May 08, 2024
Togo President Signs Controversial Constitution Eliminating Direct Presidential Elections
The revision of the constitution, which now extends presidential terms from five to six years and introduces a single-term limit, has been met with severe criticism....
May 08, 2024
Fatal Shooting of Alleged Poachers Sparks Debate on Wildlife Protection and Enforcement Tactics in Namibia
The lethal outcome of this pursuit has raised questions about the balance between harsh enforcement and the underlying issues that drive individuals towards poaching....
May 07, 2024
Binance CEO Criticizes Nigeria's Detention of Executives
The detained executives, Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and head of financial crime compliance at Binance, and Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan who serves as the regional manager for Africa, are facing separate trials on charges related to tax evasion and money laundering....
May 07, 2024
Floods Fueling Forceful Evictions in Nairobi's Informal Settlements
The forceful eviction, which began last Tuesday, has escalated tensions in Nairobi’s riverside settlements....
May 07, 2024
Malawi Court Drops Corruption Charges Against Vice-President Saulos Chilima
Vice-President Chilima was arrested in November 2022 under allegations of accepting bribes in exchange for awarding government contracts, charges he has consistently denied....
May 06, 2024
Zimbabwe Faces Currency Chaos as School Term Begins
The ongoing currency crisis has caused widespread anxiety about how school fees, set in US dollars, will be paid in a predominantly cash-based society....
