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Why Zambia Court Closure is Bad for Democracy in Africa

Governance & Accountability Doris Mokwena Doris Mokwena -
The Zambia court closure on the final day for filing an election petition has intensified scrutiny of the country's democratic institutions. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile's challenge to President Hakainde Hichilema's re-election now faces uncertainty amid growing concerns over access to justice.

Madagascar moves to reclaim colonial-era land from foreign settlers in sovereignty push

Governance & Accountability Doris Mokwena Doris Mokwena -
Madagascar has approved a law allowing the state to reclaim colonial-era land still registered under foreign names, marking a major sovereignty and decolonisation move.

Mnangagwa’s Daughter-in-Law Spends Night in Custody Over Drug Charges

Inside Africa Doris Mokwena Doris Mokwena -
Kelsea Tafirenyika, daughter-in-law of Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, was remanded in custody over allegations of dealing in dangerous drugs.

Lamola Pushes AU Migration Plan Amid Scrutiny Over Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

Explainers & Features Doris Mokwena Doris Mokwena -
South Africa's Ronald Lamola has urged the African Union to adopt a continent-wide migration framework amid growing scrutiny over xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Expropriation Act Legal Challenge Deepens DA-ANC Coalition Rift Ahead of Elections

Politics Doris Mokwena Doris Mokwena -
South Africa's Democratic Alliance has joined an Expropriation Act legal challenge alongside AfriForum and other applicants, arguing that key provisions of the law are unconstitutional. The case could have major implications for land reform, coalition politics and the November local government elections.
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Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day

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Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day as four overloaded boats were intercepted at sea. The operation came amid renewed departures towards Spain's Canary Islands, a deadly shipwreck off Kébémer and growing pressure on Senegalese authorities to disrupt smuggling networks.

9 expelled gold miners dead as Mali counts the cost of Guinea’s crackdown

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9 expelled gold miners have died in Mali following Guinea's crackdown on uncontrolled gold mining in Siguiri. As Bamako reports mass arrivals and Conakry counts arrests, questions remain over the circumstances of the deaths, the scale of the expulsions and the treatment of foreign workers.

FRN offensive pushes deep into South Kivu as Kabila’s rebel front tests Kinshasa

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Joseph Kabila's FRN offensive has made rapid gains in South Kivu, capturing settlements along the RN3 highway and displacing more than 160,000 people. The advance raises questions about military preparedness, alleged complicity within the Congolese army and the future of the Doha peace process.

Ghana passport scandal: Ten passports cancelled as opposition claims 300 beneficiaries

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Ghana has cancelled ten Service Passports following allegations of an organised passport-selling scheme. The opposition claims about 300 people travelled on questionable diplomatic and service documents, while the government has referred two officers to the police and the Office of the Special Prosecutor has opened an investigation.
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