A Pan-African Response to Witch Hunts

In this piece, I argue that witchcraft is a myth ravaging the lives of many Africans; and witch-hunting needs an urgent pan-African response. Drawing from the cases and activities of the Advocacy for Alleged Witches. I explore the myth and reality of witch …

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Alleged US Spy Faces Trial for Terrorism Ties in Central African Republic

The case of an alleged spy of the United States of America (USA) working for rebel groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) has played out within the judicial system of the country since May 30, 2024. Martin Joseph Figueira, a dual citizen of Belgium …

Central African Minister Delivers Royal Message from President Touadéra to King Mohammed VI

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, received in Rabat on Wednesday the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad, Sylvie Baïpo-Temon, bearer of a written message to HM …

Sudan Nashra: Military encircles RSF in central Khartoum | Following constitutional amendments, ‘caretaker’ govt in the ...

As the Sudanese military continues its advance in central Khartoum, preparations are underway in Port Sudan to announce a new government. This follows constitutional amendments made weeks ago by the Transitional Sovereignty Council and the cabinet, …

South African government welcomes ruling on Bushiri extradition

By Jones Gadama The South African government has welcomed the ruling by Malawi’s Chief Resident Magistrate Court in the extradition case of Shepherd and Mary Bushiri. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, paves the way for the Bushiris to be …

10 Films to See at the 2025 New African Film Festival

For over two decades, the New African Film Festival has prided itself on platforming the best of African filmmaking. Presented by AFI and the Africa World Now Project, the festival returns to Washington, D.C.,for its 21st edition over two weeks, starting …

SA-DRC launch ambitious R3bn trade corridor to revolutionise African commerce

More than 60 representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) visited South Africa's administrative capital of Tshwane and Durban this week as part of the Africa Trade and Investment Council's (ATIC) major new initiative, the Trans-Congo …

South African government welcomes the ruling in the Shepherd Bushiri extradition

The South African government has today, Wednesday, 12 March 2025, welcomed the ruling in the Shepherd and Mary Bushiri extradition matter delivered by the Republic of Malawi’s Chief Resident Magistrate Court. In 2020, Shepherd and Mary Bushiri appeared …

Pan-African Payments System (PAPSS) to launch African currency marketplace

The Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS), a pioneering pan-African payments infrastructure provider designed to enhance cross-border trade across Africa, is launching an African currency marketplace later this year. Backed by 15 central banks …