insert_link Africa Corrupt, brutal and unprofessional? Africa-wide survey of police finds diverging patterns By Matthias Krönke, University of Cape Town and Thomas Isbell, University of Cape Town Africans generally have a low regard for the quality of policing on the continent. Perceptions of police misconduct, corruption and brutality are widespread, according to a new survey by Afrobarometer. The independent research network surveyed 39 countries between 2021 and 2023. Our survey offers new evidence of how Africans experience and assess their […] today14 March, 2024
Africa Corrupt, brutal and unprofessional? Africa-wide survey of police finds diverging patterns today13 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamPol investigates Engen service station armed robbery An armed robbery occurred at the Engen service station on Monte Christo Street, with unconfirmed reports indicating that around N$ 700,000 was stolen. Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, Nampol’s Head of Community Affairs for the Khomas region has more. today12 March, 2024
insert_link South Africa Concerns Mount as Nighttime Shootings Escalate in Mpumalanga, MEC Shongwe Urges Action Vusi Shongwe, the MEC for Community Safety, Security, and Liaison in Mpumalanga, has expressed growing concern over the increasing number of shooting incidents in nighttime entertainment venues within the province. The latest incident occurred on Sunday night in Tweefontein, where two armed men entered a tavern, indiscriminately opening fire and resulting in the tragic deaths of three individuals. The department's spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi, revealed that similar shooting cases near taverns […] today6 March, 2024
insert_link Africa Lagos: drugs, firearms and youth unemployment are creating a lethal cocktail in Nigeria’s commercial capital By Adewumi I. Badiora, Olabisi Onabanjo University Lagos is the most populous city in Africa and a regional economic giant, having west Africa’s busiest seaport. It is the centre of commercial and economic activities in Nigeria. The city’s population is estimated to be 20 million people. The existence of informal settlements makes it difficult to come up with a more precise number. Lagos has grown rapidly since […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Oromia makes up a third of Ethiopia’s landmass and is key to its fortunes: expert unpacks its significance By Bizuneh Yimenu, University of Birmingham Ethiopia’s largest and most populous region, Oromia, has been in the news following reports of a rise in kidnappings for ransom. The region is no stranger to war and strife. Its people have long fought against political marginalisation. But the region is more than just the site of conflict. We asked Bizuneh Yimenu, who’s researched the region for over a decade […] today19 February, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Israel-Egypt peace treaty has stood the test of time over 45 years: expert explains its significance By Ofir Winter, Tel Aviv University The peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, signed in 1979 to end hostilities and normalise relations between them, turns 45 on 26 March. The Conversation Africa asked Ofir Winter, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, who studies Egyptian politics and the Arab-Israeli conflict, for his insights on the peace deal and the key challenging moments since it […] today16 February, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Wagner Group is now Africa Corps. What this means for Russia’s operations on the continent By Alessandro Arduino, King's College London In August 2023, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died after his private jet crashed about an hour after taking off in Moscow. He had been Russia’s pointman in Africa since the Wagner Group began operating on the continent in 2017. The group is known for deploying paramilitary forces, running disinformation campaigns and propping up influential political leaders. It has had a […] today16 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Are African leaders holding on to power? Sub-Saharan Africa is home to many of the world’s longest-ruling, and oldest heads of state, including Namibia. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2022 Democracy Index linked entrenched leadership in the region to developmental and security challenges, including conflict or instability, stagnant or declining economies, and democratic backsliding. Here’s SA-based political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast. today7 February, 2024
