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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Ethiopia: Govt Shuts Down Mobile Internet

Ethiopia's government offered no explanation for the national mobile internet shutdown, AFP reports. Read more »

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 »

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 »

Congo-Kinshasa: Confusion Over Opposition Leader's Funeral

Months after the death of the Democratic Republic of Congo's main opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi wa Mulumba, his remains have not been buried, reports Bacary Dabo for… Read more »

Cameroon: Internet Restored! #BringBackOurInternet

Internet connection has been re-established in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon after almost three months of blackouts. President Paul Biya ordered Minister of… Read more »

Nigeria: Focus on All Abducted by Boko Haram & 'Ignore the Noise' - Sanusi to #BBOG

Text of Speech given at the 1st Chibok Girls Annual Lecture in Abuja by His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, Con Sarkin Kano. [The emir was  represented by his daughter, Hajiya… Read more »

Kenya: The Week That Was

The political week in Kenya began with all eyes on the National Super Alliance, in which a sometimes-tense coalition has to come to some agreement about who they will put forward… Read more »

South Africa: Union Federation Cosatu Calls for Zuma to Resign

Trade union federation Cosatu "no longer believes President Jacob Zuma is the right person to unite and lead" the ruling African National Congress (ANC), says General Secretary… Read more »