contact Tracing, Quarantine Requirements

Published: 12/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa on Wednesday brought back the requirements of contact tracing and quarantine under certain circumstances amid rising COVID-19 cases, less than a week after it announced to do away with...

US Ends Covid-Related Southern Africa Travel Bans

Published: 12/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

President Joe Biden formally announced Tuesday he will lift a ban this week on travel from South Africa and other countries in the region, imposed due to fear of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Covid Contact Tracing Reinstated In South Africa Amid Omicron Surge

Published: 12/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa said Tuesday it would reinstate efforts to trace the contacts of people infected with coronavirus after a backlash over plans to scrap the measure.

South Africa court blocks Shell's oil exploration

Published: 12/28/2021 in BBC News - World

Environmentalists hail the ruling as a victory in their efforts to protect marine life.

Desmond Tutu: South Africa mourns anti-apartheid hero

Published: 12/26/2021 in BBC News - World

The nation is holding a week of commemorative events after the clergyman's death at the age of 90.

Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger

Published: 12/26/2021 in BBC News - World

Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime.

Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero

Published: 12/26/2021 in BBC News - World

The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90.

Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Moral Compass

Published: 12/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died Sunday at the age of 90, was the moral compass of his beloved "Rainbow Nation", never afraid to speak truth to power, whatever its creed or colour.

South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at 90

Published: 12/26/2021 in BBC News - World

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Icon, Dies At 90

Published: 12/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, died on Sunday aged 90, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

Letter from Africa: Why Kenya's taxman is eyeing social media

Published: 12/25/2021 in BBC News - World

Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling.

South Africa Condemns Auction Of Nelson Mandela's Prison Cell Key

Published: 12/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa on Friday condemned the planned auction of the key to the prison cell that once held ex-president and national hero Nelson Mandela.

Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 December 2021

Published: 12/23/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Wagner Group: Why the EU is alarmed by Russian mercenaries in Central Africa

Published: 12/18/2021 in BBC News - World

The shadowy Russian mercenary group, allegedly linked to the Kremlin, has been accused of rights abuses.

Africa's week in pictures: 10 - 16 December 2021

Published: 12/16/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

"Closely Monitoring": South Africa Retains Covid Curbs At "Lowest" Level

Published: 12/16/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) has retained its lockdown at 'adjusted level 1', or the lowest of a five-tier system of restrictions, in the battle on the Omicron variant,...

South Africa Reports Record Daily COVID-19 Infections With 26,976 Cases

Published: 12/15/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa reported a record number of daily COVID-19 infections on Wednesday in a fourth infection wave believed to be caused by the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Omicron Severity Low In South Africa But... Scientists Issue Warning

Published: 12/15/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Leading scientists cautioned that the level of immunity against the coronavirus among South Africa's population due to earlier infections may be masking the severity of illness caused by the omicron...

Pfizer Vaccine Cuts Omicron Hospitalisation By 70% In South Africa: Study

Published: 12/14/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine appear to have given 70 per cent protection against hospitalisation in South Africa in recent weeks, according to a major real-world study which...

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid

Published: 12/13/2021 in BBC News - World

Cyril Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday and has delegated all responsibilities to his deputy.

South Africa's Last White President Feared Democracy, Says Prime Minister

Published: 12/12/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday described the late FW de Klerk as "brave" for defying his party to negotiate an end to white minority rule but also recalled the horrors of the regime...

Mandatory Covid Vaccinations Find Low Support In Africa, Shows Study

Published: 12/11/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Less than half of the African continent is amenable to mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19, according to a study by a group of scientists, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal, PLOS One.

South Africa To Roll Out Covid Booster Shots Next Month

Published: 12/10/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa will next month start giving Pfizer booster shots against coronavirus, a health official said Friday, a day after the country reported a near-record high in daily cases of the disease.

UK Omicron Spread May Be Faster Than In South Africa

Published: 12/10/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The omicron strain may be spreading faster in England than in South Africa, with U.K. cases of the variant possibly topping 60,000 a day by Christmas, according to epidemiologist John Edmunds.

Campaign Launched To Bring Guptas Back To Africa To Face Looting Charges

Published: 12/09/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

An international campaign was launched in Johannesburg on Thursday to bring the self-exiled Gupta brothers back to South Africa to face trial on charges of looting billions of rands from state...

World Bank approves Renewable Energy Project loans to Cabo Verde, Africa

Published: 12/09/2021 in MercoPress

Electricity customers throughout the country will benefit from clean, reliable, and affordable electricity services The World Bank on Wednesday approved an International Development Association credit in the amount of US$3.5 million and an International Bank for Reconstruction and Development loan in the amount of US$ 3.5 million for the Renewable Energy and Improved Utility Performance Project (REIUP) for Cabo Verde in Western Africa.

Omicron Symptoms Far Milder Than First Three Waves: South Africa Expert

Published: 12/09/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Netcare is seeing milder Covid-19 cases even as omicron is driving up the number of people testing positive for the virus.

Covid cases more than doubled in South Africa last week as omicron variant spreads, WHO says

Published: 12/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

South Africa's test positivity rate also hit 22.4% at the beginning of the last week, a sharp increase from 1.2% reported during the first week of November.

South Africa Approves Coronavirus Vaccine Boosters For Adults

Published: 12/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa on Wednesday approved Pfizer's coronavirus booster shots for over-18s, as the Omicron variant dominates rising new infections.

South Africa's Covid Hospital Admissions More Than Double In A Day

Published: 12/07/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The daily number of people admitted to hospital in South Africa with Covid-19 more than doubled on Tuesday from a day earlier.

Emergence Of Omicron Inevitable: South Africa President As Cases Multiply

Published: 12/06/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's fourth COVID-19 wave was anticipated and the emergence of the new Omicron variant was inevitable, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said, terming the surge in infections a matter of "great...

South Africa Readies Hospitals As Omicron Variant Drives New Covid Wave

Published: 12/06/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa is preparing its hospitals for more admissions, as the Omicron coronavirus variant pushes the country into a fourth wave of COVID-19 cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday.

'Extreme' Vaccine Discrimination Risks Leaving Africa Behind: Report

Published: 12/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Africa has little chance of overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic unless 70% of its population is vaccinated by end-2022, yet "extreme vaccine discrimination" is leaving the continent behind, a report...

Why France faces so much anger in West Africa

Published: 12/04/2021 in BBC News - World

Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash.

South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists

Published: 12/04/2021 in BBC News - World

Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.

Omicron outbreak at Norway Christmas party is biggest outside S. Africa, authorities say

Published: 12/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Their numbers could rise to over 60 cases, authorities said on Friday.

Second-Highest Infection Among Children Under 5, Says South Africa

Published: 12/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South African experts have expressed concern about the rising number of COVID-19 infections among young children, even as the country recorded a further 16,055 infections and 25 deaths overnight on...

South Africa's Covid Cases Cross 3 Million Amid Omicron Surge

Published: 12/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's Covid-19 infections surged to a record three million on Friday as a new wave driven by the Omicron variant rips through parts of the country, official figures showed.

South Africa battles Omicron fear and jab jitters

Published: 12/03/2021 in BBC News - World

The new variant threatens to overshadow the holiday season as campaigners fight vaccine fears.

Omicron Scare: Spike In Children Being Hospitalised In South Africa

Published: 12/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Doctors in South Africa said Friday there had been a spike in hospitalisations among young children after Omicron swept through the country but stressed it was early to know if they were particularly...

South Africa Hit By Fourth Covid Wave, Driven By New Variant Omicron

Published: 12/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa is being hit by a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections driven by the Omicron variant which has been detected in seven of the country's nine provinces, Health Minister Joe Phaahla said on...

Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021

Published: 12/02/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Google Delays Return To Office In Europe, Middle East, Africa: Report

Published: 12/02/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Alphabet Inc's Google is delaying its return-to-office plan in Europe, the Middle East and Africa on concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, Business Insider reported on Thursday, citing...

