Tanzania’s government must focus on the drivers of teenage pregnancy, which are entirely overlooked in current punitive policies, instead of expelling and arresting schoolgirls.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society The West African Monetary Union is taking back control of its currency from France
Since 1945, the CFA franc has been the currency used by French colonies, and the usage of the currency continued after independence. Benin President Patrice Talon revealed that the West African Monetary Union has unanimously agreed to take back control of its currency, withdrawing foreign reserves of the West African CFA from France. The move has been welcomed across the continent.
Politics and Society Why Ethiopians are losing faith in Abiy’s promises for peace
The prime minister may have won the Nobel Peace Prize but he has failed to quell the violence in his own backyard.
Politics and Society Taking social media at (Face)book value in Africa
Facebook’s revelation about fake accounts designed to influence elections shows the risks for Africa’s already fragile democracies.
Politics and Society Zambia: Criminals in Kitwe hack off the hand of 7 year-old girl with albinism
In a gruesome attack, criminals in Kitwe, Zambia hacked off and fled with the hand of a seven year-old girl with albinism. The crime, believed to be a ritual attack has caused an outrage in Zambia and on social media with prominent campaigners on albinism coming out to strongly condemn the senseless act.
Politics and Society SADC’s anti-sanctions call shows disregard for Zimbabweans’ needs
Rather than grandstanding, SADC should back a re-engagement process to negotiate a solution to sanctions.
Politics and Society Uganda: Police’s brutal force on citizens and opposition leaders raises concern
The Uganda Police has come under criticism for its use of brutal force on opposition leaders and citizens following the attack on Dr. Kizza Besigye, one of Uganda’s most prominent opposition leaders and members of his party.
Politics and Society South Africa: People with albinism march for skin cancer awareness
Sunscreens are available at state hospitals for people with albinism.
Politics and Society When two elephants fight
Unstable relations between Nigeria and South Africa threaten the future of pan-African integration