At rallies and funerals, Zanu-PF youths have been chanting his nickname and holding banners demanding he remain in office beyond 2028
The continent’s problems require more than traditional development banking and aid, they need a complete reimagining of how development finance works
Reparations are not only for slavery and colonialism, it’s also for the Global North’s environmental legacy and their disproportionate carbon emissions that harm Africa
The death of the Cold War and the waning influence of the US and Russian might shift geopolitics in a way that Africa could benefit from
The G20 is meant to be a more inclusive space, but the selective participation of global powers suggests that the same patterns of exclusion persist
Despite dramatic shifts in the frontlines, neither side is anywhere near the ‘total military victory’ wanted by Sudan’s warring generals.
Country that ‘achieved the impossible’ in reducing deaths to zero now faces closure of key treatment centre
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits companies operating in the US from bribing foreign officials to secure business deals
The artist’s exhibition challenges colonial looting and the fight to reclaim Africa’s stolen cultural heritage
This excerpt is from the recently published book, The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism and Reparations (Johannesburg: Jacana, 2024)
The ANC and its GNU partners are divided over South Africa’s military involvement in the DRC, as opposition parties call for an immediate withdrawal of troops
Southern and East African leaders gave military commanders five days to give technical direction on an immediate ceasefire
The US has said who qualifies for a waiver during the Trump administration’s pause in foreign aid but it doesn’t allow for anti-HIV pills, unless for pregnant women
The mineral and petroleum resources minister also told the mining indaba that the African continent must take charge of its mineral wealth
The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth
Liberalising aviation policies, including easing outdated ownership and capitalisation regulations, would boost Africa’s growth
By supporting local startups and fostering tech entrepreneurship, African nations can reduce their reliance on foreign platforms while contributing to global innovation
At the epicentre of the outbreak, burst pipes had been left in disrepair for months, spewing human waste into the streets
The year ahead for the continent will be shaped by key elections and geopolitical shifts
The outspoken foreign minister will be vying for the African Union Commission chair in February
They produce about a third of the world’s food and fair pricing is critical to secure their livelihoods, build resilience and tackle issues such as food security and climate change
This year, the Trace Awards will feature a range of categories celebrating musical excellence across different regions and genres
The transition to renewable energy in Africa presents an opportunity to promote gender equality and empower the youth
Whenever its resolve to protect democracy has been tested, the continental body has fallen short
Africa cannot afford leaders disconnected from the demands of its people, the global political economy and the continent’s emerging role in world affairs
An African Christmas is a time to ponder the joy, challenges and resilience that define the festive season – and perhaps for a rethink
Coming on the heels of seven coups since 2020, 19 countries held elections but with mixed outcomes
Local players have several advantages they can leverage to improve payment infrastructure and ensure the continent has a robust financial sector
But the financing models, which blend loans with private investments, could deepen African countries’ debt crisis
Some elections show signs of progress — youth-driven political transitions and active citizen involvement — others reveal systemic problems, including political manipulation and disenfranchisement
The qualified goal offers an illusion of progress while failing to meet the continent’s urgent climate and energy needs
African leaders must move their focus away from Washington, Beijing and London and rather build a self-reliant, prosperous continent