Stand Firm Against Health Apartheid: South Africa President

Published: 12/02/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Thursday warned against the risk of "health apartheid" as he took aim at travel bans imposed on his country after it detected the new Omicron variant of Covid.

Previous Infection Doesn't Give Protection From 'Omicron': South Africa

Published: 12/02/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

People infected with earlier variants of Covid do not appear to be protected against Omicron, although vaccination will still prevent serious illness, a top South African scientist said Thursday.

Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

Published: 12/02/2021 in BBC News - World

The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say.

New Omicron Cases In South Africa Double In A Day; Strain In 24 Countries

Published: 12/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The heavily mutated Omicron variant of the coronavirus is rapidly becoming dominant in South Africa, less than four weeks after being identified there, authorities said on Wednesday, as other...

'Omicron' Can Evade Some Immunity, Not All, Data From South Africa Shows

Published: 12/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The Omicron variant appears able to get around some immunity but vaccines should still offer protection against severe disease, according to the latest data from South Africa where it is fast...

'Omicron' Variant Drives "Worrying" Surge In South Africa's Covid Cases

Published: 12/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The Omicron variant has propelled a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in South Africa in recent weeks, health officials told parliament Wednesday, calling the situation "worrying".

South Africa Returnee Is US' First 'Omicron' Variant Case; Symptoms Mild

Published: 12/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been detected in a person in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

France To Lift Ban On Southern Africa Flights From Saturday

Published: 12/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

France said Wednesday it will start allowing flights from southern Africa to land on its territory from Saturday, but with "drastic" restrictions allowing only French and EU residents to disembark,...

Nigeria Confirms Cases Of 'Omicron' Among Passengers From South Africa

Published: 12/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, on Wednesday confirmed its first cases of the new Covid-19 variant, among three passengers who had arrived from South Africa.

Dutch Say 'Omicron' Was "Present" 11 Days Before Detection In South Africa

Published: 11/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Dutch health authorities said on Tuesday that the Omicron variant was present in the Netherlands earlier than previously thought, and before South Africa had first reported the new strain of Covid-19.

Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says

Published: 11/29/2021 in BBC News - World

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases.

China Pledges To Offer One Billion Covid Vaccine Doses To South Africa

Published: 11/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

China's President Xi Jinping on Monday pledged to offer one billion Covid vaccine doses to Africa, in a speech made via videolink to a China-Africa summit in Senegal's capital Dakar.

South Africa Could Top 10,000 Daily Covid Cases This Week: Epidemiologist

Published: 11/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The newly-discovered 'Omicron' variant is likely to fuel a surge in South Africa's coronavirus cases that could see daily infections treble this week, a top epidemiologist warned Monday.

South Africa Could Make Covid Jabs Compulsory Amid New Variant Concerns

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that authorities were considering making COVID-19 shots compulsory for certain places and activities, as a rise in infections linked to a new...

Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Published: 11/28/2021 in BBC News - World

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary.

South Africa's President Urges Reversing "Unjustified" Travel Bans

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday called on countries to "immediately and urgently" reverse scientifically "unjustified" travel bans linked to the discovery of the new coronavirus...

South Africa Doctor Behind 'Omicron' Alarm Says Suspected Cases Mild

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A South African doctor who raised the alarm over Omicron said Sunday dozens of her patients suspected of having the new variant had only shown mild symptoms and recovered fully without...

13 New Covid Variant Cases Among South Africa Travellers In Netherlands

Published: 11/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Dutch health authorities said on Sunday they had found at least 13 cases of the new Omicron strain among 61 quarantined passengers who tested positive for coronavirus after arriving from South Africa.

In Slap At China, US Praises South Africa's Detection Of New Covid Strain

Published: 11/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The United States praised South Africa Saturday for quickly identifying the new Covid strain called Omicron and sharing this information with the world -- a barely veiled slap at China's handling of...

Sydney Starts Urgent Testing After 2 Covid Cases On Africa Flight

Published: 11/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Health officials in Australia's Sydney have begun urgent testing after two people who arrived on a flight from southern Africa overnight tested positive to the coronavirus, raising concerns that a...

Dutch Find 61 Covid Cases On South Africa Flights Amid New Strain Worry

Published: 11/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Dutch health authorities said Saturday the new 'Omicron' strain of Covid-19 was "probably" among some of the 61 passengers who tested positive after arriving on two flights from South Africa.

Being "Punished" For Detecting New Covid Variant Omicron: South Africa

Published: 11/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa said Saturday it is being "punished" for detecting a new Covid-19 variant Omicron which the World Health Organization has termed a "variant of concern" and is more transmissible than the...

Hundreds Stuck After Sudden Travel Curbs On South Africa Over New Strain

Published: 11/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Hundreds of foreigners on family or business trips in South Africa desperately tried to get back home on the last available flights as several nations imposed restrictions on travellers due to the...

Dozens of travelers arriving in the Netherlands from South Africa test positive for Covid-19

Published: 11/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Health authorities were conducting further testing early Saturday to see if any of the infections are with the recently discovered omicron coronavirus variant.

Dozens Of Covid Cases On Flights From South Africa, Say Dutch Authorities

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Dutch health authorities said that dozens of people who arrived in Amsterdam on two flights from South Africa on Friday are likely infected with COVID-19, and they are conducting further testing to...

Brazil Regulator Calls For Africa Travel Curbs, Bolsonaro Noncommittal

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Brazilian health regulator Anvisa recommended on Friday that travel be restricted from some African countries due to the detection of a new COVID-19 variant, though it was unclear if President Jair...

"Draconian, Unjustified": South Africa On Travel Bans Due To New Strain

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's health ministry on Friday attacked a global rush to impose travel bans to slow the spread of a new Covid variant as "draconian," unscientific and contrary to WHO advice.

EU Countries Agree To Ban Travel To Southern Africa Over New Covid Strain

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

European Union states have agreed to suspend travel from southern Africa after the detection of a new COVID-19 variant, the presidency of the EU said on Friday.

Tourists Rush To South Africa Airport After Travel Bans Over New Strain

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Anxious-looking travellers stood in long queues at Johannesburg's international airport on Friday, desperate to squeeze onto the last flights to countries that had just shut their doors to South...

U.S. to restrict travel from South Africa, 7 other countries as new Covid variant emerges

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The United States will restrict travel for non-U.S. citizens from South Africa and seven other countries starting on Monday as a new Covid variant emerges.

South Africa Slams "Draconian, Unjustified" Travel Bans

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's health ministry on Friday attacked Europe's rush to impose travel bans to slow the spread of a new Covid variant as "draconian," unscientific and contrary to WHO advice.

New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

Published: 11/26/2021 in BBC News - World

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants.

Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new variant in southern Africa

Published: 11/26/2021 in BBC News - World

Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa.

New Variant Puts South Africa At Risk Of Global Shut Out

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's recovery from its deepest economic contraction in almost three decades risks being derailed by the identification of a new coronavirus variant that prompted several European nations to...

Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa

Published: 11/26/2021 in BBC News - World

Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant.

Israel Detects Case Of New Covid Variant First Found In South Africa

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Israel has identified a case of a Covid-19 variant with a large number of mutations first detected in South Africa, the health ministry said Friday.

EU To Propose Banning Travel From Southern Africa Over New Strain Concern

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The European Union will propose banning travel from southern Africa following the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant that scientists fear could torpedo efforts to beat the pandemic, EU chief Ursula...

Germany To Declare South Africa Virus Variant Area As Cases Hit New Record

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Amid concerns over the new Covid strain and record cases in the country, the German air force will, for the first time in the pandemic, fly severely ill COVID-19 patients to other parts of the country...

A heavily-mutated Covid variant emerges in southern Africa: Here's what we know so far

Published: 11/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The World Health Organization will meet on Friday to discuss a new heavily-mutated variant of Covid-19.

