Covid-19 has brought on Strain on Zimbabwe’s Orphans
Zimbabwe’s social services were previously run with enviable bureaucratic efficiency, but ever since the economy took a knock toward the end of the millennium, the country rapidly shifted to what critics say is a failed state. The country requires millions of dollars to provide for its pensioners, people with disabilities and orphans, with inflation eroding […]
Artisanal and Small-scale Mining in Africa has Grown Significantly in Recent Decades
Between 1999 and 2019, the estimated number of African miners engaged in this sector increased from two million to 10 million. In Africa, artisanal and small-scale mining is widely perceived as a low productivity and subsistence activity. It is the common view of international financial institutions, international and African development agencies, and African governments that […]
Fifa Sanctions 6 African Football Associations Following March’s 2022 World Cup Play-offs
The list of decisions published by Fifa does not include any instructions for any replays or overturning of results. Fifa issues a $3,000 fine to Algeria for “order and security at matches (throwing of objects and lighting of fireworks)”. Nigeria, who were also knocked out on away goals, were fined $154,000 and must play one […]
Morocco Pardons Repentant ‘Terror’ Convicts
As a combatant for the Islamic State group who left his native Morocco to join what he felt was a holy fight in Syria, Mohsin says he saw all the horrors of war. Now a prisoner, the 38-year-old claims he is no longer the fanatic he was then. Captured in Turkey and extradited to Morocco, […]
African Migrants Undeterred by UK/Rwanda Deal
Deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlikely to deter those in northern France hoping to cross the Channel in small boats according to a survey. When the UK government announced plans to offshore some asylum seekers to Rwanda on 14 April, ministers emphasised that the controversial scheme would act as a deterrent to asylum seekers planning to […]
Kenya’s President Announces a 12% Increase in the Minimum Wage
This announcement comes a few months ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections. Inflation hit a seven-month high in the East African country in April, mainly driven by soaring fuel and food prices, according to official figures. However, this is far from the 24% increase demanded by the main trade union organisation COTU (Central Organisation of […]
Taking Rwanda and Kagame to Court
The family of Paul Rusesabagina, whose heroism during the 1994 Rwandan genocide was depicted in the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda, have filed a $400m lawsuit in the US over his alleged abduction and torture by the government in Kigali. The lawsuit names the government of Rwanda, President Paul Kagame, and other senior officials including the […]
