Deadly volcano hits Eastern DRC
KINSHASA: NYIRAGONGO, the volcano that has begun to erupt in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is the continent’s most active…
Côte d’Ivoire: why it’s hard to reintegrate combatants and achieve justice
By JESSICA MOODY After nine years of war, the Ivoirian government, with the help of the United Nations, started programmes…
Africa must use Ebola experience to tackle COVID-19
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, – THE African Union Development Agency and New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) have urged local…
Not yet Uhuru for women in Nigerian politics
THERE are few women in political and leadership spaces in Nigeria. Currently only seven out of 109 senators and 22 of…
Why Kenya’s first female Chief Justice matters
By Martha Gayoye KENYA is on the verge of making history with its first woman Chief Justice. Parliament is expected…
Locust invasions, animal disease mar Namibia’s agricultural revival
ALFRED SHILONGO in Windhoek FAVOURABLE weather conditions are presenting a dilemma to Namibia’s agricultural sector. This is dampening prospects of…
Angolan defense budget increase to benefit China, Russia
By PEDRO AGOSTO in Luanda, Angola ANGOLA’S expenditure on defense is projected to increase to US$8,5 billion cumulatively amid security…
Slump in SA maize export
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG– SOUTH Africa’s maize exports are forecast to drop significantly this year as countries usually reliant on…
Cyclone stalks battered Cabo Delgado
ARMANDO DOMINGOS in Maputo, Mozambique THERE are fears of a new cyclone in Mozambique, which could have devastating impact on…
Idriss Déby Itno’s terrible legacy
By HELGA DICKOW The death of Chadian president Idriss Déby Itno from injuries sustained on the battlefield just days before he was…