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Two more Ugandans killed in Ukraine-Russia war
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (292+ words) Two more Ugandans have been killed while fighting on the Russian side in Ukraine, a new report has revealed. The report entitled "The Business of Despair" said over the weekend that out of seven Ugandan nationals who were recruited to…...
Mozambique formalises deal to establish OHCHR country office
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (272+ words) Mozambique has signed a Host Country Agreement with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), paving the way for the establishment of a permanent UN human rights office in Maputo. The agreement was concluded in…...
South Africa sees 8.7 percent drop in murders
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (244+ words) South Africa recorded an 8.7 percent decrease in murders during the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, a significant milestone in the country's ongoing battle against violent crime. The drop translates to 602 fewer lives lost compared to the same period last…...
Kenyan mob justice claimed over 500 lives last year - Report
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (266+ words) Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said at least 579 Kenyans were killed and 266 others wounded due to mob justice across the country through the course of last year alone. While presenting a report to the parliament of Kenya on Wednesday,…...
Ramaphosa delays health insurance proclamation amid litigation
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (154+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a postponement of the proclamation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act's sections until the Constitutional Court delivers its judgment on pending litigation against the government. The decision followed consultations with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi…...
SADC records one of Africa’s highest electricity access rates
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (403+ words) The 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week opened on Wednesday by Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga amid revelations that the region now boasts one of the highest average electricity access rates on the continent. Chiwenga said the Southern African Development Community (SADC)…...
Mali, South Africa set April forum to diversify trade beyond mining
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (241+ words) Mali, South Africa set April forum to diversify trade beyond mining'APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine Mali, South Africa set April forum to diversify trade beyond mining The Malian government has announced a high-level economic forum with South Africa, scheduled for…...
Côte d’Ivoire and EU strengthen ties to combat global volatility
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (276+ words) C'te d'Ivoire and EU strengthen ties to combat global volatility'APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine C'te d'Ivoire and EU strengthen ties to combat global volatility The newly appointed Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kaba Niale, held her inaugural collective audience with…...
Africa “speaking one language” on mineral beneficiation
1+ week, 5+ day ago (354+ words) Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema says African countries have reached a turning point in their approach to natural resources, declaring that the continent is now united in its commitment to responsible extraction, processing and value addition rather than exporting raw materials....
Lungu burial saga: Family backtracks on poisoning claims
1+ week, 5+ day ago (299+ words) Zambia's long'running dispute over the burial of former president Edgar Lungu has taken a new turn, with his family dismissing fresh allegations that he may have been poisoned. Lawyers for the Lungu family said five of the former president's relatives…...