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In a dramatic turn in a high-profile corruption probe, businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has withdrawn from a plea bargain after a judge…
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Southern-Africa
Former South African General Jailed in U.S. for Acting as Foreign Agent
Portia “Posh” Anyamba, a retired brigadier general of the South African Air Force, was sentenced to six months behind bars in the…
East-Africa
DR Congo opposition postpones protest following African Union mediation offer
Nationwide demonstrations planned by the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s opposition coalition, C64, have been pushed back to July 22, following talks…
Southern-Africa
South African government to spend R600m responding to June 30 protests
With anti-immigrant protests slated for 30 June, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has issued a blunt warning: law enforcement will move swiftly…
North-Africa
African Teams Experience Comebacks and Setbacks in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
This past weekend, several African teams made headlines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, showcasing a mix of exhilarating…
Southern-Africa
Killings Deepen Fears of Rising Violence Ahead of South African Polls
Two separate attacks — the killing of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Sicelo Mleve and the death of a Democratic Alliance councillor candidate…
East-Africa
IGAD, African Development Bank launch regional early warning project
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — A new regional initiative backed by IGAD and the African Development Bank Group is targeting…
Southern-Africa
Massive manhunt after midnight massacre in South African town
A brutal burst of gunfire that witnesses say lasted more than an hour has prompted a major police deployment to a settlement…
East-Africa
U.S. Health Aid to African Nations Linked to Controversial Conditions
The United States is providing critical health assistance, albeit with a significant caveat: broad access to surveillance data and rights to pathogen…
Southern-Africa
South African Government Unveils New Plan to Tackle Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled plans to send envoys across Africa and to other regions of the world, signalling a stepped-up diplomatic…
Somalia
African Union, U.N. urge end to army clashes in Mogadishu
Thursday June 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The African Union and the United Nations on Thursday demanded an immediate end to fighting…
