Africa Articles

SADC’s future trajectory should focus on economic development and self reliance

Saxon Zvina SADCC was formed as a way to reduce the the then Frontline States dependency on South Africa which was by then led by Apartheid National Party.When South Africa got it's independence the regional body changed it's name to SADC.The regional body expanded...

Thousands of Inmates To Cast Ballots Nationwide in South Africa’s Elections

Staff Reporter More than 17,000 inmates across South Africa are expected to participate in today's national elections, marking an increase in prison voter turnout compared to previous years. The Gauteng province has the highest number of incarcerated voters, with an...

S.A Elections: Special Voting Disrupted as Residents Protest Against Poor Service Delivery

Staff Reporter Special voting in the Joe Slovo informal settlement of Gqeberha was disrupted yesterday on the second day of early voting, as residents burned a bus in protest over poor service delivery in the area. The protesters, who were demanding housing, prevented...

DR Congo’s army contains coup attempt on President Tshisekedi

BBC News The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital Kinshasa involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge said that 50 suspects,...