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Netflix plans to expand its Africa operations, building on hit series

Netflix plans to expand its operations in Africa, building on the success of hit shows and series like the South African drama “Blood and Water”, the online video-streaming giant said. Netflix has invested $175 million in film content production in the continent since launching its operations in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria in 2016, having […]

Sinking Susan Rice’s Nomination: What It Could Mean for the U.S. North Africa Policy

When Susan Rice withdrew her name from the consideration for nomination for Secretary of State, she did so largely to save the White House from a costly political fight. Over the previous weeks, Senators John McCain, Kelly Ayotte, and Lindsay Graham had attacked her vigorously for not calling the attack on the US consulate in […]

Africa should do more to monitor, respond to human rights abuses — rights group

African nations need to do more to address the widespread displacement, killings and other abuses that have come about from the continent’s many conflicts, according to a new report published this week by Human Rights Watch. The report that summarizes human rights trends in 23 African countries has found that in many countries on the […]