The decision on 15 November by the UK Supreme Court to rule its government’s asylum deal with Rwanda unlawful has dropped a bombshell on British politics. It is debatable whether the Rwanda deal would ever have provided the deterrent effect the UK government desires for migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. But now … Read more
On 27 November, a section of federal parliamentarians from the House of the People announced the formation of a National Correction Caucus, which they say is aimed at safeguarding Somalia’s constitutional framework. The current political structure is being challenged by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who is spearheading a change from a parliamentary to presidential system, … Read more
Fintech giant PalmPay is leveraging its success in Nigeria to expand its operations beyond the country, targeting a foothold in neighbouring Ghana and the East African nation of Tanzania, Sofia Zab, the company’s global chief marketing officer, tells The Africa Report. There’s more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features … Read more
The White House insists that US President Joe Biden remains committed to visiting Africa despite being absorbed by the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and domestic concerns ahead of the 2024 election. 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
Taye Dendea, who served as the state minister for peace, was once a staunch supporter of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed but had recently fallen out with the federal government over its handling of the economy and the ongoing unrest in the Oromia region. Federal police released an official statement on Facebook announcing that Taye was … Read more
Experts are divided on the impact of this week’s ruling on Misuzulu Zulu, but say it shows that South Africa has not yet learned how to handle the country’s traditional customs. The 49-year-old king’s older brother, Prince Simakade, was behind the latest royal showdown. Simakade sought the ruling by the Pretoria High Court which said … Read more
Since 2020 the continent has witnessed not less than 10 successful and attempted putsches in West and Central Africa and the Sahel region. Until the recent failed coups in Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone, Africa recorded junta takeovers in Mali, Guinea, Sudan, Chad, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Gabon. There’s more to this story Get unlimited access … Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to hold elections on 20 December 2023. The country’s electoral commission has announced President Felix Tshisekedi will be seeking reelection alongside 23 other candidates. They include Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege and the runner-up in the 2018 presidential election, Martin Fayulu. The courts will confirm the final … Read more
In a year when headlines have been dominated by conflict in Europe and the Middle East, and geo-economic tensions between China and the West, China-Africa relations were, in comparison, a steady and stable norm. Having followed China-Africa relations for two decades, I wanted to flag a few key moments from this year. These reveal that … Read more
An Iranian fishing vessel, Almeraj 1, was reportedly hijacked by Somali pirates in November 2023. According to media reports, the pirates demanded US$400,000 in ransom and threatened to use the Iranian ship for additional hijackings if the payment was not made. Two days later, other Somali pirates hijacked a tanker, Central Park, off the Yemeni … Read more
