BLM is right on vax-pass racism
Toby Green
October 25, 2021
As more and more countries roll out vaccine passports, African history professor Toby Green believes the world needs to act…
Ghana faces piracy and terror threats
Cliff Ekuful
August 16, 2021
President Akufo-Addo’s government is faced with attacks from land and sea, as fears grow over Ghana’s security woes. By Cliff…
Africa eyes Olympic golds
Oladipo Okubanjo
July 08, 2021
More than a year after the Covid-19 pandemic forced a postponement, African athletes limber up for the Olympics, reports Oladipo…
Telecom fraud is robbing taxpayers
Zachary Ochieng
July 08, 2021
As 4G rollout ramps up, authorities across Africa are working together to tackle cybercrime. By Zachary Ochieng.
Nigeria declares war on pirates
Francis Ezem
July 08, 2021
President Buhari has launched a new security initiative to end piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. By Francis Ezem in…
Liberian press plead for state cash
Jonathan Paye-Layleh
July 08, 2021
Liberian journalists demand government assistance to keep the industry alive. By Jonathan Paye-Layleh in Monrovia.
In brief: African news round-up
Zachary Ochieng
July 01, 2021
Your quick news round-up from across Africa, including the latest kidnap-ransoms in Nigeria, Burundi's thawing relations with the EU and…
Xenophobia goes viral - and Nigerians are the target
Donald Paul
October 15, 2020
Donald Paul reports from South Africa on the street protests and anti-migrant laws targeting Nigerians and other foreigners. Back in…
Bouteflika over pushes his luck
Moffat Ekoriko
May 10, 2019
A veteran of the independence movement, Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid to run for a fifth presidential term proved to be his downfall.…
Mahama in come back bid
Francis Kokutse
May 10, 2019
John Mahama is attempting to make history by running for president again despite possible legal impediments in his way. By…
Xenophobia plagues South Africa
Newton Sibanda
May 10, 2019
The resurgence of anti-foreigner violence in election run-up sparks accusations that the government is fuelling xenophobia rather than solving it.…
Cloud over anti graft war
Sunny Idachaba, Abuja
April 16, 2018
As a number of top government officials remain in their jobs despite corruption allegations against them, people are questioning Buhari’s commitment…
Kenyan Telkom launches mobile money
Zachary Ochieng
April 16, 2018
Mobile money wars heat up with launch of new kid on the block
Akwa Ibom builds economic roads
Nsineno May Anthony
April 14, 2018
The government of Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria is embarking on an aggressive road construction programme to open up the…
Lungu under pressure
Benedict Tembo, Lusaka
April 14, 2018
Corruption allegations, stalled economic growth and friction from within his own party are making life at the top hard for…
Kenyan leaders sue for peace
Zachary Ochieng
April 14, 2018
A surprise unity pact between Uhuru and Raila offers new hope for a divided nation. Kenyans are looking forward to…
Nigerians prepare for the polls
Peterclaver Egbochue
April 14, 2018
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is gearing to contest for another term in office but it is unclear who is opponent…
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