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In a dramatic turn in a high-profile corruption probe, businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has withdrawn from a plea bargain after a judge…
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Somalia
Saudi Arabia says intercepted Houthi missiles fired at south in test of years-long truce
By Mohammed Ghobari, Tala Ramadan and Timour AzhariMonday July 13, 2026 Saudi forces say they intercepted ballistic missiles headed for the kingdom’s…
World
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, Trump ally from South Carolina, dies at 71
Washington was jolted by the sudden loss of one of the Senate’s most recognizable voices: US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally…
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
Nigeria Demands Action From South Africa After Two Citizens Killed
Nigeria has accused South Africa of failing to protect foreign nationals after two Nigerian citizens were killed amid rising anti-migrant sentiment. Both…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s Constitutional Court Halts Deportation of Asylum Seekers
The Constitutional Court has struck down portions of South Africa’s Refugees Act that permitted immigration officials to deport asylum seekers who entered…
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…
Southern-Africa
UN Warns U.S. HIV Funding Cut in South Africa Could Cost Lives
South Africa’s hard-won gains against HIV could be thrown into reverse if the United States follows through on withdrawing support, UNAIDS chief…
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…
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…
Central-Africa
South Africa and Czechia share points in World Cup match
Friday June 19, 2026 Teboho Mokoena (L) of South Africa vies with Michal Sadilek of the Czech Republic during the group A…
