Socialist Party contests Zambian election
Edgar Lungu’s authoritarian regime is being contested from the Left as well as the centre.
Stories by: Pavan Kulkarni
eSwatini police arrest pro-democracy protesters
Defying the ban on demonstrations amid a wave of protests against King Mswati’s rule, residents have held demonstrations – and security forces have responded with violence.
Lesotho foists low wage increase on garment workers
The government has gazetted an effective wage increase of 14% rather than the strike’s 20% demand, without consulting unions or the board that represents the country’s clothing industry workers.