Southern-Africa
How the New U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Could Strain Bilateral Ties
L. Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist chosen by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to South Africa, was…
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Southern Africa
East-Africa
Nationwide Outrage in Malawi Over Vice President’s UK Visit
The Malawian government is facing growing pressure to explain its silence over the cost and justification of Vice President Jane Ansah’s private…
Southern-Africa
Police Launch Manhunt After Deadly Tavern Shooting in South Africa
BEKKERSDAL, South Africa — A manhunt is under way after a mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal, near Johannesburg, left nine…
East-Africa
South Africa Deports Kenyans Caught Working Illegally at Afrikaner Hub
South Africa has detained and moved to deport seven Kenyan nationals it says were working without permits at a facility processing refugee…
Southern-Africa
Botswana Issues Alert Over Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in South Africa
GABORONE — Botswana has urged farmers and other stakeholders along its border with South Africa to be on high alert after an…
Southern-Africa
South African DJ Warras Fatally Shot; Police Open Murder Investigation
Former radio DJ Warrick Stock, known professionally as DJ Warras, was shot and killed outside the Carlton Centre in central Johannesburg, police…
Southern-Africa
South African DJ Warras Fatally Shot; Authorities Launch Murder Investigation
Former radio DJ Warrick Stock, known on air as DJ Warras, was shot and killed outside the Carlton Centre in central Johannesburg,…
East-Africa
Mozambique’s displaced face growing hardship amid ongoing crisis
Human Rights Watch said Monday that thousands of civilians displaced by recent attacks by an Islamist armed group in northeastern Mozambique are…
East-Africa
Legendary Zimbabwean Sungura Musician Nicholas Zakaria Passes Away
Nicholas Zakaria, a pioneering figure in Zimbabwe’s sungura music and a founding member of the Khiama Boys, has died. He was 66.…
Southern-Africa
Honouring Mthunzi Gxashe, Desmond Tutu’s Longtime South African Aide
Mthunzi Gxashe, a close aide and son-in-law to Archbishop Desmond Tutu who served as the clergyman’s spiritual companion during his retirement, has…
East-Africa
Malawi Sugar Vendors Compelled to Camp Outside Distribution Centers
Malawi is facing an acute sugar shortage that has pushed traders and consumers to camp outside distribution sites overnight in hopes of…
