Southern-Africa
Former South African General Jailed in U.S. for Acting as Foreign Agent
Portia “Posh” Anyamba, a retired brigadier general of the South African Air Force, was sentenced to six months behind bars in the…
Topic
governance
East-Africa
DR Congo opposition postpones protest following African Union mediation offer
Nationwide demonstrations planned by the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s opposition coalition, C64, have been pushed back to July 22, following talks…
East-Africa
Malawian Parliament Erupts in Heated Dispute Over Chilima Plane Crash Probe
The June 2024 plane crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has reignited fierce political battles in Malawi, as fresh…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Signs Controversial Law Extending His Term
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed the Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 into law, a move that immediately prolongs his second term and grants…
Southern-Africa
Namibia Government Responds to Questions Over Officials’ China Visit
The Presidency defended the presence of private-sector executives on the head of state’s trip, saying it is a routine feature of international…
Southern-Africa
Lesotho Opposition Leader Charged With Treason
Lesotho’s political tensions have sharpened after a leading opposition figure was arrested and charged with treason, with prosecutors accusing him of recruiting…
Central-Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo Launches Free Healthcare in Ebola-Affected Region
As Ebola cases in the northeastern province of Ituri climb past 1,000, the government has rolled out free healthcare for all illnesses…
Southern-Africa
Killings Deepen Fears of Rising Violence Ahead of South African Polls
Two separate attacks — the killing of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Sicelo Mleve and the death of a Democratic Alliance councillor candidate…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe’s Lower House Backs Extending Presidential Term Limits
In a decisive vote that caps weeks of political sparring, Zimbabwe’s National Assembly has mustered the two-thirds majority needed to advance a…
West-Africa
Australia Condemns Niger Airport Attack Amid Heightened Security Measures
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, has voiced strong condemnation of the recent armed assault on Niamey’s international…
North-Africa
Libya’s Political Process Regains Momentum but Progress Remains Fragile
Opening the Security Council briefing, Hanna Tetteh, the Secretary‑General’s Special Representative for Libya and head of the UN Support Mission (UNSMIL), portrayed…
