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Bleak picture of human rights in Africa as some govts, armed groups escalate abuses — HRW

The latest World Report 2025 of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) warns that governments across Africa continue to crack down and wrongly arrest political opponents, critics, activists and journalists. The annual HRW’s World Report, released this week, reviewed human rights records of more than 100 countries, including 25 in Africa. The conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, […]

South Africa: Ramaphosa’s recovery plan meets mounting pressure

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared an “economic emergency,” unveiling a sweeping 10-point plan aimed at resuscitating the country’s stagnating economy. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions at power utility Eskom, deepening financial turmoil within the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, and widespread investor skepticism. Speaking at a high-level ANC meeting, Ramaphosa announced […]

Sierra Leonne: An IPP to provide solar kits to 2 million people

Independent power producer (IPP) Ignite Power has announced that it will provide electricity to 2 million people in rural Sierra Leone through solar home kits. The $50 million investment will allow the power producer to install small networks to cover the needs of households in the West African nation. They consist of a solar panel […]