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South Africa uncovers major drug lab
Two Mexican nationals were among five suspects arrested at an industrial-scale meth production facility in Limpopo
Aug 22, 2026 08:26
US approved payment to Liberia for accepting deportees – NYT
The West African nation previously denied receiving any compensation, claiming that its deal with Washington was “entirely humanitarian”
Aug 22, 2026 07:46
Nigerian parents protest missing children
Around 40 students remain unaccounted for after they were abducted from a school and nearby homes in May
Aug 21, 2026 14:28
Ex-Zambian minister killed in post-election shooting
Mutotwe Kafwaya was fatally shot when a task force returned fire during an operation targeting suspected national security threats, police have said
Aug 21, 2026 12:31
52 killed in Nigeria boat disaster
The overloaded vessel was ferrying farm workers when it capsized in northwestern Sokoto State
Aug 21, 2026 10:50
Rebels restrict travel in DR Congo over ‘Ebola infection plot’
The measures are in response to an alleged health threat from Kinshasa, AFC/M23 political coordinator Corneille Nangaa has said
Aug 21, 2026 09:31
US waging ‘genocide without bombs’ against Cuba – South African cleric
Anglican priest and anti-apartheid activist Michael Lapsley has urged the world to stand with Cubans facing severe shortages
Aug 20, 2026 13:10
Ex-Liberian vice president charged with drug trafficking
The charges against Jewel Howard-Taylor, two Croatian nationals, and a Ukrainian follow an investigation into an alleged narcotics network, the Justice Ministry has said
Aug 20, 2026 12:52
Over 100 killed as gold mine collapses in African state
Rescuers have already recovered dozens of bodies from a site in Central African Republic while no final toll has been announced
Aug 20, 2026 11:30
From Kiev to Nairobi: An unholy export Opinion
By letting Ukrainian schismatics serve Liturgy in Kenya, Alexandria forced its African flock into a grave canonical violation
Aug 20, 2026 11:07
Ecuador intelligence chief and five US tourists killed in Africa (PHOTOS)
A helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya killed the pilot and all six passengers
Aug 20, 2026 09:10
Libya power crisis sparks new protests (VIDEO)
Demonstrators have blocked roads and set tires on fire after prolonged blackouts
Aug 19, 2026 14:22
African state joins Trump deportation drive
Liberia has denied receiving compensation, calling the agreement “entirely humanitarian”
Aug 19, 2026 12:17
South Africa citrus exporters secure breakthrough in India
New cold-treatment options offer growers more flexibility after nearly a decade of negotiations
Aug 19, 2026 12:07
Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 94
More than 80 of the victims have been positively identified by their relatives, police said
Aug 19, 2026 10:35
US removes Nigeria from decade-long port security restrictions
The decision will strengthen the African state’s position in global shipping, Abuja’s maritime agency has said
Aug 19, 2026 09:29
Ghana and Russia strike ‘historic’ visa waiver deal
The deal initially covers diplomatic and service passport holders, with broader access under negotiation, the West African nation’s foreign minister has said
Aug 18, 2026 14:28
Zambian president reelected amid gunfight chaos
Hakainde Hichilema received 60.5% of valid ballots, compared with around 38% for his main rival Brian Mundubile, who denounced alleged interference
Aug 18, 2026 14:24
South Africa faces new fuel price shock
The country’s Central Energy Fund projects diesel hikes of up to $0.20 per litre while petrol prices could also rise sharply
Aug 18, 2026 12:39
Ebola outbreak reaches grim new record
The current crisis has claimed 2,325 lives, surpassing the toll from the devastating 2018-2020 epidemic
Aug 18, 2026 10:29
Dozens killed in attack on Somali regional capital (VIDEO)
Al-Shabaab and fighters loyal to a former South West State president used two explosives-laden vehicles, the authorities have said
Aug 18, 2026 09:38
Ukrainian troops involved in terrorism against Sahel states – Lavrov
Russian foreign minister has accused France of backing armed groups in the region
Aug 17, 2026 14:31
Southern African states push to keep mineral wealth at home
Leaders from the mineral-rich region have met for a summit on industrialization and trade and discussed cooperation with Russia
Aug 17, 2026 14:05
Africa is already the frontier – Botswana president Exclusive
The continent should set its own terms for foreign investors while expanding cooperation with Russia, Duma Boko has told RT
Aug 17, 2026 11:30

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