Africa Matters

Pure Paradise: Four African Beach Destinations You Must Visit

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa boasts some of the world’s most stunning beach destinations, where crystal-clear waters meet golden sands. If you’re dreaming of the perfect beach getaway, these four paradises will captivate your senses and offer an unforgettable escape. 1. Zanzibar, Tanzania Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, is a tropical gem blending breathtaking beaches with a…

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Five-Year-Old Girl Born in Mauritius Prison Reunited with Family in South Africa

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian A five-year-old girl, born in a prison in Mauritius, has been officially handed over to South African government officials after spending her early years living with her imprisoned mother. The mother, who has been incarcerated for drug trafficking since her arrest in 2019, has been awaiting trial. The South African Department of Social Development,…

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UK seems ready to return its ‘last African colony’

Aggrieved Chagossians must be heard in negotiations between the UK and Mauritius over who owns the Chagos Archipelago. Could the protracted dispute over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean finally be drawing to a close? Britain steadfastly insisted for decades that it was the rightful owner of what it called the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). But it…

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