South Africa : ANC Loses Majority for First Time in 30 Years
The dominance of the African National Congress (ANC) in South African politics has been rattled. The Guardian is reporting, "The ANC which led the...
Oscar Pistorius Granted Parole: Will Be Freed in Time for the New Year
Disgraced Paralympic athlete and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole by the South African criminal justice system. Pistorius was jailed in 2016...
Morocco: Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 2800 People
Rescuers are frantically searching for survivors after an earthquake hit Morocco Friday (Sept. 9), killing thousands of people and leaving thousands missing or injured....
Libya: Thousands Feared Dead Following Massive Flooding
Reuters Africa is reporting 2000 people are dead following massive flooding in Eastern Libya. Authorities also said thousands more may be missing. According to...
Veganism: Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Good for Business
In the last 10 years, the plant-based meat industry has skyrocketed, and vegan restaurants have been popping up in mass numbers across the globe....
Sudan: Pioneering Sudanese Actress Asia Abdel-Majid Killed in Crossfire
CNN is reporting legendary Sudanese actress Asia Abdel-Majid was killed in crossfire during fighting in the capital Khartoum on Wednesday.
Abdel-Majid is considered a pioneer...
Christian Atsu: Ghanaian Soccer Star Will Receive State Funeral
The world is still reeling over those lost in the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria Feb. 6. The death toll, which is currently...
Senegal: Politician Slaps Woman Colleague in Parliament Brawl
The Internet is buzzing over video of a male politician slapping a woman colleague during a melée in Parliament in Senegal last week.
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Facing Impeachment
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing impeachment over a report submitted by an independent panel appointed by parliament accusing him of “serious misconduct.”
The...
Tanzanian Plane Crash: Death Toll Rises to 19
A Precision Airline flight carrying 43 passengers including an infant crashed into Lake Victoria while attempting to land on the lakeside town of the...
