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South Africa debunks fake reward offer for reporting migrants
A widely shared Bloemfontein notice promising cash payouts is “fraudulent,” the Department of Home Affairs has said
Jun 1, 2026 14:57
Ethiopians head to polls in general election (VIDEO)
More than 54 million citizens are choosing lawmakers from among candidates representing 42 political parties
Jun 1, 2026 14:43
The end of SWIFT? China’s digital leap in Africa Opinion
China’s digital payment system being introduced on the continent helps reduce dollar dependency, experts believe
Jun 1, 2026 11:09
Ghana passes anti-LGBTQ bill
Lawmakers have approved prison terms for same-sex relations and the advocacy of homosexuality
Jun 1, 2026 10:40
WHO chief visits Ebola hotbed amid ‘alarming’ disease spread
Tedros Ghebreyesus believes DR Congo is able to contain the outbreak on its own, but independent observers are not so optimistic
May 30, 2026 21:36
South African opposition leader defends migrants
Foreign nationals “are not responsible for unemployment, inequality, or collapsing public services,” Julius Malema has said
May 29, 2026 15:12
Kenya court blocks US Ebola facility plan
A judge has paused the planned quarantine site for Americans after a petition filed by Kenya’s Katiba Institute
May 29, 2026 14:22
Nighttime fire kills 16 schoolgirls in Kenya
Dozens were also injured after flames swept through a school dormitory, the authorities have said
May 29, 2026 10:17
South Africa sees biggest tourism jump of 2026
Nearly 1 million people visited the country in April despite the Middle East conflict disrupting global aviation
May 28, 2026 14:17
Russia has been very close to Africa – AU official Exclusive
Moscow respects the sovereignty and non-interference of foreign states, Idriss Mounir Lallali has stressed
May 28, 2026 13:54
US races to keep Ebola at bay
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called containing the disease at the border the number one foreign policy priority
May 28, 2026 10:56
South Africa warns thousands of traditional healers remain unregulated
Delays in enforcing the law have left communities exposed to unsafe practices and weak oversight, officials have said
May 27, 2026 14:17
Ethiopia opens new regional airport
Negele Borena Geda is Ethiopian Airlines’ 24th domestic destination, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said
May 27, 2026 14:06
Why is the current Ebola outbreak worrying health officials? EXPLAINER
The spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain has triggered travel restrictions and emergency responses
May 27, 2026 11:09
South Africa launches ‘ghost workers’ crackdown
A new biometric payroll platform comes after state salary fraud reportedly drained about $215 million in 2025
May 26, 2026 14:57
Ousted PM elected parliament speaker in Senegal
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye also appointed economist Ahmadou Al Amine Lo as the country’s new prime minister
May 26, 2026 13:55
Russia backs African reparations demands – Lavrov
Former colonial powers still profit from the continent’s resources and much of its wealth flows through systems controlled abroad, the Russian foreign minister has said
May 26, 2026 11:19
The struggle for sovereignty is not complete – African activists Exclusive
IMF policies, insecurity, and foreign interference continue to undermine the continent’s independence, commentators told RT
May 26, 2026 08:25
Senegal parliament speaker quits in sweeping shake-up
El Malick Ndiaye has resigned while retaining his parliamentary seat amid the country’s government reshuffle
May 25, 2026 13:57
2026 is a turning point for Africa Opinion
In a world being reshaped by rivalries and crises, the continent has become an essential actor that no one can afford to ignore any longer
May 25, 2026 11:43
Uganda backs Africa-wide Ebola response hub
President Yoweri Museveni has pledged support for a regional task force aimed at tracking and containing the virus
May 25, 2026 10:44
Ebola outbreak grows to 900 suspected cases – WHO
Violence and displacement in the DR Congo are hampering efforts to contain the virus, according to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
May 25, 2026 07:38
Africa Day 2026: A defining moment 63 years in the works EXPLAINER
Born from anti-colonial struggle, May 25 has become a platform for Africa’s demands for redress, reform, and influence
May 25, 2026 07:14
Russian grain exports to Africa surge – data
Egypt, Sudan and Kenya sharply increased purchases of Russian wheat in early 2026, Agroexport has stated
May 23, 2026 09:20

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