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 in 2009. In...
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 climate change. The...
Nigeria: Kidnapped US and Canadian Citizens Released
BBC Africa is reporting two American and two Canadian citizens kidnapped Wednesday, January 17 have been released by their captors. The author writes:
"The group,...
Zimbabwe: President Robert Mugabe Steps Down
CNN is reporting embattled Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe,93, has stepped down. After 37 years as "autocratic" leader of Zimbabwe, Mugabe conceded to the demands...
NYARW: New York African Restaurant Week Returns
New York, NY (Sept 5, 2017) - New York African Restaurant Week (NYARW) will kick off its fifth annual celebration of African cuisine and...
Angola: Ruling MPLA Party Wins Election
Stephen Eisenhammer of Reuters Africa is reporting Angola’s ruling MPLA party has won the general election, based on provisional results provided by the the electoral...
G7 Summit: Migrant Landings Banned During Conference
Crispian Balmer of Reuters Africa is reporting migrant boats that typically land in Sicily will be banned during the 43rd G7 being held May 26-27...
Habari Gani: How to Greet in Africa’s Top 10 Languages
Africa.com has done a great service for travelers who may find themselves in one of the continents 54 countries by creating a Top 10...
South African President Signs Anti Money Laundering Bill
Reuters Africa is reporting South African president Jacob Zuma has signed an anti money-laundering bill FICA, which allows increased scrutiny of the bank accounts...
Libya: Africans Trying to Reach Europe Sold Into Slavery
BBC Africa is reporting Africans trying to migrate to Europe are being sold into "slave markets" in Libya. The BBC reports:
"Victims told International Organization for...
