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South Africa rejects Ghana’s call for AU debate on xenophobic violence

South Africa has rejected Ghana’s request for a debate at the upcoming African Union summit on xenophobic attacks against African nationals, stating that it has already taken action against recent incidents of xenophobic violence.

09 May 2026-17:52
A subtle shift in the Nile may explain the rise of an ancient African empire

New research suggests that a long-ago change in the course or behaviour of the Nile River may help explain how an ancient African empire was able to emerge and grow in the Nile Valley region.

06 May 2026-16:23
Deadly rodent virus forces cruise ship to find port

Health authorities scrambled on Tuesday to secure a port for a cruise ship off the West African coast, where passengers were isolating following a hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people.

05 May 2026-19:50
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals

Zambia is accusing the United States of tying a $2 billion deal for critical health assistance to access to the southern African nation's rich mineral assets, and calling the outgoing U.S. ambassador's allegations of corruption “mischievous” and “undiplomatic."

05 May 2026-16:44
Hormuz disruptions threaten Africa’s food supply

Africa’s next food crisis may not begin on the farm, but in a distant shipping lane.

05 May 2026-14:36
China deploys "Blocking Rules" to shield oil refiners from US sanctions

Taiwan has a right to engage with the world and no ‌country can stop that, President Lai Ching-te told Eswatini's king after he arrived for a surprise trip that Taipei says Beijing tried to stop, as China condemned him as a "rat".

03 May 2026-18:14
China offers tariff-free trade to almost all African nations

China's State Council tariff commission announced earlier this week that the zero-tariff treatment will remain in effect until April 30, 2028.

01 May 2026-18:39
UK aid cuts risk "million more deaths" from malaria in Africa

Reductions in British foreign aid are threatening to trigger a catastrophic resurgence of malaria across Africa, potentially leading to an additional million deaths by 2030.

29 Apr 2026-10:37
African migrants in Pretoria urged to stay indoors amid anti-immigration protests - VIDEO

African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, were urged to exercise "heightened vigilance" during an anti-illegal immigration march, amid fears of xenophobic attacks.

29 Apr 2026-09:16
Pope Leo XIV honors slave trade victims in Angola

In a moment of profound historical reflection, Pope Leo XIV visited one of the most significant shrines dedicated to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade in Angola on April 20, 2026.

20 Apr 2026-14:03