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Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank at risk of more sanctions

Zimbabwe’s economy could plummet further following rising allegations of the country’s reserve bank being used for money laundering and illicit dealing of gold.The allegations against the bank sees many organisations and countries choosing to possibly pose sanction on the country.Following a widespread documentary, it has been alleged ...

By Tshegofatso Makola 1 day ago

Celebrating the legendary Connie Chiume: A Lifetime Achievement in Film and Television

Connie Chiume, an accomplished South African actress and filmmaker, has made significant contributions to African film and television. She recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Royalty Soapie Awards, which is a prestigious accolade in the film and television industry.

By Lindelwa Masuku 14 days ago

Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The kingmaker is now Nigeria’s president-elect

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, has been declared winner of the country’s keenly contested presidential election.

By Olayinka Oyegbile Journalist and Communications scholar, Trinity University, Lagos 26 days ago

Nigeria heads to the polls: 5 essential reads about the elections

Nigerians go to the polls on 25 February to elect a new president, vice-president, 109 members of the Senate and 360 members of the Federal House of Representatives. Eighteen political parties have presented candidates for the various offices and over 93.5 million adult Nigerians are registered to vote.

By Adejuwon Soyinka Regional Editor West Africa about 1 month ago

Uganda's controversial bill: What it means for the country's LGBTQ+ community

The passing of the bill to criminalise identifying as LGBTQ+ in Uganda has sparked widespread concern and criticism from LGBTQ+ organisations around the world. The bill, which imposes the death penalty on some offenses and up to 20 years in prison for people identifying as LGBTQ+, is one of the world's harshest anti-gay laws.

By Lindelwa Masuku 5 days ago

Celebrating International Women's Day: The impact of African women and women in art

On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women all around the world. We highlight the remarkable accomplishments of African women and women in art who are creating a difference in how the worl...

By Lindelwa Masuku 21 days ago

Bola Tinubu leads the Presidential race in Nigeria as results trickle in

Results are beginning to trickle in for the Nigerian National Elections in what is looking like the tightest electoral race since 1999. With over 85 million people being eligible to cast their vote, many wait in anticipation for the fina...

By Tshegofatso Makola 30 days ago

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Namibia hosts SADC Organ Troika Extraordinary Summit

The 42nd SADC Summit of the Heads of State and Government held in August 2022 mandated the Chairperson of the Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, His Excellency President Hage Geingob of Namibia, to convene the su...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 2 months ago

Pope Francis in DRC and South Sudan: One of His Most Challenging Visits Ever

On 31 January, Pope Francis departed from Rome to central Africa, to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighbouring state South Sudan. The visit was previously scheduled for 2022, but did not take place because of the ...

Mario Aguilar Professor of Religion and Politics, Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics, University of St Andrews·about 2 months ago

Kampala, Kigali and Addis Ababa are Changing Fast: New Book Follows their Distinct Paths

The urbanisation processes of two other major East African cities – Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

Astrid R.N. Haas, Fellow, Infrastructure Institute, School of Cities, University of Toronto·about 2 months ago

Heat stress is rising in southern Africa – climate experts show where and when it’s worst

Most of us have felt either too hot or too cold at some point in our lives. Depending on where we live, we may feel too cold quite often each winter, and too hot for a few days in summer. As we’re writing this in late January 2023 many s...

Sarah Roffe Researcher: Agricultural Research Council, Adriaan Van Der Walt Lecturer: Physical Geography and GIS, University of the Free State, Jennifer Fitchett: Associate Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand·about 2 months ago

Tanzania: Opposition Rallies are Finally Unbanned – But This Doesn’t Mean Democratic Reform is Coming

In Tanzania, the political rally is back. Chadema, Tanzania’s leading opposition party, held mass rallies outside the official election campaign for the first time in six and a half years on 21 January 2023.

Dan Paget Lecturer in Politics, University of Aberdeen·2 months ago

Regina Twala was a towering intellectual and activist in Eswatini - but she was erased from history

Born in South Africa and exiled to neighbouring Eswatini, Regina Twala was one of southern Africa’s most important intellectuals: a pioneering writer, academic, political activist and feminist. Why, then, has she been all but forgotten?

Joel Cabrita Associate Professor of History, Director of the Center for African Studies, Stanford University·2 months ago

South Africa Takes Center Stage at WEF 2023: Focusing on the "S" of the ESGs

As leaders from around the world gather for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2023 16-20 January, South Africa is set to take center stage with a delegation that includes Nomzamo Mbatha as host, Chef Wandile Mabaso showcasing Sou...

Lindelwa Masuku·2 months ago

Morocco at the World Cup: 6 driving forces behind a history-making win

The Atlas Lions, endowed with impeccable organisation and defensive will, creative midfield passing, speedy offence and the rousing racket of its fans, broke the elusive World Cup glass ceiling against Portugal to face France in the fi...

Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu - Professor of Health and Kinisiology, University of Texas at Tyler·4 months ago

Why women sometimes stay with abusers: insights from a Nigerian study

Traumatic bonding is a strong emotional attachment between an abused person and his or her abuser. It’s a coping mechanism which develops through repeated cycles of abuse and “respite from abuse”

Stevn Kator Iorfa, Peace N. Ibeagha, James Edem Effiong·4 months ago

The US dollar is getting stronger: African countries are feeling the pain and have few policy options

A stronger dollar tightens trade financing conditions, constraining access to financing for firms. This offsets any improvement in export competitiveness, further dampening foreign trade

Jonathan Munemo -Professor of Economics, Salisbury University·4 months ago

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