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South African vessels can pass through Strait of Hormuz – Iran
The move came after Pretoria’s Foreign Ministry said it had held substantive discussions with its Iranian counterpart over the instability in the Middle East
Apr 3, 2026 14:49
Moscow and Cairo reaffirm ‘strategic’ partnership
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty reviewed trade growth, security coordination and regional crises
Apr 3, 2026 14:35
US deportations to African state denounced as ‘undignified and dehumanizing’
An association of lawyers condemned the transfer as a scheme to forcibly remove migrants and “dump them” in Uganda
Apr 3, 2026 13:25
Islamic State-linked militants kill dozens in DR Congo assault
Authorities have blamed Allied Democratic Forces fighters for a deadly attack
Apr 3, 2026 10:47
Children killed in Uganda kindergarten stabbing attack (VIDEO)
A male suspect is in custody over the murder of four toddlers aged two to three, police have said
Apr 3, 2026 09:12
Troops enter Cape Town after murder surge (PHOTOS)
Deployment has begun after dozens of murders were reported in crime-hit communities of the South African city
Apr 2, 2026 13:57
Ford and Toyota issue major South African car recall
The country’s regulator has said defects in the affected vehicles may cause engine power loss or fuel leaks that could raise the risk of fire
Apr 2, 2026 13:04
Civilians killed in Burundi military camp blasts (VIDEO)
At least 57 people, including three soldiers, were injured in a fire at a storage unit in Bujumbura, the army has said
Apr 2, 2026 11:23
African nation reaches World Cup after 50-year wait (VIDEOS)
DR Congo sealed a historic play-off win, sparking nationwide celebrations
Apr 2, 2026 10:55
Senegal president signs new anti-LGBTQ law
UN human rights chief Volker Turk warned against approving the measure, arguing that it “flies in the face” of dignity, privacy, and equality
Apr 2, 2026 09:14
South Africa moves to ease fuel crisis
Officials have announced a temporary cut to the general fuel levy
Apr 1, 2026 14:23
The Iran shock: A big economic test for a far-away continent ANALYSIS
The strategic response for Africa lies not in reacting to individual crises but in reducing its overall dependence on them
Apr 1, 2026 13:49
Senegal drivers’ strike paralyzes traffic
A three-day transport sector action has disrupted commuting as unions protest restrictions, corruption, and a lack of dialogue
Apr 1, 2026 10:49
Palm Sunday attacks in Nigeria leave at least 53 dead
Gunmen attacked Angwan Rukuba in Plateau State late on Sunday, killing dozens, officials have reported
Mar 31, 2026 14:36
Dozens killed in South Sudan gold mine attack
Officials have reported at least 73 miners died southwest of the capital Juba
Mar 31, 2026 11:51
The trap of the ‘gravest crime’: When condemnation replaces reparation Opinion
Honoring the victims of the past is a hollow commitment if it serves as a pretext for evading the reality of today’s global hierarchies
Mar 31, 2026 11:22
Somali army takes control of regional administrative capital
Federal troops entered the South West State city of Baidoa after Mogadishu rejected the reelection of Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen
Mar 31, 2026 09:26
South African leader warns of looming fuel price hikes
The cost of petrol and diesel could rise from April 1, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said, ordering ministers to find ways to reduce the impact
Mar 30, 2026 14:18
Slavery finally recognized as a system, not just a tragedy – Tanzanian politician Exclusive
The move restores dignity but lack of reparations commitments risks limiting real progress, Madaraka Nyerere has said
Mar 30, 2026 13:28
Africa’s largest refinery ready to supply Europe with fuel – media
EU countries have been hunting for alternative supplies because of the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, De Telegraaf has reported
Mar 30, 2026 13:21
West trying ‘to wash its hands’ of slavery legacy – South African politician Exclusive
The refusal to back a recent UN resolution shows a reluctance to acknowledge the impact of past injustices, Themba Godi has said
Mar 30, 2026 10:50
Russia-Africa relations expert murdered in South Africa
Steven Gruzd, who worked at the South African Institute of International Affairs, was kidnapped on Friday after attending a meeting in Johannesburg, police have said
Mar 30, 2026 09:57
Kremlin confirms plans for Russia-Africa summit
The gathering will review cooperation and set priorities across security, trade, science, and cultural ties, Presidential Advisor Anton Kobyakov has said
Mar 28, 2026 09:49
Dozens of bodies exhumed from latest Kenya mass grave site
At least 25 of the remains, most of which were severely decomposed, were of children, according to a government pathologist
Mar 27, 2026 13:48

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