The Africa Report

The Africa Report: Royal turmoil raises questions about the limits of the Zulu king's authority

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:24:42 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to cultural analyst Professor Musa Xulu, about the latest controversy surrounding the Zulu royal household following a leaked recording allegedly involving King Misuzulu.

They explore the balance between royal tradition and constitutional democracy, the limits of monarchical authority, and whether deeply personal disputes within the royal family should become matters of public debate.

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The Africa Report: Could South Africa's migration tensions strain relations across Africa?

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:28:34 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Piers Pigou, an international expert in transitional justice and a conflict and security analyst, over growing concerns that South Africa could face diplomatic isolation as various capitals register protests over threats to their nationals.

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The Africa Report: Can SA government legally deliver on deportation demands?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:28:06 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Duma Gqubule, economist and research associate at the Social Policy Initiative, to discuss growing calls for mass deportations following the “March and March” protests.

He explains that while governments have the legal right to enforce immigration laws, large-scale deportations could raise serious constitutional and international law concerns.

The conversation focuses on whether South Africa can realistically implement mass removals of undocumented migrants without violating due process, refugee protections, and broader human rights obligations.

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The Africa Report: What Edgar Lungu’s burial battle reveals about power beyond office

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:56:37 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa, historian, political analyst and researcher specialising in governance, democracy and political transitions in Africa, about the legal and political dispute surrounding the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu.

The conversation explores the tensions between family wishes and state protocol, what the court ruling allowing his burial in South Africa means for Zambia, and how political rivalries can shape a leader’s legacy long after leaving office.

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The Africa Report: Africa's growing battle over LGBTQ+ rights

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:34:44 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with scholar and research fellow at the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study, Dr Jamil F. Khan, about Africa's growing battle over LGBTQ+ rights, especially following Ghana's parliament passing an extreme anti-LGBTQ+ bill to coincide with the Conservatives' conference.

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The Africa Report: Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:07:34 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Yanga Sibembe, sports journalist, about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, what fans can expect, the key teams and players to watch, Africa’s prospects on the world stage, and how the tournament is shaping up one year before kickoff.

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The Africa Report: Sudan's silent catastrophe – the world's worst humanitarian crisis unfolds

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:06 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jane Dutton, EWN news anchor and reporter, about the ongoing war in Sudan, the worsening humanitarian crisis, mass displacement, and why the conflict continues to receive limited global attention despite growing warnings from the United Nations.

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The Africa Report: A gateway for jihadist terrorism in Africa

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:20:55 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with political scientist, columnist, and Middle East Africa Research Institute research fellow Kenneth Moeng Kgwadi about why the Sahel has emerged as a global hub of violent extremism and the implications for Africa’s security.

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The Africa Report: Africa Rising Music Conference 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:08:03 +0000

Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Sarah-Jane Nicholson, artist manager and founder of the Africa Rising Music Conference, about the return of one of the continent’s leading music industry gatherings.

From live performance stages and artist showcases to AI labs, digital innovation, and industry networking, the conference continues to explore how technology, streaming, and global collaboration are reshaping the future of African music.

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The Africa Report: Why the world is suddenly running back to Africa’s minerals

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:16:53 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Methembeni Moyo, Head of Africa Practice at NSDV Law, about the global scramble for Africa’s critical minerals as demand for lithium, cobalt and copper grows.

The discussion explores France’s renewed engagement with Africa, shifting geopolitical influence, and whether African countries stand to benefit more from their natural resources in the new global economy.

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The Africa Report: Nicholas Hwende eyes historic second Brave CF world championship

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:19:38 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Zimbabwean mixed martial arts fighter Nicholas Hwende about his return to the global stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan, for BRAVE CF 105, where he will once again challenge for the world title at the end of May.

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The Africa Report: Defence Minister killed as Mali faces major security escalation

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:06:12 +0000

Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Dr Adeoye Akinola, Head of Research and Teaching at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation at the University of Johannesburg, about the latest deadly escalation in Mali.

The country was rocked by intense fighting as armed groups, including jihadists and rebel forces, launched coordinated attacks on military bases, the airport, and key strategic areas. What followed was chaos, fear, and a deepening sense of uncertainty.

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The Africa Report: Ghana’s UN Resolution on Transatlantic Slavery

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:13:52 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Kenneth Kgwadi, political scientist and research fellow at the Middle East Africa Research Institute, about a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution led by Ghana.

The resolution declares the transatlantic slave trade and the racialised enslavement of Africans as the “gravest crime against humanity” and calls for formal apologies, the return of looted cultural property, and possible reparations.

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The Africa Report: The China-Africa trade leap

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:19:22 +0000

Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Henico Schalekamp, CEO of HLB CBS Group, about how zero tariffs could reshape Africa-China trade.

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The Africa Report: Starlink hits regulatory roadblock

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:43:17 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tech Central editor Duncan McLeod about Starlink being denied a licence in Namibia over local ownership rules, delaying rural internet access.

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The Africa Report: The Moth returns, celebrating African stories

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:19:21 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Lebo Mashile, storyteller and TV personality, about the return of The Moth to Johannesburg, bringing with it a collection of powerful, real-life African stories set to captivate, move, and inspire audiences.

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The Africa Report: Focus on literacy in the classroom

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:38:21 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Nompumelelo Mohohlwane, Director of the Reading Directorate at the National Department of Basic Education, as the Africa Report turns its focus to early literacy in the classroom.

Early literacy skills are a strong predictor of future reading achievement and overall school success. Spelling plays a key role in this development, helping children understand the connection between letters and sounds and improving their ability to decode words and express ideas through writing.

As young learners from across the continent prepare to compete in an African spelling competition next week, the discussion explores how South African learners compare with their peers and what is being done to strengthen reading outcomes.

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The Africa Report: Why uterine health must be central to Africa’s development

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:21:36 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sindiswa Mzamo, director and global president of the Circle of Business Women, about women’s health with a focus on uterine health.

From menstrual wellbeing to overall reproductive function and the ability to carry a pregnancy, an issue affecting millions of women across the continent, yet still too often spoken about in whispers.

On the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, South African health leader Dr Vivian Mokome, alongside Fatima Moyane, led a high-level discussion calling for women’s health to be recognised as a core part of primary healthcare rather than an afterthought.

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The Africa Report: Burkina Faso bans political parties

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:33:09 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Koffi Kouakou, a member of the OECD Foresight Expert Group, strategic foresight practitioner, and an analyst of African and Global South geopolitics, about Burkina Faso’s military junta banning all political parties, describing the move as a 'reset'.

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The Africa Report: South Africa’s geopolitical balancing act

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:17:18 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Koffi Kouakou, member of the OECD Foresight Expert Group, strategic foresight practitioner, and an analyst of African and Global South affairs, to unpack what it truly means for South Africa to navigate the pressures from the United States, China, and Russia.

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The Africa Report: Museveni secures seventh term in Uganda

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:21:39 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Greg Mills, author and political analyst at the Platform for African Democrats, about Yoweri Museveni’s seventh-term victory and what it means for elections, youth engagement, and the future of democracy in Africa.

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AFCON 2025 heats up as Africa’s biggest stars battle for a place in the final

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:15:35 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to South African journalist and sports commentator Robert Marawa as they unpack the standout players, the must-watch clashes, and his call on who could go all the way to lift the trophy in Morocco.

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The Africa Report: Zambia lawmakers back constitutional amendment before election

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:28:52 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Justin Mulenga, Diamond TV correspondent, about Zambia’s Parliament backing proposed constitutional amendments ahead of the country’s next general election. The move is being presented as a step toward strengthening governance and modernising the country’s founding legal framework, often seen as a sign of a maturing democracy. However, the timing of the amendments has sparked debate about political motives, electoral implications, and their broader impact on democratic practice in the region. Mulenga provides on-the-ground insight into what is driving the changes and why they matter not only for Zambians, but for the future of democracy in Southern Africa.

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Rapid collapse of Benin coup sparks broader concerns for West African democracy

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:09:47 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with international relations expert Dr Charles Sinkala about reports that people in Benin are living in “total fear” following last week’s attempted coup, during which “violent clashes” broke out between the coup plotters and the Republican Guard at President Patrice Talon’s Cotonou residence, leaving “casualties on both sides.

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The Africa Report: China vying to replace the US for Africa’s affection?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:22:32 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Emmanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at UJ, about China’s decision to scrap all tariffs on exports from 53 African countries. The move marks a major policy shift, giving middle-income nations such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco duty-free access to the Chinese market across a wide range of goods, from agriculture and textiles to minerals and manufactured products.

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The Africa Report: Sudan peace efforts collapse as Burhan rejects ‘Worst’ Truce Plan

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:17:49 +0000

Ray White speaks to Kenneth Kgwadi, research fellow at the Middle East Africa Research Institute (MEARI), about the latest setback in Sudan’s stalled peace efforts after army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected the US-backed “Quad” truce proposal, dismissing it as the worst plan yet and accusing the UAE of quietly supporting the RSF. The move highlights the deepening mistrust between Sudan’s warring sides and the international mediators attempting to bring them to the negotiating table. As the conflict continues, millions remain trapped in what has become the world’s largest displacement crisis, with both the army and the RSF convinced they can still secure a military victory. Kgwadi helps break down why diplomacy is failing, how external powers are complicating the conflict, and whether any viable path to peace remains for Sudan at this critical moment.

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The Africa Report: Tanzania cabinet reshuffle places family at the heart of power

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:44:18 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tanzanian journalist Sammy Awami about the latest developments in Tanzania, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her daughter and son-in-law to key positions, raising concerns over nepotism and the country’s fragile stability following a contested election.

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The Africa Report: Turf War Between Rival Jihadist Groups in Nigeria Leaves 200 Dead

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:17:26 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr. Hussein Solomon, Senior Professor at the University of the Free State, about the deadly turf war in northeast Nigeria, where Boko Haram and ISWAP clashed near Lake Chad, leaving around 200 militants dead as the two rival jihadist groups battle for control of the region.

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Ouattara secures fourth term as Ivory Coast faces questions over democracy and direction

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:17:40 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sakaria Kone, Ivory Coast’s Ambassador to South Africa, as President Alassane Ouattara secures a fourth term in office with nearly 90% of the vote. The result, announced in the early hours in Abidjan, has stirred both celebration and concern, supporters hail Ouattara as the architect of stability and economic progress, while critics question the fairness of an election marked by the exclusion of key rivals. As the nation basks in the glow of another Ouattara victory, many ask whether Ivory Coast is witnessing the consolidation of democracy or the quiet erosion of it and what this means for its future, its people, and its partners across Africa.

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Africa’s Silence on Darfur: A Shameful Failure

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:22:39 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with veteran journalist Mathatha Tsedu about the disturbing silence from South African leaders as Sudan faces the world’s deadliest humanitarian crisis, with staggering numbers of people killed and displaced.

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The Africa Report: Paul Biya wins 8th term amid deadly unrest

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:16:12 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Pippie Hugues, a political analyst based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, about the unrest in the country following the controversial re-election of veteran leader Paul Biya for an eighth term.

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Africa Report: World Bank Lifts Funding Freeze, Commits $2 Billion to Uganda

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:31:12 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr. Thokozile Madonko, Researcher at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies and the Public Economy Project at Wits University, about a major boost for Uganda’s economy. After nearly two years of suspended funding due to concerns over human rights issues, the World Bank has announced it will resume financial support, with an investment of over $2 billion aimed at strengthening Uganda’s infrastructure and private sector. The discussion explores what this means for the country’s economic growth, governance, and its relationship with international lenders.

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Africa Report with Professor Gilbert Khadiagala

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:11:24 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Gilbert Khadiagala, Director of the African Centre for the Study of the United States at Wits University, about Madagascar’s deepening political crisis following President Andry Rajoelina’s decision to dissolve Parliament amid growing unrest. What began as public frustration over water and power shortages, unemployment, and corruption has escalated into nationwide protests, with reports of parts of the military siding with demonstrators. With the president’s authority under threat, Khadiagala unpacks whether this marks a democratic reset, a constitutional crisis, or a continuation of Madagascar’s turbulent political history.

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Who really runs Congo? The rebels, Rwanda, or Kinshasa?

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:27:23 +0000

Kambale Musavuli, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is an analyst with the Center for Research on Congo-Kinshasa.

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Africa Report: Inside the controversy over Zambian Edgar Lungu’s burial

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:35:21 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa, Zambian historian and senior lecturer in Stellenbosch University’s Department of History, about the Constitutional Court’s decision preventing the family of the late former President Edgar Lungu from directly appealing the Pretoria High Court ruling. The High Court had determined that the Zambian government has the right to repatriate Lungu’s remains for a state funeral and burial.

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AU takes a stand: Restoring Africa’s true size on the world map

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 05:14:37 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Lerato Mogoatlhe, from Africa No Filter, exploring how the Mercator map’s distortion continues to misrepresent Africa and why the Equal Earth projection offers a fairer picture of the continent.

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The Africa Report – Cameroon at the Crossroads: Paul Biya’s long rule faces election and Anglophone crisis test

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:21:15 +0000

Dr. Pippie Hugues, Policy Analyst at the Governance and Democracy Division of the Policy, joins Bongani Bingwa as Cameroon stands at a critical political crossroads. President Paul Biya, now 92 years old, has ruled the country since 1982—longer than most Cameroonians have been alive. Despite surviving coups and crises, Biya has remained in power through military backing and widely contested elections. With a potential eighth term looming, questions are mounting about the future of democracy in Cameroon. Beneath the surface of official parades lies a country grappling with deep poverty, systemic corruption, and the unresolved Anglophone crisis. Rich in oil and agricultural resources, Cameroon’s potential is undeniable—but so are its political challenges. Dr. Hugues helps us unpack the realities behind Biya’s long grip on power and what the upcoming election could mean for the region.

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Africa Report - Rwandan government accepts migrants from the United States

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:39:39 +0000

Bongani Bingwa has a conversation with Crystal Orderson about escalating tensions in Angola, where civil society groups have accused security forces of using excessive force to quell violent protests, prompting concerns from the United Nations Human Rights Office. They also delve into a recent agreement between the United States and Rwanda, where Rwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 deported migrants from the US, with the possibility of expanding the deal further.

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The Africa Report: Ghana now plans crypto licensing

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:24:12 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson about Ghana's central bank is taking steps to regulate the cryptocurrency industry by licensing platforms to track digital asset transactions.

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The Africa Report: DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in Eastern Congo

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:40:17 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Africa Report Correspondent ,Crystal Orderson about two major developments on the continent. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 rebels and the government have signed a declaration in Qatar aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo, an area long plagued by violence linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. While the deal, brokered by Qatar and the US, marks progress, uncertainty remains over the withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan forces, with formal peace talks expected to begin on August 8. Meanwhile in Zimbabwe, Nelson Chamisa is making a political comeback by launching a new movement, deliberately not a party, to challenge ZANU-PF’s grip on power in the 2028 elections. Analysts are divided on whether this non-traditional approach can overcome Zimbabwe’s entrenched, military-backed political system.

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Africa Report: World's oldest leader seeks re-election to extend Cameroon's 43-year regime

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:35:44 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Crystal Orderson about Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, confirming his bid for an eighth term in the October election, and Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died at the age of 82 in a London clinic, and when he will be buried.

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Africa Report: Ethiopia Grand Renaissance mega dam project on the Nile is now complete

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:26:12 +0000

Bongani Bingwa chats with Crystal Orderson about Ethiopia's announcement of the completed Grand Renaissance Dam, set for a September inauguration, and the DRC’s celebration of 100 years since the birth of liberation icon Patrice Lumumba.

