Drought-hit Cape Town cuts water usage as ‘Day Zero’ looms
A tough water-saving regime and the generosity of farmers have given South Africa’s main tourist hub welcome respite from a severe drought and helped push … source
Thugs invade senate, steals symbol of authority [No Comment]
The ceremonial mace of Nigeria’s upper chamber of parliament was stolen on Wednesday, Senate leaders said, condemning the theft as an “act of treason”. source
SADC electoral commissions conference [The Morning Call]
Experts from a dozen member countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are gathered in Kinshasa, DR Congo for the annual … source
Kenya police disperse opposition protesters [no comment]
Kenyan police have dispersed opposition protestors in the capital Nairobi to force out electoral commission officials accused of bungling August 8 presidential … source
Israel abandons plan to forcibly deport African migrants
The Israeli government said on Tuesday it was abandoning a plan to forcibly deport African migrants who entered the country illegally.* The government had … source
Road to Russia 2018 [Travel]
14th June is when it all kicks off in Russia, I am talking about the World Cup. Five African teams have qualified – Senegal, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia. source
Rights groups remind Ouattara to ensure victims of post-election crisis get justice
Midway through his second term, the Ivorian president, Alassane Ouattara is reminded of his campaign promises. Human rights NGOs including Human Rights … source
Shola Adisa-Farrar on Afro-jazz music [The Morning Call]
Shola Adisa Farrar is an American jazz artist who lives in Paris, France and famously known for her performances with French music composer Florian … source
Guinea: Opposition calls off gov’t negotiations, announces fresh strike
Negotiations between Guinean opposition and president Alpha Conde’s regime have entered a fresh impasse. The opposition was in talks with the government … source
Comoros protests to re-claim French Island, Mayotte
Thousands of people marched on Thursday in Moroni protesting that the neighbouring French island of Mayotte is part of Comoros. This comes at a time when … source