Africa
Tales of depression, fear among people with HIV/AIDS in South Africa after Trump halted foreign aid
On his 2nd-term inauguration day, Trump froze foreign aid, triggering an immediate crisis in South Africa, which battles one of the worst HIV/AIDS epidemics.
Tinubu goes tough, deports hundreds illegal immigrants back to home countries
Nigeria deports 828 illegal immigrants in 2024, enhances border security with real-time monitoring, a data center, and improved passport processing.
Two witches arrested over alleged plot to cast spell on president
Two men arrested in Zambia for alleged witchcraft plot targeting President Hichilema; suspects found with charms, linked to MP Banda’s fugitive brother
"Declaration of war": South Africa, Rwanda at loggerheads over DR Congo crisis
There is a fresh tension in the Southern Africa bloc following the sound of war note between South Africa and Rwanda over the ongoing war in DR Congo.
U.S embassy indefinitely closes all offices, cancels appointments, location announced
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has alerted U.S. citizens to protests outside embassy installations, advising them to shelter in place and avoid movements.
Kenya announces new directive allowing visa-free to nearly all Africans, gives reason
Kenya announced new directive allowing citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without prior authorisation, the move aims to promote regional integration.
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Benghazi, Libya’s second-largest city
Connecting more flights, Turkish Airlines offers flights to a total of 64 destinations on the continent, with services to Benghazi resuming from 14 January 2025.
Over 100 feared dead after illegal miners were trapped for months, location announced
Rescuers in SA are attempting to save hundreds of illegal miners trapped for months in the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine, with over 100 feared dead from starvation.
What I discussed with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame in Abu Dhabi, Tinubu explains
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, 13, 2025.
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