Out in Africa? Tillerson trip leaves hosts nonplussed
From the outset, Rex Tillerson’s first trip to Africa looked half-hearted and token, but with the hindsight knowledge that the U.S. Secretary of State...
Land debate in South Africa is about dignity and equality – not the constitution
Steven Friedman|University of Johannesburg
If you want economic change in South Africa, create a crisis – then stand by to negotiate a way out of...
Why China’s removal of term limits is a gift to African despots
David E Kiwuwa|Princeton University
The recent sitting of the central committee of the Chinese Communist Party(CCP) rolled out a big surprise development: a proposed removal...
Congo election remains on track for December, says Prime Minister
A humanitarian crisis in central Democratic Republic of Congo is easing, Prime Minister Bruno Tshibala told Reuters on Thursday, after confirming an election to...
Why there may be a silver lining to Ali Bongo’s power grab in Gabon
David E Kiwuwa | Princeton University
Despite Gabon’s vast oil wealth a third of its citizens live on $1.25 a day or less. In fact, the...
February in South Africa – A month of love, and daggers
Khaya Buthelezi | FleishmanHillard
There is something deep and profound about the month of February in South Africa. Former President FW De Klerk announced the...
Ramaphosa cabinet reshuffle sees investor favorites return to run South Africa’s economy
New South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his first cabinet reshuffle Monday night, putting investor favorites in key economic management positions.
Former Finance...
South Africa: Ramaphosa administration lacks a long-term perspective
Mzukisi Qobo | University of Johannesburg
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address and the budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Malusi...
#Cabinetreshuffle: Full list of SA’s President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new cabinet
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa's widely anticipated Cabinet reshuffle will take place this evening.
#SOPA2018: Gauteng to launch provincial state bank
Premier David Makhura in his State of the Province Address discussed plans to turn townships into spaces “where there is a vibrant culture and dynamic local economies underpinned by state-of-the-art infrastructure”.
Africa’s richest province – State of the Province Address by Gauteng Premier
David Makhura argues a new dawn is upon us.
Switzerland imposes sanctions on allies of Congo’s Kabila
Switzerland imposed sanctions including asset freezes and travel bans on 14 allies of Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Joseph Kabila on Wednesday amid a...
Africa waves some leaders goodbye: but is the democratic deficit any narrower?
Mohamed M Diatta | Sciences Po – USPC
At a time where Africa has seen a few long-standing leaders exit, the issue of change in power is...
Why Africa should throw people in jail – quickly
Overall Ramaphosa needs to move fast before the forces of corruption can organise and fight back.
New broom Cyril Ramaphosa’s hit list
South Africa’s new president Cyril Ramaphosa has compiled a hit list of top ministers he plans to recall as he settles into office.
Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai dies in South Africa
Movement for Democratic Change party cast into the unknown.
SA President Jacob Zuma’s resignation statement
Jacob Zuma's statement on his resignation.
With a busy election schedule, Africa needs a reversal of the old order
Mohamed M Diatta | Sciences Po – USPC
The winds of change may blow in several directions across Africa this year as a host of countries prepare...
Zuma’s reluctance to leave office is offering sound lessons in democracy
Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma is digging in his heels and refusing to relinquish the top job despite mounting...
Tunisia – PM Chahed sacks the central bank governor
François Conradie | NKC African Economics
On Wednesday, February 7, Prime Minister Youssef Chahed sacked Chedly Ayari, governor of the Bank of Tunisia (BCT, central...