Abdelaziz Bouteflika

Africa’s ‘dinosaurs’ are dying out

Africa Alex Vines - 3 Jan 2020

Countries in political transition have very little time in which to deliver socioeconomic and political change

Algeria: six months of anti-regime protests

Africa Agency - 21 Aug 2019

From anti-Bouteflika to no democracy: Here is a timeline of the events that have occurred in Algeria

Algerian presidential elections ‘impossible’ on July 4

Africa Abdelhafid Daamache - 2 Jun 2019

The planned vote has drawn widespread protests, with Algerian demonstrators demanding Bouteflika allies step aside before any elections are held

How democratic revolutions are being subverted in Algeria and Sudan

Africa Nic Cheeseman - 29 May 2019

One of the most misleading myths about African politics is the idea of the all-powerful leader who rules on their own through their cunning and wit

Former Algerian PM questioned in widening probe into longtime elite

Africa Agency - 30 Apr 2019

Ouyahia served four times as prime minister from 1995, three of them during Bouteflika's two-decade rule

Guinea’s Condé eyes third term

Africa Samira Sawlani - 26 Apr 2019

Even as Algeria and Sudan have rid themselves of their long-standing leaders, Guinea may be about to create a new president-for-life

Sisi, Egypt’s undisputed leader

Africa Emmanuel Parisse - 17 Apr 2019

Sisi, as a champion of stability, commands the support of Western powers

Bouteflika’s mosque seen as monument to megalomania

Africa Claire Doyen - 15 Apr 2019

Built with the nation's vast oil wealth, the monument on the Bay of Algiers will be the world's third biggest mosque and Africa's largest

Women take leading role in Sudan protests

Africa Clara Wright - 8 Apr 2019

Demonstrations against Omar al-Bashir started in December, but the women of Sudan are now taking the lead

Algeria’s Bouteflika resigns after weeks of protest

Africa Agency - 3 Apr 2019

The 82-year-old finally resigned from office and Algerian citizens took to the streets to celebrate

Algeria’s Bouteflika to resign ‘before mandate ends’

Africa Agency - 2 Apr 2019

Algeria's Abdelaziz Bouteflika will resign as president before his mandate expires on April 28.

Algerian protesters unrelenting

Africa Staff Reporter - 29 Mar 2019

Despite president pulling out of election race, demonstrators continue to call for his departure

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Meet Doctor Fundile Nyati: South Africa’s own online medical mythbuster

Paddy Harper - 7 Apr 2020

The employee health and wellness specialist is using social media to combat misinformation about Covid-19

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Products for the care of babies and toddlers now essential items

Franny Rabkin - 6 Apr 2020

In response to court papers saying lockdown regulations are unconstitutional because they do not protect the best interests of children, the state says baby care goods are now an essential item

National

Slice of life: Recycling for our lives

Chris Gilili - 5 Apr 2020

This lockdown will hurt my family in the stomach. We will suffer for this whole period. I don’t even know what I will do when my wife gives birth in the next two weeks

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Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive