The ceasefire mirage: Washington’s Iran strategy targets China—and what Africa must do now
The confrontation has already hit African economies. Rising fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, and inflation are widespread across east and west Africa.
By Donald Jairos
Apr. 22, 2026
Hunger stalks Bulilima after poor harvests
"This support is important especially to reach vulnerable elderly people, women, child-headed households, persons with disabilities and those that are chronically ill," he said.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 10, 2026
Africa must not function as Russia’s tool for aggression
For four years, Russia has been conducting a war of conquest against Ukraine. It is a war that became Ukraine’s endless tragedy and Russia’s endless humiliation.
By Olexander Scherba
Feb. 27, 2026
Zim abstains from UN vote to end Russia-Ukraine war
ZIMBABWE is among 51 nations that abstained from a United Nations (UN) vote on lasting peace in the Russian-Ukraine war, a conflict that has drawn African nationals, including Zimbabweans.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Feb. 26, 2026
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Zimbabwean activists push for AU action on Russia trafficking saga
According to reports, African men from dozens of countries were recruited through misleading job offers that promised high salaries, safe working conditions or fast-track residency.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 8, 2026
As Russia’s Africa Corps fights in Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes
When the Africa Corps replaced Wagner six months ago, weary civilians hoped for less brutality. The United Nations says they have been abused by all sides in the conflict.
By AP
Dec. 7, 2025
Ukraine: Trump and his deadlines
Donald Trump sets deadlines for more complicated reasons that purport to be tactical, but he too is addicted to the whooshing sound they make when he breaks them.
By Gwynne Dyer
Aug. 15, 2025
Russian embassy defends Alabuga programme
In a statement, the embassy praised the work-study programme, saying it was one of the “shining projects” running under the Russia-Africa co-operation initiative.
By BRENT SHAMU
Aug. 4, 2025
Zim women lured to dangerous Russian jobs
Alabuga Start markets itself as a training opportunity, promising four hours of work and six hours of study daily.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jul. 31, 2025