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The Africa Report - DRC with Rwanda signing a peace pack in Washington

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:23:20 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson unpacking President Donald Trump’s claim of brokering peace between the DRC and Rwanda though doubts remain, especially with M23 excluded from the deal and vague language around troop withdrawals. She also looks at Spain’s new migration agreement with The Gambia, hailed by some as a lifeline for youth employment but criticised by others as a form of exploitation, with fraud allegations now surfacing around recruitment processes.

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Africa Report with Crystal Orderson - One year anniversary of Kenya’s Gen Z deadly protest

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:14:28 +0000

Bongani Bingwa chats with Crystal Orderson on the one-year anniversary of the deadly crackdown on Gen Z activists in Kenya, and Interpol's most recent danger assessment states that cybercrime incidents now account for an increasing share of total crime in Africa.

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Africa Report: The World Bank on loan ban to Uganda over Anti-Gay Laws

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:09:24 +0000

Bongani speaks to Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson, as the World Bank lifts its two-year loan ban on Uganda, initially imposed in 2023 after the country passed one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws. Despite ongoing reports of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, the Bank says new safeguards will ensure funds are used fairly though critics argue the decision weakens global human rights efforts and could deepen financial dependency in poorer nations. Meanwhile, in Zambia, Bloomberg is hosting a high-level gathering of media owners, journalists, and philanthropists in Livingstone to explore how foundations are funding African media. The event focuses on strengthening local journalism, building talent, and measuring impact through collaborative models between international donors and African media houses.

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The Africa Report: Nigeria's Bola Tibuna says his harsh economic reforms are working

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:20:45 +0000

Bongani Bingwa and Crystal Orderson discuss the latest developments in African governance, highlighting President Tinubu's economic reforms in Nigeria and President Mnangagwa's signing of the contentious radio license bill in Zimbabwe.

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The Africa Report: SANDF troops are still stuck in Goma?

Wed, 21 May 2025 05:17:54 +0000

Ray White speaks to Africa Report Correspondent Crystal Orderson about stories making headlines across the continent. Questions are mounting over the SANDF’s withdrawal from the DRC, with conflicting reports suggesting South African troops are stranded in Goma due to transport delays, claims the military firmly denies, insisting the operation is proceeding in phases with all personnel safe and supplied. Crystal weighs in on whether this is a case of miscommunication, logistical hiccups, or media sensationalism, and what it means for South Africa’s peacekeeping credibility in the region. Meanwhile, in Tanzania, the arrest of opposition figure Amani Golugwa and the disqualification of CHADEMA from the upcoming election are raising red flags about democratic backsliding under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, prompting fears of a return to authoritarian tactics just months before a crucial vote.

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The Africa Report: Africa policymakers meeting in TOGO this week

Wed, 14 May 2025 05:14:59 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson discussing two major stories: First, African policymakers are meeting in Lomé, Togo, from May 12–14, 2025, at a High-Level Conference co-hosted by the African Union, African Development Bank, and the Togolese government to address Africa’s growing debt crisis. The summit aims to adopt the AU Lomé Declaration, which will lay out shared principles for managing public debt and coordinating creditor engagement across the continent. Second, a Kenyan court has sentenced four men including two Belgians, a Vietnamese, and a Kenyan to one year in prison or a $7,700 fine for attempting to smuggle thousands of live queen ants out of the country, a case shedding light on the niche but illegal global trade in exotic insects.

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The Africa Report - Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:19:15 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson discussing Rwanda’s talks with the U.S. to accept deported migrants, raising ethical and diplomatic questions across Africa. She also explores the rise of Nigeria’s traditional Dambe boxing, now attracting global investors and media deals.

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The Africa Report - Instability in Africa’s Heartlands

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:03:06 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Africa Report correspondent Crystal Orderson about the growing instability in Central and East Africa. They begin with the withdrawal of South African troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a costly SADC peacekeeping mission, just as DRC and Rwanda surprisingly sign a peace deal in the US. Attention then turns to South Sudan, where renewed tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar threaten to collapse the fragile 2018 peace agreement, raising fears of a return to full-scale civil war.

