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US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals
The US and South Africa have held fresh talks on mining cooperation, as the US steps up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce its reliance o…
5 months ago
Uganda's 'foreign agents' bill: Who could be targeted?
Uganda is debating a new "foreign agents" law billed as protection from outside influence. Critics say its broad scope could hit NGOs, opposition par…
5 months, 1 week ago
South Africa: Renewed xenophobic attacks put continent on edge
Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique have all raised concerns about attacks on their citizens living in South Africa where locals claim that illegal migrat…
5 months, 1 week ago
When freedom of expression hit a wall in Zambia
Zambia abruptly canceled an international conference on human rights in the digital age — allegedly after Chinese interference. Questions are now swi…
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal
Ghana’s decision to reject a multi-million-dollar US health deal is getting a lot of attention and praise across Africa. What exactly was Ghana asked…
5 months, 1 week ago
How South Africa's corrupt top cops are ruining law enforcement efforts
The increasingly close ties between politicians, criminal networks and police has eroded belief in South Africa's justice system, and given rise to f…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Who will speak up for Nigeria's street children?
When children are restrained and flogged in public and those who try to protect them are attacked, the question is no longer about street life. It’s …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
After the inquiry: Is justice still possible in Tanzania?
An inquiry set up by the Tanzanian government to investigate the 2025 election unrest revealed that at least 518 people died of unnatural causes. How…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Running on empty: Malawi's fuel crisis
Malawi's fuel crisis is probably severe than anywhere in Africa. The government has been forced to sell of precious gold reserves to buy fuel to keep…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Ghana's uphill battle to defeat Malaria
Ghana is seeking to expand access to Malaria vaccines for children amid cuts in USAID funding. Experts now warn of new gaps in prevention and care. A…
5 months, 3 weeks ago