politics

South African authorities have initiated a high treason investigation targeting Afrikaner advocacy groups AfriForum and Solidarity. The probe stems from allegations that these organizations disseminated false information to the U.S. government regarding South Africa’s Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which allows for the expropriation of agricultural land without compensation under specific…

Gabon’s military ruler, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, recently announced his candidacy for the presidency in the upcoming elections, further solidifying his grip on power after a military coup ousted long-time leader Ali Bongo Ondimba in August 2023. This move has sparked widespread debate and concerns, both within Gabon and internationally, about the future of the country’s political…

Recently, there has been significant public uproar in South Africa demanding the closure of a German arms manufacturing giant, Rheinmetall, due to concerns over human rights, environmental impact, and its involvement in global conflict. South Africans, including activists, political leaders, and civil society groups, are calling for the cessation of the company’s operations in the country…

On February 27, 2025, a tragic series of explosions struck a rally organized by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group in Bukavu, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The attack resulted in at least 11 fatalities and left 65 individuals injured. The rally, held at Independence Square, was attended by thousands, including M23 leader Corneille Nangaa. Eyewitnesses reported…

In February 2025, South Africa’s Afrikaner advocacy group, AfriForum, faced treason charges following its visit to the White House. The delegation, led by CEO Kallie Kriel, met with U.S. officials to discuss concerns over the Expropriation Act, which allows the South African government to seize land from white farmers without compensation. AfriForum contends that this legislation endangers…

Mauritanian prosecutors recently called for a 20-year prison sentence for former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, marking a significant development in the country’s legal and political landscape. The move has generated widespread attention, as it signals the first time in Mauritania’s history that a former head of state has faced legal action of this magnitude. The charges against Aziz…