East-Africa
Ramaphosa Urged Mnangagwa to Halt Constitutional Bill, Report Says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s low-key weekend trip to Zimbabwe carried a sharp warning for Emmerson Mnangagwa, according to former ally Rutendo…
Topic
governance
West-Africa
Weah Criticizes Liberian Government for Erosion of Democracy
In a stark warning about the state of Liberia’s democracy, former President George M. Weah has leveled serious accusations against President Joseph…
East-Africa
Foot-and-mouth outbreak disrupts Botswana’s beef exports to key markets
Botswana’s struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is tightening the screws on the national economy and rural livelihoods, with beef exports taking…
West-Africa
Obi Resigns from Nigerian Opposition Party, Citing Toxic Political Climate
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate who represented the Labour Party, has officially parted ways with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a…
East-Africa
Tanzania, Rwanda to deepen economic and infrastructure cooperation
Tanzania and Rwanda have moved to tighten ties, with Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan and Paul Kagame vowing to expand cooperation that prioritizes…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe to Mandate Single National Exam System by 2027
Zimbabwe will overhaul its assessment regime in 2027, compelling every school to use a single national examinations framework. Under the plan, all…
West-Africa
Sirleaf Condemns Expulsion of Liberian Lawmaker from Parliament
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sharply condemned the recent expulsion of Representative Yekeh Kolubah from the House of Representatives, characterizing the…
Southern-Africa
Wave of Protests Revives South Africa’s Familiar Anti-Migrant Backlash
Echoing through the streets of Johannesburg and Pretoria, wave after wave of self-styled civic groups has marched in recent years with near-identical…
East-Africa
Zambian Government’s RightsCon 2026 Decision Draws Sharp Criticism
Citing transparency concerns, Zambia has pushed back the Summit, saying the delay was “necessitated by the need for comprehensive disclosure […] relating…
West-Africa
Nigerian Court Approves Witness Protection for Coup Trial Participants
In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has permitted a prosecution witness to testify under protective conditions during the…
West-Africa
Nigeria Approves Significant Road Project Amid Ongoing Debt Concerns
In a significant legislative move, the House of Representatives has granted approval for President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to secure an external loan…
