Africa
Nigeria’s ‘closest election in 20 years’ focuses on corruption, again
The most populous country in Africa went to the polls on Saturday, amid some controversial delays. There have been accusations......
South Sudan comes together in new peace plan
There has been celebrations in South Sudan as both the rebels under Dr Riek Machar and the Government of President Salva......
The forgotten famine
As donations and relief continues to pour into famine-stricken Yemen, South Sudan and Somalia, the central African nation of Chad......
Celebrating diversity on Africa Day
May 25 is Africa Day: a celebration that started in 1963, when 32 countries formed the Organisation of African Unity.......
Somalia’s food crisis hitting hard
Somalia is on the brink of famine, and help doesn’t seem to be reaching those in need. Communities are banding......
Australian mining companies lethal footprint in Africa
The actions of Australian mining companies in Africa have been exposed in a report by the Center for Public Integrity......
Sudan President Al Bashir escapes arrest in South Africa
South Africa’s commitment to International Criminal Court processes is being questioned after they let Sudan President Omar Al Bashir escape......
Ethiopian election ends with unsurprising result
Ethiopia has gone to the polls again to elect their government, with the current government retaining power. Winning with a......
South Africa’s Opposition elects its first black leader
In South Africa, Mmusi Maimane has been elected the first black leader of the country’s main opposition party, the Democratic......
Hope for change in Nigeria
Nigerians have elected former leader Muhammadu Buhari as their new president. Formerly a military dictator – he ruled the country......