Africa governance news
Here are some recent news articles and updates on governance in Africa:
Corruption
- "Africa's Corruption Epidemic: A Threat to Development" (The Africa Report, March 2023) - This article highlights the widespread corruption in Africa and its impact on economic development.
- "Kenya's Anti-Corruption Agency Seizes Assets Worth $1.5 Million" (The East African, March 2023) - The article reports on the seizure of assets by Kenya's anti-corruption agency, which is a significant step in the fight against corruption.
Elections
- "Nigeria's Election Body Announces New Dates for Presidential Polls" (Premium Times, March 2023) - The article reports on the announcement of new dates for Nigeria's presidential polls, which were previously postponed due to logistical issues.
- "Zambia's Opposition Parties Boycott Elections, Citing Irregularities" (The Guardian, March 2023) - The article reports on the boycott of Zambia's elections by opposition parties, citing irregularities and concerns over the electoral process.
Human Rights
- "South Africa's Constitutional Court Rules Against Ex-President Zuma's Imprisonment" (The New York Times, March 2023) - The article reports on the ruling by South Africa's Constitutional Court, which has upheld the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma on corruption charges.
- "Ethiopia's Human Rights Record Under Scrutiny at UN Human Rights Council" (The Diplomat, March 2023) - The article reports on the criticism of Ethiopia's human rights record at the UN Human Rights Council, with several countries expressing concerns over the country's human rights situation.
Economic Governance
- "Africa's Economic Growth Slows Down Due to Global Economic Uncertainty" (The Africa Report, March 2023) - This article highlights the impact of global economic uncertainty on Africa's economic growth, which has slowed down in recent years.
- "Kenya's New Tax Law Sparks Protests and Concerns Over Economic Governance" (The East African, March 2023) - The article reports on the protests and concerns over Kenya's new tax law, which has been criticized for its potential impact on the economy and the poor.
Good Governance
- "Rwanda's President Kagame Wins Re-Election with 99% of the Vote" (The New York Times, March 2023) - The article reports on the re-election of Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, who won with 99% of the vote in a poll that was widely criticized for its lack of transparency and competitiveness.
- "Ghana's President Akufo-Addo Launches Anti-Corruption Agency" (The Ghanaian Times, March 2023) - The article reports on the launch of Ghana's anti-corruption agency, which is aimed at tackling corruption and promoting good governance in the country.
These are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates on governance in Africa.