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Across Africa, access to education continues to shape opportunities for millions of young people. While governments, schools, and communities play a central role in this effort, private organisations are also becoming increasingly involved in programmes designed to support students and…
ANC Takes a Dual Stance on Foreign Nationals as Tensions Escalate in South Africa Mdumiseni Ntuli, the African National Congress (ANC) Chief Whip, addressed the media in Parliament this week, condemning both xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals and what he…
Beyond Ebola: Why Africa’s Real Crisis Is a Crisis of Dignity Every time Ebola makes headlines, the world’s gaze snaps to Africa — briefly. International organisations mobilise, experts brief, governments warn. Then the cameras leave. But the conditions that made…
28,000 Untraceable Parolees Spark Fierce Political Clash Inside South Africa’s Unity Government A major political row has erupted within South Africa’s Government of National Unity after reports revealed that 27,797 high-risk parolees have gone missing — and the Department of…
Cameroon’s parliament has approved a constitutional reform that creates a vice-president position for the first time since 1984, in a move critics say could pave the way for a dynastic succession under Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving leader at…
A damning Human Rights Watch report has exposed the deadly reality behind Burkina Faso’s military junta, revealing that over 1,800 civilians have been killed since Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in September 2022. The comprehensive investigation documented 57 incidents between…
As Africa’s digital economy explodes, a fierce competition is brewing in the tech sector over QR code technology that could reshape how young Africans interact with mobile payments and digital services. Eleven major software libraries are vying for dominance in…
A recent online discussion has sparked conversation about uncomfortable realities plaguing modern society. While the original conversation focused on global issues, many of these challenges resonate deeply across African communities, particularly affecting young people aged 15-25. The discussion, compiled from…
The Confederation of African Football has opened an investigation into the serious unrest that marred the quarter-finals of CAN 2025, particularly during the Algeria-Nigeria match, amid growing tensions, refereeing controversies, and suspicions of institutional bias. The Diplomatic Crisis of African…
As the Pharaohs sail calmly at the top of Group B, the rest scramble for survival. South Africa faces Zimbabwe in a politically charged match where a draw is enough—but the ghosts of controversy still haunt the camp. Angola, meanwhile,…
