Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

Malawi Orders Troop Withdrawal from Eastern Congo

Malawi is preparing to withdraw its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following an order from President Lazarus…

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Rubio to Skip G20 Meeting in South Africa

WASHINGTON, Feb 5 – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend the upcoming G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in…

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Kenya Hosts Future Growth Forum 2025

Nairobi is hosting the Future Growth Forum 2025, a gathering focused on boosting economic collaboration between Africa and the Middle…

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At Least 10 Killed in Sweden’s Deadliest Mass Shooting

A deadly shooting at a school in Örebro, Sweden, on Tuesday left at least 10 people dead, marking the country’s…

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Sasol Sees Profit Drop on Lower Oil Prices

Johannesburg, Feb 5 – South African petrochemical firm Sasol (SOLJ.J) expects a sharp decline in its half-year earnings due to…

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Uganda Sends Additional Troops to Eastern Congo

Uganda has deployed more than 1,000 soldiers to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the past week, near the…

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Lesotho Suspends Official Over Visa Approval Breach

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations in Lesotho has suspended Mr. Japan Mntambo from his role as Director…

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Dr. Samuel Maimbo Launches AfDB Presidency Bid

Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo has officially launched his campaign for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB), with support…

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South Africa Mourns Soldiers as DRC Conflict Intensifies

Monday, 3 February 2025 South Africa is mourning the loss of 14 soldiers who were killed in the eastern Democratic…

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South Africa Defends Land Policy Against Trump and Musk Criticism

South Africa has defended its land expropriation policy following recent attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.…

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Museveni Defies Court Ruling, Vows to Keep Military Trials

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has insisted that his government will continue prosecuting civilians in military courts, despite the Supreme Court’s…

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Thirteen Killed in Mali Gold Mine Flooding

Thirteen artisanal miners, including several women and three children, were killed in southwest Mali on Wednesday after a tunnel flooded…

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South Africa Deploys 20,000 New Police Officers

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has deployed more than 20,000 newly trained constables across the country over the past…

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Starmer Seeks Security Assurances in Chagos Deal

LONDON, Jan 31 – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for strong security provisions to protect the U.S.-British military…

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Drones Boost South Africa’s Border Security This Festive Season

South Africa's border security saw major improvements this festive season with the use of drone technology at key ports of…

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