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Tanzania elections set to widen Africa’s democratic deficit
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Politics and Society Tanzania elections set to widen Africa’s democratic deficit

By Institute for Security Studies on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020

The electoral commission and the state apparatus have prevented a level playing field ahead of the polls.

COVID-19: how lockdowns affected health access in African and Asian slums
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Politics and Society COVID-19: how lockdowns affected health access in African and Asian slums

By The Conversation on October 23, 2020October 23, 2020

Slums are a challenge for controlling the pandemic. Strengthening their fragile healthcare provision would help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and future pandemics.

Trade experts call for swift implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area
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Politics and Society Trade experts call for swift implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area

By Cara Pietersen on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

African trade experts have called for the swift implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to lift Africa out of an economic downturn caused by COVID-19.

#EndSARS: Nigerian youths are reopening the files of violence in the country
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Politics and Society #EndSARS: Nigerian youths are reopening the files of violence in the country

By Socrates Mbamalu on October 19, 2020

The Nigerian government believes in the use of violence more than it upholds human rights. The #EndSARS protestors who are mainly the youth are clamouring for a stop to police brutality which is still ongoing.

Nigeria’s VP Yemi Oluleke Osinbajo, a man with a tarnished image and legacy
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Politics and Society Nigeria’s VP Yemi Oluleke Osinbajo, a man with a tarnished image and legacy

By Socrates Mbamalu on October 19, 2020

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo who started his tenure with the support of Nigerian youths is finding himself on the wrong side of history as the #EndSARS protests continue.

Federation-cushioned Moroccan clubs turn focus to Africa
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Sport, Arts and Culture Federation-cushioned Moroccan clubs turn focus to Africa

By Dylan Mahomed on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

RABAT – Moroccan football giants Raja Casablanca finally ended a seven-year title drought after winning the Botola League on Sunday.

South Africa: Covid grant extension is a lifeline for asylum seekers
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Politics and Society South Africa: Covid grant extension is a lifeline for asylum seekers

By Tariro Washinyira on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

Asylum seekers and citizens from Lesotho, Angola and Zimbabwe with special permits were excluded from Covid-19 assistance until a court ordered in June that they also get the Covid-19 relief grant.

Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests also concern counter-terrorism
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Politics and Society Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests also concern counter-terrorism

By Institute for Security Studies on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

The nationwide campaign for accountable, responsible policing could help address violent extremism.

FRMF comes to the rescue of Covid-19 hit clubs
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Sport, Arts and Culture FRMF comes to the rescue of Covid-19 hit clubs

By Dylan Mahomed on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

RABAT – The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) went all out to ensure the just-ended season was concluded with clubs playing in empty stadiums due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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