Month: May 2026

Faith Nyasuguta  Zimbabwe has launched one of its most politically sensitive economic shifts in years, announcing the return of 67 farms previously owned by European nationals alongside a compensation package worth roughly $146 million. The move is already sparking intense debate across Africa, with supporters calling it a pragmatic step toward economic recovery while critics […]

Wayne Lumbasi  The Government of Ghana has formally called on the African Union to investigate rising xenophobic incidents targeting African nationals in South Africa, intensifying diplomatic pressure on Pretoria over renewed anti immigrant violence and hostility. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the growing attacks against African migrants pose a serious threat to […]

Wayne Lumbasi  Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Durban, South Africa, this week in a large anti-immigration protest that reflected growing frustration over unemployment, crime, and economic hardship in the country. The march, organised mainly by the “March and March” movement alongside supporters of other anti-immigration groups, drew crowds carrying placards and chanting slogans […]

Faith Nyasuguta  South Africa is digging in against growing accusations of xenophobia, insisting that recent anti-migrant protests reflect frustration over undocumented immigration and economic pressure – not hatred toward foreigners. But across the continent, the debate is becoming harder to contain. The backlash follows weeks of demonstrations in several South African cities, where protesters demanded […]

Faith Nyasuguta  Burkina Faso has once again turned up the heat on foreign media, suspending broadcasts of French channel TV5 Monde over allegations of “disinformation” and the “glorification of terrorism.” The decision, announced by the country’s media regulator, takes immediate effect and adds to a growing list of restrictions targeting international outlets. At the center […]