Pistorius Sentencing Hearing Begins: Asks for Community Service
The sentencing hearing for Paralympian runner Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted of culpable homicide last month, in the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has...
Jimmy Manyi: South Africa's Government Spokesperson Out
Charles Molele of Mail & Guardian is reporting that Jimmy Manyi's tenure as South Africa's Government Spokesperson has come to an end. Manyi filled...
Legendary Ethiopian Runner Haile Gebrselassie Eyes Run for Presidency
Oliver Brown of The Telegraph UK is reporting that legendary Ethiopian long-distance runner Haile Gebrselassie is considering a run for the presidency of his...
First Afro Latino Festival of New York Held in Brooklyn
On Saturday, June 29, 2013, the first Afro Latino Festival of New York: Listen to the Echo of the Drums in Latin America was...
South Africa: Blocked Life-Saving Meds May Get Second Chance
Writing for Ground Up (Capetown), Marcus Low is reporting that a life-saving drug to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is being blocked by outdated patent...
David Frankham’s ‘Witness: South Sudan’ Debuts on HBO
by Christopher A. Daniel
David Frankham takes pride in good storytelling.
His HBO Documentary Series, Witness, takes a candid look at the conflict photojournalists’ quest to...
Egypt: Court Recommends Death for Journalists
Reuters Africa is reporting an Egyptian court on Saturday sought the death penalty for three journalists and three others charged with endangering national security...
Nollywood Actor Muna Obiekwe Dies at 36
AllAfrica.com is reporting that popular Nigerian actor Muna Obiekwe has died. Obiekwe died after a long battle with kidney disease. Obiekwe starred in the Nollywood films Blackberry...
Quacquarelli Symonds: University of Cape Town is Africa's Top University
South Africa Info is reporting that the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings has named the University of Cape Town as Africa's top...
Libya: Bodies of Deceased ‘Migrants’ Wash Ashore
Lindsay Isaac of CNN is reporting the bodies of deceased 'migrants' are washing ashore on Libya's beaches. The bodies of those fleeing Libya in...
