AfricaLink

A court allowed anti-immigration protests in Durban to proceed under strict conditions after police sought to stop them. Where is the balance between protest rights and community protection?

Meth labs have been uncovered in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Mozambique. Once seen mainly as a transit route for drugs, parts of Africa are now emerging as production hubs.

One year after Tanzania's disputed 2025 election, has President Samia Suluhu Hassan united the country, expanded political freedoms and delivered reconciliation?

Russia is expanding its presence in Africa through security partnerships and economic deals. What does this mean for African countries as global alliances shift?

Following United Nations Day, we ask whether the UN can still deliver on peace, security and development in Africa amid conflicts, climate pressures and growing calls for reform.

South Africa aims to hand millions of hectares of state land to Black farmers. Will it help tackle one of apartheid's most enduring legacies?

Diamond market volatility has exposed the risks of Botswana's dependence on a single resource. President Duma Boko is pursuing new trade ties, but can diversification deliver lasting economic change?

Military veterans in Nigeria say they're being denied benefits earned through years of service. As tensions rise, the pensions dispute is raising questions about support for retired soldiers.

Zimbabwe is facing a surge in WhatsApp account hijackings affecting everyone from small businesses to government officials. Who is behind the attacks, and can users do more to stop them?

Ghana plans to apply for BRICS membership. Could joining the bloc boost investment, trade and industrial growth, or complicate the country's long-standing policy of non-alignment?