Confronting South Africa’s Crisis of Gender-Based Violence
Government Needs to Intensify Efforts to End the Violence Gender-based violence (GBV) remains shockingly pervasive across South Africa, according to a new report. Despite the country’s robust legal framework and policies aimed at tackling GBV, the practice is deeply rooted in societal norms and incidents continue to escalate at an alarming rate. On November 18, South Africa’s Human Sciences […]
Kenya: Justice Overdue for 2023 Protest Abuses
Adopt Fundamental Police Reforms, Reparations Kenyan authorities have failed to ensure justice for the killing of at least 31 people and other abuses by the police during protests throughout the country from March to July 2023. Over a year later, investigations have not been finalized and not a single police officer or government official has […]
Senegal’s Ruling Party Secures Strong Majority in Legislative Elections
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Pastef party has secured 130 out of 165 parliamentary seats in the recent legislative elections, according to results announced by the national vote counting commission. Faye, who assumed office in April, dissolved parliament in September, citing opposition resistance to his legislative proposals. The newly elected majority is expected to aid […]
South Africa’s ANC Upholds Jacob Zuma’s Expulsion Following Appeal
The African National Congress (ANC) has affirmed its decision to expel former leader Jacob Zuma, rejecting his appeal to overturn the expulsion. The party had expelled Zuma in July for establishing a rival political party, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), which had challenged the ANC during the general elections in May. He appealed his expulsion last […]
China’s Xi Jinping and Morocco’s Crown Prince Pledge Closer Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties between China and Morocco during a brief meeting in Casablanca. The encounter, which followed Xi’s state visit to Brazil, took place at Casablanca’s airport, where Xi was greeted by Hassan and Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. During the meeting, […]
Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania Forge Regional Power Partnership
Kenya is set to mediate a power export agreement between Ethiopia and Tanzania, facilitating regional energy distribution. Under the deal, Ethiopia will supply 100 megawatts of power to Tanzania via Kenya’s transmission infrastructure. According to Ethiopian Electric Power, the final volume of electricity to be delivered may be adjusted during forthcoming negotiations. The arrangement will […]
Sierra Leone Aims for Rice Independence Amid Rising Prices
In Sierra Leone, rice is a staple food, with many unable to go a day without it. However, the country is grappling with soaring rice prices, which has led to an increase in food insecurity. According to experts, the rise in prices is the result of an overdependence on imports, responsible for about 35% of […]
Nigeria Bets on Natural Gas to Curb Soaring Transport Costs
The decision of Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to remove petrol subsidies following his election last year resulted in a surge in transportation costs, triggering the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in several decades. In response, the government launched a compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative to utilize the country’s vast gas reserves, which it promised would […]
Developing Nations Criticize $300 Billion COP29 Climate Deal as Insufficient
On Sunday, richer nations agreed to pay at least $300 billion per year to support developing nations’ climate adaptation efforts. However, the deal fell short of the expectations of poorer nations, which had sought $500 billion, sparking dissatisfaction. Representatives from small island states and the world’s least developed nations walked out, citing unmet financial demands. […]
Rising Instability: New Report Highlights Expanding Conflict Across Key Regions
Conflict-affected areas have surged by 65% in the past three years, according to Verisk Maplecroft’s Conflict Intensity Index. With this increase, 4.6% of the world’s landmass is now affected by violence, up from 2.8% in 2021. Key hotspots include Ukraine, Myanmar, the Middle East, and a conflict corridor in Africa’s Sahel region. Experts note that, […]
