June 15
Ghana: Ghana Gold Gambit - Resource Nationalism or State Capture?
Supporters of the government argue that Ghana is simply doing what many resource-rich countries have long sought to do -- ensure that a greater share of mineral wealth remains in… Read more »
June 10
West Africa: Nigeria Threatens Retaliation Against SA for Attacks On Its Citizens
The Nigerian foreign minister has said that her country might take action against SA for alleged attacks on Nigerians, but what that retaliation might be is as yet unclear. Read more »
June 09
Africa: Meet the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering… Read more »
May 27
South Africa: Ghanaians Flee South Africa As Fear of Xenophobic Violence Grows
Fearing xenophobic violence, nearly 300 Ghanaians return home from South Africa on government-organised flights, highlighting growing tensions and disputes over their legal status. Read more »
May 10
South Africa: How an SA Team of Scientists Hunted a Rare Hantavirus Strain
South African medical scientists have, just like with Covid-19, once again done the country proud by working fast and efficiently to discover the cause of death and illness on a… Read more »
May 07
Africa: South Africa Ready to Defend Itself Against Xenophobia Charges At AU
Ghana has asked the African Union to address 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa. Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the opportunity to raise broader migration issues. Read more »
May 05
Kenya: Ruto-Tinubu Banter - - Linguistic Rivals Nigeria and Kenya Provide Economic Food for Thought
Amid playful jabs between Kenyan President Ruto and Nigerian President Tinubu, an economic reality check reminds us that humour can't mask the pressing challenges both nations… Read more »
March 30
South Africa: Government Calls for Calm After Kugompo Erupts Over Crowning of Nigerian 'Igbo King'
A protest in KuGompo (formerly East London) over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian 'Igbo king' turned violent on Monday, leaving cars torched, shops looted, and foreign… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: 'No Immediate Risk' of Fuel Shortages in South Africa, Most Oil Imports From Nigeria
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources message follows alarms raised in the media media about impending fuel shortages in South Africa. With domestic refining capacity… Read more »
January 15
Senegal/Morocco: Afcon Showcases Local Coaching Quality As Regragui and Thiaw Set for All-African Final Showdown
A rare all-African final in the 2025 Afcon will see Morocco's Walid Regragui and Senegalese tactician Pape Thiaw tussle for the overall prize. Whoever wins, African coaches will… Read more »
January 11
Egypt/Senegal: Mohamed Salah Edges Closer to Breaking His Afcon Duck As Egypt Set Up Senegal Semifinal
Egypt's Pharaohs, led by Mohamed Salah, aim for Afcon glory after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, seeking a title win that eludes the superstar. Read more »
January 05
South Africa/Morocco: Bafana Bafana Eliminated From Afcon After Falling to Cameroon in Rabat
Bafana Bafana's hope of winning a second Africa Cup of Nations title was dashed after they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in the round of 16 in the 2025 edition of the… Read more »
November 09, 2025
South Africa: Why the Jacob Zuma and Ibrahim Traoré Handshake Is a Warning Sign for SA Democracy
To reach audiences susceptible to authoritarian messaging, defenders of democracy must adapt - creating authentic, locally rooted, emotionally resonant content that can compete on… Read more »
August 27, 2025
Mali: Russia's Wagner Mercenary Group Has Failed in Mali, Says the Sentry
A major investigation has found that the mercenary 'private security' company has failed to accomplish its mission of defeating jihadists and separatists in the West African… Read more »
July 22, 2025
Nigeria: Defending Champions Banyana Banyana Crash Out of Wafcon After Nigeria Defeat
Banyana Bayana's Women's Africa Cup of Nations title defence came to an end with a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday to Nigeria in a semifinal of the Morocco-hosted tournament. Read more »
July 21, 2025
South Africa/Nigeria: Banyana Banyana Gear Up for Formidable Nigeria At Wafcon After Downing Senegal On Penalties
After defeating a stubborn Senegalese side in a penalty shootout, Banyana Banyana will rekindle their rivalry with Nigeria in the semifinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in… Read more »
July 03, 2025
South Africa/Ghana: Amid Off-Field Uncertainty, Banyana Banyana Lean On Team Spirit to Defend Wafcon Crown
South Africa face off against Ghana in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations opener on Monday. Read more »
