Is the Kenyan government doing enough to act against femicide? | TV Shows
With women killed at alarming rates in Kenya, is the government doing enough to end gender-based violence? On January 27, thousands of protesters took to…
A Shifting Landscape: Is ECOWAS Awakening to Regional Economic and Security Realities?
Given the multidimensional difficulties facing the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the most delicate being forging indivisible regional security which,…
Can South Africa’s genocide case at the ICJ stop Israel? | Israel War on Gaza
South Africa’s ambassador to the US talks to Marc Lamont Hill about the implications of the case and the court’s ruling. Last week, the International…
‘Different territory’: How African football underdogs caused AFCON upsets | Africa Cup of Nations
Abidjan, Ivory Coast – As the quarterfinal stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on Friday in Ivory Coast, none of…
Gas explosion triggers ‘huge ball of fire’ in Kenya’s capital | In Pictures News
At least two people were killed and more than 200 injured in a massive fire when a truck laden with gas exploded in the Kenyan…
At least two dead, hundreds injured in Kenya gas explosion | News
Incident took place in the Embakasi district of Nairobi late on Thursday night and firefighters were still trying to douse the flames at dawn. At…
Progressive US lawmaker Omar faces censure over mistranslated speech | Government News
Washington, DC – A new Republican firestorm has ignited around United States Congress member Ilhan Omar — this time over alleged statements she made during…
Preview: CAF AFCON 2023 quarterfinals | Football News
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been a tournament of upsets with favourites Morocco, defending champions Senegal and record-winners Egypt all out of the…
Could today’s global conflicts bring World War III closer? | Conflict News
Global wars are raging with major powers in the East and West often arming opposing sides. Wars are raging around the world, and many conflicts…
New cancer cases to soar 77 percent by 2050, WHO predicts | World Health Organization News
There were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases in 2022, with more than 35 million new cases predicted by 2050. The number of new…
UN rights chief decries death of 50 people in Mali attacks | Military News
The UN official said he was ‘appalled’ by the killings in central Mali. The UN rights chief on Thursday said he was “appalled” by alleged…
Is South Africa’s foreign policy contradictory or a balancing act? | Russia-Ukraine war
Cape Town, South Africa – The South African foreign service has had a hectic year of navigating several tricky diplomatic endeavours. It began with South…
Ethiopia is on the brink of civil war, which has grave repercussions for stability in the HoA
The country once renowned for its history and vibrant economy now faces conflicts and external tensions that pose a serious threat to its stability. Prime…
Europe and Africa Forging a New Relationship
Late January 2024, prominent African leaders and corporate business executives attended the summit intended to forge a new relationship between Europe and Africa. It was…
Lagos ban on styrofoam and plastics brings applause and concern | Environment
From trash-strewn pavements to street vendors packing meals in polystyrene containers, plastic waste is a constant menace in the urban landscape of Lagos, Nigeria’s economic…
Inside legendary rugby stadium now lying abandoned as weeds sprout all over pitch and residents complain about safety
A LEGENDARY rugby stadium in South Africa now lies abandoned and covered in weeds with local residents concerned over the safety of the ghost site.…
Ethiopia’s dangerous game in East Africa could spark conflict | Opinions
On January 1, a controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland, a…
‘Life is hell’: Zimbabwe flood survivors lament loss of land, livelihoods | Features
Harare, Zimbabwe – Every day for the past 10 years, Trymore Wadyachitsve has regretted living in Chingwizi, a community 500km (310 miles) south of Harare,…
How new anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Africa expand crackdown on rights
Despite the decriminalisation of same-sex relations in Mauritius in 2023, rights groups warn that new laws being considered in several African countries risk eroding LGBTQIA+…
Ethiopia’s eroding political transition: Can multiple interlocking crises be overcome?
Ethiopia’s over five years under Premier Abiy Ahmed’s leadership have witnessed a volatile transition, menaced by immense and interlocking challenges, including the large-scale war in…