A Zambian magistrate has thrown out the state’s case against two men for having relations “against the order of nature”, saying the state could not prove its case against them
Politics and Society
Politics and Society The Power (and Weakness) of African Passports
With geopolitics playing in, travellers from some countries get more travel freedom than others, a new ranking shows.
Politics and Society Whites may not own land – Mugabe
While giving a speech at the launch of a new farming settlement, Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe stated that white people will no longer have the right to own land in the southern African country
Politics and Society South Africa to re-open land claims process
Those thought to have been dispossessed of land prior to 1913, particularly from the Khoi and San ethnicities, might now have another chance to make a claim.
Politics and Society Why illegal immigration suits Europe
Every year, tens of thousands of Africans arrive in Europe without papers, seeking a better life. Despite widespread claims to the contrary, this suits powerful European interests that profit from informal and illegal trades.
Politics and Society To withdraw or not to withdraw? Kenya’s dilemma in Somalia
The recent terrorist attack in Mpeketoni was merely the last in a long line of similar attacks on Kenyan soil since Kenyan troops were first deployed in Somalia 3 years ago. As insecurity rises with each new attack, some are starting to ask if Kenya should withdraw.
Politics and Society Why South Africa should go nuclear
South Africa is forging ahead with nuclear energy, as announced by president Jacob Zuma in his recent state of the nation speech. “Catastrophe”, was one immediate prediction. Nuclear power has a bad reputation, but is Zuma actually right this time?
Politics and Society Nigerian man detained for being atheist
A lawyer and supporters say a staunchly Muslim family in northern Nigeria has forcefully admitted their son into a mental hospital for declaring he is an atheist
Politics and Society The new scramble for Africa (part 2)
In a way starkly reminiscent of colonialism, multinational corporations are supporting the construction of new roads and railways that will facilitate the extraction of African resources.