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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…
1 month 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…
1 month ago
Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal
Ghana’s decision to walk away from a multi-million-dollar US health deal is getting a lot of attention and praise across Africa. What exactly was Gha…
1 month 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…
1 month, 1 week 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 …
1 month, 1 week 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…
1 month, 1 week 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…
1 month, 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…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Nigeria divided over reintegrating Boko Haram fighters
The Nigerian military says ex–Boko Haram fighters deserve a second chance. Many Nigerians disagree. We explore the backlash and what's at stake.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Pope Leo in Cameroon: Faith, power and politics
Pope Leo XIV has drawn huge crowds in Cameroon, calling for peace and condemning corruption. His message is stirring both hope and debate. So can fai…
1 month, 2 weeks ago