West Africa is seeing a wave of significant political and governance developments - from major financial sector ambitions in Nigeria and new state control over mining in Mali, to rising youth unrest in Senegal and tighter political restrictions under military rule in Burkina Faso. To help us make sense of these shifts and what they mean for democracy, stability and economic direction in the region, we're joined by political scientist and conflict resolution expert, Dr David Matsanga.

West Africa is seeing a wave of significant political and governance developments - from major financial sector ambitions in Nigeria and new state control over mining in Mali, to rising youth unrest in Senegal and tighter political restrictions under military rule in Burkina Faso. To help us make sense of these shifts and what they mean for democracy, stability and economic direction in the region, we're joined by political scientist and conflict resolution expert, Dr David Matsanga.

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West Africa wrap with political scientist and conflict resolution expert, Dr David Matsanga

Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation that could significantly alter the country's political landscape. The proposed constitutional amendments would extend presidential terms from five to seven years and allow the president to be elected by parliament rather than through a direct popular vote-potentially keeping President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030. To unpack the implications, is Zimbabwe by political analyst Takura Zhangazha

Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation that could significantly alter the country's political landscape. The proposed constitutional amendments would extend presidential terms from five to seven years and allow the president to be elected by parliament rather than through a direct popular vote-potentially keeping President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030. To unpack the implications, is Zimbabwe by political analyst Takura Zhangazha

Zimbabwe Cabinet Approves Draft Bill to Extend Presidential Terms

South Africa's most populous city and economic hub, Johannesburg, is facing a deepening water crisis, with civil society group WaterCAN warning that parts of the city are already living under what it calls "Day Zero conditions." Residents in several suburbs have been without running water for weeks, not due to drought, but because of failing infrastructure and management challenges. WaterCAN is now calling for the crisis to be declared a national disaster, saying urgent intervention is needed to protect access to water as a basic human right. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more.

South Africa's most populous city and economic hub, Johannesburg, is facing a deepening water crisis, with civil society group WaterCAN warning that parts of the city are already living under what it calls "Day Zero conditions." Residents in several suburbs have been without running water for weeks, not due to drought, but because of failing infrastructure and management challenges. WaterCAN is now calling for the crisis to be declared a national disaster, saying urgent intervention is needed to protect access to water as a basic human right. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more.

Johannesburg Faces 'Day Zero' Conditions Amid Deepening Water Crisis

Zimbabwe has officially launched Zimbabwe Mining Week on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa. The new annual international mining conference and exhibition is hosted by Zimbabwe's Ministry of Mines and Mining Development and organised by VUKA Group, in partnership with founding partner Nzuri Communications. Zimbabwe Mining Week is set to take place from 17 to 19 November 2026 in Harare and aims to position the country as a competitive player in the global critical minerals economy. We now speak to Samukelo Madlabane, Event Director for mining at VUKA Group South Africa to unpack the significance of this launch and what it means for Zimbabwe's mining and investment landscape.

Zimbabwe has officially launched Zimbabwe Mining Week on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa. The new annual international mining conference and exhibition is hosted by Zimbabwe's Ministry of Mines and Mining Development and organised by VUKA Group, in partnership with founding partner Nzuri Communications. Zimbabwe Mining Week is set to take place from 17 to 19 November 2026 in Harare and aims to position the country as a competitive player in the global critical minerals economy. We now speak to Samukelo Madlabane, Event Director for mining at VUKA Group South Africa to unpack the significance of this launch and what it means for Zimbabwe's mining and investment landscape.

West Africa wrap with political scientist and conflict resolution expert, Dr David Matsanga

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