Afrobarometer: Fewer than half of Africans report reliable access to electricity

Fewer than half of people surveyed across Africa say they have a reliable supply of electricity, according to a new report by Afrobarometer. The study, covering 38 African countries, finds that rural and poorer households are significantly less likely to have access to reliable power. Almost a quar…

China Homelife Expo in South Africa brings 450 manufacturers and buyers together in Midrand

South Africa is hosting the 10th China Homelife Expo, bringing together around 450 Chinese manufacturers and thousands of buyers. The three-day trade exhibition is being held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. It features products ranging from electronics and buil…

Africa Roundup: Key developments shaping Africa and the world over the past 24 hours

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysis, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context…

Tundu Lissu delivers final arguments in Tanzania treason case as verdict could set legal precedent

Prominent Tanzanian human rights activist, lawyer and Chairperson of Chadema- the country's main opposition party, Tundu Lissu, entered his final submission and closing arguments in his treason court case yesterday (Wednesday). He told the judges hearing his case that the judgement would not only c…

Ethiopia faces renewed conflict fears as Tigray fighting threatens four-year peace deal

Fears of a fresh war in Ethiopia... The Tigrayan forces have seized control of key federally administered airports in the region. The latest fighting marks a formal breakdown of the peace agreement that was signed in South Africa, four years ago. Earlier this week, the Ethiopian federal government …

Sudan war fundraiser seeks urgent medical support for women and vulnerable communities

A humanitarian fundraising campaign has been launched to support women and other people affected by the war in Sudan. One of the campaigns, called "Save Wijdan's Heart, Save a Life", is raising funds for urgent medical treatment for a young person from South Darfur. The campaign is being run throug…

Heritage Day: Revisiting Shaka Zulu’s legacy, history and cultural identity

On The Discourse this morning we look at the South African holiday known as Heritage Day. As millions of South Africans take some much-earned rest, the history of the country's AmaZulu kingdom and the legacy of its most renowned king, Shaka, remain central to that tribe's conversations about identi…

Central Africa Roundup: Key stories and developments shaping the region in focus

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. We speak to Aaron Nga'mbi, Geopolitical Analyst

Morocco Votes in Key Parliamentary Polls Following Youth-Led Protests and Economic Unrest

Morocco is holding parliamentary elections this morning... Over 15 million registered voters across the country are expected to head to the polls to decide the composition of the House of Representatives, and the lower chamber of parliament. A total of 7, 288 candidates from 27 political parties ar…

West Africa Roundup: Dr David Matsanga Unpacks Key Political and Conflict Developments

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region. We speak to Political Scientist and Conflict Resolution Analyst, Dr David Matsanga