South Africa Calls UK's Travel Ban Over New COVID-19 Variant 'Rushed'

Published: 11/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's foreign ministry said Britain's decision to ban flights from South Africa because of the detection of a new COVID-19 variant "seems to have been rushed", as even the World Health...

Dow futures plunge 400 points amid fears of new Covid variant found in South Africa

Published: 11/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

U.S. stock futures dropped in overnight trading on Thursday amid renewed Covid fears over a new variant found in South Africa.

Hong Kong Finds 2 Cases Of New Covid Variant Identified In Africa

Published: 11/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Two cases of the new Covid-19 strain raising alarm in parts of southern Africa have been found in travelers arriving in Hong Kong.

UK To Ban Travel From 6 Nations As South Africa Detects New Covid Variant

Published: 11/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Britain on Thursday said it would ban travel from six southern African countries, after South Africa detected a new COVID-19 variant with a large number of mutations.

Covid Variant With 'Unusual' Mutations A 'Serious Concern' In S Africa

Published: 11/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Scientists in South Africa are studying a recently identified new coronavirus variant that is a cause for serious concern, stoking fears the country may face a potentially severe fourth wave that...

South Africa Detects New COVID-19 Variant With Multiple Mutations

Published: 11/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Scientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new Covid-19 variant with multiple mutations, in an announcement that came after a recent rise in infection numbers.

Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

Published: 11/22/2021 in BBC News - World

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy.

Africa is the future, says US. But what will change?

Published: 11/19/2021 in BBC News - World

"Africa is the future," says US Secretary of state Antony Blinken, but what will change?

South Africa Withdraws Support For Miss Universe Contender Over Palestine

Published: 11/15/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The South African government has withdrawn its support for Miss South Africa after the organisation refused to pull out of the Miss Universe contest in Israel, amid calls for a boycott to show support...

South Africa's last white president dies of lung condition

Published: 11/11/2021 in MercoPress

Despite bringing apartheid to an end, De Klerk remained a controversial figure in his country (Pic AP) Former South African President Frederik Willem de Klerk, the last white man ever to rule the country, has died Thursday of mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer, at his home near Cape Town. He was 85.

FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa

Published: 11/11/2021 in BBC News - World

Was he a visionary who ended a racist system, or should he have been prosecuted?

South Africa's Last White President Of Apartheid Era Dies At 85

Published: 11/11/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

FW de Klerk, South Africa's last white president, died on Thursday aged 85, his foundation announced. De Klerk and Nelson Mandela shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for leading the "miracle"...

South Africa's former President FW de Klerk dies at 85

Published: 11/11/2021 in BBC News - World

FW de Klerk - the last president of a segregated South Africa, who freed Nelson Mandela - has died aged 85.

Oscar Pistorius parole process to start in South Africa

Published: 11/08/2021 in BBC News - World

The ex-Olympian will first have to meet the parents of the woman he murdered, Reeva Steenkamp.

Athol Williams: South Africa corruption whistle-blower flees for his life

Published: 11/08/2021 in BBC News - World

Athol Williams says he has received threats since testifying in a corruption inquiry.

Africa's week in pictures: 29 October - 4 November 2021

Published: 11/04/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

South Africa municipal elections: Who are the winners and losers?

Published: 11/04/2021 in BBC News - World

The party of Nelson Mandela gets less than 50% nationwide for the first time since the end of apartheid.

COP26: South Africa hails deal to end reliance on coal

Published: 11/02/2021 in BBC News - World

More than 80% of South Africa's power is generated with coal - its sulphur smell polluting large areas.

Why Africa urgently needs its own genetic library

Published: 11/01/2021 in BBC News - World

Genetically profiling three million Africans could be key for better healthcare, argue scientists.

The white student braving racial politics in South Africa

Published: 10/30/2021 in BBC News - World

Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans.

Trials For Covid Vaccine Pill To Begin In South Africa

Published: 10/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa has approved a clinical trial for a Covid vaccine pill, Israeli pharmaceutical company Oramed said on Friday.

The Gravedigger's Wife: Somali love story wins Africa's top film prize

Published: 10/24/2021 in BBC News - World

Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one.

South Africa, World's Largest Gold Producer, Stumbles Upon New Treasure

Published: 10/20/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

In a grassy plain in South Africa, once the world's largest gold producer, prospectors have stumbled upon a new treasure: helium.

As Africa's Glaciers Melt, Millions Face Drought And Floods, Says UN

Published: 10/19/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Africa's fabled eastern glaciers will vanish in two decades, 118 million poor people face drought, floods or extreme heat, and climate change could shrink the continent's economy by 3% by mid-century,...

South Africa Rejects Russian Sputnik V Covid Vaccine Over HIV Fears

Published: 10/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's health products regulator on Monday said it would not approve Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine due to concerns it could increase the risk of HIV infection among men.

Songhaï: A 'zero waste' agricultural system to increase food security in Africa

Published: 10/17/2021 in BBC News - World

Fr Godfrey Nzamujo runs a "zero waste" agriculture system aimed at increasing food security and creating jobs.

South Africa To Vaccinate Teenagers With Single Dose Of Pfizer: Health Minister

Published: 10/15/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa will start vaccinating children between the ages of 12 and 17 next week using the Pfizer vaccine, the health minister said on Friday, as the country looks to ratchet up inoculations ahead...

Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 October 2021

Published: 10/14/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Africa's iconic architecture in 12 buildings

Published: 10/11/2021 in BBC News - World

Two architects are determined to showcase the architecture of Africa to the world - past and present.

Thomas Sankara trial in Burkina Faso: Who killed 'Africa's Che Guevara'?

Published: 10/10/2021 in BBC News - World

Thirty-four years after the killing of Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara, 14 men finally go on trial.

‘A historic moment’: Why a malaria vaccine in Africa could reignite the fight against disease

Published: 10/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Policymakers and health experts have welcomed the WHO's authorization of the first ever malaria vaccine, which could be rolled out in sub-Saharan Africa by the end of 2022.

Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 October 2021

Published: 10/07/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan could reshape counterinsurgencies in Africa, experts say

Published: 10/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and withdrawal of Western troops was closely watched by Islamist insurgent groups on the continent. 

Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home

Published: 09/25/2021 in BBC News - World

Ethiopian and Eritrean food is well known globally, but this is your chance to discover Somali cooking.

Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 September 2021

Published: 09/23/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

UK Covid vaccine rules cause hesitancy - Africa health boss

Published: 09/23/2021 in BBC News - World

The UK's refusal to accept vaccine certificates from Africa could increase hesitancy, says Africa CDC.

In Rare Occurrence, Bees Kill 63 Endangered Penguins In South Africa

Published: 09/19/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A swarm of bees has killed 63 endangered African penguins on a beach outside Cape Town, the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds said on Sunday

Russia is building its military influence in Africa, challenging U.S. and French dominance

Published: 09/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Russia is seeking to upend the status quo in Africa, using insecurity and diplomatic disputes with Western powers as a springboard to expand its presence on the continent.

South Africa Announces 'Vaccine Passport' Plans, Eases Covid Curbs

Published: 09/12/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced plans to introduce COVID-19 "vaccine passports" amid widespread scepticism of the jab, ahead of an easing of movement restrictions this...

South Africa Vaccinates 2,000 Children In Trial Of Chinese Vaccine

Published: 09/10/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa on Friday joined the international Phase 3 clinical trials of China's Sinovac Biotech COVID-19 vaccine for those aged between 6 months and 17 years, with first of the 2,000 children...

BRICS Won't Recognise Taliban UnTil International Law Assurances: S Africa

Published: 09/10/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The BRICS countries have agreed not to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan until they receive assurances that the terror group will comply with the prescripts of international law, South...

Africa's week in pictures: 3 - 9 September 2021

Published: 09/09/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa: Free football tickets for fans with jabs

Published: 09/09/2021 in BBC News - World

The government is concerned about growing anti-vaccine sentiment in the country.

