Paul Tilsley

Paul Tilsley is a veteran correspondent who has reported on African affairs for more than three decades from Johannesburg, South Africa. He can be followed on Twitter @paultilsley

US troops in standoff in African nations as Cold War-like tensions take hold on continent

Africa 1 day ago

US troops in standoff in African nations as Cold War-like tensions take hold on continent

A standoff is said to exist between Washington and the military juntas running Chad and Niger, who both want U.S. troops to leave, while welcoming Russian forces

Christians in Africa face worrying rise in killings, persecution and displacement

Christianity April 14

Christians in Africa face worrying rise in killings, persecution and displacement

According to one group Christians are being persecuted, killed and displaced in 28 of Africa’s 54 countries. Nigeria is one country that has seen a massive rise in attacks against the faithful.

African drone company uses AI to give vital help to US fruit and nut farmers

Artificial Intelligence April 12

African drone company uses AI to give vital help to US fruit and nut farmers

A South African startup is using AI software, drones and mobile phones to combat climate change by analyzing fruit and nut crops for U.S. farmers and growers in 18 other countries.

Jihadist and nuclear threat as African country tells US to leave amid Russian and Iranian gains

Africa March 19

Jihadist and nuclear threat as African country tells US to leave amid Russian and Iranian gains

The Biden administration is in urgent talks with Niger following the country's decision to end a military agreement that allows the U.S. to house an anti-terror drone base in the restive African nation.

Anger rises over South Africa making millions in US benefits while cozying up to Iran, Russia and Hamas

South Africa March 17

Anger rises over South Africa making millions in US benefits while cozying up to Iran, Russia and Hamas

South Africa is drowning in murders, power and water cuts and the world’s highest unemployment rate while its government spends millions in talks with Hamas, Iran and Russia.

Oscar 'Bladerunner' Pistorius warned he could become assassination target from country's underworld

Crime January 3

Oscar 'Bladerunner' Pistorius warned he could become assassination target from country's underworld

Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius is expected to be released from prison on Friday, according to sources. Known as "Bladerunner," the former Olympic athlete is expected to live with his uncle upon release.

World looks other way as Christians 'killed for sport by jihadists' in Nigeria

Christianity December 30

World looks other way as Christians 'killed for sport by jihadists' in Nigeria

With the world's attention focused on Israel's war against Hamas, the ethnic cleansing of Christians in Nigeria continues. New reports said up to 200 were slaughtered by jihadists.

Genocide, famine in Sudan as Biden admin accused of being ‘idle’

Africa December 26

Genocide, famine in Sudan as Biden admin accused of being ‘idle’

Sudan's civil war has led to hundreds of thousands of displaced people. Over 12,000 people have already been killed in the violence that seems to be getting worse as the conflict continues at a pace.

Biden admin's drive for green energy leads to accusations of forced child labor mining for EV battery metals

Africa December 17

Biden admin's drive for green energy leads to accusations of forced child labor mining for EV battery metals

The Biden administration faces a difficult balancing act in the rush for cobalt and other metals needed for batteries used by electric vehicles. Fears of child labor at the mines is one such concern.

World, protesters silent on Sudan massacres: 'no mob outside the White House'

Africa November 26

World, protesters silent on Sudan massacres: 'no mob outside the White House'

There's little media interest in the ongoing Sudan conflict, with relief agencies struggling to keep donors interested and the lack of demonstrations against the killing in stark contrast to protests over Gaza.