African Leaders Meet in Tanzania to Address Escalating Eastern Congo Crisis
The two regional blocs have historically taken different stances on the crisis. The Eastern African bloc has leaned towards dialogue with Rwanda, while Southern African nations have been more vocal…
Trump Signs Order to Cut Funding For South Africa Over Land Policy
South Africa is facing economic uncertainty after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order cutting financial aid to the country. The White House announced the decision on Friday, citing…
Marcus Rashford Joins Aston Villa on Loan from Manchester United
"I was fortunate to have several clubs approach me, but choosing Aston Villa was an easy decision. I really admire how they have been playing this season and the ambition…
MOVE AFRICA, Rethinking Migration for Growth and Integration
Discussions about Africa’s reintegration are incomplete without addressing immigration and the free movement of people within the continent. For meaningful progress, policies and logistics must be carefully planned and effectively…
Tems’ Love Me Jeje Wins Best African Music Performance Grammy
Tems first gained attention in 2018 with her self-produced debut single Mr Rebel. She further cemented her place in the industry with Try Me in 2019 and gained international fame…
Trump Threatens to Cut Aid to South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law
Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a law allowing land seizures without compensation under certain conditions. Land reform has been a divisive issue in South Africa, where white landowners still…
Rising Tensions Between South Africa and Rwanda Over Conflict in the DRC
Kagame criticised DRC President Félix Tshisekedi for seeking military assistance from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) rather than working through the EAC. He argued that SADC’s involvement undermined the…
Africa’s Leaders Unite to Strengthen Food Security and Fair Trade
During the summit, President Museveni reiterated his long-standing vision of commercialising agriculture as a pathway to economic growth. He stressed the importance of adding value to agricultural products and urged…
Burkina Faso Makes History with Its First Locally Made Electric Car
The ITAOUA electric car is built using local skills and resources. It can travel 330 kilometres (205 miles) on a single charge and takes only 30 minutes to recharge. Its…
Harare’s Transport Overhaul, Bringing Order and Efficiency to Zimbabwe’s Roads
To address these challenges, enforcement must be at the forefront. Clearing unfit vehicles from the roads, penalising unlicensed drivers, and boosting accountability would make travel safer. At the same time,…
