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...
Two U.S. Citizens Arrested for Plotting to Overthrow Gambia
USA Today is reporting that two U.S. citizens have been arrested for plotting to overthrow the government of Gambia (The Gambia)....
Ivory Coast Bans Skin-Whitening Cream
The BBC is reporting that the Ivory Coast has banned skin-whitening or skin-lightening cream because of health concerns. The creams have...
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...
AfroPunk: Jean Grae Continues The Story of the Assassin
Writing for AfroPunk, Niesha Miller chronicles hip-hop artist Jean Grae's latest project "Gotham Down: cycle 1: Love in Infinity (Lo-Fi)." The...
Influx of Syrian Refugees Trouble Lebanese
Justin Salhani of The Los Angeles Times is reporting that tensions are brewing in Lebanon with the influx of Syrian refugees....
Burundi: President Returns After Failed Coup
BBC Africa is reporting that Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza says he has returned to the country and they are in control...
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...
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...
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...