The South African government recently issued a long-awaited policy statement – called a White Paper – outlining proposed changes to the country’s asylum and immigration system. More than 20 years after its first post-apartheid immigration legislation in 1998, immigration remains a pressing concern. Getting this policy right could help with South Africa’s economic recovery, increase … Read more
Heads of state in West Africa are set to hold what could be the last meeting of the year in the coming days to look at critical issues, particularly the spate of putsches and whether to invade coup-hit Niger. There’s more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our … Read more
The security situation in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to deteriorate. The region comprises North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri provinces. It’s about seven times the size of neighbouring Rwanda. The violence in North Kivu has drawn most of the attention of the DRC’s neighbours and the international community. … Read more
The notable rise in sports betting in Nigeria can be put down to several factors, including the wide availability of smartphones and advanced mobile applications that guarantee privacy. “Football is a widely loved sport in Nigeria and fans, both young and old, think that they have watched the games for so long that they are … Read more
The UK Supreme Court ruled on 15 November 2023 that sending asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful. The plan would have seen tens of thousands of asylum seekers sent from the UK to Rwanda, which would then process and host such refugees indefinitely. Along with countless refugee and human rights groups – including the United … Read more
More than 50 civilians were killed in attacks in Ethiopia last month, a human rights body said on Wednesday 6 December, barely two weeks after talks between the government and a rebel group from the country’s most populous region ended without agreement. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) – an independent state-affiliated body – said … Read more
Federalism is a system of government where power is shared between a central authority and smaller regional governments. Many countries adopt federalism to manage ethnic diversity within their borders and help promote unity. There are 25 federal countries globally, representing 40% of the world’s population. Federalism allows regions to govern some of their affairs – … Read more
South Africa’s food manufacturing sector is expected to ramp up production to $21.9bn in 2026, compared with $20.6bn in 2021, indicating that pockets of success and profitability still exist within the industry despite challenges. There’s more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and … Read more
It is fairly well known that the lives of hundreds of thousands of Kenyans were affected by terrible acts of violence under the British colonial administration. The British government and King Charles have acknowledged it, and some victims of violence have taken the British government to court for these crimes. Less-known is how much the … Read more
Consumers are prioritising what they need over what they want to buy, according to Nicola Allen, senior analyst at Trade Intelligence, who specialises in data analysis on the retail sector in South Africa. There’s more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors … Read more
