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US cuts South Africa HIV funding over persecution claims

The U.S. government has announced it will end funding for programmes in South Africa aimed at combating HIV and AIDS, citing concerns over what it described as the government’s failure to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.

19 Jun 2026-22:14
South Africa sets up new facility to accelerate deportation of Malawians

South African authorities began constructing a second temporary deportation facility on Thursday to handle the repatriation of Malawian nationals.

19 Jun 2026-21:00
Over 200 dead in Ebola outbreak across DRC and Uganda as funding lags

According to the latest update from Africa CDC, at least 202 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with an additional two deaths reported in Uganda.

19 Jun 2026-15:53
Kenya taps TDB, AFC to arrange $1.2 billion airport expansion finance

Kenya has contracted Africa's Trade and Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation to arrange financing for a $1.2 billion expansion of its main airport in Nairobi, the transport ‌minister said.

19 Jun 2026-14:47
LIVE: World Cup 2026: South Africa vs Czechia

Czechia and South Africa are facing a do-or-die World Cup 2026 Group A clash at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

18 Jun 2026-22:00
Israel breaks off contact with Kaja Kallas following apartheid accusations

Israel’s foreign minister stated on Thursday that he would cut off all contact with Kaja Kallas unless she withdraws remarks likening Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa.

18 Jun 2026-17:36
What prompted the latest discussion about an Israeli military base in Somaliland?

The issue resurfaced after media reports claimed that Israel had established an intelligence facility in Somaliland and was discussing the possibility of opening a military base in the self-governing territory.

17 Jun 2026-14:44
What is behind the DA's call for a cabinet reshuffle in South Africa?

South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party in the country's governing coalition, has formally requested changes to its cabinet representation following a leadership transition within the party.

17 Jun 2026-11:58
Outrage in Tunisia over Italy's new border security deployment

A political storm is brewing in North Africa after Italy’s parliament approved a plan to deploy security personnel to Tunisia. The decision, aimed at curbing irregular migration, has ignited a fierce debate over national sovereignty and foreign military presence.

16 Jun 2026-18:55
Why is Namibia's President calling for greater investment in children?

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used the occasion of the International Day of the African Child to call for greater investment in children and stronger efforts to ensure universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene across Africa.

16 Jun 2026-16:26