DR Congo: Deadly Crackdown in Goma
Congolese security forces shot and killed dozens of protesters, and wounded scores more, gathering in the city of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on August 30, 2023. The security forces also arrested several dozen people. A mystic religious sect called Natural Judaic and Messianic Faith Towards the Nations had planned the protest to […]
Zimbabwe’s 2023 Elections have Largely been Depicted as a Battle between the Two “Big Men”
Zimbabwe ranks low in measures of gender parity in southern Africa. South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique boast 46%, 44% and 42% women’s participation in parliament, respectively. Zimbabwe’s political parties need to field more women for direct election, outside the confines of the quota, in order to reach gender parity. A gendered audit of the published […]
A Crackdown on Anti-UN Protests Resulted in more than Three Dozen Deaths
Clashes in Congo between armed forces and members of a religious sect protesting Western organizations’ presence in the country have resulted in dozens of deaths, local officials reported Thursday. Congo’s army violently broke up a protest in the city of Goma. Demonstrators were venting their anger against the United Nations peacekeeping operation and other foreign […]
Uganda’s Police are Getting More Calls from People Finding Abandoned Babies in the City
They say at least 30 youngsters below the age of 8 are dumped in the city every month. The crime of abandoning babies has put an extra burden on foster care homes who depend on charity. According to the 2022 Police crime report the institution recorded an increase of 23 percent in child desertion crime. […]
African Artefacts that the British Museum Needs to Return
The world’s oldest national public museum, has come under mounting pressure following the theft of more than 2,000 items earlier this month. While some items have subsequently been recovered, the thefts have raised questions about the safeguarding of objects at the museum and reignited discussions about the repatriation and restitution of objects housed there. The […]
The Fashion Industry in Africa is Booming, with Egypt and Nigeria Leading the Way in this Growth
Both countries are expected to collectively generate $2.5 billion in revenue from fashion by the end of 2023. Interestingly both countries have experienced different approaches to this lead. Nigeria’s fashion industry has a long and rich history, dating back to pre-colonial times when different ethnic groups developed their distinctive clothing styles using local fabrics and […]
Creating a Channel to Nurture Talent that Will Represent Malawi’s Football Goals
Other nations, particularly in West Africa, have found ways to tap into its youth, turning the Toures, Ayews and Aubameyangs of this world into international stars. Often operating in collaboration with foreign clubs and prominent players – the prestigious Kadji Sport Academy in Cameroon has ties with Seville and Athletico Madrid, for example – they […]
