Africa Articles

Russian Forces Seize Control of Mali’s Gold Mining Sites

Staff Reporter The notorious Russian mercenary outfit, formerly known as the Wagner Group, has taken control of Mali's largest artisanal gold mine. Since their reorganization under the control of the Russian Defense Ministry in 2023, the Wagner Group, now calling...

Ugandan Court Rejects Petition to Repeal Controversial Anti-Gay Law

Staff Reporter Uganda's Constitutional Court has delivered a verdict that refuses to repeal a highly contentious anti-gay law which has drawn widespread international condemnation for its severity. The court's ruling acknowledged that certain sections of the law...

Botswana Authorities Launch Manhunt for Escaped Zimbabwean Prisoners Involved in a Rape Case

Vongai Masuka Four Zimbabwean fugitives who escaped from Mahalapye prison in Botswana are being pursued by the Botswana Prisons Service (BPS) and Botswana police after allegedly raping a local woman while on the run. According to Botswana Prison Services, more than...

Ghana Passes Africa’s “Toughest” bill against LGBTQ Rights

Staff Reporter Ghana's parliament has recently approved a bill that intensifies the crackdown on the rights of LGBTQ individuals and those advocating for non-conventional sexual or gender identities. Gay sex was already punishable by up to three years in prison. The...