Ethiopia
The journey south

The journey south

Ethiopian immigrants seek opportunities in South Africa, and a leg up the socio- economic ladder With an estimated population of nearly 95 million in 2017, Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa, second...

Africa’s presidents in profile

Africa’s presidents in profile

Most African countries today are ruled by presidents. Some have notorious profiles as tyrants, while others enjoy respect as democrats. This compilation of brief overviews of their careers shows who’s who. ALGERIA:...

Life beyond Mugabe?

Zimbabwe: splintering political parties Unhappiness between former liberation parties continues to bedevil Zimbabwean politics Zimbabwe has two main ethnic groups, the Shona and the Ndebele, as well as smaller groups...