insert_link Africa UN warns of a health emergency in the DRC United Nations humanitarian agencies are warning of a region-wide health emergency following the outbreak of fighting in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. While UN agencies report "relative calm" on Wednesday, they say rebel M23 fighters are still in control of "a significant portion of the city". Jody Jacobs has an update from the United Nations in New York. today30 January, 2025
insert_link Africa South African Unions Call for Review of Military Missions in DRC The Federation of Unions of South Africa is calling for a thorough assessment of all missions where South African National Defence Force soldiers are deployed. This is to ensure adequate resources and their safety. Thirteen SANDF soldiers have been killed in clashes with the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fedusa says it hopes this loss of life would serve as a wake-up call for the […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Africa US to deport Nigerians in Illegal Immigrants Crackdown Over 3,500 Nigerians are among illegal immigrants identified for deportation from the US. This is part of a crackdown by the Trump administration on illegal immigrants which the US has blamed for driving up crime rates in the country. Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports. today30 January, 2025
insert_link Africa South Africa Calls For Immediate Ceasefire in DRC Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in S.A, Ronald Lamola has called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting in the east intensifies. Lamola told the media the government supports the African Union and United Nations calls for all parties to halt hostilities and return to negotiations. He has also urged countries backing the M23 rebels to withdraw their support immediately today30 January, 2025
insert_link Africa S.A’s says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile S.A's Defence and Military Veterans minister Angie Motshekga says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile, with intense fighting between M23 rebels and government forces. She assured the public the South African National Defence Force camps have not been attacked in the past 48 hours. In a media briefing at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Motshekga confirmed efforts to evacuate injured soldiers have been successful, with some […] today30 January, 2025
Africa Eswatini sends envoy to canvas Namibia’s support for AU Commission position https://youtu.be/c05FX4KcwPI By: Selma Taapopi A special envoy sent by King Mswati the 3rd of the Kingdom of Eswatini delivered a letter to President Nangolo Mbumba at statehouse today. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. #newsonone #newsupdate #oneafrica today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Mission 300 summit in Tanzania addresses Africa’s electricity access Leaders from government, development organisations, the private sector, and civil society gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on January 27-28, 2025, for Mission 300: The African Energy Summit. The summit aims to strengthen global efforts to improve electricity access across sub-Saharan Africa. Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, CEO Rémy Rioux AFD’s €1 Billion Commitment to Energy Access The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group has […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa COPE talks on the tragic loss of SANDF soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Congress of the People says the tragic loss of South African National Defence Force soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, demands a clear and comprehensive strategy from president Cyril Ramaphosa to protect the lives of military personnel. This comes as 13 SANDF soldiers have been killed in clashes with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. COPE’s, Teboho Loate, says although Ramaphosa has called for a ceasefire in response to the escalating […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Build One South Africa calls for full and transparent account on SANDF in DRC Build One South Africa is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently address the nation and provide a full and transparent account of the South African National Defence Force operations in the DRC. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says Ramaphosa must be clear on whether the SANDF’s involvement in the DRC is a selfless mission for regional peace or a dangerous geopolitical game: today29 January, 2025