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The Africa Report - Rwanda allow SADC troops safe passage from DRC

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:03:08 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent Crystal Orderson, providing the latest news updates from across Africa. They unpack escalating tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the justice ministry is preparing legal action against former president Joseph Kabila following the banning of his party over alleged links to the M23 rebel group. Meanwhile, Rwanda has agreed to allow SADC troops deployed to combat rebel advances and exit the region through its territory to Tanzania, marking a key step in the phased withdrawal announced in March.

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The Africa Report: Sudan conflict marks two years since fighting has erupted

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:21:19 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent Crystal Orderson, providing the latest news updates from across Africa.

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The Africa Report: Rwanda marks the genocide amid tensions in DRC and M23

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:24:41 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson about two African stories, the first being the UN Secretary-General is calling for global commitment to justice and dignity in memory of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, while the US and Democratic Republic of Congo are discussing a minerals deal that could impact the region's conflict dynamics, particularly with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels, and the Senegalese government may summon former President Macky Sall over irregularities in the treasuries bookkeeping during his tenure.

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The Africa Report - Is South Sudan on the brink of war

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:29:54 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson about the escalating tensions in South Sudan, where the arrest of Vice President Riek Machar raises fears of renewed conflict including the latest peace talks between Rwanda and the DRC, as efforts continue to address the region's instability.

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The Africa Report - The EAC-SADC Summit

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:17:50 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Crystal Orderson, Africa Report Correspondent, discussing the EAC-SADC Summit’s expanded mediation panel after Angola's withdrawal and its push for political solutions as M23 rebels advance in Eastern DRC.

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The Africa Report - M23 rebels withdraw from DR Congo peace talks

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:21:22 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa report Correspondent Crystal Orderson about the M23 rebels' withdrawal from peace talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the escalating tensions in South Sudan, despite international and regional calls for peace.

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The Africa Report - South Sudan’s political tensions

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:21:15 +0000

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Crystal Orderson on the proposed power-sharing arrangement between Raila Odinga and William in Kenya, as well as the developing tension in South Sudan.

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The Africa Report

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:48:53 +0000

Ray White speaks to Crystal Orderson, giving us the latest news on the African continent.

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The Africa Report - DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi is proposing unity government

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:38:34 +0000

Sudan's army breaks paramilitary siege of strategic city in latest advance to Khartoum.

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The Africa report - M23 rebels promise security after seizing Bukavu in eastern Congo

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:31:34 +0000

Bonagani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson our Africa Correspondent about the latest and biggest stories in Africa.

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The Africa Report - African Union Summit

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:35:16 +0000

This week, we’re focusing on two major events taking place on the African continent. After this past weekend’s summit in Dar-es-Salaam, where the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) gathered to address the DRC conflict, the ceasefire has offered a glimmer of hope. However, with the conflict still ongoing, can these negotiations lead to the lasting peace the region so desperately needs?

Meanwhile, in Addis Ababa, African leaders are gathering at the AU headquarters with a key focus on electing a new head of the continental body. And the big question on everyone’s lips is: will Raila Odinga finally seize the moment & take charge?

Our Africa report correspondent. Crystal Orderson joins us to unpack this.

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The Africa report - M23 rebels declaring a ceasefire in Goma for humanitarian reasons

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:06:14 +0000

Clement Manyathela speaks to Crystal Orderson about the latest M23 rebels that have declared a ceasefire in Goma for humanitarian reasons and the latest from Mining indaba.

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The Africa Report - The UN calls for M23 to withdraw from GOMA

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:59:21 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, 702 Correspondent on the Africa Report speaks about the UN Security Council convening its second emergency meeting to address the escalating crisis in Goma.

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The Africa Report - 20 Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:16:13 +0000

We continue keeping abreast in our neighbour Mozambique following weeks of political upheaval- Opposition leader Venancia Modnlane says he’s open to joining Frelimo government.

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The Africa Report - Ethiopia and Somalia restore diplomatic ties

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:24:14 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, 702 Correspondent about the inauguration of Mozambique’s president-elect, Daniel Chapo.

