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M23 Rebels Execute Three Children in Bukavu, UN Reports
The UN human rights office reported on Tuesday that three children were executed by M23 rebels in Bukavu, a city…
Uganda’s Military Chief Threatens Attack on Congo’s Bunia
February 15, 2025 – Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned that Ugandan forces will attack the eastern Congolese…
DR Congo Calls on NBA to End Rwanda Sponsorships
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on the National Basketball Association (NBA) to terminate its sponsorship agreements with…
SA Home Affairs Detains Chidimma Adetshina’s Mother for Fraud
Authorities from South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs, along with the South African Police Service (SAPS), arrested Ms. Anabela Rungo,…
Mataboge Appointed AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
Lerato Mataboge has been appointed as the new Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union, marking a significant…
SA Spends R7.7 Billion on Alcohol Over December Holidays
South Africans spent R7.7 billion on alcohol during the festive season, from December 25, 2024, to January 1, 2025, revealing…
South Africa Unveils Visa Reforms to Boost Tourism
South Africa’s tourism sector is set to benefit from recent changes to the country’s visa regime, which were welcomed by…
UNODC, SADC Unveil Regional Crime Framework
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have launched the Regional…
Uganda Appoints New Central Bank Governor and Deputy
Uganda has appointed Michael Atingi-Ego as the new Governor of the Central Bank and Augustus Nuwagaba as Deputy Governor, President…
Bank of Zambia Unveils New Currency
LUSAKA – The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced the introduction of a new series of banknotes and coins, set…
Remains of Fallen SANDF Soldiers to Return by Thursday
The remains of 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who died in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
Kenya to Send One Million Workers Abroad This Year
Kenya is launching a major push to tackle its unemployment crisis by sending one million workers abroad this year. This…
South Africa to Be Guest of Honour at 33rd Havana Book Fair
South Africa will be the guest of honour at the 33rd Havana International Book Fair, scheduled from February 13 to…
Lamola Rejects Calls to Pull South African Troops from DRC
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has dismissed calls for South Africa to withdraw its troops from the Democratic…
Congo Seeks UN Probe into Goma Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo is calling for a United Nations investigation into "mass violations" of human rights in the…