Africa

New research argues that while unemployment, failing public services and rising living costs have fuelled anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa, migrants are not the primary cause of the country's economic crisis.

To accelerate the repatriation process, the government has extended the jurisdiction of the Musina Refugee Reception Office in Limpopo Province to conduct verification of undocumented foreign nationals.

Cholera is a highly virulent disease characterised in its most severe form by a sudden onset of acute watery diarrhoea that can lead to death by severe dehydration.

In a statement on Saturday, the French foreign ministry expressed regret over the decision and strongly criticised the move, describing it as hostile and unfounded.

Tensions are rising ahead of planned anti-migrant protests on June 30, as South Africa's government warns against violence. Analysts say deep social and economic crises are fueling unrest and xenophobia.

The government said that "the conditions essential for promoting relations based on mutual respect, reciprocal trust, respect for the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and national sovereignty are no longer in place."

Communities in the Horn of Africa require credible, timely and widely shared information to strengthen climate risk mitigation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated that immigration enforcement remains a state responsibility and warned against individuals taking enforcement into their own hands.

US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III on Wednesday argued that Pretoria’s growing engagement with China and Iran reflected a geopolitical choice rather than neutrality.

Gold is one of the country's main exports, shipping more than 22 tonnes of the metal in the first quarter of this year, according to the authorities.

In its judgment, the court argued that evidence indicated that Lungu had regarded himself as unwelcome in Zambia and believed he would not receive a dignified burial under the current political leadership.

In a televised address on Sunday, May 7, 2026, the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, outlined various initiatives to lessen the conflicts over migration. But was this a coherent response, or a missed opportunity to make real progress?

Under ICC rules, the exit takes effect 12 months after the UN receives formal notice. During that time, the court will still have authority over any crimes committed in the country.

According to a statement by the military, the massive crackdown targeted "criminal hotbeds exploited by organised groups" involved in weapons and drug trafficking, illegal gold prospecting, and undocumented migration.

Today, Muslim Americans hail from all parts of the globe. The largest demographic of Muslims in the US, almost 30 per cent, consists of African Americans, some of whom trace their roots to these enslaved African Muslims.

A new biography by anthropologist Heike Becker revisits the life of Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, exploring his pivotal yet under-recognised role in Namibia’s liberation struggle and his enduring legacy in the fight for justice and equality.

The real challenge for Africa is navigating this tension between interdependence, economic security, and diversification rather than simply choosing one objective and abandoning the rest. This will be one of the continent’s most important policy tests in the years ahead.

As foreign aid records its steepest decline in history, African nations face mounting debt burdens, climate challenges and a critical choice between continued dependence and greater economic self-reliance.

The vessel is believed to have been ferrying about 61 people, based on testimony from 10 survivors who made it ashore.

IGAD Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu said the right to seek safety must be upheld as a shared responsibility, stressing that displacement is a reality that could affect anyone.

South African health officials said the end of PEPFAR funding was not unexpected, adding that the country had already begun planning to finance its HIV response domestically.

Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest months after the Guinea-Bissau coup, deepening a political crisis and raising tensions with international partners.

The bill also removes direct presidential elections, replacing them with a system in which the president would be elected by Members of Parliament (MPs).

According to news magazine Jeune Afrique, Biya has been admitted to a hospital in Switzerland after falling ill.

The confrontation unfolded at Diori Hamani International Airport, a facility that houses a civilian terminal and military airbase within the same complex.

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the agreement marks an important moment for the region and demonstrates the value of negotiations in resolving disputes that have strained international relations for years.

Rising anti-migrant mobilisation in South Africa is exposing alleged state complicity with vigilante groups and gangs, raising concerns over weakened law enforcement and threats to constitutional democracy.

The Presidency said it would engage the WHO through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to ensure that information shared internationally reflects “verified findings” by South African authorities.

The centre was unveiled on Wednesday during the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA).

Ruto said Africa’s rapidly growing population, expanding workforce, and vast reserves of critical minerals position it at the centre of future global growth.

They called for the prosecution of employers who knowingly hire vulnerable workers to pay lower wages, evade labour laws, avoid collective agreements and weaken collective bargaining, describing such practices as central to the current crisis.

According to MSF, some of the 59 allegations were substantiated by the probe, while others could not be confirmed due to the inability to identify either victims or alleged perpetrators.

Obiang Mangue made the announcement in a statement on social media platform X. He said the government quit after achieving "barely 10 percent" of its goals.

The incident occurred after the driver of the bus reportedly disregarded level crossing rules, which require drivers to stop, look and ensure that it is safe before crossing railway tracks.

According to military officials, Amina sustained a gunshot wound during the incident but is currently recuperating at an army hospital.

Bozizé, who led the country from 2003 until 2013, is being prosecuted by a UN-backed Special Criminal Court in Bangui.

Hustle kingdoms exploit that gap deliberately, offering free training where universities charge fees that most families cannot afford. Poverty, youth unemployment, and absent social welfare systems are the soil in which these schools grow.

The organisation warns that the returnees are among those who have borne the greatest burden of the conflict, and yet, their plight remains the most overlooked despite their vulnerabilities.

He died on January 7 after undergoing the diagnostic procedures at the facility. Adichie and her family have accused medical staff of negligence, alleging that oxygen was denied and that excessive sedation was administered, which they claim led to a cardiac arrest.

A new conservation framework shows how changes in animal behaviour, human perceptions, everyday practices, and governance systems are reshaping relationships between people and wildlife across southern Africa and beyond.

New research sheds light on Appolonia, a kingdom in present-day Ghana that exported only 352 captives during four centuries of the transatlantic slave trade, challenging long-held narratives about Africa's role in slavery and raising difficult questions about reparations and historical justice.

Tedros said he was “profoundly heartbroken” by reports of renewed attacks that have left people dead, displaced thousands and sparked widespread concern across the continent.

In October 2025 in Togo, African countries adopted the 'Common African Position on Debt' as a step toward ensuring a stronger and more unified voice in shaping the reforms.

The number of migrants deported is not yet clear, but it is believed to be around two dozen. The Trump administration has signed controversial deals with several African countries to deport migrants it cannot send home.

According to the government, the move forms part of wider austerity measures aimed at redirecting scarce public resources to priority areas such as economic recovery, service delivery, food security and the welfare of Malawians.

In the Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, military rulers are increasingly clamping down on press freedom and freedom of expression. Many journalists, bloggers and activists have been forced into exile.

While acknowledging the impact of socio-economic challenges on social cohesion, the UN stressed that such challenges should be addressed through lawful means and in a manner that respects human rights.

Access to government support programmes is also uneven, with some respondents saying they were left out of assistance programmes because local leaders believed they were already receiving help from other organisations.

Nigeria has long been a hotspot for insurgent activity, with extremist groups including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) conducting attacks against civilians, security forces, and infrastructure for more than a decade.

The affected Ghanaians had pleaded with the government to assist them in getting back home after the demolitions rendered them homeless.

Kenyan Diaspora in South Africa (KEDASA) Secretary General William Thegeya said Kenyans across various provinces are seeking assistance after being attacked and having their properties torched or confiscated.