Africa
One Hundred Freed but More Than One Hundred Fifty Still Missing as Papiri Community Clings to Hope
The return of one hundred schoolchildren abducted last month from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri has brought emotional reunions and a measure...
Brumelda Zuma Sworn into Parliament as Family Influence in MK Party Deepens
South Africa’s political landscape took another notable turn on Wednesday as Brumelda Zuma, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, was sworn into parliament....
Rebel Advance on Uvira Deepens Crisis in Eastern DR Congo
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a critical and alarming point as rebel forces pushed into Uvira, the last...
Children Lost to the Gold Rush in Sierra Leone’s Eastern Province
The quiet village of Nyimbadu in Sierra Leone’s Eastern Province has been shaken by a tragedy that has become painfully familiar. Families gathered...
United States Signals Possible Shift in AGOA Approach as South Africa Faces Special Scrutiny
The future of South Africa’s trade relationship with the United States appears increasingly uncertain after U S Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that...
Namibia Moves to Strengthen Water Security with New Desalination Plant Backed by Swakop Uranium and NamWater
Namibia has taken a significant step toward boosting its long term water security following a new joint venture agreement between Swakop Uranium, a...
South Africa’s Rand Inches Up as Markets Brace for Retail Sales Data and a Key US Federal Reserve Decision
The South African rand made a modest climb in early Wednesday trading, firming to around 17.02 against the United States dollar. Though the...
Deadly Building Collapse in Fes Raises New Concerns Over Morocco’s Living Conditions
At least 19 people lost their lives and 16 others were injured when two residential buildings collapsed early Wednesday in Fes, according to...
Fifth Kenyan Police Contingent Arrives in Haiti as International Security Efforts Intensify
A new group of two hundred and thirty Kenyan police officers has arrived in Haiti, marking the fifth contingent deployed to the violence...
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Uganda Dismisses Fears of Internet Shutdown Ahead of January Elections
The Ugandan government has rejected claims that it plans to shut down internet access during next week’s general elections, dismissing reports of a...
Israel’s Foreign Minister Visits Somaliland After Controversial Recognition
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has arrived in Somaliland, marking the first official visit by an Israeli government official since Israel recognised the...
