insert_link Africa Canal+ completes MultiChoice acquisition (Photo credit: REUTERS/Esa Alexander) Originally published by Broadcast Media Africa French media giant Canal+ has officially acquired approximately 94.39 percent of MultiChoice Group’s issued ordinary shares, following a highly successful mandatory buyout in which more than 90 percent of shareholders agreed to the sale. According to a joint statement released by the two companies, Canal+ will now proceed with a “squeeze-out” process under section 124(1) of South Africa’s Companies Act, […] today14 October, 2025
insert_link Africa U.S.-funded programme in Uganda targets mental and physical health in HIV Figh A new U.S.-funded programme in Uganda is taking a holistic approach to tackling HIV by addressing both mental and physical health among vulnerable adolescents. The initiative aims to provide young people with the support they need to live healthier, fuller lives, combining counselling, mentorship, and medical care. Officials say the programme prioritises mental wellbeing alongside traditional HIV prevention and treatment, acknowledging the critical role mental health plays in treatment adherence […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Africa Madagascar warns of coup attempt as soldiers join protests Madagascar protesters, 2025 (Photo: REUTERS) Madagascar is in the midst of a political upheaval as President Andry Rajoelina faces a significant challenge to his authority. The crisis began in late September with youth-led protests, organised by the Gen Z Madagascar movement, demanding improvements in basic services like electricity and water. These demonstrations escalated over time, fueled by widespread frustration over corruption and governance issues. The situation intensified on 11 October […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Africa Botswana enforces 24% local ownership rule in mining sector The Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana (Source: Lucara Diamond) Botswana has officially enforced a new regulation requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government decides not to take the share itself, the Ministry of Minerals and Energy confirmed on Friday. The rule, which came into effect on 1 October, is part of amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act aimed at […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Africa U.S. deports 10 individuals to Eswatini Photo: Matsapha Correctional Complex in Matsapha, Eswatini. AP The United States has deported ten individuals to Eswatini, defying legal challenges by rights groups seeking to block the move. The AFP news agency reports that Eswatini is the second African country to receive deportees from the U.S., following South Sudan. Rights experts have warned that such deportations may violate international law by returning people to countries where they risk torture, abduction, […] today7 October, 2025
insert_link Africa Violent clashes in eastern DRC force hundreds to flee homes Photo by: Arlette Bashizi/REUTERS Violent clashes have erupted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between the M23 rebel group and a pro-government militia, forcing hundreds of civilians to flee their homes. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa that the situation remains volatile, with security forces struggling to contain the violence and prevent further civilian casualties. The conflict has heightened tensions in the region, with local authorities and humanitarian organizations working to […] today6 October, 2025
insert_link Africa WANTED: Former DRC President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death for treason & war crimes (Photo: Luis Tato/AFP) A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia on charges of treason and war crimes. The ruling links Kabila to the long-running M23 rebellion in eastern DRC, a conflict that has destabilised the region for years and displaced thousands of people. The court alleged that Kabila played a role in supporting armed groups responsible for […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Africa Namibia eases visa access for Congolese travellers The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has welcomed the announcement that the Namibian Consulate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now issuing visas to Congolese citizens wishing to travel to Namibia. WBCG says the decision will ease cross-border movement along the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Development Corridor, reduce delays, and support regional trade. Marketing and Communications Officer O’Brien Simasiku said the development strengthens bilateral relations between Namibia and the DRC […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Africa Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from International Criminal Court From left, the heads of state of the three countries: Mali's Assimi Goita, Niger's General Abdourahamane Tchiani and Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traore [File: Mahamadou Hamidou/Reuters] Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the institution of acting as a tool of neocolonial repression. The military-led nations, which have already split from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and formed […] today24 September, 2025