South Africa danger zone: Living in a 'hijacked' building

Published: 09/05/2021 in BBC News - World

Pictures of squatters in a South African inner city with high levels of crime, drugs and prostitution.

South Africa's Jailed Ex-President Zuma Granted Medical Parole: Official

Published: 09/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma, jailed in July for contempt of court after snubbing graft investigators, has been granted medical parole, correctional services authorities announced...

South Africa's ex-president Zuma placed on medical parole

Published: 09/05/2021 in BBC News - World

Jacob Zuma will now serve the remainder of his 15-month sentence in the community.

Sahel jihadists: West Africa faces up to policing its terror triangle

Published: 09/03/2021 in BBC News - World

New tactics are being used in the fight against jihadists as Chad and France reduce their military roles.

Africa's week in pictures: 27 August - 2 September 2021

Published: 09/02/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Johnson & Johnson's HIV vaccine fails mid-stage Africa study

Published: 08/31/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday its experimental vaccine failed to provide sufficient protection against HIV in sub-Saharan Africa to young women.

South Africa Scientists Monitor New Covid Variant With High Mutation Rate

Published: 08/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Scientists in South Africa are monitoring a new coronavirus variant with an unusually high mutation rate, and whose frequency has gradually increased in recent months, the National Institute for...

Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws

Published: 08/28/2021 in BBC News - World

Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home.

Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021

Published: 08/26/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Africa has been shortchanged on Covid vaccines, African Development Bank says

Published: 08/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Covid vaccines are not getting to Africa in time, in the right quantity and the right price, said Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank.

Africa's jihadists: What Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means

Published: 08/20/2021 in BBC News - World

Islamist groups appear emboldened by the fall of Afghanistan, sparking concern in African countries.

Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 August 2021

Published: 08/19/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa

Published: 08/18/2021 in BBC News - World

The healthy body said it has found counterfeit versions of the Indian-made Covishield vaccine.

How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman

Published: 08/17/2021 in BBC News - World

A South African barista was offered a dream opportunity in Oman but unknowingly signed away his freedoms.

Africa's week in pictures: 6-12 August 2021

Published: 08/12/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Wildfires rage in Algeria as heatwave hits North Africa

Published: 08/12/2021 in BBC News - World

The blazes in the mountainous Kabylie region are some of the worst in the country's history.

Africa's week in pictures: 30 July-5 August 2021

Published: 08/05/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the best photos from Africa's week dominated by the Olympics.

"For My Community": Meet Miss South Africa's First Transgender Contestant

Published: 08/02/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The first transgender contestant in South Africa's national beauty pageant, 24-year-old Lehlogonolo Machaba hopes she will inspire greater acceptance of the LGBTQI community.

South Africa unrest and Covid measures are starting to derail its economic recovery

Published: 08/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The South African economy's buoyant start to the year is likely to be ruined by a combination of renewed Covid-19 containment measures and recent civil unrest, experts have warned.

Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene

Published: 07/31/2021 in BBC News - World

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.

Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 July 2021

Published: 07/29/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

South Africa riots: The inside story of Durban's week of anarchy

Published: 07/28/2021 in BBC News - World

The worst unrest since white-minority rule ended has left deep scars, especially in the coastal city of Durban.

Former President Barack Obama is now a minority owner in NBA's Africa business

Published: 07/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The NBA announced Barack Obama would use his new equity stake in NBA Africa to expand the Obama Foundation.

Is there a future for Africa's lions?

Published: 07/26/2021 in BBC News - World

As lion populations decline across much of Africa, could community-led conservation help reverse this trend?

South Africa Has "Largely" Passed Peak Of Third Covid Wave: President

Published: 07/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said the country had "largely" passed the peak of its third coronavirus wave and eased restrictions, including a ban on alcohol sales.

South Africa Lets Jailed Ex-President Jacob Zuma Attend Brother's Funeral

Published: 07/22/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Former President Jacob Zuma, whose jailing this month led to South Africa's worst outbreak of violence in years, was granted compassionate leave to attend the funeral of his younger brother on...

"Fill And Finish": Pfizer BioNTech To Produce Covid Doses In South Africa

Published: 07/21/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Covid vaccine makers BioNTech and Pfizer said Wednesday they would produce their jab in South Africa from 2022, a first for the continent that could see much-needed immunisation drives pick up speed.

South Africa looting: Clean-up to mark Nelson Mandela Day

Published: 07/18/2021 in BBC News - World

People were urged to honour the anti-apartheid hero's legacy by rebuilding after riots left 212 dead.

South Africa Zuma riots: What's behind the violence and looting?

Published: 07/16/2021 in BBC News - World

Some analysts say the violence wasn't spontaneous anger but a deliberate strategy of sabotage.

Food Queues, Buildings On Fire: Satellite Images Of South Africa Violence

Published: 07/16/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Maxar Technologies has been collecting new satellite imagery of South Africa that shows the scale and intensity of the recent violence and looting that occurred in multiple cities, including Durban...

South Africa Zuma riots: Armed police protect food deliveries

Published: 07/16/2021 in BBC News - World

Some $1bn worth of stock was stolen in KwaZulu-Natal and at least 800 shops looted, an official says.

South Africa Unrest Was "Planned": President Cyril Ramaphosa

Published: 07/16/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The deadly violence that has rocked South Africa for the past week was planned, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Friday, as authorities said they had identified 12 suspects.

South Africa Zuma riots: Fact-checking claims about the protests

Published: 07/15/2021 in BBC News - World

We've looked at some examples of misleading images and videos, claiming to be from the current protests.

Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 July 2021

Published: 07/15/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest

Published: 07/15/2021 in BBC News - World

The country has seen days of rioting, with food shortages and citizens forming vigilante groups.

South Africa looting: I'm struggling to find food

Published: 07/14/2021 in BBC News - World

A Durban resident tells the BBC he is struggling to find any food after so many shops were looted.

South Africa Zuma riots: Queues form in Durban due to shortages

Published: 07/14/2021 in BBC News - World

Some South Africans are clearing up as protests continue over the arrest of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

Riots in South Africa since last week leave at least 72 dead

Published: 07/14/2021 in MercoPress

”What we are seeing now are acts of opportunistic criminality,” Ramaphosa said South Africa has been since last week going through a wave of riots and looting which has already left 72 people dead and 1,234 detainees, it was reported Tuesday.

Death Count In South Africa Unrest Climbs To 72 As Violence Spreads

Published: 07/13/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Stores and warehouses in South Africa were hit by looters Tuesday for a fifth day running despite the troops President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed to try to quell unrest that has claimed 72 lives.

South Africa riots: Looting and shooting in Durban

Published: 07/13/2021 in BBC News - World

People caught in the middle of the violence say their city is "on fire" - and they feel abandoned.

South Africa riots: What's happening and why?

Published: 07/13/2021 in BBC News - World

The military are helping police quell unrest following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.

Rubber bullets fired amid South Africa looting

Published: 07/13/2021 in BBC News - World

Violence continues following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last week.

South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting

Published: 07/13/2021 in BBC News - World

At least 30 people have died following days of unrest sparked by the jailing of a former president.

Death Count In South Africa Unrest Over Jacob Zuma Jail Term Rises To 32

Published: 07/13/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A further 22 people have died during unrest raging in South Africa, a provincial official said on Tuesday, taking the national death count from days of violence to 32.

Jacob Zuma: Riots in South Africa as ex-president challenges sentence

Published: 07/12/2021 in BBC News - World

Shops are looted and buildings set on fire as the former president challenges his prison sentence.

Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa

Published: 07/11/2021 in BBC News - World

Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing.

South Africa Extends Vaccinations To Under-50s Amid Covid Surge

Published: 07/09/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa announced Friday it would start vaccinating people under 50 years old as the continent's hardest-hit country buckles under a vicious third wave of COVID-19 infections driven by the Delta...

