E-voting versus paper ballots By Prof. Colin Thakur Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?
Between conflict and hope: A photographer’s journey amid Sudan’s turmoil Photographer Ala Kheir was using his camera to document the scars of Sudan’s old wars. Then came the new war. By Mukanzi Musanga
Are African elections manipulated by foreign disinformation campaigns? Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns. By Tom Mboya
Is social media weakening Africa’s democracy? Social media has changed the status quo in politics. In an election cycle, interaction between politicians and the electorate has evolved to near-real-time communication. By Blessmore Nhikiti
New Senegal president, new cabinet, same limits on women By Borso Tall Only four of the 25 ministers are women and, by law, men are the supreme heads of the family In Egypt, new roads, old problems By Mariam Ehab Efforts to modernise the capital Cairo’s infrastructure are running up against, and sometimes through, the city’s long history Climate crisis pushes Malawi food farmers into starvation By Jack Mcbrams , The Continent The devastation of Cyclone Freddy, which Storm Ana and Cyclone Gombe, is being exacerbated by the drought brought on by El Niño Nigeria, Kenya struggle with exodus of doctors and nurses By Kadiatou Sakho The health sectors in both countries are under pressure, with professionals either leaving or striking for better pay and working conditions 30 years on, a Rwandan family’s journey to heal from rape By Ammu Kannampilly and Ivan Rush Mugisha At least 250  000 women and girls were raped by Hutu extremists during the genocide targeting the Tutsi minority, according to the UN How Kenyan standby force is preparing for Haiti intervention By Oscar Gakuo Mwangi Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, who studies radicalisation and counter-terrorism in Kenya, looks at the country’s preparedness to take on Haiti’s urban gangs Is South Africa ready for electronic voting? By Maxwell Maseko With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface Elections in a Digital Africa – 2024 By The Digital Afrikan This is part of a continental series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation will benefit democracy in Africa Mixed results for forces trying to combat Islamic insurgents in Mozambique By Thomas Mandrup The SADC mission shows how difficult and costly it is to launch and run a large scale military operation, especially if the host government is not taking full ownership and supporting the operation First Kenya cult massacre bodies released By Hillary Orinde Largely Christian Kenya has struggled to regulate unscrupulous churches and cults Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
In Egypt, new roads, old problems By Mariam Ehab Efforts to modernise the capital Cairo’s infrastructure are running up against, and sometimes through, the city’s long history Climate crisis pushes Malawi food farmers into starvation By Jack Mcbrams , The Continent The devastation of Cyclone Freddy, which Storm Ana and Cyclone Gombe, is being exacerbated by the drought brought on by El Niño Nigeria, Kenya struggle with exodus of doctors and nurses By Kadiatou Sakho The health sectors in both countries are under pressure, with professionals either leaving or striking for better pay and working conditions 30 years on, a Rwandan family’s journey to heal from rape By Ammu Kannampilly and Ivan Rush Mugisha At least 250  000 women and girls were raped by Hutu extremists during the genocide targeting the Tutsi minority, according to the UN How Kenyan standby force is preparing for Haiti intervention By Oscar Gakuo Mwangi Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, who studies radicalisation and counter-terrorism in Kenya, looks at the country’s preparedness to take on Haiti’s urban gangs Is South Africa ready for electronic voting? By Maxwell Maseko With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface Elections in a Digital Africa – 2024 By The Digital Afrikan This is part of a continental series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation will benefit democracy in Africa Mixed results for forces trying to combat Islamic insurgents in Mozambique By Thomas Mandrup The SADC mission shows how difficult and costly it is to launch and run a large scale military operation, especially if the host government is not taking full ownership and supporting the operation First Kenya cult massacre bodies released By Hillary Orinde Largely Christian Kenya has struggled to regulate unscrupulous churches and cults Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Climate crisis pushes Malawi food farmers into starvation By Jack Mcbrams , The Continent The devastation of Cyclone Freddy, which Storm Ana and Cyclone Gombe, is being exacerbated by the drought brought on by El Niño Nigeria, Kenya struggle with exodus of doctors and nurses By Kadiatou Sakho The health sectors in both countries are under pressure, with professionals either leaving or striking for better pay and working conditions 30 years on, a Rwandan family’s journey to heal from rape By Ammu Kannampilly and Ivan Rush Mugisha At least 250  000 women and girls were raped by Hutu extremists during the genocide targeting the Tutsi minority, according to the UN How Kenyan standby force is preparing for Haiti intervention By Oscar Gakuo Mwangi Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, who studies radicalisation and counter-terrorism in Kenya, looks at the country’s preparedness to take on Haiti’s urban gangs Is South Africa ready for electronic voting? By Maxwell Maseko With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface Elections in a Digital Africa – 2024 By The Digital Afrikan This is part of a continental series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation will benefit democracy in Africa Mixed results for forces trying to combat Islamic insurgents in Mozambique By Thomas Mandrup The SADC mission shows how difficult and costly it is to launch and run a large scale military operation, especially if the host government is not taking full ownership and supporting the operation First Kenya cult massacre bodies released By Hillary Orinde Largely Christian Kenya has struggled to regulate unscrupulous churches and cults Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Nigeria, Kenya struggle with exodus of doctors and nurses By Kadiatou Sakho The health sectors in both countries are under pressure, with professionals either leaving or striking for better pay and working conditions 30 years on, a Rwandan family’s journey to heal from rape By Ammu Kannampilly and Ivan Rush Mugisha At least 250  000 women and girls were raped by Hutu extremists during the genocide