East-Africa
Zimbabwe to Investigate Kariba Boat Disaster as Death Toll Continues to Rise
The death toll in the Lake Kariba boat disaster has climbed to 80 after rescuers recovered eight additional bodies, the Zimbabwe Republic…
Topic
governance
North-Africa
Morocco Detains Scores of Migrants Near Ceuta Border
Moroccan authorities have detained more than 100 migrants near the border with Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, as security forces brace…
East-Africa
Hichilema Takes Early Lead as Violence Is Reported During Zambia Elections
President Hakainde Hichilema has moved into an early lead in Zambia’s general election, with the electoral commission reporting that results from more…
West-Africa
U.S., Nigeria Hold Fresh Talks on Religious Freedom, Security Cooperation
U.S. and Nigerian officials have held their second Joint Working Group meeting as Abuja seeks removal from the U.S. Countries of Particular…
Southern-Africa
Zimbabwe Constitutional Court Sets Aside Ruling on Abortion Law Challenge
Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court has set aside a ruling in a case challenging part of the country’s abortion law. The challenge argues that…
Central-Africa
French Envoy to Central African Republic Faces Disciplinary Investigation
France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic over allegations that he hosted sexual encounters with several…
Central-Africa
Health Secrecy Among African Leaders Fuels Public Distrust
Prolonged and poorly explained absences by elderly African leaders are fueling growing concern across the continent, with officials often offering only vague…
East-Africa
Somalia’s president urges shift from personality politics to stronger institutions
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on Somalia to move beyond personality-driven and clan-based politics by building stronger institutions and a clearly…
East-Africa
Audit Implicates Top Malawian Officials in Land Grab
An impending government report on land ownership in Lilongwe is drawing intense attention after an audit allegedly linked some of the country’s…
West-Africa
Boakai Names Retired General to Lead Liberia’s Anti-Drug Agency
Liberia is placing its drug fight in the hands of a seasoned military strategist as cocaine seizures reach record levels and allegations…
East-Africa
Zambia’s Election Set for Close Contest Between Opposition Parties
When Zambians vote on 13 August, they will choose between the governing United Party for National Development and the Tonse-Pamodzi opposition alliance,…
