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Ethiopia and Sudan Try Peace Talks Before the Next Bullet Flies
Once again, Ethiopia and Sudan are back at the negotiating table, attempting to calm…
Botswana Runs Into History: Africa Finally Takes 4×400m Gold
Botswana did not just run a relay on Sunday night in Tokyo — it…
Stability or Strongman Rule? Chad Ends Term Caps
If you had a sense of déjà vu reading the headlines from Chad this…
Crude Awakening: Nigeria’s Big Bet on a Pan-African Oil Order
Nigeria, Africa’s top oil producer, has decided that the time for energy chaos is…
Cape Town’s Water Drama: Can the City Survive Another Day Zero?
Cape Town has been here before — counting the days until its taps run…
Kinshasa’s Mega Makeover: Can Congo’s Capital Build Its Way to the Future?
Kinshasa has always been a city of contrasts — a sprawling, bustling capital of…
Doumbouya’s Democracy: Guinea’s Referendum Gamble
In Conakry, the air is thick with political anticipation. Posters adorn walls, radios buzz…
Africa’s $50 Billion Climate Gambit: Betting Big on a Greener Future
Africa has a habit of being on the receiving end of climate news —…
Trust on Trial: Crime Syndicates Inside South Africa Police
In South Africa, the line between cops and criminals has always been the stuff…
Zimbabwe’s Currency: From Gold Rush to Gold Bust
In the spring of 2024, Zimbabwe unveiled its latest attempt to stabilize its beleaguered…
Justice Delayed but Not Denied: South Africa Reopens Steve Biko Inquest
Nearly half a century after Steve Biko’s death shocked South Africa and galvanised the…
Tour de Kigali: Rwanda Gets Ready to Pedal into Cycling History
For the first time in its history, the UCI Road World Championships are heading…