A new study by pan-African survey research agency, Afrobarometer, has found that while nearly three-quarters of Africans believe in the power of the ballot box, a majority simply do not trust the people in charge of their country's electoral authority. The report surveyed over 50,000 subjects in 38 countries, and only 38% of those surveyed expressed trust in their institutions to deliver a free and fair election outcome.For a look at what this about the continents elections, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to co-author of the report and Afrobarometer National Investigator for Lesotho, Libuseng Malephane (pronounced Dibuseng)

A new study by pan-African survey research agency, Afrobarometer, has found that while nearly three-quarters of Africans believe in the power of the ballot box, a majority simply do not trust the people in charge of their country's electoral authority. The report surveyed over 50,000 subjects in 38 countries, and only 38% of those surveyed expressed trust in their institutions to deliver a free and fair election outcome.For a look at what this about the continents elections, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to co-author of the report and Afrobarometer National Investigator for Lesotho, Libuseng Malephane (pronounced Dibuseng)

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New Afrobarometer story shows majority of Africans don't trust their country's electoral authority

Imagine a 200-year-old dynasty ruled exclusively by women suddenly facing collapse because of a bitter royal custody battle. That is the explosive story at the heart of 6 Kings and 6 Queens, a gripping documentary exploring power, tradition, politics and the future of Africa’s only matrilineal monarchy, the Balobedu Rain Queens.

Filmmaker Molatelo Bossman spoke to Mpho Sithole and takes viewers inside one of South Africa’s most fascinating and deeply contested royal stories.

Imagine a 200-year-old dynasty ruled exclusively by women suddenly facing collapse because of a bitter royal custody battle. That is the explosive story at the heart of 6 Kings and 6 Queens, a gripping documentary exploring power, tradition, politics and the future of Africa&rsquo;s only matrilineal monarchy, the Balobedu Rain Queens.
Filmmaker Molatelo Bossman spoke to Mpho Sithole and takes viewers inside one of South Africa&rsquo;s most fascinating and deeply contested royal stories.

Documentary unpacks Africa’s only matrilineal monarchy, the Balobedu Rain Queens

David Djumbe, a long-serving personal assistant to Tundu Lissu for more than 15 years, has worked at the centre of Tanzania’s political landscape, a role that has exposed him to both its responsibilities and risks. On the night of May 20, 2025, he survived a shocking abduction attempt just metres from his home.

According to accounts, a group of six to eight men, some identifying themselves as police officers, intercepted the vehicle he was travelling in, forcibly removed him, and drove off at high speed. The situation escalated as local motorcycle riders pursued the abductors, leading to a chaotic confrontation during which gunshots were fired. Amid the confusion, Djumbe managed to escape and fled into nearby swampy bushland, where he hid for hours before eventually finding safety.

His experience raises serious concerns about security, accountability, and the safety of individuals connected to political figures. It also highlights the resilience required to survive such an ordeal. He spoke to Mpho Sithole about his experience.

David Djumbe, a long-serving personal assistant to Tundu Lissu for more than 15 years, has worked at the centre of Tanzania&rsquo;s political landscape, a role that has exposed him to both its responsibilities and risks. On the night of May 20, 2025, he survived a shocking abduction attempt just metres from his home.
According to accounts, a group of six to eight men, some identifying themselves as police officers, intercepted the vehicle he was travelling in, forcibly removed him, and drove off at high speed. The situation escalated as local motorcycle riders pursued the abductors, leading to a chaotic confrontation during which gunshots were fired. Amid the confusion, Djumbe managed to escape and fled into nearby swampy bushland, where he hid for hours before eventually finding safety.
His experience raises serious concerns about security, accountability, and the safety of individuals connected to political figures. It also highlights the resilience required to survive such an ordeal. He spoke to Mpho Sithole about his experience.

Personal assistant to Tanzania’s Tundu Lissu abducted just metres from his home

Rwanda is positioning itself as a premium tea producer as the country develops a new strategy for the sector, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. The strategy aims to improve tea quality, increase exports, and strengthen the livelihoods of thousands of smallholder farmers facing climate challenges, rising fertiliser costs, and growing regional competition.

Tea is Rwanda’s second-largest agricultural export after coffee, with more than 100 000 people involved in the value chain. Our Reporter, Lebogang Mabange, has more.

Rwanda is positioning itself as a premium tea producer as the country develops a new strategy for the sector, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. The strategy aims to improve tea quality, increase exports, and strengthen the livelihoods of thousands of smallholder farmers facing climate challenges, rising fertiliser costs, and growing regional competition.
Tea is Rwanda&rsquo;s second-largest agricultural export after coffee, with more than 100 000 people involved in the value chain. Our Reporter, Lebogang Mabange, has more.

New Afrobarometer story shows majority of Africans don't trust their country's electoral authority

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