DRC: Tshisekedi's third term bid contested
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Senate adopted a constitutional revision bill in June, which has raised fierce controversy as it would effectively reset presidential term limits. The legisl...
7 Jul 22min
Africa's last teams standing at the World Cup
All but two African teams have been eliminated from the World Cup. Out of the 10 African teams participating when the tournament kicked off in the US, Canada and Mexico, Egypt is at the round of 16, p...
6 Jul 22min
Solo-maxxing: are people opting out of dating?
Have you heard of solo-maxxing, or "by yourself maxxing"? It's a social media trend in which young people are embracing single life by opting out of dating and choosing to spend more time on their own...
3 Jul 22min
Rights group accuses RSF of crimes against humanity in Sudan
Rights group, Amnesty International, says it documented the use of ethnic slurs during attacks on non-Arab communities, which the organisation says points to ethnic persecution. The report says the cr...
2 Jul 22min
What next after South Africa anti-migrant protests?
South Africa on June 30 saw protests across different parts of the country. The demonstrators called for undocumented migrants to return to their home countries. While several African countries have r...
1 Jul 22min
Tanzania strengthens border surveillance against Ebola
As neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo battle the Ebola outbreak, Tanzanian authorities say they're taking no chances. From screening travellers at border crossings to training fr...
30 Jun 22min
Inside the temporary immigrant camps in South Africa
Tuesday, June 30, is the unofficial deadline set by anti-immigrant protestors for unregistered African nationals to leave South Africa. March and March movement, a group opposed to illegal migration, ...
29 Jun 22min
Why are Kenyan Gen Z’s still protesting?
June 25 marks a turning point in Kenya’s history. What started in 2024 as youth-led protests against the Finance Bill grew into nationwide demonstrations. Led largely by Gen Z, protesters demanded jus...
26 Jun 22min
