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At least 12 women have been reported murdered in Ekurhuleni since July 2026, prompting speculation that a serial killer may be operating in Gauteng. Police have set up a task team to investigate possi…
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
As the Middle East conflict disrupts global trade and financial markets, middle powers must unite to drive diplomatic solutions in an increasingly fractured, two-tier multipolar world order.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
In Nairobi, a project is helping children develop focus, patience and critical thinking through chess, using pieces made from recycled plastic waste.
Africa · France 24 · Africa ·
Tensions have flared in South Africa after a court ruling prompted the government to open its application system to all foreign nationals, regardless of their legal status.
Africa · France 24 · Africa ·
Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew. As the conflict intensifies, residents fear further violence and instability. Tom Canetti has the latest from the ground.
Africa · France 24 · Africa ·
Millions of Ethiopians rely on social media for daily news. But as fighting resumes in the country’s north between federal forces and a coalition of rebel groups, these platforms have become a breeding ground for propaganda and disinformation.
Africa · France 24 · Africa ·
One year after Cameroon’s disputed presidential election, the country is still grappling with questions about political accountability, electoral confidence, civil liberties and the economic pressures facing ordinary citizens.
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By Hans Ngala As the United Nations prepares to appoint its tenth secretary-general, the contest to succeed António Guterres could have important implications for Cameroon, where the armed conflict in the North-West and South-West regions continues to challenge national stability and international…
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Minister Leon Schreiber has waived Home Affairs’ rigid 60-day visa filing rule via Directive 13, but the delayed course correction leaves thousands facing years of administrative harm.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Une danse considérée comme trop osée et qui suscite l’indignation sur les réseaux sociaux. Une artiste qui se retrouve au centre d’une enquête pour une scène jugée inappropriée. Une revendication féministe de réformer l'autorité paternelle qui déclenche une levée de boucliers.
Africa · The Conversation · Africa ·
[InfoWire] The African Legal Support Facility (''ALSF'') and the Kingdom of Lesotho signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (''SPA'') on 21 September 2026, providing a structured framework for ALSF's future legal and technical assistance to the Government of Lesotho.
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At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank on its way from Djibouti to Yemen on the night between October 8 and 9.
Africa · France 24 · Africa ·
The PwC’s latest mining figures and global inequality reports should prompt a fundamental re-evaluation of mineral wealth distribution. High corporate profits can’t justify an extractive status quo that deepens wealth concentration while leaving mining-affected communities excluded and impoverished.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
You have to be more than a little crazy to want to be the mayor of our biggest city.
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As South Africa’s 2026/27 summer planting season begins, farmers navigate strong soil moisture against looming threats of El Niño drought and rising input costs.
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At least 139 migrants have died after their boat capsized off Djibouti, with a further 84 people still missing, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Sunday.
Africa · UN News · Global ·
As South Africa heads into local government elections it is important that Community Policing Forums (CPFs) remain strictly non-partisan. There is a fear that political candidates will use CPF platforms for campaigning, and to prevent this provincial authorities need to reinforce recusal rules…
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By Nfor Hanson Nchanji Questions surrounding the organisation and safety of a religious trip that ended in the deaths of five young worshippers in Mudeka, Tiko Subdivision, remain unanswered in statements provided by Ark of God’s leadership, as bereaved families challenge accounts circulating about…
Africa · Cameroon News Agency · Latest ·
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate end to the renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, saying he is deeply worried by reports that Eritrean forces are present in the country.
Africa · UN News · Global ·
Adam Ouattara and Makongo Traoré have four children and a home on the edge of Torla village in Côte d’Ivoire. He herds cattle. She grows vegetables on a small plot nearby. For years, the dry season pitted their two livelihoods against each other.
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