Mixed reactions in Lagos after US strikes in northwestern Nigeria
LAGOS residents, far from the troubled north, expressed a range of emotions in response to the US’ move to launch strikes against an Islamic State group in northwestern Nigeria. Some…
US warns South Africa as tensions rise
The United States has warned of “severe consequences” should South Africa not take action after briefly detaining “two US officials” who were providing support to the Afrikaner minority group, according…
South African National Taxi Council condemns abuse of travellers by taxi patrol vehicles
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau South Africa’s National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has strongly condemned the ongoing abuse of travellers, including those entering South Africa via the Beitbridge border post, by individuals…
Thousands of Congolese flee to Burundi amid renewed M23 violence
Thousands of new Congolese refugees continue to cross the border into neighbouring Burundi to escape fighting in the eastern Congo. It comes after more than 400 civilians have been killed…
UK sanctions four senior RSF commanders over atrocities in Sudan
The United Kingdom has sanctioned four commanders of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) suspected of atrocities in the city of El Fasher, the country said on Friday. The people…
Reparations for Africans must transform the systems that still limit Africa’s future
By Claver Gatete AFRICA entered 2025 with a historic opportunity. For the first time, the African Union has placed reparations at the center of its continental agenda, framing it as…
Youth empowerment advocate Musavengana named among Africa’s 100 iconic personalities
Online Reporter Miss Apphia Nyasha Musavengana, President of the Concord for Young Women in Business Global and AFRICA-ASIA SADC Deputy Youth Leader, has expressed gratitude for being named among the…
SADC legislators challenged to confront climate change
Moses Magadza in DURBAN, South Africa LAWMAKERS across Sadc have been rallied to confront the climate crisis with urgency, unity and bold legislative action. The call was made by South…
COMESA-EAC-SADC adopt new trade framework for cross-border traders
Gibson Nyikadzino Zimpapers Politics Hub Member States of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) are early next…