targeting the Tutsi minority, according to the UN How Kenyan standby force is preparing for Haiti intervention By Oscar Gakuo Mwangi Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, who studies radicalisation and counter-terrorism in Kenya, looks at the country’s preparedness to take on Haiti’s urban gangs Is South Africa ready for electronic voting? By Maxwell Maseko With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface Elections in a Digital Africa – 2024 By The Digital Afrikan This is part of a continental series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation will benefit democracy in Africa Mixed results for forces trying to combat Islamic insurgents in Mozambique By Thomas Mandrup The SADC mission shows how difficult and costly it is to launch and run a large scale military operation, especially if the host government is not taking full ownership and supporting the operation First Kenya cult massacre bodies released By Hillary Orinde Largely Christian Kenya has struggled to regulate unscrupulous churches and cults Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
30 years on, a Rwandan family’s journey to heal from rape By Ammu Kannampilly and Ivan Rush Mugisha At least 250  000 women and girls were raped by Hutu extremists during the genocide targeting the Tutsi minority, according to the UN How Kenyan standby force is preparing for Haiti intervention By Oscar Gakuo Mwangi Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, who studies radicalisation and counter-terrorism in Kenya, looks at the country’s preparedness to take on Haiti’s urban gangs Is South Africa ready for electronic voting? By Maxwell Maseko With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface Elections in a Digital Africa – 2024 By The Digital Afrikan This is part of a continental series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation will benefit democracy in Africa Mixed results for forces trying to combat Islamic insurgents in Mozambique By Thomas Mandrup The SADC mission shows how difficult and costly it is to launch and run a large scale military operation, especially if the host government is not taking full ownership and supporting the operation First Kenya cult massacre bodies released By Hillary Orinde Largely Christian Kenya has struggled to regulate unscrupulous churches and cults Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
How Kenyan standby force is preparing for Haiti intervention By Oscar Gakuo Mwangi Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, who studies radicalisation and counter-terrorism in Kenya, looks at the country’s preparedness to take on Haiti’s urban gangs Is South Africa ready for electronic voting? By Maxwell Maseko With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface Elections in a Digital Africa – 2024 By The Digital Afrikan This is part of a continental series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation will benefit democracy in Africa Mixed results for forces trying to combat Islamic insurgents in Mozambique By Thomas Mandrup The SADC mission shows how difficult and costly it is to launch and run a large scale military operation, especially if the host government is not taking full ownership and supporting the operation First Kenya cult massacre bodies released By Hillary Orinde Largely Christian Kenya has struggled to regulate unscrupulous churches and cults Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Is South Africa ready for electronic voting? By Maxwell Maseko With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface Elections in a Digital Africa – 2024 By The Digital Afrikan This is part of a continental series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation will benefit democracy in Africa Mixed results for forces trying to combat Islamic insurgents in Mozambique By Thomas Mandrup The SADC mission shows how difficult and costly it is to launch and run a large scale military operation, especially if the host government is not taking full ownership and supporting the operation First Kenya cult massacre bodies released By Hillary Orinde Largely Christian Kenya has struggled to regulate unscrupulous churches and cults Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Elections in a Digital Africa – 2024 By The Digital Afrikan This is part of a continental series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation will benefit democracy in Africa Mixed results for forces trying to combat Islamic insurgents in Mozambique By Thomas Mandrup The SADC mission shows how difficult and costly it is to launch and run a large scale military operation, especially if the host government is not taking full ownership and supporting the operation First Kenya cult massacre bodies released By Hillary Orinde Largely Christian Kenya has struggled to regulate unscrupulous churches and cults Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
Mixed results for forces trying to combat Islamic insurgents in Mozambique By Thomas Mandrup The SADC mission shows how difficult and costly it is to launch and run a large scale military operation, especially if the host government is not taking full ownership and supporting the operation First Kenya cult massacre bodies released By Hillary Orinde Largely Christian Kenya has struggled to regulate unscrupulous churches and cults Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Login Register Remember me Forgot Password? Sign in Register Free Account Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Email Reset Link
First Kenya cult massacre bodies released By Hillary Orinde Largely Christian Kenya has struggled to regulate unscrupulous churches and cults Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid
Togo MPs adopt new Constitution By Agence France Presse The country’s the last major constitutional change was in 1992 Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More Latest Bay Stadium ready for Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture with Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United Textile pollution: What is it, why it’s problematic and what must be done Transnet stands by Durban terminal partner Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Why attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid Vote 2024 | Your M&G election newsletter 25-04-2024 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors Editor’s Pick Politics Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president Editorial Editorial | Sudan’s dark fate Business Anglo American rejects ‘unattractive’ BHP bid
Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight By Agence France Presse The incoming head of state has promised the country profound change and left-wing pan-Africanism Load More