Chad has long been one of the most volatile countries in Central Africa. Military violence, armed confrontations, rebel offensives, communal clashes, and security crises have shaped much of the country's post-independence history.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation to announce a raft of new measures to crackdown on illegal migration as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches and frustrations about high unemployment.

Land disputes have long been a source of tension in many parts of Africa, but in recent years they have become increasingly deadly.

South African authorities announced on Friday that the HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir is now available in the country, describing it as “a major turning point” in the nation’s fight against the virus.

At least 1,094 Nigerians have registered interest in voluntary return from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, up from 130 previously seeking repatriation, with a joint screening process under way to determine eligibility, Nigerian foreign ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said on Friday.

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and one of its largest economies, yet it continues to face significant security challenges.

Wesizwe Platinum (WEZJ.J), opens new tab will lay off nearly 500 workers, or around 70% of the workforce, at its Bakubung mine in ​South Africa, it said on Thursday, as it shifts from ‌phased development of the delayed project to a single-stage ramp up.

Eight days before Mexico City kicks off the World Cup, mass protests by teachers and retired judges, road closures and last-minute construction work caused chaos in the capital on Wednesday for millions of residents who face long delays ​and complex rerouting of their daily commutes.