A Chinese investor and former chief finance officer has been arrested in Zimbabwe over allegations that he siphoned US$3.65 million from a lithium mining company, triggering the collapse of its operations and exposing major governance concerns within the country’s fast-growing mining sector. Li Shigang, the former commercial manager and chief finance officer of San Ding […]

Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has rejected state-appointed defense lawyers in his high-profile treason case, insisting that he will not accept legal representation imposed by the government while his preferred attorneys remain unable to represent him. Appearing before the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala, the 70-year-old veteran politician argued that the court-appointed legal […]

Four African cities—Tripoli (Libya), Algiers (Algeria), Lagos (Nigeria), and Harare (Zimbabwe)—have been ranked among the 10 least livable cities in the world in the 2026 Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index, highlighting persistent challenges facing some of the continent’s largest urban centers. The annual report assesses 173 cities worldwide, measuring living conditions across 30 […]

Former Zambian Vice President and acting President Guy Scott has died at the age of 82 following an illness, bringing to a close the life of one of Zambia’s most distinctive political figures. The Zambian government confirmed that Scott passed away at his farm in the Leopards Hill area of Lusaka. In recognition of his […]