Ramaphosa steps back from public duties due to ill health
Cyril Ramaphosa has been advised to rest due to ill health, with ministers set to represent him at public events
Ramaphosa steps back from public duties due to ill health Read More »
September 2026
Sudan gold mine collapse death toll rises to 82
Sudan mine collapse death toll rises to 82 as rescuers search for miners still trapped beneath the rubble
Sudan gold mine collapse death toll rises to 82 Read More »
Over one million in South Sudan could lose food aid, WFP warns
WFP says a severe funding gap could cut off food and nutrition assistance for over one million people in South Sudan
Over one million in South Sudan could lose food aid, WFP warns Read More »
Survivor emerges after three days in collapsed Sudan gold mine
A survivor says miners remain trapped underground as rescue teams struggle with limited equipment in West Kordofan
Survivor emerges after three days in collapsed Sudan gold mine Read More »
Al-Qaeda-linked attacks surge across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
Militant violence across the Sahel is nearing record levels as al-Qaeda and Daesh affiliates expand attacks and territorial influence
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At least 60 killed in Sudan gold mine collapse
Rescue efforts are under way after a deadly gold mine collapse in West Kordofan left at least 60 miners dead
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Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, one of Nollywood’s most respected figures, has died at the age of 84
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South Africa accuses US of misrepresenting policies after visa curbs
Pretoria says disputes with Washington should be resolved through diplomacy rather than unilateral visa measures
South Africa accuses US of misrepresenting policies after visa curbs Read More »
Kosti security operation arrests 85, seizes weapons and drugs
Security forces in Kosti detained 85 suspects and seized weapons, narcotics and unregistered motorcycles
Kosti security operation arrests 85, seizes weapons and drugs Read More »
IGAD withholds support for Port Sudan political initiative
Port Sudan sought IGAD backing for its dialogue initiative, but the regional bloc did not publicly endorse the plan and remains tied to the wider Quintet process
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