Central-Africa
New Monkey Species Discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A shy forest monkey with vivid pinkish-orange lips and a black face has been identified as a new species, Colobus congoensis, in…
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Central-Africa
Presidency Rejects Claims That South Africa Is Isolated From Africa
The Presidency has pushed back against what it describes as a misinformation campaign seeking to cast South Africa as isolated from the…
East-Africa
Malawi Government Urges Vaccinations as Measles Fears Grow
Health officials are monitoring thousands of measles infections across several districts as the deadly virus spreads through communities, prompting the government to…
Central-Africa
WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak May Be Four Times Larger
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda may…
East-Africa
Hundreds Remain Stranded Outside Malawi’s Consulate in South Africa
Up to 300 people a day are arriving at the Malawian consulate in Johannesburg, seeking transport home after escaping anti-immigrant violence in South…
Southern-Africa
South African Businessman Nicknamed ‘Cat’ Withdraws from Corruption Plea Deal
In a dramatic turn in a high-profile corruption probe, businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has withdrawn from a plea bargain after a judge…
East-Africa
Malawian MPs Accused of Secret Plot to Extend Their Terms
Redson Munlo, a well-known human rights campaigner, has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament who he says are plotting to…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Mourns Passing of Sports Stars Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini
South Africa mourns the sudden loss of two promising athletes as tributes flood in for Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini following their…
Southern-Africa
Namibian Fishrot Victims Take Case to Iceland Seeking Justice
More than 1,000 former Namibian fisheries workers have formally asked Icelandic prosecutors to recognise them as victims in the criminal case tied…
West-Africa
Human Rights Watch Reports Grave Abuses During Renewed Fighting in Mali
Human Rights Watch says it has documented a series of rights abuses in Mali, accusing all sides of unlawfully targeting civilians and…
North-Africa
Morocco Advances to Next Round at FIFA World Cup 2026
In a dramatic turnaround that sent shockwaves through the tournament, the Atlas Lions became the first African team to advance after prevailing…
