Ethiopia: Sahle-Work Zewde Named First Woman President
The internet is in a tizzy over news Ethiopia has appointed its first woman president Sahle-Work Zewde. An experienced diplomat, Zwede,...
Nigeria: Chibok Girls Champion to Run for President
Punch.com is reporting Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, co-founder of #BringBackOurGirls and Transparency International, announced Sunday she will run for president of Nigeria...
South Africa: Trump Demands Study of Land Seizures
Reuters Africa is reporting United States President Donald Trump has asked Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to study South Africa's “land and...
Israel: African Migrants Pay Cut by 20 Percent by Govt
Caron Creighton of AP News is reporting Israel has passed a law cutting the pay of African Migrants by 20 percent....
Ethiopia and Eritrea Sign ‘Declaration of Peace and Friendship’
International media outlets are reporting neighboring countries Ethiopia and Eritrea have signed a declaration of peace and friendship agreement ending decades...
Winnie Mandela: Anti-Apartheid Freedom Fighter Dies
BBC Africa is reporting anti-Apartheid activist and freedom fighter Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died. Â The former wife of South Africa's first black...
Ghana: Students & Pols Protest U.S. Security Deal
Thomas Naadi of BBC Africa is reporting students and politicians are joining forces to protest against a security cooperation agreement with...
Ghana : One of the World’s Fastest Growing Economies?
The New York Times is reporting Ghana is a contender for having one of the world's fastest growing economies. Ghana's status...
South Africa: Jacob Zuma Resigns from Presidency
BBC Africa is reporting South Africa's president Jacob Zuma has resigned. Zuma has battled corruption charges since before assuming the presidency...
Cape Town: ‘Mother City’ Prepares to Be Without Water
The Guardian is reporting Cape Town's leadership is preparing to be without water in what has become a losing battle against...
















