1+ hour, 37+ min ago   (540+ words) With South Africa positioning itself as Africa’s main data hub and U.S. technology companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Equinix increasingly setting up digital infrastructure in the country, civil society organizations have raised the alarm about the lack of transparency around…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (382+ words) Officials announced the name at a remote oil infrastructure site, celebrating Uganda’s emergence as an oil producer. The name chosen for Uganda’s crude oil blend is a nod to Winston Churchill’s description of Uganda in the last century as “the…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (409+ words) The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said it had obtained flight data recordings and requested additional information from Airlink as part of its assessment. A full report with recommendations will be issued once the review is complete. “It is…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (118+ words) Meet Leo the Lion, a calm companion looking for a new best friend WTOP News This fluffy cat is getting used to being in the shelter but is starting to open up and get more comfortable. Leo the Lion is…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (213+ words) Hichilema was sworn-in at an event at the National Heroes Stadium in the capital Lusaka in front of thousands of supporters. Hichilema was declared the election winner on Aug. 18 with around 60% of the presidential vote, according to the Electoral Commission…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (138+ words) August 23, 2026, 12:44 PM Greece is a key entry point for migrants into Europe, and migration is a hot-button issue in the country. Greece’s conservative government has been toughening its migration policies. Police reinforcements were called late on Saturday to the temporary…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (391+ words) August 17, 2026, 10:26 PM He was declared the outright winner of last Thursday’s presidential election without the need for a run-off, having secured 61.4% of the 5 million votes cast. According to the commission, Hichilema won with 2,965,326 votes and his closest competitor was opposition…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (149+ words) August 14, 2026, 8:11 AM The Electoral Commission of Zambia said it was suspending the counting immediately “in view of the security situation and continued threats of violence.” The commission said it would review the decision in 24 hours. Thursday’s election in the copper-rich…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (536+ words) WATCH LIVE: Total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland August 12, 2026, 11:56 AM The number of people on board Tuesday was unclear as estimates reached as high as 153 people on a government agency-operated ferry whose capacity, authorities said, was just 90. “Some of…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (358+ words) August 12, 2026, 6:24 AM The request comes after South Africa deported or helped repatriate more than 80,000 immigrants, following protests and violence against illegal immigration. According to the country’s Home Affairs department, which briefed lawmakers on Tuesday, the country has spent nearly $18 million…...