African news round-up: March 2022
Two-minute read: Your round-up of the latest news from Africa, including Nigeria’s on-going drug ring trial and the jihadist violence in the Sahel.
Politics
Ugandans struggling and afraid after brutal two-year lockdown
As schools and business finally open after nearly two years, Ugandans find they have sunk into economic hardship as a result of President Museveni’s Covid power grab. By Issa Sikiti da Silva in Kampala.
Violence overshadows Zimbabwe by-elections
Members of new opposition grouping are beaten and killed, sparking concerns for next year’s pivotal presidential poll. By Tomas Queface in Maputo.
North Africa’s diplomatic war heats up
Algeria threatens Morocco’s lucrative gas pipeline to Europe, after severing diplomatic ties with its neighbour. By Christopher Clark.
Congo volcano victims face new threat
Thousands still struggling to survive following the May eruption of Congo’s Mount Nyiragongo. By Issa Sikiti da Silva in Kinshasa.
EU to join war on I.S. in Mozambique
Mozambique’s war on terror intensifies, the EU announces plans to join the SADC and Rwanda mission. By Tomás Queface in Maputo.
Mixed-race Congo MP faces presidential poll ban
A new race law is set to be put before the Congolese parliament that will disbar the president’s 2023 election rival. By Issa Sikiti da Silva in Kinshasa.
Congo: Calls to scrap the dowry system
How exorbitant dowry demands are causing a major rethink on marriage in the DRC. By Issa Sikiti da Silva in Kinshasa.
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South Africa reeling after recent rioting
More than 300 died during the eight days of looting and violence that followed former president Jacob Zuma’s arrest. By Miriam Mannak in Cape Town.
Attempted Madagascar coup fuels conspiracies
The foiled attack on World Health Organization-critic Andry Rajoelina has raised concerns over foreign interference in Madagascar. By Jerome Armstrong in Zanzibar.