A steep improvement in Seychelles has seen it take over top spot in the foundation’s overall ranking from Mauritius
Christian rights groups have spent millions over four years in efforts to push anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQIA+ agendas
What is going to happen when 91 year-old Paul Biya dies?
Human rights bodies fear that geoeconomic interests will overshadow promotion of democracy and human rights during the visit
Interest in dugong conservation is surging beyond Mozambique, with regional initiatives being launched to protect the sea mammals
Adverse and biased narratives about the continent inflate perceptions of risk, leading to unjustifiably high borrowing costs
The hotel and its grand staircase were built in the Art Deco style in the 1950s when Mozambique was still a colony of Portugal
A drone strike in Ethiopia’s Amhara region left 30 civilians dead. The Continent has pinpointed the location, marking a crucial step towards accountability
Rigathi Gachagua says the charges against him, including corruption, are a ploy to push him out of office
Outgoing President Filipe Nyusi’s Frelimo party has held power since independence from Portugal in 1975
The foundation hosted its inaugural Africa Peace & Security Dialogue to identify solutions to the continent’s conflicts
A multifaceted training approach involving the state and private sector is required to ensure continued employment
Whistleblowers in Kenya have faced retaliation, social victimisation, and intimidation, often being targeted for disclosing information without formal procedures
Despite arrests, the Bizonto comedy troupe continues to resonate with audiences nationwide
Despite legislation and policies, the traditional, patriarchal systems across the continent hinder girls’ development
African countries must avoid the mistakes of the fossil-fuel industrial revolution; the mining of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and copper must be based on equity, human rights and local development
Despite this drop, trade figures remain encouraging, but various departments need to address policy and other issues to boost exports
One of Europe’s best selling Chinese electric vehicle brands, BYD, launched a showroom in Zambia in September – its fourth market in Africa
South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy
Health authorities say vaccines will mostly be donated, or, when available, be bought via negotiated deals with drugmakers, but with different budgets
Diamonds account for 30% of the country’s economy, but lab-grown gems mean less demand for ones dug out of the soil
It is more a case of green colonialism, with the continent threatened by water conflicts, land grabs and endangered biodiversity while foreign powers reap the benefits
Agra’s drive for a ‘green revolution’ has reduced crop diversity, created a dependency on commercial seeds and fertiliser and increased vulnerability to drought
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Severe drought brought a farming village to its knees, but unresolved conflict is its biggest threat
Companies owned by global investment firms mine Africa and take the profits. Cash-strapped governments then borrow from the same firms at high interest
US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results
The continent asked for more say in global health decisions after Covid. It now has that. The mpox declaration is a test of this new power
Over the past few months, many government critics, including opposition leaders and journalists, have been jailed or forced into exile
To realise its digital potential, Africa must focus on several practical steps like investment in renewable energy sources
The global market for DCs is projected to reach $517.2bn by 2030, with Africa contributing less than 2% of the global colocation supply
A security guard’s claims that he was tortured by cops have shone a spotlight on the country’s dysfunctional police oversight agency
By addressing investment challenges, improving infrastructure, reforming regulations, and nurturing talent, we can unlock Africa’s digital potential