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South African party declares dispute with government
South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) party declared itself in dispute with the Government of National Unity (GNU), accusing it of failing to consult its coalition partners on bills relating to health and land expropriation.
The DA,…
DR Congo: Fighting intensifies following governor’s death
Military personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo stepped up patrols in the government stronghold of Goma on Friday, as Rwanda-backed rebels encircled the city.
Residents described the spread of panic as M23 rebels took control…
Clashes In DR Congo kill Three South African Soldiers
Three South African soldiers were killed and at least 14 others were injured during fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday, the South African National Defence Union (SANDU) confirmed in a statement on Saturday.…
DR Congo Military Steps Up Patrols In Goma
Military personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo stepped up patrols in the government stronghold of Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels encircled the city.
Residents described the spread of panic as M23 rebels took control of Sake, a…
Sudan’s Army, RSF Trade Blame On Refinery Fire
A fire has destroyed a large oil refinery about 71 kilometres north of Khartoum, and it has sparked a blame game between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF Both sides accuse each other of starting the…
President Ramaphosa Signs Land Seizure Law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill allowing land seizures by the state without compensation - a move that has put him at odds with some members of his government.
Black people only own a small fraction of…
DRC: M23 Rebel Assault Kills Military Governor
The military governor of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has died from injuries sustained during fighting on the front line, local authorities say, as M23 rebel fighters close in on the provincial capital,…
Haitian Gangs threaten to seize control of capital-UN Chief
Gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to a complete breakdown of government authority without additional international support for the beleaguered national police, the United Nations chief warned.…
Britain, Egypt foreign ministers discuss trade, irregular migration
British foreign minister, David Lammy, held talks in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty.
The discussions took place ahead of the second gathering of the Egyptian-British Participation Council which aims to boost economic…
Kenya eases travel rules for African nations
Kenya will soon allow citizens from nearly all African countries to visit without prior travel authorisation, according to a directive announced Tuesday.
The policy shift aims to enhance regional integration and boost tourism by…