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More than 1,800 civilians have been killed in Burkina Faso since Ibrahim Traoré seized power three years ago in acts amounting to “war crimes and crimes against humanity”, a new report says. Human Rights Watch (HRW) says about 1,837 civilians, including dozens of children, were killed in 57 incidents between January 2023 and August 2025. […]

Nigeria’s High Commission in South Africa has advised its nationals to remain vigilant after an anti-illegal immigration protest in Eastern Cape turned violent. What began as a peaceful march on Monday in the port city of KuGompo (formerly East London) quickly descended into chaos after a protester alleged he had been attacked by a foreign […]

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity, marking a significant symbolic step in a long-running global conversation. UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the decision, emphasizing that the prosperity of many Western nations was built on the exploitation of enslaved […]

Depuis le début de son deuxième mandat, des spéculations sur son état de santé circulent largement, suscitant des discussions parmi les journalistes et les analystes politiques. Des propos dans un podcast relancent le débat sur sa santé cognitive. Dans un épisode récent du podcast Today, Explained, le journaliste du New York Magazine, Ben Terris, a […]

Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed reports that South Africa was snubbed ahead of the upcoming G7 summit in France, saying it is normal for non-member nations not to attend. Speaking amid claims that his invitation had been withdrawn, Ramaphosa stressed that participation in the G7 is not guaranteed for countries outside the bloc. “There should be […]

The head of South Africa’s police force, Fannie Masemola, has been summoned to appear in court over his alleged role in a controversial health services contract now under criminal investigation. Authorities confirmed that Masemola, 62, has been served with a notice to appear on 21 April, though the exact charges have not yet been disclosed. […]

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” in a landmark resolution supporters say could advance global efforts toward justice and reconciliation. The motion, proposed by Ghana, was adopted with 123 votes in favour, while United States, Israel and Argentina voted against. Fifty-two countries […]

Ghana has signed a new defence cooperation agreement with the European Union, as security concerns grow across West Africa due to rising militant activity in neighbouring states. The deal was formalised in Accra by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ghana’s Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. It focuses on strengthening collaboration in key areas including […]

Namibia has turned down an application by Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, to operate satellite internet services in the country—marking another regulatory hurdle for the firm in southern Africa. The decision was announced by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, which noted that Starlink’s local subsidiary did not meet Namibia’s ownership requirements. Under national law, […]

A former Scottish teacher accused of decades-old sexual abuse has been found guilty in Cape Town of indecently assaulting a former pupil. Iain Wares, 86, had faced numerous allegations from former students at Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College, where he taught in the 1960s and 1970s. He later moved to South Africa, where the latest […]