insert_link Africa Former Malawian President withdraws mediation in Zambian burial dispute Former Malawian president Bakili Muluzi has stepped back from mediating the dispute over the burial of late Zambian president Edgar Lungu. The disagreement pits Lungu’s family, who want a private funeral in South Africa, against the Zambian government, which insists on a state funeral in Zambia. Lungu’s body remains in South Africa following a ruling by the Pretoria High Court. today13 November, 2025
insert_link Africa Tanzania’s Suluhu-Hassan nominates Mwigulu Nchemba as new Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba (Photo by: REUTERS/Emmanuel Herman/File Photo) Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has nominated former finance minister Mwigulu Nchemba as the country’s new Prime Minister. The announcement comes in the wake of last month’s disputed presidential election. According to Reuters, the nomination is expected to receive parliamentary approval. Meanwhile, opposition parties continue to challenge the election results, alleging irregularities. The disputes have been accompanied by violent protests in several regions, […] today13 November, 2025
insert_link Africa AU criticizes U.S. decision to boycott G20 summit in South Africa African Union Commission chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has described the United States’ decision to boycott the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit in South Africa as “unfortunate.” The boycott follows comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said South Africa should not be part of the G20, citing alleged human rights abuses against the white Afrikaner community. The South African government has rejected those claims as baseless and politically motivated. Youssouf said […] today13 November, 2025
insert_link Africa Tanzania frees opposition leaders after deadly election unrest Police in Tanzania have released four senior opposition leaders who were arrested following last month’s deadly post-election protest. According to Reuters, the four leaders were detained after nationwide demonstrations erupted in response to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s landslide election victory, in which she secured nearly 98% of the vote. The protests quickly turned violent, with opposition groups claiming that more than 1,000 people were killed, a figure the government has […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link Africa ZANU-PF moves to extend Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Photo: REUTERS/Anton Vaganov) Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party plans to amend the country’s constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, allowing him to stay in office until 2030, a move opposition leaders have denounced as unconstitutional. According to Reuters, the proposal was adopted late Saturday during a ZANU-PF party conference. If passed, it would extend Mnangagwa’s second and final five-year term. Mnangagwa, 83, has […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link Africa Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies at 80 (Photo credit: AFP news agency) Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source in his office told Reuters on Wednesday. Indian newspaper The Hindu reported that Odinga died at an Ayurvedic eye hospital-cum-research centre at Koothattukulam in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Wednesday (October 15, 2025). Media reports have revealed that Odinga suffered a cardiac failure during his morning walk on the campus. […] today15 October, 2025
insert_link Africa SADC Urged by local analyst to Act as Madagascar’s Political Crisis Deepens Regional analysts are calling for urgent SADC intervention as Madagascar’s political tensions worsen. They warn that without immediate dialogue and a transitional framework, instability could spread across southern Africa. Local public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo described the situation as critical: Meanwhile, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has voiced Namibia’s serious concern over the escalating political crisis in Madagascar, denouncing any efforts to take power outside constitutional processes. today15 October, 2025
insert_link Africa Cameroon opposition leader declares victory as Electoral Council awaits final results Issa Tchiroma Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma has declared victory in Cameroon’s presidential election held on October 12, calling on long-serving President Paul Biya to accept defeat and “honour the truth of the ballot box.” Tchiroma’s declaration came late Monday amid mounting anticipation over the official outcome of the vote. The election marks one of the most closely watched contests in recent years in Cameroon, where Biya, 91, has ruled since […] today14 October, 2025
insert_link Africa Economists say dealing with inflation and cost-of-living are key to unlocking Africa’s economic stability (Photo credit: Nela Shikemeni) Economists say Africa’s path to economic stability depends on addressing inflation, disinflation, and the escalating cost of living. Theo Klein, an analyst at Oxford Economics in Cape Town, noted that government subsidies, surging food prices, and political factors are among the strongest forces driving household spending pressures across the continent. Klein explained that sustainable growth will require policies that not only curb inflation but also strengthen […] today14 October, 2025
