Ethiopia: Why Ethnic Division Remains Abiy Ahmed’s Reformation challenge
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed may have etched his name on the hearts of many with various sweeping reforms but weekend’s deadly ethnic violence which left many dead shows his government has yet to tackle the Horn of Africa’s prominent problem: Ethnic Divisions. On Monday, there was a rage among many Ethiopians for the first time, since […]
Togo: Ending President Gnassingbé’s Dynasty Imminent For opposition
Talks of halting President Faure Gnassingbé’s dynasty have been sweeping across major towns in Togo following the recent announcement of the country’s highly anticipated constitutional referendum and election dates billed for December. On Tuesday, many Togolese nationals, the opposition especially, could not hide their feelings when the country’s electoral body announced referendum and legislative election dates. […]
South Africa: Apex Court Authorizes Private Use Of Cannabis
South Africa’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday decriminalized the private use of cannabis among adults. This was even as the country’s apex court legalized the growing of marijuana for private consumption. Use of cannabis, popularly known as “dagga” in South Africa had been a controversial topic in the country, with pro-marijuana activists consistently slamming government for […]
How US-Europe Left Libya In Hell After Gaddafi Ouster
Failure to plan for an aftermath of Muammar Gaddafi by the then President Barack Obama US-led government and other forces who joined hands to oust Libyan leader has continued to hunt the country, seven years after Gaddafi was killed. On April 11, 2016, former US President, Barack Obama, admitted that not preparing for a post-Gaddafi Libya […]
South Sudan: Kiir Signs ‘Final, Final’ Peace Deal With Rebel Leader To End War
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and major rebel leader, Riek Machar on Wednesday inked a ‘final final’ peace deal to officially end the country’s lingering war. The peace deal is coming after several of such ceasefires hit the rock in the past. It is therefore seen as a further consolidation of ongoing efforts to permanently end […]
Tanzania: Counting The Cost Of President Magufuli’s Anti-Contraceptive Stance
President John Magufuli of Tanzania recently charged women in the country to avoid the use of contraceptives, a situation which could birth population explosion. CARACAL REPORTS examines the implication of the President’s speech to the socio-economic development of the East African nation. The spiraling population is what any President would lose sleep over, given its enormous costs. […]
Zimbabwe Declares State Of Emergency Over Cholera Outbreak
Zimbabwe’s government on Wednesday banned public gatherings across Harare, the Capital, as an immediate response to the surging cases of cholera outbreak in the country. Not less than 21 people have been killed by the outbreak over the past week. Disclosing this in a statement on Wednesday, Zimbabwe Republic Police spokeswoman, Charity Charamba charged residents […]
Nigeria: How Buhari Is Using The 2023 Presidency To Dupe Ibo’s
As the 2019 elections close in Nigeria, claims that President Muhammadu’s Second term would hand the Ibo’s an automatic ticket to the nation’s highest seat of power come 2023 are gaining grounds, though with no constitutional backing. It was 11 am in August at the heart of Enugu State, South Eastern part of Nigeria. The […]
Ethiopia Reopens Embassy In Eritrea 20 Years After
Ethiopia on Thursday reopened its Embassy in Eritrea as part of ongoing efforts to consolidate diplomatic ties between the two countries. Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed were both presents alongside senior officials from both nations at the reopening ceremony in Asmara, Eritrea’s capital, according to local media sources. On Wednesday, […]
Trump’s Tweet Backlash Shows South Africa’s Black And White Discord Remains
A recent controversial Tweet by President Donald Trump on the proposed land reform by South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has not only reawakened the lingering debate over the issue but also indicated that more controversies should be expected. Last week, President Donald Trump drew the ire of South African government with his bombshell-like […]
