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ACROSS AFRICA | Georja Calvin Smith sits down with South Africa's VP in Paris
ACROSS AFRICA | Georja Calvin Smith sits down with South Africa's VP in Paris

Georja Calvin Smith sits down with South Africa’s VP in Paris

Despite this week's Oval Office turbulence, on the other side of the pond, Pretoria is drawing closer to Paris. South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile tells Georja Calvin-Smith that while relations with…
1 week ago
Gabon 2025 election: An example for the Sahel nations?
Gabon 2025 election: An example for the Sahel nations?

Gabon 2025 election: An example for the Sahel nations?

Gabon will hold a much anticipated presidential election on April 12. Unlike junta-led Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the Central African quickly embarked on transitioning to civilian rule after an August 2023…
1 week ago
Inside Africa’s LGBTQ+ struggle under new laws
Inside Africa’s LGBTQ+ struggle under new laws

Inside Africa’s LGBTQ+ struggle under new laws

A wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is sweeping through several African nations — silencing voices and forcing queer communities deeper into the shadows. But human rights activists are still putting up a fight.…
2 weeks ago
Gabon's ousted Ali Bongo released from detention
Gabon's ousted Ali Bongo released from detention

Gabon’s ousted Ali Bongo released from detention

Former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba and his family have left Gabon and flown to Angola after being released from custody. It follows a series of events stemming from the August 2023…
2 weeks ago
Mali's economic woes worsen under military rule
Mali's economic woes worsen under military rule

Mali’s economic woes worsen under military rule

Mali's economic situation has worsened under military rule, with the situation failing to improve and public frustration rising. The military junta faces challenges in delivering basic services, and struggles with issues like…
2 weeks ago
Uganda : new trial over Tilenga project
Uganda : new trial over Tilenga project

Uganda : new trial over Tilenga project

A Paris court has held a key hearing in campaigners' push for accountability from the energy multinational TotalEnergies over its controversial oil project in Uganda. The EACOP is set to be the…
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