Africa

Published: April 7, 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online — Investigating the shifting social currents of the digital age. NAIROBI/LAGOS — Beneath the vibrant surface of Africa’s digital transformation, a darker subculture is gaining exponential momentum. Experts are sounding the alarm over the rise of the "manosphere"—a loosely connected network of influencers, podcasts, and social media groups that promote a hyper-masculine, often deeply misogynistic worldview. What began...

Published: March 17, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Communities across South Sudan are reporting renewed violence, displacement, and mounting humanitarian pressure amid warnings that the country may be edging closer to renewed large-scale conflict. Residents describe aerial bombardments, armed clashes, and deteriorating security conditions that have forced families to flee their homes. The phrase “fire came from the sky,” repeated by survivors, reflects accounts of airstrikes...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nearly a decade after Zimbabwe’s long-time ruler Robert Mugabe was forced from power, the once-dominant Mugabe family continues to face arrests, accusations and bitter internal disputes that reflect the dramatic shift in their fortunes since the end of his rule. For almost four decades, Robert Mugabe stood at the centre of Zimbabwe’s political system. After leading the country...

Published: 9 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — World For millions of cocoa farmers across West Africa, the global chocolate industry has long been both a lifeline and a trap — a sector worth billions, yet one that leaves those at the bottom of the chain struggling to survive. Today, as the international cocoa market slumps, the crisis has deepened into a humanitarian emergency. Farmers...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online South African television and theatre figure Ian von Memerty has died aged 61 after openly sharing his intention to end his life, his family confirmed in a heartfelt statement. Von Memerty, known for his dynamic presence on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and SA’s Got Talent, passed away in the early hours of February 23...

Published: 3 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online At least 169 people were killed when insurgents launched a deadly raid on a village in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area, local officials have said. The attack occurred on Sunday in Abiemnom county, a remote region of the country that has seen a surge in violence in recent months. The victims included dozens of civilians, with women and...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Governments and security analysts are raising alarm as kidnappings of foreigners in Africa’s vast Sahel region continue to increase, a symptom of deepening lawlessness driven by insurgency, criminal networks and fragile states. From militants abducting aid workers and tourists to violent extremist groups seeking ransom or leverage, the trend reflects the widening security vacuum that has made parts of the Sahel among...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United States has faced accusations of shameless exploitation in a controversial health financing deal with Zambia. Leaked documents of a five-year memorandum of understanding indicate that Zambia could face worse terms than other African nations in previous US agreements. The deal reportedly obliges Lusaka to provide extensive access to national health data for a decade, far exceeding...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Chad has officially closed its entire eastern border with Sudan in an effort to prevent the ongoing civil war there from spilling into its territory, authorities in the Chadian capital N’Djamena announced on Monday. The move follows deadly clashes in recent days that left several Chadian soldiers and civilians dead, and reflects deepening concerns that the conflict could destabilise the...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Communities across the globe are ushering in the Lunar New Year 2026, marking the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse with vibrant festivities, cultural traditions, and family gatherings. From the bustling streets of Beijing to the neon-lit avenues of Bangkok, the holiday is celebrated with a mix of ancient rituals and modern celebrations that reflect both...