Zimbabwe’s military pushed Mugabe out for ‘selfish reasons’, opposition claims
Zimbabwean opposition parties have reportedly criticised the appointment of Vice President and former military chief Constantino Chiwenga as the country's new defence minister. Chiwenga, 61,...
Africa for pessimists: 2017 in review
This has been another tough year for the world, and the African continent has endured more than its fair share of conflict and crises. These...
Zuma now firmly in the firing line
President Jacob Zuma's future hangs in the balance in the wake of the ANC national conference, with party president Cyril Ramaphosa's more militant backers pushing...
Angola oil giant probes Isabel dos Santos graft claims
Angola's state oil company has announced an investigation into "possible misappropriation" of funds by Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of the former president, during her...
Cyril Ramaphosa is the new president of the ANC
The announcement was made just before 7pm after delays, a dramatic campaign season, and fears that the ANC's elective conference would end in shambles. Supporters...
The rise and fall of Mugabe’s Instagram playboys
Just imagine: one day, you're a typical dictator's son, with the fancy cars, VIP access and high-end champagne to prove it. The next day, daddy...
Story behind CMI arrest of police officers
Kampala. When senior police officers were arrested by the Chieftaincy Military Intelligence (CMI) on or about October 24, several assumptions were advanced regarding the cause...