Exclusive: African Union boss accused of hiring ‘old crony’ – by his deputy
The deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission launched an unprecedented attack on his boss, chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, in a letter to Ghanaian President...
Kabila’s decision to step aside won’t change the DRC’s power dynamics
The ruling party in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), The Peoples' Party for Reconciliation and Democracy, made an announcement recently that took everybody...
« Enough is enough »: Corruption is rife at the heart of the AU, claims senior official
A member of the African Union's Advisory Board on Corruption (AUABC) has resigned, claiming that no effort was made to fight corruption at the heart...
Before visiting Rwanda, there are a few things Arsenal fans should know
Arsenal has a new shirt sponsor: Rwanda. The Rwandan Development Board has inked a deal with the famous English football club, who from next season...
Tanzanian journalist recounts his midnight flight from assassins
In early October 2017, I received a death threat. It wasn't the first but it was the most serious. Confidential information was leaked that three...
New deputy president, finance minister announced in major Cabinet reshuffle
ANC deputy president David Mabuza will be the next deputy president of South Africa once he is sworn in as an MP. In a televised...
Ramaphosa’s plan to fight corruption
No-one will be spared in the government's new fight against corruption, and the criminal justice system will be strengthened to make sure the guilty are...
Time’s up: Jacob Zuma has resigned
In an address to the nation late on Wednesday evening, President Jacob Zuma announced his resignation. "I have... come to the decision to resign as...
Opposition parties plan national shutdown to force Zuma’s exit
Opposition parties are planning a national shutdown to protest against the long and drawn-out process leading to President Jacob Zuma's resignation. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)...
DRC: Protesters killed in anti-Kabila protests
At least five people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to the UN, as authorities cracked down on banned protests...