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The Africa Report - Mozambique opposition leader to return in Maputo on Thursday

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:31:30 +0000

Ghana has a new president - followed. Peaceful transfer to power but John Mahama returns to lead country amid A financial crisis in the country.

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The Africa Report - SA delegation to meet with Mozambican counterparts

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:09:06 +0000

Ray White speaks to Crystal Orderson about the latest developments happening in Mozambique and the tropical cyclone Chido that left a mark in Madagascar and Malawi.

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The Africa Report - Ghana's former president, John Mahama, has reclaimed power

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:39:12 +0000

Ghana's former president, John Dramani Mahama, has reclaimed power, promising to tackle debt, high living costs, and youth unemployment, but faces major economic challenges. Second, South Africa is losing R10 million daily due to trade disruptions caused by post-election violence in Mozambique, with trucks and cargo under attack and roads to the Port of Maputo blockaded. Crystal will unpack the calls for President Ramaphosa to step in and the broader implications for regional stability.

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The Africa Report - Is it a re-set for SA / Nigeria relations

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:13:19 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson on the Africa Report about the Namibian election results and Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah becoming the president elect

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The Africa Report - Namibia elections 2024

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:05:27 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson about the Namibian elections and gives the latest on the unrest in Mozambique.

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The Africa report - Zimbabwe and Zambia suffer into 21 hours of power cuts

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:18:46 +0000

Amnesty International has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to take a firm stand against escalating police violence in Mozambique, following the killing of seven protesters during post-election demonstrations in Nampula on November 13, 2024. Mozambique's disputed elections on October 9 triggered mass protests, leading to a heavy-handed crackdown by security forces, including numerous deaths, injuries, and arrests. Amnesty's Khanyo Farisè criticized SADC’s slow response and urged both SADC and the African Union to address human rights violations and push for accountability at an upcoming summit in Harare. The protests, led by opposition figures such as Venancio Mondlane, highlight ongoing unrest and accusations of electoral fraud.

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The Africa Report - Mozambique mass protests and border closures

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:35:49 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondent about the opposition Alliance of Change in Mauritius winning 60 of the 64 seats in parliament following Sunday's general election and Navin Ramgoolam being appointed prime minister. In addition, they speak about the latest on Mozambique mass protests and border closures.

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The Africa Report - Mozambique death toll on the rise following elections

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:24:33 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Cyrstal Orderson about SADC youth showing there’s no loyalty to ruling parties particularly in Bostwana and Mozambique sees death toll rising as communities and people taking to streets following disputed election results.

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The Africa Report - Mozambique ruling Frelimo party won the election

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:38:02 +0000

Its D- Day for Botswana as over a million voters head to the poll to choose a new government. Will the Ruling BDP and President Masisi win amid the collapse of global demand for diamonds?

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The Africa Report - Mozambique police clash with opposition protesters after disputed election

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:15:22 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondent about the Mozambique election results and Cameroon President Paul Biya appearing in public.

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The Africa Report - Cameroon bans media from talking about President Biya’s health

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:35:36 +0000

Mozambique election countdown -Ruling party set for another win opposition crying foul following last week’s poll.

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The Africa Report: Chagos island, returns to Mauritius

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:59:11 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondence about Mozambicans preparing for an election that will choose a new president.

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The Africa Report with Crystal Orderson- Kenyan MPs begin process to impeach deputy president

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:21:20 +0000

The Africa Report with Crystal Orderson- Kenyan MPs begin process to impeach deputy president

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Rounding up this week’s top political stories with Tshidi Madia

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:40:16 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tshidi Madia, EWN Political Associate Editor about Cilliers Brink being voted out of the Tshwane mayoral office.

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The Africa Report - Facebook loses jurisdiction appeal in Kenyan court

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:44:38 +0000

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondent about the two former ruling parties of Senegal ex-presidents forming a coalition ahead of legislative election in Senegal.

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The Africa Report - US propose 2 permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:32:58 +0000

Travel agents not happy with Zanzibars Plans to introduce mandatory insurance fee for all visitors… of close to R1000.

