Africa

South Africa Deploys Police Ahead of Anti-Immigration Protests

South Africa has stepped up security across several cities as authorities brace for anti-immigration protests that have raised fears of possible violence and attacks...

Abiy Ahmed Secures Landslide Win as Ethiopia Faces Rising Conflict Fears

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has tightened his grip on power after a commanding election victory, but instead of celebration, growing fears of instability...

Malawians Airlifted from South Africa as Xenophobia Fears Escalate

The Malawian government has launched an urgent evacuation of its nationals from South Africa following renewed fears of xenophobic violence in several urban areas....

Chaos in DR Congo as Angry Residents Burn Ebola Treatment Tents

Tensions boiled over in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo after furious residents attacked and burned Ebola treatment tents following a dispute over the...

DR Congo Cancels World Cup Camp Over Deadly Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s historic return to the FIFA World Cup has hit an unexpected hurdle after the country cancelled its planned training...

Panic Grows in Eastern Congo as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads Across Borders

Fear is spreading rapidly across eastern Congo as communities battle a dangerous outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. With no approved vaccine...

Tension Rises as Ghana Pulls Citizens Out of South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

Ghana has announced plans to evacuate 300 of its citizens from South Africa following a surge in anti-immigrant protests that have left many foreign...

Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36

The athletics community is mourning the sudden death of celebrated Ethiopian marathon runner Yebrgual Melese, who passed away at the age of 36 after...

How the AMVCAs Became the Internet’s Favourite Fashion Event

The 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) did more than celebrate film and television the event completely took over social media with one...

South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing fresh political heat after a Constitutional Court ruling found that Parliament acted unlawfully when it blocked impeachment...

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86

Botswana is mourning the death of former President Festus Mogae, who has passed away at the age of 86. Widely respected across Africa and...

Constitutional Court Says Parliament Blocked Ramaphosa Impeachment Unlawfully

South Africa’s political landscape has been shaken after the Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament acted unlawfully when it blocked impeachment proceedings against President Cyril...

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