Southern Africa
Latest news and analyses on the countries located in the southernmost subregion of the African continent.
Botswana to fine or jail returning citizens who refuse Covid-19 vaccination
Returning Botswana citizens unwilling to be vaccinated for Covid-19 face a fine of R6 500 (about 5 000 Botswanan Pula),...
Read moreDetailsCDC says Africa vaccine manufacturing drive is for long term
Africa's efforts to build up capacity to manufacture vaccines against COVID-19 are not designed to meet this year's needs but...
Read moreDetailsHow social pressures and poverty affect the ability of children to navigate school in Eswatini
By Ncamsile Motsa* The population of Eswatini (previously called Swaziland) is slightly below 1.2 million people, and about 58.9% of the...
Read moreDetailsArms trade to Africa can be opaque: why this is dangerous
By Nicolas Florquin*, & Alaa Tartir* Eolika, a Guyana-flagged cargo vessel, had already been detained in the port of Senegalese...
Read moreDetailsReport on South Africa’s riot points finger at “state unpreparedness”
On Monday, President Ramaphosa released a report he commissioned to an expert panel. The July 2021 civil unrest killed over...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s health regulator registers Sinopharm COVID vaccine
The South African health regulator said on Monday it has registered the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Sinopharm, effectively clearing the way...
Read moreDetailsCoups, COVID and row over Israel test African leaders at summit
Leaders gathered at an African Union (AU) summit called on Saturday for the continent to have a bigger role on...
Read moreDetailsAU Chair Macky Sall lists ambitions for Africa
During a visit to Egypt late last week, President Macky Sall of Senegal, who takes over the chairmanship of the...
Read moreDetailsIs venture the answer to the revival of African airline sector?
Major African firms have invested in Africa in order to revive the aviation sector. This is the case of Ethiopian...
Read moreDetailsMalawi president warns new cabinet against corruption
Malawi's president has warned ministers against corruption after swearing in a new cabinet on Sunday. President Lazarus Chakwera said he...
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