Botswana mourns ex-president Mogae
from ODIRILE TOTENG in Gaborone, Botswana GABORONE, (CAJ News) – BOTSWANA has announced three days of mourning following the death of its third president, Festus Mogae. He…
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Children bearing the brunt of SA xenophobic tensions
from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja & MTHULISI SIBANDA in Johannesburg Africa Bureau ABUJA, (CAJ News) – AS South Africa plunges deeper into a xenophobia crisis, spare a thought…
CWZ pushes for dialogue
by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – A newly formed Zimbabwean pressure group, Citizens Watch Zimbabwe (CWZ), is seeking dialogue with South African civic and…
Nigeria president urged to cut foreign trips and tackle xenophobia
from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria Bureau ABUJA, (CAJ News) – NIGERIAN President Bola Tinubu is under pressure to shorten his international tour and return home to…
Ramaphosa’s visit to neighbouring Zimbabwe courts controversy
by MTHULISI SIBANDA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has faced criticism domestically and across borders following his visit to…
Zambia angry over America envoy’s parting shots
from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, Zambia Zambia Bureau LUSAKA, (CAJ News) – ZAMBIA has expressed displeasure over comments attributed to the outgoing United States ambassador.…
Ethiopian named Africa’s best airline
from ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethiopia Bureau ADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – ETHIOPIAN Airlines has once again reinforced its position as a leader in African aviation…
Green jobs project launches for Zimbabwe youths
from NDABENI MLOTSHWA in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Bureau BULAWAYO, (CAJ News) – A US$30 million youth-driven project has been launched to create green jobs in Zimbabwe.…
Africa demands colonial reparations: Ramaphosa
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has used Africa Month to sharpen calls for reparations, urging former colonial powers to…
Eswatini courts China’s wrath for hosting Taiwan delegation
from SAMBULO DLAMINI in Mbabane, Eswatini Eswatini Bureau MBABANE, (CAJ News) – ESWATINI, the only country in Africa maintaining full, formal diplomatic relations with…