Africa Articles

Chinese Trawlers Devastate Fish Stocks and Livelihoods in Angola

Staff Reporter Fishermen in Benguela, Angola, are facing a severe crisis as Chinese trawlers continue to decimate fish stocks in the region. The local fishermen, who rely on artisanal canoes for their livelihoods, have been left struggling as the once-abundant fish...

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...
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