THE DRC’S NEVER-ENDING WARS
A new book argues for the centrality of Congolese elites and regional powers in perpetuating domestic conflict, but it too easily lets the West off the hook. By Fouad Mami…
BHEKI CELE ACCUSES RANDFONTEIN PROTESTERS OF BEING A CONSTRUCTION MAFIA. BUT THEY SAY THEY JUST WANT JOBS AND THEIR FAIR SHARE
At least 11 people were arrested during a scuffle outside the construction site of the multi-million rand Western Mega Housing Project in Randfontein last week: Residents of the neighbouring Toekomsrus…
ZIMBABWE STARTS AN EMERGENCY POLIO VACCINATION DRIVE AFTER DETECTING CASES CAUSED BY A RARE MUTATION
The government of Zimbabwe kicked off an emergency vaccination campaign to protect over 4 million children against polio. The decision was made after health officials identified three cases that were…
SOUTH AFRICAN PROSECUTORS SEEK EXTRADITION ORDERS IN THE CASE OF $580K STOLEN FROM THE PRESIDENT
By Gerald Imray Prosecutors said Friday they are seeking extradition orders and the arrest of more suspects over the 2020 theft of around $580,000 in U.S. cash that was hidden…