November 10, 2014
South Africa: Bahamian Pastor Dies in Plane Crash
Myles Munroe, a well-known religious leader and motivational speaker, and his wife Ruth were among those killed in the Lear business jet crash in the Bahamas, Kelley Jackson, a… Read more »
November 05, 2014
Africa: Russian Coach Apologises for Racist Comments - Report
FC Rostov's coach, Igor Gamula, has reportedly apologised for racist comments he made about “dark-skinned” players in his team. Read more »
November 04, 2014
Zambia: Guy Scott U-Turns on Rival Firing
Zambia's acting president, Guy Scott, has reinstated presidential aspirant Edgar Lungu as secretary-general of the country's ruling Patriotic Front, Zambian media report. Read more »
South Africa: Mystery Surrounds Couple's Death in Tanzania
The death of a young South African couple remains unsolved, after their bodies were found in an apartment in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, according to IOL. Read more »
October 30, 2014
Africa: Test of African Democracy - Burkina and Beyond
On Thursday the former soldier who seized power in Burkina Faso 27 years ago agreed to negotiate with opponents. The announcement was a response to massive popular demonstrations… Read more »
October 20, 2014
Lesotho: No End to Lesotho's Instability?
A political and security crisis in Lesotho has eased since parties agreed to call early elections next February in a bid to secure a new government with a clear mandate. But one of… Read more »
October 26, 2014
Botswana: Khama Wins Botswana Polls
Botswana's President Ian Khama is to be sworn in for another term on Tuesday after winning the country's election, Botswana media report. Read more »
October 23, 2014
Lesotho: Top Basotho Security Chiefs Step Down
Three top Basotho military and police commanders implicated in recent political turmoil in the country will step aside to help create a climate in which new elections can be held. Read more »
October 21, 2014
Central Africa: African Ministers Ready to Order Attack on Rwandan Rebels
Defence and foreign ministers from the Great Lakes and Southern African regions resolved on Monday that military action be taken against Rwandan rebels in the eastern Democratic… Read more »
October 13, 2014
Botswana: Could Mining Help Conserve Okavango Delta?
Understandably, the mining industry is not perceived as a bastion of environmental preservation. That many of the world's minerals and hydrocarbons are found in pristine… Read more »
October 07, 2014
Zimbabwe: Paul Brickhill Remembered for Courageous Championing of Human Dignity
When I learned that my friend Paul Brickhill had died I thought of so much of the promise of Zimbabwe that died with him. Read more »
October 01, 2014
Lesotho: Breakthrough in Political Crisis?
Mediators in Lesotho's political crisis have scheduled a "major announcement" on efforts to arrange new elections, reopen Parliament and stabilise security. Read more »
September 16, 2014
Lesotho: Back to the Polls for Lesotho
Lesotho will hold early elections in a bid to end the nation's political deadlock. Read more »
September 15, 2014
Southern Africa: Regional Leaders Meet Amid Threat of Lesotho Violence
Southern African regional leaders are holding a mini-summit on Monday amid fears that the political deadlock in Lesotho could lead to violence. Read more »
September 08, 2014
Lesotho: Democracy Doesn't Work for Us, Say Basotho
As Lesotho continues to teeter on the brink of political conflict, an opinion poll has been published showing that most Basotho have far more trust in religious and traditional… Read more »
Lesotho: Zuma Heads for Maseru As Army Calls for Help
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma heads for Lesotho on Tuesday, following a call by the country's army commander for its neighbours to intervene militarily to shore up the… Read more »
September 03, 2014
Lesotho: PM Returns to Lesotho After 'Coup' Chaos
Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane, who fled the country when troops briefly seized police installations last weekend, has returned to Maseru and Parliament will reconvene later… Read more »
September 01, 2014
Lesotho: Leaders Agree to Reconvene Parliament
The leaders of Lesotho's coalition government have agreed on a timetable for resuming sittings of the country's Parliament. Read more »
Lesotho: Police Absent, Courts Close as Lesotho Crisis Talks Continue
Talks between Lesotho's coalition partners on the future of the nation's government were continuing in Pretoria on Monday, the country's news services reported. Read more »
August 31, 2014
Lesotho: 'Coup' Confusion After Troops Raid Lesotho Police Stations
Members of Lesotho's fractious coalition government were at odds over who was in control of the country on Sunday after troops mounted raids on police headquarters and police… Read more »
August 30, 2014
Lesotho: Army Returns to Barracks After Lesotho Coup Bid
Lesotho prime minister Tom Thabane fled to South Africa after troops seized police stations in an alleged coup attempt in which one person was killed and an unknown number of… Read more »
August 19, 2014
South Africa: Striking Generations Stars Fired
The South African Broadcasting Corporation and Generations production company have announced a shock move after the cast decided to continue their strike action. Read more »
August 04, 2014
Africa: Broadening Mozambique's Governance Horizons
Good governance, accountability and inclusive development have been recurrent themes in contemporary international relations and development discourse. Nevertheless, scant… Read more »
August 01, 2014
Africa: Three Scenarios for the Future of Agoa
On September 30, 2015, the African Growth and Opportunity Act will expire. The act provides duty free access to the United States, and if it lapses could threaten 62,395 jobs in… Read more »
July 30, 2014
Africa: What Africa Needs to Boost Trade With the U.S.
Ahead of the United States-Africa summit which President Barack Obama is convening next week, southern African trade expert Joshua Setipa outlines what he would say if he was to… Read more »