Is South Africa prepared to embrace a coalition government?
As South Africans approach their upcoming national elections, scheduled for May 29—some with reservations—a plethora of critical issues loom large over the country’s political...
Senegal’s president-elect pledges to fight corruption
DAKAR, Senegal—Senegal woke up March 26 to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who inspired voters, including...
South Africa’s Naledi Pandor visits the U.S. and Jamaica
Dr. Naledi Pandor is South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. From March 18-26, she embarked on a working visit to the U.S....
Historical roots and ties of apartheid and colonialism
According to the Financial Times, South Africa has a population of nearly 50,000 Jews, the majority of whom are Ashkenazi. The country has a...
Israel’s spyware, cyber warfare were used on Palestinians and exported to Africa
Late last year, journalist Antony Loewenstein told inkstick.com, “In the last 10 years, Israel has made significant efforts to build relationships with Africa, but...
Activists urge Nigeria to delay Shell’s $2.4 B sale of assets in deeply polluted Niger Delta
ABUJA, Nigeria—Local activists and international environmental groups want Nigeria’s government to delay approving the sale of oil company Shell’s onshore assets, claiming Shell is...
Senegalese leaders propose June elections after court rejects president’s 10-month delay
DAKAR, Senegal—A group of Senegalese civic and religious leaders proposed holding elections in early June, the first new date offered since the president attempted...
Trillions of dollars in mineral resources but still poor
Despite being rich because of $24 trillion in mineral resources that are ready to be turned into consumer electronics and batteries in electric cars...
U.S. cuts African trade benefits, hurting poor
A trade preference program that lets African countries export products to the U.S. tariff-free has been suspended for Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea. President Joe...
Is there an election crisis brewing in Senegal?
“A leap into the void,” is what human rights expert Alioune Tine said in response to Senegalese President Macky Sall’s “unconstitutional delay” of the...