SADC: Denounce Security Force Violence in Mozambique
Investigate Excessive Use of Force during Post-Election Protests The Southern African Development Community (SADC) should publicly condemn the Mozambican authorities’ excessive use of force against postelection protesters, Human Rights Watch said today. Since the protests began on October 24, 2024, Mozambican security forces have been implicated in killing at least 30 people throughout the country […]
The Truth About Africa’s “Debt Crisis”
by Ebenezer Obadare Africa has a governance crisis, not a debt crisis. When Pope Francis addressed a Vatican conference on “the Debt Crisis in the Global South” in June, he pulled no punches in decrying a problem that he blames for “causing misery and distress, and depriving millions of people of the possibility of a dignified future.” To […]
Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Driving Innovation And Collaboration In Africa’s Energy And Utilities Sector
The Africa Energy Indaba is set to be a pivotal event in 2025, advancing the African energy and utilities sectors through meaningful discussions, partnerships, and networking opportunities. Scheduled from March 4-6 in Cape Town, the Indaba will bring together influential stakeholders, policymakers, industry experts, and investors to address Africa’s energy challenges and identify sustainable solutions to ensure […]
Climate Change Grants For Africa Is A Good First Step. But We Must Do More
Authors: Desta Lakew, Group Director, Partnerships and External Affairs, Amref Health Africa; and Alvin Tofler Munyasia, AGNES Climate Fellow African nations are at a crossroads, facing unsustainable debt burdens, high climate adaptation and development needs, and at the centre of these, a cry from young people who are impatient for change and, increasingly, letting their […]
Africa’s New Era of Coups: What Can We Learn from the Past?
Military coups are on the rise in Africa, with recent takeovers in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and Guinea. These regimes suppress dissent and the media, often justifying their actions as necessary for public safety. While some see external influences, particularly Russia, as driving this shift, others attribute it to long-standing issues like corruption and […]
Nigeria’s NNPC Unveils New Crude Oil Grade to Global Market
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has introduced the Utapate crude oil blend to the international market, with plans to double its production by 2025. Announced at the Argus European Crude Conference in London, the Utapate blend currently produces 40,000 barrels per day, with an increase to 80,000 barrels per day targeted by the […]
Spain Unveils Plans to Legalize 300,000 Undocumented Migrants to Boost Workforce
Starting in May 2025, Spain will legalize 300,000 undocumented migrants annually until 2027. This move, announced by Migration Minister Elma Saiz, seeks to address the country’s aging population and labor shortages by granting work permits and residency to undocumented foreigners. The new policy also aims to combat low birth rates and reduce the exploitation of […]
SADC Leaders Extend Congo Peace Mission till Next Year
Southern African leaders have agreed to extend the deployment of regional troops in conflict-ridden eastern Congo for another year while pledging to work towards a peaceful resolution in Mozambique. The decision was made during a Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in Harare, Zimbabwe on Wednesday. Currently, nearly 5,000 SADC troops, mainly from South Africa, […]
Kenya Launches Investigation into Alleged Abduction of Ugandan Opposition Leader
Kenya’s government is investigating the alleged abduction of Kizza Besigye, an Ugandan opposition leader, who vanished from a Nairobi book launch and resurfaced days later in a Ugandan military court. Besigye, a known critic of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, faces charges that include illegal firearm possession. His disappearance has sparked criticism of Kenya’s handling of […]
Congo Opposition Rallies Against President’s Planned Constitutional Reforms
Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urging nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s proposal to reform the constitution. In October, Tshisekedi announced plans to form a commission to explore potential changes, arguing that the 2005 constitution no longer reflects the country’s needs. Critics, however, suspect the move may be aimed at lifting […]
