48+ min ago  (246+ words) NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Kenyan universities are set to deepen academic links with Europe through a planned partnership with Romania's Danubius International University that will establish what organizers describe as East Africa's first structured Kenya-Romania European Union academic corridor. "This partnership…...

44+ min ago  (222+ words) Opposition leader and human rights activist Linda Masarira has died at the age of 43. Masarira founded and led the Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) in 2019. Her close friend Abigale Mupambi has described Masarira as a "comrade to many". Masarira…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (732+ words) This emerged during a media briefing at the conclusion of the SADC Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat held at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, where ministers and regional officials reflected on the impact of global instability on Southern Africa....

1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (333+ words) This follows the SADC Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat held from 22 to 24 May 2026 in Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, where ministers assessed the impact of intensifying global tensions on trade, energy, food security and financial systems. The retreat was…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (361+ words) With the arrival of the first batch of a 3. 5 million-dose consignment of Biog'nesis Bag" Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has called on all provincial departments to prioritise vaccinating as many animals as possible over the…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (384+ words) [all Africa] South Africa: Concerns Grow Over Kirstenbosch Decline - South African News Briefs - May 25, 2026 Concerns Grow Over Decline at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Concerns are growing over the condition of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, reports EWN. Long-time supporter James Deacon…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (220+ words) Luanda " Angola has aligned the objectives of the Long-Term Strategy "Angola 2050" and the National Development Plan with the goals of the African Union's Agenda 2063, with priorities focused on human capital, economic diversification, energy transition and strengthening cross-border logistics infrastructure. This…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (226+ words) Events in Durban and Joburg last week showed again the political power of prejudice against migrants. The temptation by politicians who have failed in our cities to use this issue in local elections is growing stronger. Nothing good will come…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (204+ words) Amid growing xenophobic violence in Durban, refugees are terrified as a June 30 deadline looms, exposing the urgent need to address who is fuelling this fear-driven movement. On a dirty pavement outside Durban's Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre, a huddle of…...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (507+ words) Government has recalled all diplomats serving in Malawi's foreign missions abroad, paving the way for a new wave of appointments expected to reshape the country's diplomatic representation. The development comes amid growing speculation on social media, where lists of alleged…...