Russia’s Lavrov begins African tour with visit to Ethiopia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking the first stop of a tour of African countries, according to Russian state […]
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Technical fault triggers nationwide blackout in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe was plunged into a nationwide blackout on Monday, July 6, after the country’s national electricity grid collapsed, according to the State-owned Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission […]
South Africa’s ANC under pressure as rising xenophobic protests reshape political landscape
The African National Congress (ANC) is facing growing political pressure amid a surge in anti-immigration protests in South Africa, just months ahead of municipal elections. […]
Angola targets training 38,000 health professionals by 2028 to strengthen health system
On Sunday, July 5 2026, the Angolan Government has outlined an ambitious human resource development agenda in the health sector, aiming to train approximately 38,000 […]
Belgium Stun Senegal With Late Comeback in World Cup Thriller
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Belgium produced a dramatic late turnaround to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a World Cup knockout tie, sealing […]
Eight Kenyan Schoolgirls Plead Not Guilty to Murder Over Dormitory Fire That Killed 16 Students
Eight schoolgirls have pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of murder in connection with a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 students […]
Deportees challenge Ghana at ECOWAS Court over US third-country removals
A group of West African deportees has filed a lawsuit against Ghana at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, alleging that the country […]
Ramaphosa Cautions Anti-Migrant Protesters as South Africa Faces Rising Tensions Over Unofficial Deadline
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged protesters to avoid intimidation and violence as anti-migrant demonstrations intensify ahead of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners […]
Deadly Gunmen Raid in Northwest Nigeria Leaves at Least 15 Farmers Dead Amid Escalating Rural Insecurity
At least 15 people have been killed following a gunmen attack on a farming community in Talata Mafara area of Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria, on […]
South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Xenophobia, Warns Against Vigilante Action Over Illegal Immigration
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that enforcing immigration laws is the responsibility of the State, warning citizens against vigilantism and xenophobic actions. Responding to questions […]