Amid New Year celebrations in Ethiopia, questions still linger around the possibility for sustained peace and stability.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society Rwanda sets exemplary act of ubuntu signing a deal to host 500 African migrants trapped in Libya
In a commendable humanitarian pledge, and exemplary act of Ubuntu Rwanda has signed a deal with the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the African Union (AU) to host hundreds of African migrants currently being held in Libya.
Politics and Society Xenophobia: time for cool heads to prevail in Nigeria and South Africa
South Africa and Nigeria need to lead policy debates on long term measures to address migration in Africa.
Politics and Society South Africa: Two people dead in a stampede as shops are looted
Two people died during a stampede as shops were looted in Samora Machel, Philippi, Cape Town, at the weekend.
Politics and Society Nigeria to repatriate its 600 citizens from South Africa amid fresh xenophobic attacks
Nigeria has confirmed it will repatriate about 600 of its citizens from South Africa this week following the brutal wave of xenophobic violence. The Nigerian consul general in Johannesburg confirmed the development, which follows intermittent xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals.
Politics and Society Gabon: President Ali Bongo’s health concerns raise questions if he is still fit to govern
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo suffered a stroke in October last year. Since then an attempted coup and long absence from power has left many questioning if Bongo is still fit to continue governing the country.
Politics and Society How Uganda is using old and new laws to block activists on social media
There is a strong framework of international laws and conventions that defend free speech, but Uganda continues to limit freedom of expression especially when the people criticise their president.
Politics and Society Sierra Leone introduces visa-on-arrival policy for all African nationals
Sierra Leone has introduced a new visa policy, which gives visa-on-arrival for all African nationals. The new policy offers visa-free entry for ECOWAS citizens, and AU citizens will pay a $25 fee to receive a visa-on-arrival.
Politics and Society South Africa’s problems are not caused by foreigners
Concrete measures to strengthen the rule of law are necessary to prevent outbreaks of public violence.