Traditional institutions are increasingly becoming tools of political power in the country
The former rifleman was selected to go to the games in recognition of the forgotten Senegalese Tirailleurs Corps
North African countries are arresting black people they suspect are headed to Europe, and abandoning them in ‘desert dumps’
This literature goes beyond Western science fiction, creating a unique identity rooted in the continent’s rich cultural heritage
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Commuter accidents are common in Egypt, especially in agricultural areas along the Nile and adjoining streams
Innovative solutions are needed to meet the rise and spread of fake news in Africa
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s bulldozers are destroying the cobbled streets and old buildings to turn the capital into an East African Dubai
She was convicted for ‘spraying’ bank notes into the air but even her detractors believe she is being punished for defying the country’s conservatism regarding gender and sexuality
The conflict has raged between rebels of the March 23 Movement and Congolese armed forces since late 2021
The lake has been swelling since late February, disrupting the country’s tourism industry
Bernard Ntaganda, a fierce critic of President Paul Kagame, had petitioned the high court in a bid to set aside convictions dating back more than a decade
The continent could emerge as a leader in decarbonising its transport sector
If the biggest-ever media deal in Africa is successful, a French billionaire with a track record of buying media to promote far-right ideologies will have access to tens of millions of African homes
In order to effectively tackle the issues of ICT proficiency and election oversight in Africa, it is critical to concentrate on confronting the obstacles to implementation, closing the digital gap and strengthening cybersecurity protocols.
With the change in leadership of Frelimo, the country is likely to have a new president after the elections on 9 October
The worst floods in 30 years took the country by surprise
South Africa was an early adopter of unmanned aerial vehicles and the military pushed drone development from 1970
The pandemic is still claiming lives in the Indian Ocean country due to lack of HIV prevention and treatment services
The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law
Crocodile hunting was once lucrative, with its skin sought after for its power to protect people against evil spirits, and for use in the fashion industry
Western powers and multinational corporations continue to exploit Africa’s natural resources, exploit its labour, and perpetuate dependency through unequal trade relations and debt burdens
Long before the political crisis in the country, food production decreased because of environmental problems
More foreign news outlets are gagged over massacre reports accusing soldiers of killing at least 223 people in revenge attacks in February
Chad’s Mahamat Déby is determined to fill his father Idriss Déby’s shoes — and not just with the blood of his enemies
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?
Insights into improving Africa’s attractiveness for investment through governance, education and sustainable trade
The African Continental Free Trade Area endorses immigration, yet South Africa’s home affairs department is pushing for stringent requirements for visas
Photographer Ala Kheir was using his camera to document the scars of Sudan’s old wars. Then came the new war.
Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns.
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.
Only four of the 25 ministers are women and, by law, men are the supreme heads of the family