South Africa's Ex-President Jacob Zuma Jailed After Landmark Ruling

Published: 07/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Jacob Zuma on Thursday began a 15-month sentence for contempt of court, becoming South Africa's first post-apartheid president to be jailed after a drama that campaigners said ended in a victory for...

Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president eligible for parole in months

Published: 07/08/2021 in BBC News - World

South Africa's ex-president turned himself in on Wednesday after being sentenced for contempt.

South Africa's Jacob Zuma: From freedom fighter to president to jail

Published: 07/08/2021 in BBC News - World

Jacob Zuma achieves political ignominy as the first former president of South Africa to be jailed.

South Africa's Ex-President Starts Serving Jail Term For Contempt

Published: 07/07/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Former president Jacob Zuma turned himself into prison early Thursday to begin serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of the country's highest court, officials said.

Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma fails to surrender to police, launches court appeals

Published: 07/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Former South African President Jacob Zuma refused to surrender himself to police by Sunday after the country's highest court sentenced him to 15 months' imprisonment for contempt.

Letter from Africa: Lamenting the Algeria-Morocco border closure

Published: 07/04/2021 in BBC News - World

The Morocco-Algeria border has been closed for decades, despite close ties between the people.

South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma

Published: 06/29/2021 in BBC News - World

Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president.

Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide

Published: 06/28/2021 in BBC News - World

Amid a slow rollout, the government is pushing the West to make jabs more accessible.

South Africa Hardens Lockdown To Combat Delta Variant Surge

Published: 06/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday reimposed restrictions for two weeks to combat a surge in the highly contagious coronavirus Delta variant.

Delta Variant Driving Covid Third Wave In South Africa

Published: 06/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The highly contagious Delta variant is driving a surge in South African COVID-19 infections that is testing the capacity of hospitals and forcing authorities to mull tighter restrictions, the...

South Africa Crypto Exchange Brothers Disappear After Client Cash Vanishes

Published: 06/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

In April, Africrypt COO Ameer Cajee had said that the company had "begun the process of attempting to retrieve stolen funds."

Africa Facing 'Brutal' Third Wave Of Pandemic As Vaccination Slows

Published: 06/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Africa is facing a vicious coronavirus resurgence, with unprecedented hospital admissions and fatalities pushing health facilities to the brink as the continent falls far behind in the global...

Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 June 2021

Published: 06/24/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere.

South Africa To Host Covid Vaccine Tech Transfer Hub

Published: 06/21/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa will host the continent's first COVID-19 vaccine production facility, as President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday Africa now understood that doses would "never come" from elsewhere in time...

South Africa announces gems found are not diamonds

Published: 06/20/2021 in BBC News - World

Thousands of people rushed to KwaHlathi village after a man found what turns out to be quartz.

Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 June 2021

Published: 06/17/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere.

Why what's happening in Ethiopia matters for Africa

Published: 06/16/2021 in BBC News - World

Famine conditions and insecurity in Tigray as well as upcoming elections affect the future of Ethiopia.

Africa's Covid patients 'dying from lack of oxygen'

Published: 06/16/2021 in BBC News - World

Health agencies and medics tells the BBC of a growing crisis facing low-income African nations.

South Africa: Unidentified stones spark 'diamond rush'

Published: 06/15/2021 in BBC News - World

Many of those digging in KwaHlathi village believe the crystal-like stones are precious jewels.

South Africa Pulls 2 Million Johnson & Johnson Covid Vaccine Doses

Published: 06/13/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa, which is struggling to roll out its inoculation programme as it enters a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, said Sunday it will pull two million of doses Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

France to scale down W Africa military operations

Published: 06/10/2021 in BBC News - World

French forces have been helping countries in the Sahel region to fight militants.

Mahatma Gandhi's Great-Granddaughter Sentenced To 7 Years In South Africa

Published: 06/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Ashish Lata Ramgobin, Mahatma Gandhi's great-granddaughter, has been sentenced to seven years in jail by a South African court in a 6-million-rand cheating case.

Letter from Africa: How Zimbabwe is still haunted by Robert Mugabe

Published: 06/05/2021 in BBC News - World

Long-serving ruler Robert Mugabe, who died in 2019, seems to be causing trouble from beyond the grave.

Ceuta and Melilla: Spain's enclaves in North Africa

Published: 06/04/2021 in BBC News - World

Moroccans accuse Spain of colonialism by retaining control of Ceuta and Melilla.

West Africa's Islamist insurgency: Fight at a critical stage

Published: 06/03/2021 in BBC News - World

The multinational effort to stave off an encroaching takeover by Islamist militants faces severe challenges.

Over-Century-Old Statue Of Hindu Deity Stolen From Temple In South Africa

Published: 06/02/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

An over-a-century-old silver statue of revered Hindu deity Shakti, brought by an indentured labourer from India, was stolen along with a number of other items from a temple in South Africa, leaving...

Letter from Africa: The lure of the get-rich-quick scam in Kenya

Published: 06/01/2021 in BBC News - World

Economic desperation makes the promise of easy money hard to resist.

Why students in South Africa are turning to food banks

Published: 06/01/2021 in BBC News - World

South African students like Bianca Nonhlanhla Skhosana are increasingly using food banks to survive.

BRICS Supports Vaccine Patent Waiver Plan Proposed By India, South Africa

Published: 06/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

In a significant move, the five-nation grouping BRICS on Tuesday supported a proposal by India and South Africa to temporarily waive patents on COVID-19 vaccines

South Africa races to halt third Covid wave as its economic outlook improves

Published: 05/31/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

South African economic activity has rebounded quicker than expected, but the country is racing to roll out Covid-19 vaccines as a third wave looms.

Africa's political dynasties: How presidents groom their sons for power

Published: 05/29/2021 in BBC News - World

Congo-Brazzaville's leader is the latest to fuel speculation that he wants his son to succeed him.

Pandemic Takes Centre Stage In Macron's South Africa Trip

Published: 05/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in South Africa on Friday for a lightning trip dominated by the coronavirus pandemic and its widening economic damage.

Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president pleads not guilty for multi-billion dollar arms deal

Published: 05/26/2021 in BBC News - World

South Africa's former president is accused of corruption over a contract worth $5bn.

Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria

Published: 05/25/2021 in BBC News - World

A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.

Critically ill Covid-19 patients 'more likely' to die in Africa

Published: 05/21/2021 in BBC News - World

There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find.

Letter from Africa: The woman bucking the trend in Ghana to embrace her grey hair

Published: 05/18/2021 in BBC News - World

Elizabeth Ohene has ditched the hair dye which keeps most people's hair black in Ghana.

China Supports Vaccine Patent Waiver Plan Proposed By India, South Africa

Published: 05/17/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

China, which is actively pursuing vaccine diplomacy, said on Monday that it is "supportive" of India and South Africa's proposal for a temporary waiver of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual...

Rapper J Cole scores on Basketball Africa debut

Published: 05/17/2021 in BBC News - World

Coach Alan Major says he is proud of US rapper J Cole as he makes his debut for Rwandan side Patriots in the Basketball Africa League.

Tech firm Genius Sports wins data partnership with NBA's Basketball Africa League

Published: 05/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Genius Sports' new deal with the NBA's league in Africa could allow the sports data company to test second- and third-screen viewing presentations.

Africa's lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis

Published: 05/15/2021 in BBC News - World

The far-reaching repercussions of African students forgetting their mother tongues.

Rapper J Cole to play in Basketball Africa League

Published: 05/11/2021 in BBC News - World

US rapper J Cole is set to sign for a Rwandan club ahead of the inaugural Basketball Africa League.

South Africa Reports 4 Cases Of India Covid Variant

Published: 05/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's health ministry on Saturday said four cases of a coronavirus variant fuelling a devastating surge of Covid-19 in India had been recorded in the country.

Fears for South Africa security guard's safety after escaping ambush

Published: 05/08/2021 in BBC News - World

Security van driver believes he is being threatened after footage showed him coming under gunshot fire.

