Few Southern African countries have laws protecting people’s privacy, a report reveals
A political obituary for Thomas Thabane
During Cyclone Idai, responses were hampered by a shortage of reliable information. This has worrying implications for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic
Women in Africa should not be viewed as having ‘special negotiating skills’. Instead, we should motivate for more women in leadership positions because of their equality as citizens
Mgeme Kalilani, the president’s spokesperson, described the ruling as “a serious miscarriage of justice and an attack on the foundations of the country’s democracy…”
Since the demand for resources far outmatches the patronage available, Lesotho’s political arena has become brutally competitive
Tanzania’s attacks on its once-vibrant press have become so commonplace that the crackdown barely makes the news
CPJ has documented a deeply troubling erosion of press freedom in several member states, including attacks on journalists
Renamo’s hardened fighters are not getting any younger, so this time the deal may stick
With Zimbabwe asking South Africa for a bailout package of $1.2-billion, Ramaphosa has an opportunity to press for key reforms in the country
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Known as the ‘people’s soldier’, Fayulu is challenging the DRC’s December 30 election results
The regional bloc has urged ‘all political leaders to consider a negotiated political settlement for an all-inclusive government’ in the DRC
The former president could get the African Renaissance he wished for
Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema’s months in jail have changed his priorities
In the long term only rapid, inclusive economic growth combined with good governance can make the continent less volatile.
An emergency rescue package would stabilise the nation, analysts say
The Southern African Development Community has recommended a wholesale overhaul of the Lesotho army following the recent murder of the commander
The president is having his 91st birthday bash this weekend – but Zimbabweans hurt by the economy are not in the mood to celebrate.
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Zambia’s high court is to decide on issuing a licence for a copper mine in a game reserve bordering Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools world heritage site.
A similar process to that of the special dispensation permit for Zimbabweans is in the pipeline for other African countries.
Today wrapped up Cyril Ramaphosa’s successful three-day visit to Lesotho that resulted in the signing of the Maseru Facilitation Declaration.
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma is to travel to Lesotho to discuss peace and stability in the country after an attempted coup.
Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane returned to his home country after fleeing following an attempted coup, which the military denies.
Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has failed to return home as reports of escalated tensions in the country’s capital continue.
While Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane is on his way home, SADC is expected to send a team to monitor the situation in the country.
Lesotho’s now exiled Prime Minister Thomas Thabane says SADC must send peacekeeping troops to Lesotho, as the situation is "out of hand".
Talks between SADC officials are expected to resume on Monday to discuss a peaceful solution to Lesotho’s attempted military coup.
SA has called a SADC meeting to discuss the recent Lesotho "coup", while the SANDF has refuted claims that it was involved in foiling the attempt.
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says SADC must limit cooperation with Western countries, claiming foreign funding compromises its independence.
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Zimbabwe has thanked President Jacob Zuma and his predecessors for the role they played in resolving Zimbabwe’s decade-long political crisis.
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Critics have castigated President Robert Mugabe and the Zimbabwean government for imprinting Zanu-PF values on the theme of the SADC summit.
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This weekend’s Robert Mugabe-chaired pow-wow has drawn fire for ignoring the region’s political crises.