So long, Western Sahara
After Donald Trump recognised Morocco’s claims over the disputed region, Andrea Dijkstra looks at what the future holds for Africa’s ‘last colony’.
Africa’s new dawn for democracy
While the West seems to have abandoned many of its basic democratic principles during the Covid-19 pandemic, in Africa governments have been voted out of office, lockdowns overthrown – and people have been taking to the streets in defence of civil rights. NewsAfrica examines whether 2020 marks a turning point for the continent – or yet another false dawn.
Ethiopia-Egypt dam ‘war’ threats
As President Trump warns that Ethiopia’s new dam could lead to war with Egypt, NewsAfrica asks whether Addis should be as scared as it seems to be.
Botswana’s presidents at war
As Botswana’s former leader Ian Khama announces plans to sue the state over corruption and terrorism claims, NewsAfrica Magazine asks what lies behind President Masisi’s feud with his predecessor.
Ethiopian denim queen glams up Dubai
Ethiopian designer Feiruza Mudessir talks to Judy Cogan about her streetwear stylings, and how she’s creating an Ethiopian-inspired oasis amid the bling and skyscrapers of the UAE.
No respite for Libya migrants
Stuck between warring locals and a locked down Europe, African migrants are facing exploitation, harassment and murder in Libya. By Zachary Ochieng.
Africa Brexit deal hits the buffers
There are just days to go before Britain finally severs ties with the EU. But with the UK in chaos, Martins Azuwike asks whether Africa’s UK trade deals will ever happen?
Malawi debates gay marriage
Malawi’s new government announces possible changes to anti-sodomy legislation, including allowing gay couples to marry.
African news in brief
A round-up of the latest news from the African continent, including Mozambique’s war on terror, the Israel-Sudan peace deal, and Uganda’s troubled elections.
Domestic violence rises in lockdown South Africa
Sinesipho Tom reports from Cape Town on the alarming rise in anti-female violence that swept lockdown South Africa.
Election fever sweeps Kenya
Campaigning for Kenya’s 2022 presidential poll has already begun – and there are fears that the rifts that led to the 2007-08 electoral violence are resurfacing.
Liberia rocked by deaths of anti-graft tsars
The mysterious deaths of some of Liberia’s most high-profile financial professionals in October have gripped the tiny nation of less than six million people.