Politics

#EndSars: Nigerians protesting against police brutality. Shutterstock Images

Africa's new dawn for democracy

While the West seems to have abandoned many of its basic democratic principles during the Covid-19 pandemic, in Africa governments have been voted out of office, lockdowns overthrown – and people have been taking to the streets in defence of…
Botswana's Ian Khama (L) shakes hands with President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Getty Images

Botswana's presidents at war

As Botswana's former leader Ian Khama announces plans to sue the state over corruption and terrorism claims, NewsAfrica Magazine asks what lies behind President Masisi’s feud with his predecessor. At the official opening of the 38th Ordinary Summit of SADC…
Ethiopian soldiers participate in field training exercise in Gebeit, Sudan, on November 25, 2017. PA Images

Ethiopia-Egypt dam 'war' threats

As President Trump warns that Ethiopia’s new dam could lead to war with Egypt, NewsAfrica asks whether Addis should be as scared as it seems to be. ‘Egypt will blow up that dam,’ US president Donald Trump told Sudan's Prime…
Malawi to consider changes to its anti-sodomy laws

Malawi debates gay marriage

Malawi's new government announces possible changes to anti-sodomy legislation, including allowing gay couples to marry. Malawi made headlines last month after announcing to a UN conference that it may not only decriminalise gay sex – but it is also considering…
Uganda's elections have been overshadowed by the arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine. PA images

African news in brief

A round-up of the latest news from the African continent, including Mozambique's war on terror, the Israel-Sudan peace deal, and Uganda's troubled elections. Uganda At least 45 people have been killed following widespread protests over the detention of Uganda’s opposition…
Lockdown led to a rise in domestic abuse, rape and femicide in South Africa

Domestic violence rises in lockdown South Africa

Even by South African standards, the headlines have been chilling: ‘You left me no choice but to kill you,’ read one. ‘KwaZulu-Natal resident living in the shadow of a serial killer,’ screamed another. ‘Manhunt launched after elderly woman, daughter murdered.’ …
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