Friends, foes and fractures: Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa
Ethiopia has projected power in the Horn of Africa for centuries, remaining fiercely independent as the rest of the... Read more
20 Jun, 2021
France slams Russian ‘seizure of power’ in Central African Republic
France on Friday accused Russia of proceeding with a “seizure of power” in the Central African Republic, acknowledging that... Read more
19 Jun, 2021
Zimbabwe’s economy to grow by 6% this year, IMF says
Zimbabwe’s economy is set to grow by 6% this year, nearly double its previous estimate, the International Monetary Fund... Read more
19 Jun, 2021
Niger to move 20 000 Malian refugees over attack fears
At least 20 000 Malian refugees who have fled to western Niger to escape jihadist attacks are to be... Read more
19 Jun, 2021
19-year-old Lesotho activist urges men to get tested for HIV
A 19-year-old Lesotho activist, Rakhantša Lehloebi, who was infected with HIV at birth, has opened up about his status,... Read more
19 Jun, 2021
Covid trajectory in Africa ‘very, very concerning’, says WHO
The World Health Organisation voiced alarm on Friday at surging Covid-19 cases across Africa, with the spread of new... Read more
19 Jun, 2021
Champagne, sequins as Nigeria models look to rock the runways
Champagne corks popped and sequins sparkled like a thousand tiny stars in Nigeria’s economic capital Lagos, where an international... Read more
19 Jun, 2021
Land issue: ‘It’ll be a sad day if SA ends up like Zim,’ Parly warns
South Africa could end up like Zimbabwe if the land issue remains unresolved, the chairperson of the ad hoc... Read more
19 Jun, 2021
Africa in ‘full-blown third wave’… needs millions more doses, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is in the middle of a full-blown Covid-19 wave, adding that there... Read more
18 Jun, 2021
Life sentence sought for ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero
Prosecutors in Rwanda on Thursday sought a life sentence for “Hotel Rwanda” hero and government critic Paul Rusesabagina, who... Read more
18 Jun, 2021
