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 »
May 22, 2017
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 »
March 24, 2017
Cameroon: Colonial Solutions to the Anglophone Problem Misguided
The so called Anglophone problem in Cameroon is proving to be the biggest challenge to President Paul Biya's 34 years in power. The government is battling with with the use of… Read more »
February 02, 2017
Africa: 10 Yays for the AU!
While the African Union gets a lot of flack for its inaction, they have taken *some* good decisions. We want to use Madam Chair's departure to highlight those... Read more »
January 31, 2017
Cameroon: Ahmed Abba is a Victim of Cameroon's War on Terror
Cameroon has remained in a protracted battle with the Boko Haram Islamist militant sect since 2014 when the group began attacking the government. The International Crisis Group… Read more »
January 20, 2017
Nigeria: Journalists' Arrest Tests Powerful Army
The January 19 raid on the offices of an online investigative news organization in Nigeria's capital Abuja is part of a continuing government attempt to quash bad publicity. Read more »
December 14, 2016
Cameroon: MP Defies Speaker, Slams Govt's Handling of Protests
Member of parliament for Kumbo, Wirba Joseph, has become an Internet sensation after he castigated the government for its handling of both the student strike in Buea and other… Read more »
December 09, 2016
Cameroon: Cameroon's Bamenda Under Seige as Protesters, Security Forces Face Off
Bamenda, the capital of the North West region of Cameroon is under siege followind a stand-off between security forces and protesters. Read more »
December 02, 2016
Gambia: What is Happening With Gambia Vote Counting?
Counting has started after presidential elections in Gambia, with the incumbent Yahya Jammeh seeking a fifth mandate. According to Reuters, the first results from two… Read more »
October 25, 2016
Africa: Judges Meet Amid South African Student Unrest
Twenty African High Court judges have had a taste of South Africa's complex political reality: their human rights training course was hurriedly moved after student protests closed… Read more »
August 03, 2016
Africa: Panama Papers Probe Exposes New Secret Deals Across Africa
International journalists' networks investigating the use of offshore bank accounts which enable wealthy clients to reduce the level of scrutiny of their dealings have published… Read more »
July 11, 2016
Lesotho: Newspaper Editor Shot By Unknown Assailants
The editor of an independent Lesotho newspaper is fighting for his life after being shot at the weekend in the latest attempt on the life of a perceived opponent of the government. Read more »
July 06, 2016
South Africa: Oscar Pistorius Sentenced
Judge Thokozile Masipa has sentenced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. Read more »
June 30, 2016
South Africa: Late Musician Mgqumeni's Impersonator Jailed for Rape
Sibusiso Gcabashe has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for impersonating late Maskandi musician Khulekani 'Mgqumeni' Khumalo. Read more »
June 03, 2016
Angola: Dos Santos Names Daughter as State Oil Firm President
President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has appointed the Board of Directors of Sonangol, reports the country's National State Radio (RNA) . Read more »
April 29, 2016
South Africa: Zuma Faces Return Bout in Battle Over Corruption Charges
Seven years after taking office, President Jacob Zuma again faces a court battle over corruption charges first investigated while Thabo Mbeki was president. Read more »
April 14, 2016
South Africa: Govt Loses Appeal Against Parole for Hani's Killer
An application by the government to appeal a ruling that Polish immigrant Janusz Walus be released on parole has been denied by the Pretoria High Court, News24 reports. Read more »
April 02, 2016
South Africa: Mandela's Co-Accused Asks Zuma to Resign
One of the few remaining African National Congress activists who went on trial and was jailed with Nelson Mandela has called on President Jacob Zuma to step down. This is the full… Read more »
March 31, 2016
South Africa: Landmark Court Ruling Against Zuma and Parliament - Full Text
In a landmark judgment delivered in Johannesburg Thursday, a unanimous bench of South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that both President Jacob Zuma and Parliament had acted… Read more »
March 16, 2016
South Africa: FIFA Says South Africa Paid Bribes to Host World Cup
The world soccer governing body, FIFA, is now describing a U.S. $10 million payment by South Africa to members of its executive committee as a bribe to secure the 2010 World Cup. Read more »
January 18, 2016
Lesotho: Maseru Heads for Fall-Out With Region Over Killing of Army Leader
Southern African leaders have called off efforts to mediate Lesotho's political crisis and are set to suspend the country's government from the regional inter-governmental… Read more »
December 22, 2015
South Africa: Open Letter from Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel to Lindiwe Zulu
Dear Minister Lindiwe Zulu, Read more »
December 03, 2015
South Africa: Why Appeal Judges Found Oscar Guilty
Excerpts from the judgement of South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal, finding athlete Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder. Justice Eric Leach wrote on behalf of a unanimous court… Read more »
October 26, 2015
Africa: How Africa Can Fix the International Criminal Court
The demand of South Africa's ruling African National Congress that the government should pull out of the International Criminal Court is defeatist, naïve and reactionary, says… Read more »
September 25, 2015
Africa: Swiss Swoop on FIFA's Blatter
Swiss authorities raided the office of FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Friday, interrogated him and then announced they had launched criminal proceedings against him. Read more »