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Politicians, musicians, and celebrities arrived in their most glamorous looks for one of South Africa’s biggest political events – the State of the Nation Address (Sona), making it almost as much about fashion as politics. Sona is a joint sitting of the two houses of parliament in Cape Town to mark the start of the […]
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the military to begin preparing to withdraw from their peacekeeping mission in the volatile eastern Democratic of Congo. The Malawian troops are part of the southern African regional bloc’s military mission (SAMIDRC) deployed to DR Congo to help tackle armed groups. At least 20 peacekeepers, including 14 South Africans […]
Rebels appear to be edging closer to taking control of the key city of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo following reports that they had captured its airport. The Congolese government has insisted that it is still in charge as fighting in parts of the city continues. Warehouses with food and […]
The mineral-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been dogged by conflict for more than 30 years, since the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Numerous armed groups have competed with the central authorities for power and control of the potential fortune in this vast nation. The instability has sucked in neighbouring countries to devastating effect […]
Fierce fighting rages on in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma, as rebels and the army exchange fire. “All we can hear [are] gunshots around the city,” one Goma resident, who has been trapped in his house since the weekend, told the BBC. Residents shared videos of M23 rebels patrolling Goma’s main […]
Donald Trump has made an impact on the Middle East even before he sits down in the Oval Office to start his second term as president. He cut through the delaying tactics that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in alliance with his ultra-nationalist coalition partners, had used to avoid accepting the ceasefire deal that Joe […]
Mayor outlines Blasius Goraseb his vision for Swakopmund, focusing on food security, safety, and transforming the town into a smart, sustainable city. As the festive season approaches, Swakopmund is ready with exciting events, enhanced safety measures, and a warm coastal welcome. From beach safety to the Soho Moon Food Festival and Sandman Triathlon, there’s something […]
The future of Syria has now been marked by uncertainty as rebels take over the country after the fall of Bashar Al Assad’s two decades’ rule. The dramatic end of the Assad regime has surprised many as it comes in the wake of the middle east still lit up by fires of war in Palestine and […]
Kenya is committed to co-hosting the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) next year despite concerns about its preparedness for the competition, which begins on 1 February. The country is due to provide two venues, Nyayo National Stadium and Kasarani Stadium, for what is scheduled to be a 19-team tournament co-hosted by East African neighbours Tanzania […]
The 16 Days of Activism is an opportunity to revitalize commitments, call for accountability and action from decision-makers, as the world approaches the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 2025 – a visionary blueprint for achieving gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights everywhere. Taking place under the theme ‘Unite to End Violence […]