East-Africa
Botswana Repeals Anti-Gay Laws as Africa’s Crackdown Widens
Botswana has scrapped the sections of its penal code that outlawed same-sex relations, a decisive move that cements one of the continent’s…
Topic
Legal and Judicial Affairs
East-Africa
Malawi Government Defends Use of Teargas on Former President Chakwera
What began as a solemn tribute to Malawi’s founding leader, Hastings Kamuzu Banda, quickly unraveled on Kamuzu Day when police deployed tear…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Faces Mounting Push for Impeachment
South Africa’s political temperature rose sharply after the Constitutional Court ordered Parliament to relaunch impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, reigniting the…
East-Africa
Dozens Killed by Mobs Amid Witchcraft Panic in Mozambique
A grim wave of vigilante killings has left at least 60 people dead, driven by panic over rumours that men’s genitals were…
West-Africa
Nigeria Air Raids Prompt Outrage Over Reported Civilian Casualties
In a tragic incident that has heightened concerns over civilian safety, an airstrike by the Nigerian military in Tumfa market, Zamfara State,…
East-Africa
South African Court Ruling Bars Repeat Asylum Applications
South Africa’s top court has drawn a clear line in the sand: foreign nationals whose asylum bids have already been rejected may…
West-Africa
Liberians Express Divided Opinions on Acquittal of Former Finance Minister Tweah
The acquittal of former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah, who faced a $6 million corruption investigation, has ignited discussions surrounding the integrity of…
Central-Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo Sees Rising Repression Amid Tshisekedi Third-Term Debate
Human Rights Watch has urged authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to safeguard free speech and ensure people can voice dissent…
Central-Africa
Chad Air Strikes Leave Dozens of Nigerians Feared Dead
Tragedy strikes the Lake Chad Basin as over 40 Nigerian fishers are feared dead following airstrikes launched by Chad aimed at Boko…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s President Refuses to Resign as Impeachment Calls Grow
Defying mounting pressure, President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will stay in office after the Constitutional Court’s judgment on the Section 89 impeachment…
Southern-Africa
Africa Requires a Sustainable Migration Strategy Beyond Xenophobia
Migration has emerged as a pivotal issue both in Africa and globally, fueled by factors such as conflict, job scarcity, economic disparities,…
