Year 2019 is a remarkable year for several countries of the African continent with respect to the political climate. Around eleven countries are bound for polls this year.  Amongst these,…

One loaf of bread now costs 3.50 RTGS dollars in Zimbabwe, a sharp increase from 1.80 RTGS dollars on Monday, according to Reuters. RTGS or Real Time Gross Settlement Dollar…

The unrest began in December last year over a hike in bread prices. Four months later, the protests came to a head with tens of thousands of people taking to…

While ancient Algeria has known many empires and dynasties, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria has known only a few Presidents since its independence from France. Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who…

Incumbent President Azali Assoumani was re-elected as the President of Comoros on Tuesday with over 60 per cent votes, according to CENI, the electoral body of the country. The Chief…

It is a rarity among people in positions of power to exude such humility and honesty. Honourable Monyane Moleleki, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho is one such…

Africa’s most populous country with the youngest population is all set to hold its sixth quadrennial elections on February 16, 2019. Though a total of 73 presidential hopefuls are contesting…

Theresa May’s ambitious trip to Africa This is her first visit to the continent as Prime Minister of Britain. She is also the first British Prime Minister to visit Sub-Saharan…

‘To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to…

With an overwhelming 67 percent of vote, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has been re-elected as the President of Mali in a runoff after a controversial first round of voting last month….