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UN chief alarmed by worsening conditions in Sudan

Farhan Haq, United Nations deputy spokesperson, during a press briefing United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has described the unfolding crisis in Sudan as a “catastrophe of staggering scale and brutality,” with more than 12.4 million people displaced by armed conflict between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). His deputy spokesperson, Farhan Haq, relayed the comments during a UN press briefing. Haq highlighted the escalating humanitarian emergency in Darfur and […]

5 August, 2025

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WFP warns of worsening starvation crisis in Sudan

World Relief Programme, Photo: World Food Programme The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning that tens of thousands of civilians in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher are facing starvation, as the city remains cut off from food supplies due to an ongoing siege by paramilitary forces. El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur and home to an estimated 250,000 people, has been surrounded by the […]

4 August, 2025

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SACU revenue at risk as South Africa scrambles to renegotiate with U.S.

Namibia is likely to feel the economic aftershocks of the 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African goods, according to economist Dr. Omu Matundu, who says the move could contract South Africa’s export market and dent Namibia’s revenue from the regional customs pool. South Africa, Namibia’s largest trading partner and the continent’s most industrialised economy, has seen key sectors such as automotive and agriculture directly targeted by […]

1 August, 2025

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African Union rejects RSF’s parallel government in Sudan

The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has issued a statement announcing that it will not recognise any parallel government in Sudan, following an announcement by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that they had formed their administration. According to the AFP, the PSC has called on AU member states and the international community to reject the move, warning it undermines Sudan’s unity and risks further instability. The RSF recently […]

30 July, 2025

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Hunger must never be a weapon of war, UN warns at Africa Summit

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has cautioned that hunger should never be used as a tool of war, speaking via video message at the UN Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia. He emphasized that conflict zones such as Gaza and Sudan are exacerbating food insecurity across the continent. Guterres, according to the Associated Press, noted that around 280 million Africans are malnourished, with nearly 3.4 million at risk of famine, despite global […]

29 July, 2025

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Angola fuel price protests erupt in violence

Photo: Reuters Angola Protests in Angola’s capital over a 33% diesel price hike on 1 July escalated into violence on 28 July. The government’s subsidy cuts, aimed at reducing fiscal burdens, sparked unrest—including looting, street blockades, and clashes with police. Reuters reports that at least four people were killed, including a police officer, and more than 500 arrested as police used tear gas, smoke grenades, and gunfire into the air […]

29 July, 2025

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Liberation movements rally for renewal and unity at Johannesburg Summit

President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah Speaking at the 2025 Southern African Liberation Movements Summit in Kempton Park, Swapo President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah issued a rallying call for past liberation movements to remain united and vigilant in safeguarding their historic gains and national independence. She urged continuous activism and international coalition-building to preserve the legacy of Southern Africa’s liberation struggle. From Mozambique, former President Joaquim Chissano expressed concern that many liberation parties have drifted […]

28 July, 2025

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UNAM’s Matengu elected President of African Universities body

UNAM Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Dr. Kenneth Kamwi Matengu The University of Namibia's Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Dr. Kenneth Kamwi Matengu, has been elected as the 14th President of the Governing Board of the Association of African Universities (AAU). He secured a commanding 67.1% of the vote at the 16th AAU General Conference held in Rabat, Morocco, from 21–25 July 2025. Matengu succeeds Sudan’s Prof. Saeed Bakri Osman and will serve in the continental […]

28 July, 2025

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Ghana reports first Mpox death

Ghana has recorded its first Mpox-related death, health authorities confirmed, as the virus continues its sharp rise in the country. In the past week alone, 23 new cases were reported, pushing the total number of infections to 257 since June 2022, marking the highest weekly increase since the outbreak began. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh reassured the public that the outbreak is under control, emphasizing that "early detection and responsible […]

28 July, 2025