Nigeria: Identities, Insecurity, and Integrity in 2019's Dead-Heat Election

A few weeks after Muhammadu Buhari's stunning electoral victory in 2015, he declared: "From the first day of my administration, Boko Haram will know the strength of our collective… Read more »

Rwanda: It's D-Day for Kagame's Critic Diane Rwigara, Her Mother

The High Court in Kimihurura will today, deliver its verdict in the case of Diane Shima Rwigara and her mother Adeline Rwigara. Read more »

South Africa: Dark Times Ahead? Cash-Strapped Power Utility Needs Massive Govt Bailout

In light of festive season power cuts, Eskom's woes continue to mount. The embattled power utility plans to ask the government to absorb about R100 billion - nearly U.S.$7.2… Read more »

Africa: How Global Citizen - and Beyonce - Changed My Life

What started out as a quest to win tickets to see  Beyoncé led to my realisation that being part of the concert was bigger than just seeing  Beyoncé… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda's Kagame Shrewdly Leverages Influence on the African Stage

Rwanda's Paul Kagame is concluding the most consequential presidency of the African Union since the formative years of the institution. The organization's Extraordinary Summit in… Read more »

Africa: Africa Readies for Business Forum 2018 in Egypt

The Business Africa 2018 Forum in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, aims to foster greater regional integration through investments and cross border collaborations. This as Africa works on… Read more »

Africa: Kylian Mbappe Wins Young Player Of The Year at Ballon d'Or

He has been compared to Brazilian legend Pele for being the first teenager since a 17-year-old Pele to score twice in a World Cup game. And as if his stunning double in France's… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Appoints Shamila Batohi as New Prosecutions Boss

President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Advocate Shamila Batohi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Read more »

South Africa: How George H.W. Bush Recognized a South African Liberation Leader

"I have been pleased today to welcome to the White House Mrs. Albertina Sisulu, of Soweto, South Africa... She personifies the struggle for human rights and human dignity, and her… Read more »

South Africa: Glimmer of Hope As Country Exits Recession

South Africa's Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke released the Gross Domestic Product figures in the third quarter 2018, showing a growth rate of 2.2%. Read more »

South Africa: 'Chaos', 'Mass Muggings' After Global Citizen Festival

Dozens of revelers who attended the Global Citizen Festival at the FNB Stadium on Sunday have taken to social media to share their experience of what many described as "chaos"… Read more »

Africa: Children and HIV/Aids - 'We Need to Talk About Men's Power Over Girls'

360,000 adolescents are projected to die of AIDS-related diseases between 2018 and 2030. This means 76 adolescent deaths every day – without additional investment in HIV… Read more »

Africa: Namibia's Health Minister Dr Bernard Haufiku on How HIV Testing is Key

What the Namibian Health Minister, Dr Bernard Haufiku, said about fighting HIV/Aids in his country: Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Turns Lights Off With Nationwide Loadshedding

South African energy giant Eskom has embarked on Stage 1 and 2 loadshedding, meaning that it needs to shed up to 2,000 megawatts nationwide, as it faces operational challenges,… Read more »

South Africa: SAA Set for Another Bailout From Govt

South African Airways seems to be well on its way to receiving another bailout after the National Assembly approved a 2018 Special Appropriation Bill, which will allow the national… Read more »

Central African Republic: The U.S.$12 Billion Loan That Wasn't

The Central African Republic was U.S.$ billion richer earlier this week - but only for a while. Read more »

South Africa: Zuma Sold Executive Power to Guptas - Former Mining Minister Ramatlhodi

Former mining minister Ngoako Leonard Ramatlhodi is testifying at the State Capture Inquiry lead by retired Judge Raymond Zondo. Read more »

Africa: North Africa Wants AFCON Taken Away From Cameroon

The North African Football Union  (UNAF) wants the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to move the hosting of the 2019 African Cup of Nations from Cameroon to Morocco. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Post-Poll Violence Inquiry Under Fire for Not Inviting Mnangagwa, Chiwenga

The Kgalema Motlanthe Commission has concluded its process of gathering oral evidence through public hearings - a move that has sparked an angry backlash from the opposition ranks. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Returns to Begin Campaign

Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi returned home to Kinshasa on Tuesday to commence his presidential campaign. He was greeted by tens of thousands of supporters as he kicked off… Read more »

South Africa: Ambassador Harold E. Doley, Jr to Receive Special Recognition Award for Social Justice

"It is my distinct honour to advise you that you have been nominated by Survé Philanthropies to receive an Imagine Award for your immense contribution to Transformation and… Read more »

Tunisia: Saudi Prince's Visit a 'Flagrant Violation' of Revolution - Protesters

Crowds protesting a planned visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) have gathered in the capital's main avenue, Al Jazeera reports. The monarch's arrival forms part… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Blamed After Govt Officials Told to Join Twitter

A press release written in Kinyarwanda - ordering all local authorities of Buye district to open Twitter accounts and follow President Paul Kagame and other high ranking officials… Read more »

Eritrea: Now the Onus Is On Eritrea to Reform

This month's United Nations Security Council decision to lift sanctions on Eritrea is the clearest signal yet of the international community's confidence in regional peacemaking… Read more »

Africa: What You Need to Know About Africa's Blue Economy

The Blue Economy is about all activities that make sure we use the ocean sustainably while pursuing economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and a healthy ocean, says the… Read more »