August 21, 2017
South Africa: Will Grace Mugabe Ever Return to South Africa?
The scene has been set for a protracted legal battle between the South African Government and Gabriella Engels, the alleged victim of an assault by Zimbabwean First Lady Grace… Read more »
August 20, 2017
South Africa: Grace Mugabe Escapes Court Appearance
Grace Mugabe returned home to Zimbabwe with her husband, President Robert Mugabe, on Sunday without having to appear in court on charges of assaulting a woman in a Johannesburg… Read more »
August 18, 2017
South Africa: Immunity, or Not, What is Happening With Grace Mugabe?
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has reportedly denied that Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe will be granted diplomatic immunity despite reports… Read more »
August 17, 2017
South Africa: Have You Seen Grace Mugabe's U.S.$3.5 Million Mansion?
Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe has bought a U.S.$3.5 million mansion in one of Johannesburg's wealthiest communities. Read more »
August 15, 2017
South Africa: Grace Mugabe Will Appear in Court Today - Police Chief
Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe will appear in a Wynberg magistrate's court after she allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old model at a Sandton hotel, according Minister of Police… Read more »
August 09, 2017
Southern Africa: Lesotho Will Stop Being 'Bad Boys' - PM
Newly-elected Prime Minister Tom Thabane has vowed that Lesotho will stop being the "bad boys" of southern Africa. Read more »
August 08, 2017
South Africa: Zuma Survives No-Confidence Motion But With Fewer Votes
South African President Jacob Zuma held onto his job on Tuesday, surviving a no-confidence vote in Parliament despite a mini-rebellion within the ruling African National Congress… Read more »
August 07, 2017
South Africa: Secret Ballot for No-Confidence Vote Against President Zuma
South Africa's Parliamentary Speaker Baleka Mbete has announced that the vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma will be by secret ballot. Read more »
August 04, 2017
Ethiopia: Parliament Ends State of Emergency
Ethiopia lifted the state of emergency first imposed in October 2016, according to Addis Standard. An emergency session by members of parliament was called to make the decision on… Read more »
July 19, 2017
Zambia: Remember When Lungu Said He's Learning a Lot from Mugabe?
Zambia has attracted some international attention over events that have taken place over a relatively short time. The world's media has in the past found Zambia uninteresting but… Read more »
July 18, 2017
Kenya: Outrageous Accusations Odinga, Kenyatta Have Made About Each Other
As the August 8 general election draws near, tensions are flaring and the war of words between the leader of the main opposition, National Super Alliance, Raila Odinga, and the… Read more »
July 17, 2017
Africa: Will Leaders Allow Youth to Make the World a Better Place?
On July 18th, the birthday of Nelson Mandela, we celebrate an extraordinary individual whose words and deeds continue to inspire the world, including its youth. Read more »
July 09, 2017
Africa: The Leadership Imperative for Africa's Future
Keynote Speech b y Professor Kingsley Moghalu at The Africa Leadership Conference on "Rethinking Africa: Leadership for Possibilities" o rganized by Guardians of the Nation… Read more »
July 06, 2017
Africa: South Africa Escapes Security Council Referral Over Bashir Non-Arrest
The South African government has escaped being referred to the United Nations Security Council for its failure to arrest President Omar al-Bashir when the Sudanese leader visited… Read more »
Malawi: Independence Day Stampede Kills 8 - Reports
Eight people are said to have died while at dozens others are feared to be injured in a stampede that has happened at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, SABC News' Mweli Masilela… Read more »
July 03, 2017
Sudan: Economy Ready For Take-off After U.S. Sanctions - Govt
Sudan's government is confident that they are ready to enter the African and international markets when the U.S. sanctions – frozen for the past six months – are… Read more »
June 30, 2017
Central African Republic: Long Story, Short - The Hows and Whys of the Conflict in CAR
The current armed conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) began in 2012 when rebel groups from the north of the country came together as the Seleka (alliance), launched a… Read more »
June 23, 2017
Gabon: Who's Got the Funk? Ali Bongo's Got the Funk!
French magazine Jeune Afrique has revealed the secrets of some African presidents before they took power, reports Cameroon Info. Read more »
June 21, 2017
South Africa: Battle for President - Does Dlamini-Zuma Stand Chance Against Ramaphosa?
In South Africa the constitution does not allow for its citizens to choose a president. It relies solely on a few men and women who are nominated into the inner circle of the… Read more »
June 20, 2017
Uganda: Does Museveni Know What 'Friends With Benefits' Are?
President Yoweri Museveni, speaking at the official birthday celebration of Queen Elizabeth II in Kampala, has described their relationship as "friends with mutual benefits". Read more »
June 19, 2017
South Africa: Public Protector Makes Waves With State Capture, Apartheid Bailout Reports
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has said that President Jacob Zuma's court bid to to set aside a report that probed alleged "state capture" by his friends, the Gupta family,… Read more »
June 13, 2017
South Africa: Former Opposition Leader Zille Apologises for Colonialism Tweets
Helen Zille will retain her position of Western Cape Premier despite her removal from key bodies in the Democratic Alliance. This comes after she apologised unreservedly to the… Read more »
June 01, 2017
Ethiopia: Govt Shuts Down Mobile Internet
Ethiopia's government offered no explanation for the national mobile internet shutdown, AFP reports. Read more »
May 29, 2017
South Africa: Zuma Escapes Again
President Jacob Zuma has survived the latest attempt from within the ruling African National Congress to force him to step down. Read more »
May 28, 2017
South Africa: Ruling ANC Debates Motion to Remove Zuma
The top leadership of South Africa's ruling African National Congress is this weekend debating a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Read more »