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Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister
Former President Jacob Zuma is "showing the middle finger" to South Africa, a minister in the country has said after it emerged Zuma had…
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Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence
Thousands of people have marched in South Africa's main cities to demand that all undocumented migrants leave the country. Police officers…
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Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
A group of 150 Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid growing worries about xenophobia are due to arrive by road in their home…
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First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
Ghanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 citizens they say have registered to be flown home from South Africa on…
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South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling
Leading South African opposition figure Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign after the Constitutional Court…
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A look at South Africa's extreme move to deploy the army to fight crime, by the numbers
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's president has authorized a yearlong deployment by the army to fight crime in some of the…
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Ishowspeed, a 21-year-old Black American, single-handedly helped changed the narrative on Africa
IShowSpeed has spent years building an audience through live, unscripted streams that feel spontaneous and personal. In early 2026, that…
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Morocco urges African fraternity after surge in hate speech linked to chaotic Africa Cup final
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI of Morocco is appealing for fraternity with African nations as rights groups warn of a rise of hate…
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Famed safari park shuts as deadly floods strike South Africa
Flooding in South Africa's northern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga has forced the famed Kruger National Park to suspend visits and…
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An 8,000 Kilometer Surf Trip Along Africa’s West Coast Is Only Halfway Done
For most, a single trip to France, Spain, Portugal and the West African countries of Morocco, The Gambia and Senegal would be plenty of…
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This $4 Billion Bridge Could Connect Asia And Africa In A Meaningful Way
For several decades, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have considered physically connecting their two countries using a massive sea bridge. The…
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Nigeria and Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals: what do the numbers say?
Nigeria's record in AFCON quarter-finals Nigeria and Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals: what do the numbers say? Nigeria will face…
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Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national park
A pair of twin mountain gorillas has been born in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - a rare occurrence for the endangered…
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41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in…
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Charity marks 25 years working with women in Africa
A charity from Somerset that promotes healthcare for women in Africa is celebrating 25 years of work. Chase Africa is based on a farm near…
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The Red Sea strategy: What does Israel stand to gain from recognizing Somaliland?
Some may see it as creating a new era of international competition in the Horn of Africa - but the real issue is it may appear more of a…
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Eleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern
Eleven suspects have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that left nine people dead at a tavern in South Africa on Sunday.…
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Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack
South African police say a manhunt is under way after a shooting at a tavern left nine people dead and another 10 injured in a township…
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At least ten killed in mass shooting in South Africa
Ten people have reportedly been killed in a shooting in the Bekkersdal township west of Johannesburg in South Africa, according to South…
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Narrative Sovereignty: Africa Reclaims Its Global Voice {Business Africa}
A growing movement is reshaping the way Africa is perceived internationally. “Narrative sovereignty”—the right of countries to define and…
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Ethiopia embraces big projects but risks another war by seeking access to the sea
Ethiopia 's prime minister loves big projects. With a mega-dam completed on the Nile, Abiy Ahmed now plans Africa's largest airport and a…
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2025: a turning point for packaging regulation across MENA & Africa
In the past months, Africa and the Middle East have seen a surge of new regulation reshaping how packaging — especially plastics — is…
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Takeaways from AP's investigation into Russia's Africa Corps in Mali
DAKAR. Senegal (AP) — Dozens of people who have fled Mali tell The Associated Press that a new Russian military unit that replaced the…
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As Russia's Africa Corps fights in Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes
DOUANKARA, Mauritania (AP) — A new Russian military unit that replaced the Wagner mercenary group is carrying out abuses including rapes…