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The Africa Report - Burkina Faso issues new passports without West African bloc's logo

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:05:10 +0000

Bogani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondence about Burkina Faso launching new biometric passports without the logo of the Economic Community of West African States.

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The Africa Report - Will New state of climate report released by UN, AU and World

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:14:39 +0000

Clement Manyathela speaks to Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondent about The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the African Union Commission, jointly launching the 2023 State of the Climate in Africa report.

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The Africa Report - Sudan’s warring parties have ended yet another round of peace talks

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:30:48 +0000

Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondence gives Bongani Bingwa an update about the election season in Ghana and the various presidential candidate campaigns.

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The Africa Report - Nigerian aviation authorities bracing for nationwide strike

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:04:07 +0000

Feline lovers in Kenya’s capital are up in arms over the threat of what is perceived as a “cat tax”

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The Africa Report - Africa needs a permanent seat at the UN Security Council

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:13:18 +0000

Africa Correspondent, Crystal Orderson speaks to Bongani Bingwa about protests in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and how the state is responding to the unrest. Including United Nation officials calling for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council for Africa.

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The Africa Report - Thousands of churches have been closed down in Rwanda

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:21:24 +0000

Angola inks ceasefire deal between Rwanda and DRC army -will it be sustained? Indications so far indicate it’s not holding at all.

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The Africa Report - Nigeria is bracing for nationwide protests over economic hardship

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:14:09 +0000

Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondence speaks to Bongani Bingwa about Nigeria’s nationwide protests that are happening as a result of economic hardship.

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The Africa Report - Uganda deploys army, police as Gen-Z protests against graft

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:25:25 +0000

New African trade pact comes into force as EAC, Comesa, SADC merge into seamless market begins tomorrow.

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The Africa Report - Rwanda’s Kagame wins fourth term with 99 percent of vote

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:49:00 +0000

In Kenya protestors are still not happy with the reforms announced by Pres Ruto - they now calling for him to resign.

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The Africa Report- Haiti's gang violence has displaced of thousands of children

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:31:36 +0000

AN unlikely mediator, Turkey has started mediation between Somalia and Ethiopia.

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The Africa Report - Tax protests hit Kenya

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:22:56 +0000

It's been a long wait but finally Senegal is now an oil producer ...new Govt hopes it will be able to support social programmes.

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The Africa Report - Kenya protests over proposed tax hikes in finance bill

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:05:33 +0000

After more than a decade production finally starts at Senegal's first offshore oil project.

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The Africa Report - Malawi mourns the tragic death of its VP Saulos Chilima

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:22:10 +0000

Eyes wide open- Sudan atrocities continue with the latest attack on El FAsher hospital - the last operating hospital in Darfur-- again highlighting the death and destruction in Sudan.

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The Africa Report - DR Congo announces long-awaited government

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:29:59 +0000

Nigeria's Pres Bola Tinuba changes the country’s national anthem and Nigerians are not very happy about this development.

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The Africa Report - William Ruto's recent visit to the US

Wed, 29 May 2024 06:30:29 +0000

So we are not the only country heading to an election today Another ruling party in SADC is also heading to the polls today .. and it’s an Island nation Madagascar.

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The Africa Report - DRC Congo army thwarted an attempted coup

Wed, 22 May 2024 05:25:23 +0000

Southern Africa on the grip of severe drought.

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The Africa Report - UK Parliament approves a plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:31:41 +0000

Kenyan President William Ruto and his Govt vows to continue with a controversial plan to deploy Kenyan soldiers to Haiti amid local court challenge and instability in Haiti.

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The Africa Report - One year since the beginning of the civil war in Sudan

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:04:51 +0000

This week the Nigerian grid collapsed yet again crippling business activity - amid a more than 200% electricity increase. What does this mean for country?

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The Africa Report - Somalia has expelled Ethiopia's ambassador

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:32:01 +0000

Four more SADC troops killed in the DRC- amid talks between Ramaphosa and Kagame in Rwanda? Relations between two African nations have been at an all time low in recent years.

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