Africa's top shots: 30 April-6 May 2021

Published: 05/06/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

South Africa: ANC in power struggle over corruption allegations

Published: 05/05/2021 in BBC News - World

Corruption charges against the secretary-general trigger a power struggle within the ruling party.

US Backs Covid Vaccine Patent Waiver Plan Proposed By India, South Africa

Published: 05/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

US President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced support for a global waiver on patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines, offering hope to poor nations that have struggled to access the...

Africa's Oldest Human Grave Found: 3-Year-Old, Buried 78,000 Years Ago

Published: 05/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A child no older than three laid to rest sideways in an earthen grave 78,000 years ago, legs carefully tucked up against its tiny chest, is the earliest known human burial in Africa, researchers...

Ancient child grave was Africa's earliest funeral

Published: 05/05/2021 in BBC News - World

A young child buried in a cave 78,000 years ago is the earliest known funeral in Africa.

Behind South Africa's slow Covid vaccine rollout

Published: 05/04/2021 in BBC News - World

The country has Africa's worst mortality figures but its vaccination programme lags behind others.

South Africa's Zulu Princess Thembi: People think we’re murderers

Published: 05/03/2021 in BBC News - World

Royals deny a poison plot while a court challenge claims a signature was forged on a dead king's will.

South Africa to ban lion breeding for cub petting

Published: 05/02/2021 in BBC News - World

The controversial practice sees lions bred in captivity for hunting or for tourist attractions.

Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021

Published: 04/29/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Belgium Bans Arrivals From India, Brazil, South Africa Over Covid Variant

Published: 04/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belgium on Tuesday became the latest territory to ban travellers from India, Brazil and South Africa, major countries hit by fast-spreading coronavirus variants.

Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ

Published: 04/24/2021 in BBC News - World

Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed.

Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 April 2021

Published: 04/22/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

South Africa Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Use Over Blood Clot Risks

Published: 04/14/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa has joined the US in suspending its rollout of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, following reports that six women who received the immunisation doses had developed unusual blood...

34 Migrants Drown As Boat Capsizes Off East Africa's Djibouti: Officials

Published: 04/12/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Thirty-four migrants have drowned after their boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Monday, the second such accident in just over a month.

Covid variant from South Africa was able to ‘break through’ Pfizer vaccine in Israeli study

Published: 04/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The coronavirus variant first discovered in South Africa is able to evade some of the protection of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, according to an Israeli study.

Letter from Africa: Kenyans protest over growing debt

Published: 04/07/2021 in BBC News - World

Kenyans urge potential lenders to stop giving the government money over fears of growing debt.

The women fighting South Africa's 'infodemic'

Published: 04/02/2021 in BBC News - World

South Africa has faced a wave of Covid misinformation, but volunteers are fighting back.

Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Africa: Your questions answered

Published: 03/30/2021 in BBC News - World

Some African countries are witnessing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy amidst the pandemic.

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 March 2021

Published: 03/26/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk

Published: 03/23/2021 in BBC News - World

The woven fabric has long been a political symbol but Louis Vuitton has put it in a fashion show.

Goodwill Zwelithini: South Africa's straight-talking Zulu king

Published: 03/12/2021 in BBC News - World

King Goodwill Zwelithini backed age-old practices but was at times criticised for his politics.

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72

Published: 03/12/2021 in BBC News - World

The king, one of South Africa's most influential traditional leaders, had ruled since 1968.

South Africa crocodiles: Hunt on after mass escape in Western Cape

Published: 03/04/2021 in BBC News - World

An unknown number remain at large after escaping a breeding farm in Western Cape province.

Covid: Police break up 'fake vaccine network' in South Africa and China

Published: 03/03/2021 in BBC News - World

Thousands of doses of suspected counterfeit vaccine are seized by police in South Africa and China.

South Africa Covid Strain Offers Immunity Against Other Variants: Experts

Published: 03/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A new study has shown that people previously infected by the Covid-19 variant identified in South Africa have better immunity against other coronavirus mutations, experts said Wednesday.

In US, Support Grows For Covid WTO Waiver Raised In India, South Africa

Published: 03/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Coming out in support of India and South Africa, hundreds of American civil society organisations and three top lawmakers have urged US President Joe Biden to not block the waiver to COVID-19 vaccines...

In US, Support Grows For Covid WTO Waiver Raised By India, South Africa

Published: 03/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Coming out in support of India and South Africa, hundreds of American civil society organisations and three top lawmakers have urged US President Joe Biden to not block the waiver to COVID-19 vaccines...

Love Island: South Africa's reality show is 'too white'

Published: 03/01/2021 in BBC News - World

Viewers are asking why most contestants in the reality show are white in the majority-black country.

South Africa To Ease Covid Restrictions After "Dramatic Decline" In Cases

Published: 02/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said the country will start relaxing coronavirus restrictions, moving from alert level three down to level one, after a "dramatic decline" in...

John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes

Published: 02/26/2021 in BBC News - World

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.

Moderna to begin clinical trials of Covid booster shots for variant from South Africa, sends to NIH

Published: 02/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Moderna said it has shipped to the NIH doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine designed to provide better protection against the South Africa variant.

Covid infection in Lagos 'may top Africa's official total'

Published: 02/23/2021 in BBC News - World

An antibodies survey in Nigeria suggests millions, not thousands, have already had coronavirus.

Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead

Published: 02/21/2021 in BBC News - World

Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds.

South Africa Covid variant detected for the first time in New York patient, Cuomo says

Published: 02/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Cuomo said on Sunday that a Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa has reached New York.

Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?

Published: 02/20/2021 in BBC News - World

Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start.

South Africa strain shows risk of unequal COVID "Vaccine Apartheid"

Published: 02/18/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Experts warn that unless vaccines are rolled out in a timely fashion globally, the virus will continue to mutate, and that poses a risk to us all.

South African Virus Variant Could Reduce Vaccine Protection: Pfizer

Published: 02/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A laboratory study suggests that the South African variant of the coronavirus may reduce antibody protection from the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE vaccine by two-thirds, and it is not clear if the shot will...

Live updates: Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have reduced effectiveness against South African variant, new studies show

Published: 02/18/2021 in National

In lab settings the antibodies still neutralized genetically engineered versions of the virus variants just not to the same degree as the original version.

Not True: South Africa Denies Serum Institute Asked To Take Back Doses

Published: 02/17/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa plans to share 1 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with other African countries, a senior official said, as the government confirmed the first shots from rival Johnson & Johnson...

South Africa Launches Covid Vaccination Programme With Johnson & Johnson

Published: 02/17/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa launched its COVID-19 vaccination drive on Wednesday, battling to tame a more infectious variant of the coronavirus with a roll-out of the Johnson & Johnson shot for the first time...

Covid: South Africa variant now 'dominant' in Zimbabwe

Published: 02/16/2021 in BBC News - World

Zimbabwe has 200,000 Sinopharm doses, although the efficacy level against the variant is unclear.

Central African Republic: War crimes trial of two ex-militia leaders starts

Published: 02/15/2021 in BBC News - World

Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona denies leading attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR).

"Educated Man Won't Rape": South Africa Minister Criticised For Comment

Published: 02/15/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's education minister Angie Motshekga came under fire on Monday for saying that educated men do not commit rape, as the country struggles to grapple with a scourge of violence against...

South Africa's Jacob Zuma in 'contempt of court', says judge

Published: 02/15/2021 in BBC News - World

South Africa's ex-president ignores a summons to appear before an anti-corruption inquiry.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes first woman, African to lead WTO

Published: 02/15/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

The 66-year-old Nigerian was named director-general by representatives of the 164 countries that make up the WTO.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala named first female, African boss of WTO

Published: 02/15/2021 in BBC News - World

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala promises to be a "clear set of eyes" for the global trade body.

She’s dealt with hardship and hostage takers, and now this African woman is taking charge of the WTO

Published: 02/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed the new chief of the World Trade Organization, becoming the first woman and African to ever lead the institution.

Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings

Published: 02/13/2021 in BBC News - World

The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant.

Letter from Africa: How the Nairobi Expressway is changing Kenya's capital

Published: 02/12/2021 in BBC News - World

The building of an expressway in Kenya's capital could divide Nairobi in more ways than one.

What's behind Covid-19 surge in southern Africa?

Published: 02/12/2021 in BBC News - World

Coronavirus cases have been on the increase across countries in southern Africa.

Central African Republic: A country under siege

Published: 02/10/2021 in BBC News - World

Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, as rebels surround the capital.

South Africa may swap or sell AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine

Published: 02/10/2021 in BBC News - World

The health minister says some countries have already asked to buy vaccine doses from South Africa.

Letter from Africa: How a text book exposed a rift in Sudan's new government

Published: 02/09/2021 in BBC News - World

The row over its inclusion in a school text book exposes a rift between Islamists and secularists.

South Africa in shock after AstraZeneca vaccine rollout halted

Published: 02/09/2021 in BBC News - World

A study of the vaccine's efficacy against the South Africa variant shows "disappointing" results.

Pfizer Vaccine Can Neutralise UK, South Africa Virus Variants: Study

Published: 02/09/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The COVID-19 vaccine co-developed by the American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and the German biotechnology company BioNTech can neutralise variants of the novel coronavirus that were first reported in...

Nourin Mohamed Siddig: The African art of reciting the Koran

Published: 02/08/2021 in BBC News - World

Social media has revived African styles of Koranic recitation led by Sudan's Nourin Mohamed Siddig.

Ex-South African Minister Cleared Of Charges In Gupta Family Case

Published: 02/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A former South African minister was on Monday cleared of multiple allegations that he abused his power while granting early naturalisation to members of the controversial Indian-origin Gupta family.

South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine plan over study data

Published: 02/08/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Trial shows Oxford-developed COVID-19 vaccine offers only "minimal" protection against mild to moderate illness from South Africa variant.

South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine plan over study data

Published: 02/08/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Trial shows Oxford-developed COVID-19 vaccine offers only "minimal" protection against mild to moderate illness from South Africa variant.

AstraZeneca Vaccine Prevents Covid Death: UK As South Africa Halts Shots

Published: 02/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

There is no evidence that the Astrazeneca vaccine does not prevent death or serious illness, and South Africa has only imposed a temporary halt on using the vaccine, a British junior health minister...

South Africa halts AstraZeneca jab over new strain

Published: 02/07/2021 in BBC News - World

A study of the vaccine's effectiveness against the South Africa variant shows "disappointing" results.

Oxford Covid Vaccine Less Effective Against South African Variant: Study

Published: 02/06/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

British drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Saturday its vaccine developed with the University of Oxford appeared to offer only limited protection against mild disease caused by the South African variant of...

Biden ends deadlock over first African and first woman to lead WTO

Published: 02/05/2021 in BBC News - World

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala had been frontrunner for the role but was opposed by the Trump administration.

Australia pull out of South Africa Test tour because of coronavirus concerns

Published: 02/02/2021 in BBC News - World

Cricket Australia says it has "no choice" but to withdraw from the three-Test tour of South Africa because of coronavirus concerns.

The South African chefs fighting hunger with food waste

Published: 02/01/2021 in BBC News - World

How hundreds of tonnes of food that would have gone to waste is used to feed the nation's poorest residents.

Coronavirus: South Africa lifts alcohol ban as Covid rules ease

Published: 02/01/2021 in BBC News - World

The president removes some restrictions as infections fall and one million vaccine doses arrive.

Rhino poaching in South Africa falls during Covid-19 lockdown

Published: 02/01/2021 in BBC News - World

A 33% year-on-year reduction in the killing of rhino for their horns is linked to Covid-19 lockdowns.

South Africa Receives First Batch Of Covid Vaccine Doses From India

Published: 02/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's first coronavirus vaccine doses arrived by airplane on Monday, offering some relief for health workers who have been stretched during a second wave of infections and are first in line...

Central African Republic's capital in 'apocalyptic situation' as rebels close in

Published: 01/30/2021 in BBC News - World

A former prime minister says there is daily fighting as rebel forces encircle Bangui.

Maryland confirms case of South African Covid variant that's more infectious

Published: 01/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Maryland has reported a case of the new, highly transmissible Covid-19 variant first found in South Africa

Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid

Published: 01/29/2021 in BBC News - World

Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83.

Eye Opener: First U.S. cases of COVID-19 variant from South Africa

Published: 01/29/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

A new coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa has been found in the United States. Also, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said additional funding is needed to protect lawmakers from violent threats coming from within Congress. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

Coronavirus updates: Variant found in South Africa poses challenge; Britain, Germany set new travel curbs

Published: 01/29/2021 in National

The more virulent strain first found in South Africa presents a serious test to efforts to tame the pandemic, prompting governments to swiftly tighten borders.

Novavax Covid Jab Highly Effective, But Not Against South Africa Variant

Published: 01/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

US biotech firm Novavax said Thursday its two-shot Covid-19 vaccine showed an overall efficacy of 89.3 percent in a major Phase 3 clinical trial in Britain, and remained highly effective against a...

Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021

Published: 01/28/2021 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

South African Army Allows Hijab As Part Of Uniform

Published: 01/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The South African military has amended its dress policy to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves as part of their uniform, an army spokesperson said Thursday.

Coronavirus vaccines: Boost for Africa in race for jabs

Published: 01/28/2021 in BBC News - World

The African Union secures an additional 400 million doses of Covid-19 jabs for poorer nations.

US Detects First Cases Of South Africa Coronavirus Variant

Published: 01/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A more transmissible variant of the coronavirus identified in South Africa has been detected for the first time on US soil in two adults with no travel history and no connection to each other,...

South Africa's military ends hijab ban for Muslims

Published: 01/28/2021 in BBC News - World

Maj Fatima Isaacs led a three-year legal battle for her religious right to wear a headscarf.

Pfizer-BioNTech Say Their Vaccine Works Against UK, South Africa Variants

Published: 01/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Pfizer and BioNTech, makers of a Covid-19 vaccine, said on Thursday that their product is effective against coronavirus variants that have emerged in Britain and South Africa.

Hogging Covid vaccines endangers all nations, warns South Africa expert

Published: 01/27/2021 in BBC News - World

No countries are safe until all are vaccinated, a leading Covid-19 expert says.

UK Covid Variant In 70 Countries, South African Strain In 31: WHO

Published: 01/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

New Covid-19 variants that make the virus more contagious and could render vaccine and antibody protection less effective have spread rapidly across dozens of countries, the World Health Organization...

Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans

Published: 01/25/2021 in BBC News - World

The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant.

Moderna says COVID vaccine should work on U.K., South Africa strains

Published: 01/25/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

U.S. drugmaker says lab studies "reinforce our confidence" that vaccine will protect against new variants, but they're trialling 3rd dose on South Africa strain.

Moderna Says Covid Vaccine Effective Against UK, South Africa Variants

Published: 01/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

US biotechnology firm Moderna on Monday said lab studies showed its Covid-19 vaccine would remain protective against variants of the coronavirus first identified in the United Kingdom and South...

Moderna says it's working on Covid booster shot for variant in South Africa

Published: 01/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

New Zealand's 1st COVID case in months is variant from South Africa

Published: 01/25/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Woman who recently returned from Europe tests positive for highly infectious strain, which may be vaccine resistant, 10 days after compulsory two-week isolation.

Biden to sign South Africa travel ban to mitigate spread of new Covid-19 strain

Published: 01/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

President Joe Biden will sign a travel ban Monday on most non-U.S. citizens entering the country who were recently in South Africa, where a new strain of Covid-19 has been identified.

Biden To Ban South Africa Travel To Combat New Covid-19 Variant: Report

Published: 01/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

President Joe Biden will impose a ban on most non-US citizens entering the country who have recently been in South Africa starting Saturday in a bid to contain the spread of a new variant of COVID-19,...

