SOUTH-AFRICA

The reopening of schools in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, this Monday lacked its usual atmosphere, with many schools remaining eerily empty. While a handful of students attempted to return to class, the majority stayed home,…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned of rising nationalism and protectionism in his annual address, asserting that his country “will not be bullied” amid U.S. funding cuts. The remarks followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s…

U.S. President Donald Trump says, without citing evidence, that "certain classes of people" in South Africa were being treated "very badly" and that he would cut off funding for the country until the matter is investigated. "South Africa…

Nigeria’s female U-19 cricket team have progressed to the Super 6 stage of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, finishing second in Group C behind South Africa. The Junior Female Yellow Greens ended their group campaign with a 41-run…

Rescuers at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have recovered at least 60 bodies, as they press ahead with their operation. More than 90 survivors have been pulled out as of Tuesday evening, according to authorities. Hundreds more…

An African subsidiary of consulting firm McKinsey & Company Inc. will pay a criminal fine of more than $122 million to end a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a years-long bribery scheme of South African officials, U.S.…

Six bodies have been pulled from an abandoned mine in Stilfontein in South Africa. The number of miners still trapped underground is still unknown. One local source said there were around 4,000 trapped, but police say the figure is…

South Africa poised to take over the leadership of the G20 on Sunday. This is the first time an African country is taking the presidency of a Group of 20 countries. Johannesburg will be tasked to lead the group until the end of 2025…

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the safe recovery of hundreds of illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft in North West province. Speaking on Monday, he urged police to respect human rights while…

Authorities in South Africa have put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners A government delegation led by the police minister visited the site and engaged with the…