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Sounds like us, looks like us?

Obama may have African roots, but Burundians disagree on his allegiances to the continent, writes Haydee Bangerezako.

Athletic escapism in Burundi

Burundians took up exercise during the civil war to keep their spirits up — now they’re hooked. Haydee Bangerezako reports.

Africa considers a South Africa ruled by Zuma

On May 30 2005, the day judgement was handed down in Schabir Shaik’s trial, Jacob Zuma flew to Zambia on an official visit. Now, as Zuma canters towards the ANC presidency, the…

When national justice fails …

The Mail & Guardian‘s Haydee Bangerezako and Kabuika Kamunga speak to Phakiso Mochochoko, senior legal adviser at the International Criminal Court.

Living in limbo

The failure of the Department of Home Affairs to deal with the vast backlog of asylum-seeker applications is resulting in unlawful mass deportations and escalating human rights…

Dept of Home Affairs under fire over deportations

The Department of Home Affairs has come under fire after it deported 16 Burundian asylum seekers early on Wednesday this week, despite attempts by the individuals’ lawyers to…

SA denies claims of involvement in coup

Claims that two South Africans — one working for the country’s embassy in Bujumbura and the other an intelligence agent from Pretoria — have been involved in concocting a fake…