South African Priests Accused Of Overcharging For Covid Victims' Funerals

Published: 01/23/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Some Hindu priests in South Africa have come under fire for allegedly charging high rates to conduct funerals of COVID-19 victims.

South Africa strain highly resistant to antibodies from original COVID

Published: 01/22/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Scientists say the data's not in yet, but there are worrying signs the strain sweeping across South Africa could be resistant to the current vaccines.

Scientists work to unlock secrets of new COVID-19 strain spreading across South Africa

Published: 01/22/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is concerned by a coronavirus variant emerging in South Africa. The new strain has led to a surge of new cases across the country and CBS News got rare access to a team of scientists investigating it. Debora Patta reports.

Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine

Published: 01/21/2021 in BBC News - World

Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say.

Race in South Africa: 'We haven't learnt we are human beings first'

Published: 01/20/2021 in BBC News - World

A teacher was charged with fraud for describing himself as "African".

South Africa 'Dr Death' row: Clinics defend Basson's right to practise

Published: 01/20/2021 in BBC News - World

The cardiologist, who works in Cape Town, once headed the apartheid-era secret germ warfare programme.

Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines

Published: 01/19/2021 in BBC News - World

South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations.

South Africa Virus Strain 50 Per Cent More Contagious, Experts Confirm

Published: 01/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A new variant of the coronavirus first identified in South Africa is more contagious than earlier versions, experts said on Monday, but there is no evidence that it is more deadly.

Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses

Published: 01/13/2021 in BBC News - World

It tops up doses already promised as officials worry that Africa is at the back of the vaccine queue.

UK Covid Strain Now In 50 Countries, South African Variant In 20: WHO

Published: 01/13/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The coronavirus mutation first found in Britain has now spread to 50 territories, according to the World Health Organization, while a similar South African-identified strain has now been found in 20.

Gilead CEO expects remdesivir to effectively treat Covid strains found in UK, South Africa

Published: 01/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"I expect remdesivir with these variants will continue to make an impact on patients," Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O'Day told CNBC.

Japan has found a new Covid variant. Here's how it compares to virus strains in the UK, South Africa

Published: 01/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The identification of a new Covid variant comes as countries scramble to contain two other contagious variants that have emerged in the U.K. and South Africa.

South Africa To Store COVID-19 Vaccines At Secret Place: Report

Published: 01/10/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The South African government will store the 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine that it will receive from India in the next few weeks at a secret place because of the risk of theft for sale at...

How South African police are tackling pangolin smugglers

Published: 01/09/2021 in BBC News - World

The pangolin is said to be the world's most trafficked mammal. The BBC filmed a rescue operation.

Vaccine "Neutralises" Key Mutation In UK, South Africa Strains: BioNTech

Published: 01/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

German company BioNTech said Friday a preliminary study shows that its vaccine works against the key mutation in coronavirus variants uncovered in Britain and South Africa.

South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?

Published: 01/08/2021 in BBC News - World

Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus.

South Africa To Get 1.5 Million Vaccines From Serum Institute Of India

Published: 01/07/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's health ministry said on Thursday that the country would get 1.5 million vaccines from the Serum Institute of India (SII), with a million coming in January and the remainder the...

Covid variant found in South Africa is worrying experts: Here's what we know so far

Published: 01/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A new strain of the coronavirus that has emerged in South Africa is causing concern around the globe.

Letter from Africa: The promises and pitfalls of 2021

Published: 01/04/2021 in BBC News - World

A viral dance hit points the way to positive developments but there are dangers ahead.

South African scientists seek to understand new variant

Published: 01/04/2021 in BBC News - World

There are fears the new Covid-19 variant could be more resistant to current vaccines.

COVID vaccines "might not" work as well on South African strain

Published: 01/04/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Scientists are optimistic that existing vaccines could be adapted, and they expect trial data soon to help determine whether the new variant really is vaccine-resistant.

COVID vaccines "might not" work as well on South African strain

Published: 01/04/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Scientists are optimistic that existing vaccines could be adapted, and they expect trial data soon to help determine whether the new variant really is vaccine-resistant.

Covid variant in South Africa is 'more of a problem' than UK's, official says

Published: 01/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

A new variant of the coronavirus identified in South Africa is more of a risk than the mutation found in the U.K., according to Britain's health minister.

Vaccines May Not Work On South African Covid Variant, Say UK Scientists

Published: 01/04/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Scientists are not fully confident that COVID-19 vaccines will work on a new variant of the coronavirus found in South Africa, ITV's political editor said on Monday, citing an unidentified scientific...

Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Published: 12/31/2020 in BBC News - World

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts.

France Detects First Case Of South African Coronavirus Variant

Published: 12/31/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

France has detected its first case of the South African variant of coronavirus, the health ministry said on Thursday.

Coronavirus: 'No liquor in teapots', South Africa's restaurants warned

Published: 12/29/2020 in BBC News - World

Alcohol sales have been banned in South Africa to prevent "reckless behaviour" amid a Covid spike.

New Coronavirus Variant From South Africa Found In Japan

Published: 12/28/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

Japan on Monday detected a coronavirus variant found in South Africa, the government said, the first such discovery in a nation that has already identified more than a dozen cases of another variant...

Covid: South Africa's Ramaphosa announces new restrictions as cases soar

Published: 12/28/2020 in BBC News - World

The measures include a ban on indoor and outdoor gatherings, and a night curfew, until 15 January.

Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

Published: 12/27/2020 in BBC News - World

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.

South Africa raise fists before cricket match

Published: 12/26/2020 in BBC News - World

South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka.

South Africa Rejects Claim Its Covid Variant Dangerous Than UK Strain

Published: 12/25/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa's health minister has rejected his British counterpart's claim that a new coronavirus variant in the country is more contagious or dangerous than a similar one in spreading the UK.

New More Infectious Coronavirus Strain From South Africa Found In UK

Published: 12/23/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

A new, potentially more infectious variant of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been found in Britain in cases linked to South Africa, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on...

UK Announces Travel Restrictions On South Africa Over New Covid Strain

Published: 12/23/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

Britain on Wednesday introduced restrictions on travel from South Africa over the spread of another new variant of coronavirus, UK Health Minister Matt Hancock said.

Another new variant of COVID is spreading rapidly in South Africa

Published: 12/23/2020 in World - CBSNews.com

Though it emerged independently, it features a similar mutation to the new variant discovered in the U.K. that scientists say is more transmissible.

After UK, South Africa Identifies New Covid Strain Causing Surge In Cases

Published: 12/18/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

South Africa has identified a new variant of the coronavirus that is driving a second wave of infections, the health minister said on Friday, days after Britain said it had also found a new variant of...

Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery

Published: 12/18/2020 in BBC News - World

Antibody tests show that up to a third of South Africans may have contracted coronavirus during the first wave.

Africa's week in pictures: 11 - 17 December 2020

Published: 12/17/2020 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Covid-19 Vaccine: When are African countries getting it?

Published: 12/16/2020 in BBC News - World

How and and when are African countries likely to get access to Covid-19 vaccines?

Motjeka Madisha: South Africa footballer dies in car crash

Published: 12/13/2020 in BBC News - World

Motjeka Madisha, 25, was capped 13 times for the national team and was seen as a rising star.

Black health leaders try to build trust in the Covid vaccine among African Americans

Published: 12/11/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Most African Americans are highly skeptical of the Covid vaccine. Black health care leaders are trying build trust in communities hard hit by the virus.

Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 December 2020

Published: 12/10/2020 in BBC News - World

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

South Africa's lottery probed as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 drawn and 20 win

Published: 12/02/2020 in BBC News - World

Twenty ticketholders win in South Africa after the unusual sequence, sparking claims of fraud.

A South African village, a murder and a coal mine

Published: 11/23/2020 in BBC News - World

Was the brutal shooting of a woman linked to her campaign against an opencast mine?