South Africa: Can South Africa's President Ramaphosa Avoid Impeachment?

Ramaphosa side-stepped an impeachment inquiry in 2022 when his ANC-dominated parliament blocked it. Now that South Africa's top court has revived the case, can he escape with a… Read more »

South Africa: It's Burning Down There: How Shame Is Keeping South Africa Girls From Looking After Their Sexual Health

Shame, silence and incomplete sex ed are stopping South African girls from getting treated for sexually transmitted infections — even as rates stay stubbornly high. Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Fuel Crisis Deepens As Oil Shortages Spread

The fuel crisis has hit Malawi probably harder than anywhere else in Africa. The government has been forced to sell off precious gold reserves to buy fuel, but there is a severe… Read more »

Zambia: Zambia Scraps Bail for Sex Crimes Suspects

Zambia's amended law on sexual offences now requires suspects to remain in custody until their cases are concluded in court. The move has been welcomed by the public, though some… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Malema Sentenced to Jail on Gun Charges

He was convicted of firing a rifle at a political rally eight years ago. Read more »

Southern Africa: Undiagnosed TB Pose Challenge for South Africa, Mozambique

Africa is making progress in reducing tuberculosis (TB). But experts say missed cases and drug-resistant infections are complicating the fight, particularly in South Africa and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Split as Public Weighs Electoral Reforms Bill

Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend President Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral system. Supporters call it stabilizing, but… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Biti Reportedly Detained Amid Term-Limit Row

Proposed changes to ‌the constitution ⁠⁠would extend presidential terms from five years to seven, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030 after… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi's Ban on Dual Practice Divides Health Sector

Malawi has introduced a ban on dual practice, blocking public health workers from holding private medical jobs. The government says the move tackles corruption, but doctors warn it… Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Pay Price Amid Copperbelt Mining Boom

As mining companies scour Zambia's Copperbelt for metals used in sustainable energy, locals are dealing with unchecked pollution and contamination. Read more »

South Africa: At Least 11 Killed in Bar Shooting

At least 11 people were killed, including three children, following a shooting at an unlicensed bar near Pretoria. Police are looking for three suspects. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Rises Above US Snub as G20 Nears

As Johannesburg prepares to host Africa's first ever G20 summit, South Africa aims to showcase its diplomatic and economic potential despite the US boycott. Read more »

Mozambique: TotalEnergies Complicit in Mozambique War Crimes - NGO

French energy multinational TotalEnergies is facing a legal complaint from a German NGO of "complicity in war crimes" in Mozambique. The crimes are alleged to have been committed… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'Miracle' HIV Shot Rollout in Zimbabwe Sparks Debate

Zimbabwe is among 10 nations rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Experts call it a breakthrough but locals question its cost, safety and accessibility. Read more »

South Africa: Will South Africa Decriminalize Sex Work?

South Africa could become the first African country to decriminalize sex work, a move that proponents say will protect marginalized groups from violence and severe health risks.… Read more »

South Africa: 'Operation Dudula' Hunts Down Illegal Migrants

The South African anti-immigration movement Operation Dudula has opened a new front in its crackdown on foreigners. Experts believe that socio-economic disparities and ensuing… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Ambassador to France Found Dead in Paris

Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa's body was discovered outside a Paris hotel. His death is being treated as a possible suicide, the local presecutor's office says. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Top Court Says Men Can Take Wives' Last Name

The South African court ruled that a law banning husbands from adopting their wives' surnames was unconstitutional. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Detains 1,000 Foreign Illegal Miners

Authorities said a week-long operation led to the arrests. Thousands of abandoned mines have become hotspots for illegal activity in South Africa. Read more »

Angola: Mass Arrests as Luanda Fuel Protests Turn Deadly

Looting and vandalism have occurred in Angola as demonstrators are angered by the government's decision to increase fuel prices. Angola is one of the top African oil producers but… Read more »

South Africa: When AI Makes Mistakes in the Courtroom

The use of artificial intelligence proved disadvantageous for a legal team in South Africa when an AI tool fabricated case studies. Lawyers are now demanding clear guidelines and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Can Patriotism Be Legislated?

The ruling Zanu-PF party appears determined to further criminalize dissent in Zimbabwe. Its lawmakers are seen to be trying to entrench legislation that can be used to target those… Read more »

Angola: Mass Protests Over Rising Prices

Activists are calling for a stay-at-home strike as they prepare for the next protest over rising fuel and transport prices. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas when protesters… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Police Clash Over Political Murder Probes

President Ramaphosa called the accusation against his police minister a "grave national security concern" after a top cop alleged interference in a political assassination probe. Read more »

South Africa: Court Orders Recognition of Muslim Marriages

A South African court has ruled that Islamic law marriages must be recognized by the state to give women more protection in case of divorce. The ruling is "an enormous victory,"… Read more »