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…

SA traffic authorities intercept Malawian bus overloaded with 117 passengers

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau. South African traffic authorities in Limpopo province have intercepted a 65‑seat cross-border bus travelling from Gauteng to Malawi overloaded with 117 passengers. The bus was intercepted…

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…

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