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Sudan’s RSF announces parallel government

General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (RSF) in uniform during a press briefing A Sudanese coalition that is dominated by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has unveiled a parallel government, intensifying its power struggle with the national army in a civil war now entering its 27th month. At a press conference held in Nyala, Darfur, the RSF declared General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo as head of a newly formed 15-member presidential council, with rebel […]

28 July, 2025

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U.S. sends five criminals to Eswatini in controversial third‑country deportation

The Department of Homeland Security logo is seen during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) The United States has deported five convicted foreign nationals—from Cuba, Jamaica, Laos, Vietnam, and Yemen—to Eswatini under a third-country removal policy, after their home countries refused to accept them. The Department of Homeland Security described the individuals as “so uniquely barbaric” that repatriation was denied, with convictions including […]

16 July, 2025

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SAHPRA affirms quality of cancer medicines

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says all anti‑cancer medicines available in South Africa meet national standards for quality, safety, and efficacy. The statement follows a Lancet Global Health study that found poor‑quality oncology drugs in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon. According to SAHPRA spokesperson Yuven Gounden, a comprehensive internal review concluded that no registered cancer medication in South Africa was affected by the findings: […]

16 July, 2025

Africa

Morocco opens bidding for 5G network ahead of AFCON 2025

Rural wireless FWA remote tower Morocco’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has launched a tender process for 5G network licenses, paving the way for commercial rollout by November, which is just in time for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for early 2026. Under the country’s Digital Morocco 2030 agenda, the government wants to attain 25% population coverage by end‑2025/early 2026, followed by 70% coverage by 2030. Emerging from recent collaborative […]

15 July, 2025

Africa

Standard Bank South Africa CEO pushes back against Moody’s credit risk concerns

Standard Bank SA CEO Sim Tshabalala Speaking at the Africa Unlocked Conference 2025 held in Cape Town, Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala dismissed a recent Moody’s report flagging the bank’s exposure to South African government debt as a credit risk. He questioned the accuracy of the data, remarking, “We respectfully wonder what data they were using.” Moody’s had raised concerns over Standard Bank’s approximately R272 billion exposure—around 13% of its total assets […]

14 July, 2025

Africa

Kenya lifts visa requirements for nearly all African countries

In a historic first for the continent, Kenya has officially abolished visa and electronic travel authorisation (ETA) requirements for citizens of nearly all African countries, exempting only Somalia and Libya due to ongoing security concerns. Under the new policy, eligible travellers from across Africa can now enter Kenya without pre‑approval, entry forms, or visa fees, and may stay for up to two months. The Standards reports that citizens of […]

14 July, 2025

Africa

Zimbabwe rallies past Kenya to book final against Namibia

Photo by: Xinhua Namibia and Zimbabwe will face off in the Rugby Africa Cup final on Saturday, 19 July 2025, with direct qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup on the line. The showdown takes place in Kampala, Uganda, at the Mandela National Stadium, where the winner will be crowned continental champion and earn Africa’s sole automatic slot at the next World Cup. According to the Namibia Press Agency […]

14 July, 2025

Africa

ECOWAS lauds former Nigerian President Buhari as a distinguished statesman

The Economic Community of West African States is mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a distinguished statesman whose leadership advanced democracy and regional cooperation across West Africa. In a statement by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray said the organisation extended heartfelt condolences to Buhari’s family, Nigeria’s current president, and its citizens. Buhari first governed Nigeria as a military head of state in the 1980s […]

14 July, 2025

Africa

Kenyan police open fire on Saba Saba protesters, 11 killed nationwide

Nairobi and at least three other regions in Kenya were rocked by violent clashes on Monday as demonstrators marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba (Seven Seven) pro-democracy protests. What began as a peaceful commemoration evolved into bloodshed, with Kenyan police deploying tear gas, water cannons, and reportedly live ammunition to disperse crowds. Authorities have confirmed 11 deaths nationwide and numerous injuries among both civilians and officers. […]

8 July, 2025