Southern-Africa
Ramaphosa Unveils 90-Day Plan to Combat Gender-Based Violence in South Africa
The discovery of 12 women’s bodies east of Johannesburg over a two-month period has prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to order a national…
Topic
governance
East-Africa
Rising Debt and Payroll Costs Threaten Mozambique’s Public Finances
Debt service and public-sector wages are set to absorb nearly all of the country’s tax and fee revenue, leaving only 4% for…
East-Africa
Kariba Residents Sue Zimbabwe Government Over Ferry Deaths
Two Kariba residents have turned to Zimbabwe’s High Court, demanding that the government restore adequate, safe and dependable ferry services on Lake…
West-Africa
Weah and Liberia’s Opposition Politicians Launch New Political Bloc
Former rivals have set aside their political differences to form a united opposition front against President Joseph Boakai’s policies. The coalition brings…
West-Africa
Tinubu’s Failure to Return to Nigeria Raises Concern
Questions continue to surround President Bola Tinubu’s failure to return home, with opposition politicians alleging that his absence amounts to a breach…
West-Africa
Liberian Government Says Cyber Law Does Not Target Free Speech
Senator Francis Dopoh has moved to reassure Liberians—especially journalists, activists and social media users—that Liberia’s cybercrime law is not designed to silence…
Southern-Africa
Africa’s Lack of a Permanent Security Council Seat Called “Indefensible”
As world leaders convened for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, calls intensified for Africa to gain permanent representation on…
North-Africa
Moroccans Vote as Youth Unemployment Becomes Central Election Issue
More than 15 million registered voters head to the polls Wednesday to choose representatives to the country’s lower house of parliament—the first…
East-Africa
U.S. to End Health Funding in Zimbabwe After Deal Is Rejected
The development comes after Zimbabwe’s government rejected a new U.S. funding arrangement over concerns about data privacy. For the past two decades,…
North-Africa
Egypt, CIA Chief Voice Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe commended Egypt’s contribution to security in Somalia and across the wider Horn of Africa during…
Central-Africa
Equatorial Guinea Blocks Social Media Following Corruption Allegations
Access to Facebook and TikTok has been blocked in Equatorial Guinea for more than two weeks after an online video accused Vice…
