Corporate Council on Africa Announces New and Returning Board Members for Class of 2027

SummaryExplosions rocked Port Sudan for a third consecutive day as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted the city, previously considered safe amid Sudan's civil war. Drones struck the international airport and a hotel near the military leadership, prompting flight cancellations and raising concerns over civilian safety. The African Union condemned the attacks as a dangerous escalation, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis resulting from two years of conflict between the army and RSF, which has...

The investigating officer in the Free State asbestos removal "scam" case stated that he was merely presenting facts when he informed Moroadi Cholota, the former assistant to ex-premier Ace Magashule, that her lack of cooperation as a State witness would lead to her being treated as a suspect. This statement underscores the pressure on Cholota in the ongoing investigation related to the alleged corruption within the asbestos removal project. The case has garnered significant attention...

The home of missing Joshlin Smith has been completely destroyed by fire shortly after Judge Nathan Erasmus convicted her mother, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, her partner, Jacquen "Boeta" Appollis, and their friend, Steveno van Rhyn, of kidnapping and trafficking in the Western Cape High Court on Friday. This significant event raises concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding Joshlin's disappearance and the implications of the convictions. The timing of the fire, occurring just hours post-verdict, adds a layer...

The City of Ekurhuleni has suspended and initiated disciplinary actions against 389 officers from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department due to their participation in an illegal strike. This strike involved the blockade of crucial motorways on 19 March 2025. The city's decision underscores the seriousness of the officers' actions and aims to uphold law and order within the department. Full Article

Hundreds of opposition protesters in Ghana, led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have condemned President John Mahama's suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, demanding her immediate reinstatement. They accuse Mahama of violating constitutional due process and undermining judicial independence, with the Ghana Bar Association also calling the suspension unconstitutional. While some lawyers support the president's authority to suspend public officers for misconduct, many argue that the right procedures were not followed in Torkornoo's case,...

The UN's top court has dismissed Sudan's allegations against the UAE for complicity in genocide related to the Sudanese civil war, citing lack of jurisdiction due to the UAE's opt-out of Article 9 of the Genocide Convention. Sudan claimed the UAE supported the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in systematic attacks against non-Arab communities, including mass killings and forced displacement. The court's decision, made by a 14-2 vote, highlights the challenges of holding states accountable...