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Deploying army to combat crime is not ‘magic bullet’ – South African police
The troop rollout is a stabilization strategy to support the fight against organised crime, Firoz Cachaliahas has said
Mar 4, 2026 14:49
African states evacuate diplomats from Iran
Embassy staff and citizens from Ghana and Sierra Leone have been relocated in light of US and Israeli military operations
Mar 4, 2026 13:44
Suspect in over 40 robberies arrested in South Africa
The man, aged 64, has been charged in cases dating back to 1998 after inadvertently robbing police officials while posing as police himself
Mar 4, 2026 10:41
South Africa moves toward new provincial government
The Umkhonto weSizwe party has extended a formal invitation to the ANC to join discussions aimed at stabilizing governance in KwaZulu-Natal
Mar 3, 2026 14:51
Major terrorist leader eliminated in African state
Somali security forces have killed a prominent extremist after a long pursuit in the Lower Shabelle region
Mar 3, 2026 14:47
Dozens killed in South Sudan attack
The assault has claimed the lives of several local leaders, according to officials
Mar 3, 2026 11:09
‘The entire region is sliding into chaos’: Africa reacts to the Middle East crisis RECAP
Regional blocs have called for restraint, while flights are suspended
Mar 3, 2026 10:04
Kenyan MP killed in helicopter crash (PHOTO/VIDEO)
Johana Ng’eno was among six people who died in the accident, authorities have said
Mar 2, 2026 11:07
Russia provides critical disaster relief to Madagascar (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
The shipment was ordered by President Vladimir Putin to address shortages caused by cyclones
Mar 1, 2026 09:56
South Africa’s economic growth forecast to reach 2% by 2028
The projection follows a GDP rebound largely driven by recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic
Feb 28, 2026 09:01
Ghana rescues fishermen after armed attack
Robbers took personal belongings and outboard motors, the West African country’s military has said
Feb 27, 2026 15:39
Mass graves discovered in DR Congo – media
More than 170 bodies have been found in two neighborhoods near the city of Uvira in South Kivu, the province’s governor has said
Feb 27, 2026 12:53
African neighbors discuss major joint hydropower project
Officials from Congo and DR Congo have discussed joint development of the Pioka-Tombe project as a step toward wider energy expansion
Feb 27, 2026 10:25
Nigeria responds after US labels it ‘deadliest country to be Christian’
The violence in the African nation is not driven by government policy or religious bias, Abuja has said
Feb 27, 2026 09:27
Guinea detains soldiers from neighbor state
Sierra Leonean troops reportedly set up camp and raised their nation’s flag in a disputed border zone
Feb 26, 2026 14:30
South Africa boosts military and judiciary spending
Funding to support army deployments and intensify law enforcement is set to rise to about $15.7 billion, Pretoria’s finance minister has said
Feb 26, 2026 12:36
Zimbabwe backs out of ‘lopsided’ US health deal
Harare could not accept “unequal” terms under an agreement that would grant access to biological resources and epidemiological data, an official has said
Feb 26, 2026 12:20
Dozens dead after armed raids in Nigeria
Attackers in military uniforms stormed into two Adamawa communities, killing residents and soldiers
Feb 26, 2026 10:25
Major lithium producer imposes export ban
The move by Zimbabwe is part of an effort to boost local processing and improve efficiency in the mining sector, a minister has said
Feb 26, 2026 09:21
Millions in Somalia struggling to find food – UN
Prolonged drought and failed harvests have put huge numbers of people, including 1.8 million children, at risk of malnutrition
Feb 25, 2026 13:45
Senegal proposes tougher anti-LGBTQ law
Those found guilty of engaging in “acts against nature” will face up to ten years in prison and a maximum fine of $17,953, the country’s PM has said
Feb 25, 2026 13:37
The US is back in this strategic region to counter Russia and China – but at what cost? Opinion
History reveals that US engagement in Latin America, Africa, and Asia often leverages economic incentives alongside political influence
Feb 25, 2026 12:54
Russian drives from St. Petersburg to Cape Town (PHOTOS)
Igor Vitsina has reached the final point of his trip despite visa issues in several countries and engine failure in Dubai
Feb 25, 2026 10:14
Rebel spokesperson killed in DR Congo – media
Willy Ngoma reportedly died in a drone strike near the mining town of Rubaya in the conflict-torn eastern part of the country on Tuesday
Feb 25, 2026 09:19

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