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South African politician jailed for firing gun at rally
Julius Malema has filed an appeal against the sentence and accused the magistrate of being racist
Apr 17, 2026 10:02
Ex-South African foreign minister slams Israeli death penalty bill targeting Palestinians
The Knesset measure echoes legal practices associated with apartheid and colonial rule, Naledi Pandor has said
Apr 16, 2026 14:22
African nation ranks second globally for highest fuel prices – data
Malawi tops Africa and is behind only Hong Kong globally, according to GlobalPetrolPrices
Apr 16, 2026 14:08
Israel appoints envoy to breakaway African region despite protests
West Jerusalem’s latest move on Somaliland is “a direct breach” of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, Mogadishu has said
Apr 16, 2026 12:44
Global powers reject Sudan rival government
Major regional and international bodies have said the move threatens unity and called on the warring sides to enter negotiations
Apr 16, 2026 10:13
UN rights chief backs reparations for slavery
Volker Turk has warned that efforts to advance reparatory justice are facing resistance in “certain quarters,” and urged countries to back Africa’s push
Apr 16, 2026 09:10
Russia doubles wheat exports to African country
Rising milling capacity in Sudan is boosting demand for grain, Agroexport has said
Apr 15, 2026 15:13
Pope Leo begins Cameroon visit
A coalition of separatist groups in the African nation has announced a temporary halt in fighting to allow safe movement during the pontiff’s visit
Apr 15, 2026 15:04
‘Key members’ of terrorist group killed in Somalia
Dozens of Al-Shabaab militants were killed in recent operations, with weapons and military equipment also seized, the Defense Ministry has said
Apr 15, 2026 12:41
Egyptian nuclear plant to get first fuel next year – Rosatom
The El Dabaa project enters next stage of launch preparations, CEO Aleksey Likhachev says
Apr 15, 2026 10:34
South Africa appoints ex-apartheid-era minister as US envoy
Roelf Meyer’s appointment followed the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool by Washington last year for criticizing the Trump administration
Apr 15, 2026 09:17
Elon Musk spreading lies against South Africa – presidency
The Tesla CEO’s disregard for the country’s laws undermines the relationship he is “forcefully seeking,” spokesman Vincent Magwenya said
Apr 14, 2026 14:05
Storms force shutdown of key Angolan export route – media
Severe flooding has damaged bridges over the Halo River and forced an indefinite suspension of rail traffic
Apr 14, 2026 13:39
Islamist fighters launch motorbike attack on Nigerian Army base – media
At least seven troops have been killed as militants linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP launched an assault in Borno State
Apr 14, 2026 10:30
Finance minister wins presidential election in African state
Romuald Wadagni obtained more than 94% of the vote, Benin’s electoral officials have said
Apr 14, 2026 09:57
Why is Pope Leo XIV going to Africa? EXPLAINER
The pontiff is visiting four countries across the continent from April 13 to 23, with a focus on issues including peace and the family
Apr 13, 2026 18:48
Orthodox Easter celebrated across Africa (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Events took place in Tanzania, the Central African Republic, Mali, Madagascar, South Africa, Benin, Cameroon, and Kenya
Apr 13, 2026 11:15
The high dam diplomacy: When the USSR tamed the Nile FEATURE
The Aswan Dam transformed Egypt from an agrarian nation into a regional industrial hub
Apr 13, 2026 09:32
Djiboutian president secures landslide victory
Ismail Omar Guelleh obtained 97.81% in the April 10 presidential election, according to provisional results announced by the authorities
Apr 13, 2026 09:31
African state faces surge in airfares
Global supply disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict could soon push prices higher in Mozambique, officials have said
Apr 11, 2026 09:42
Drone strike on wedding kills dozens in Sudan
The UN has condemned the attack on Kutum as “unacceptable,” saying civilians continue to bear the brunt of the escalating violence in the African nation
Apr 10, 2026 12:58
African country blocks children from social media
Gabon’s new law shifts the responsibility to parents and platforms while mandating age checks and rapid action on harmful content
Apr 10, 2026 11:40
The world names it the gravest crime. Why don’t NATO and the EU? Opinion
To understand the horror of the slavery is to challenge the core of the modern Western world
Apr 10, 2026 10:20
Nigerian general killed in Islamic State attack
A military headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State, came under a coordinated terrorist attack on Thursday, leaving several soldiers dead, officials have confirmed
Apr 10, 2026 09:28

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