South Africa Voices Displeasure Over Newly Appointed U.S. Ambassador Amid Deteriorating Relations
In a significant diplomatic incident, South Africa expressed its displeasure with the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador, which highlights the deteriorating relations between the two nations. The latest clash, described as a scolding from South Africa, reflects deepening frustrations on both sides over various diplomatic issues. This event underscores the challenges that lie ahead as both countries seek to navigate their relationship amidst increasing geopolitical tensions. The exchange between South African officials and the U.S. Embassy signals a strained diplomatic climate, indicative of broader issues affecting their bilateral relations. South Africa has long been critical of U.S. policies, particularly regarding its... [Continue Reading]
In Scolding the New U.S. Ambassador, South Africa Signals Defiance
The latest clash between the two countries illustrates the depths to which relations have sunk and the struggle to forge a new path forward. [Continue Reading]
Somali Forces Kill 22 Al Shabaab Militants in Central and Southern Raids
Somali government forces, supported by international allies, conducted coordinated military operations in the Mudug and Hiran regions, killing a total of 22 Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab militants. The first operation in Dumay, central Somalia, resulted in 15 militants killed, while a second strike in Mahas, southern Somalia, eliminated seven more insurgents. Al Shabaab has been fighting Somali government forces and international peacekeepers for over 10 years. This militant group frequently carries out attacks on government targets and civilian areas, including the capital Mogadishu, causing hundreds of deaths. These latest operations aim to weaken the militants' operational capabilities in key regions.... [Continue Reading]
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China’s new security era in Africa: protecting assets, citizens from DR Congo to Somalia
Living in container houses under the constant shadow of terrorism, Chinese diplomats in Somalia represent the extreme front line of a new, assertive era in Beijing’s foreign policy. During a video call to staff at the Chinese embassy in Mogadishu, Foreign Minister Wang Yi laid bare the “complex and severe risks of terrorism”, using the situation in the war-torn nation as a stark reminder of why China was overhauling how it protected its citizens and interests overseas. The call was made in... [Continue Reading]
Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa
Scientists warn that proposed shark nets for protecting swimmers near a new €100 million Club Med resort in South Africa could threaten a host of endangered species, calling for a full environmental impact assessment to prevent endangered marine life from becoming casualties of the luxury resort project, on track to open in July. [Continue Reading]
‘Kill the people’: How men were left to starve in a South African gold mine
Deep underground, artisanal miners face a fight for survival when a police operation cuts off their only lifeline. [Continue Reading]
Bobby Douglas, Pathbreaking Olympic Wrestler, Dies at 83
In 1964, he was one of the first three African Americans to compete in wrestling at the Games. He went on to have a distinguished coaching career. [Continue Reading]
US’s new scramble for Africa is biomedical imperialism
From Zimbabwe to Zambia, US health deals are raising fears of a new era of biomedical extractivism. [Continue Reading]
France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017. [Continue Reading]
Giant ‘space laser’ found shining towards Earth from 8,000,000,000 light-years away
The powerful emission, known as a gigamaser, was discovered using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. [Continue Reading]
Weather tracker: Southern France under yellow alert after severe thunderstorms
US also sees active few days of severe convective storms, while record breaking heat recorded in parts of South AfricaOn Monday 9 March, severe thunderstorms affected parts of southern France, with several departments including Hérault, Var, and the Alpes-Maritimes put under yellow alert for heavy rain.Some of the heaviest rainfall totals came from a cell that passed over the Var department. Examples of high rainfall totals taken from some private weather stations come from the towns of Carqueiranne and Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, where 104.4mm was recorded in seven and a half hours, and 92.7mm in three hours respectively. However, as these are... [Continue Reading]
How Middle East conflict and soaring oil prices will affect Angola’s Chinese debt deals
As conflict in the Middle East pushes oil beyond US$100 per barrel, Angola and other African producers are in line to be among the main beneficiaries. On Thursday, following renewed tanker attacks, Brent crude oil prices surged back past US$100 a barrel, having reached a peak of US$119.50 on Monday, the highest level since 2022. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint through which about 20 million barrels of oil and petroleum products flowed daily, has crippled energy... [Continue Reading]
Drone attack in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, kills at least three people amid ongoing violence and instability
In a tragic escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a drone attack in Goma has claimed the lives of at least three individuals. The incident occurred early on Wednesday morning at approximately 4am, within a residential neighborhood of the city. The city has been under the control of the M23 rebel group since January 2025, a situation that has contributed significantly to the region's ongoing instability. Lawrence Kanyuka, spokesperson for the M23-affiliated Congo River Alliance, accused the government of Kinshasa of orchestrating the attack. He stated on social media platform X that, “A drone attack is... [Continue Reading]
Two men sentenced to 15 years in prison for violent attack and robbery of gay men in Kenya, raising hopes for LGBTQ+ rights
The recent sentencing of two individuals for the violent attack and robbery of two gay men in Kenya has sparked optimism among LGBTQ+ rights advocates in the country. On March 3, two perpetrators, identified as Abel Meli & Another, received 15-year prison sentences for their crimes at the Milimani Law Courts situated in Nairobi. This ruling is viewed as an encouraging sign for Kenya's queer community by various human rights organizations as it signifies a rare instance where justice has been served amid rising hostility toward sexual and gender minorities. Njeri Gateru, the executive director of the National Gay and... [Continue Reading]
14 Dead in Collision Between Migrant Boat and Turkish Coastguard Off Antalya Coast
At least 14 individuals have lost their lives following a tragic incident off the coast of Antalya, in southwestern Turkiye. A high-speed inflatable boat, allegedly carrying migrants or refugees, collided with a Turkish coastguard vessel early on Monday morning. The collision occurred near the Finike district, as reported by the Turkish coastguard, which indicated that the inflatable boat attempted to flee despite repeated warnings to stop. The coastguard's statement highlights that they detected the inflatable boat early on the morning of March 9. Tragically, 14 bodies were discovered at the scene, with six migrants and one Turkish national rescued from... [Continue Reading]
Cocoa farmers in West Africa face financial crisis amid declining bean prices despite rising global chocolate costs
A crisis is engulfing cocoa farmers in West Africa as they face declining prices for their beans, despite a recent surge in chocolate bar prices globally. Cocoa farmers in countries like Ghana and Ivory Coast, which produce a significant portion of the world’s cocoa, are reportedly not benefiting from these increased chocolate costs. Many have gone unpaid for months, leading to harrowing personal stories of hardship and loss. One such account comes from 52-year-old Ghanaian cocoa farmer Akosua Frimpong, who recounted a tragic experience where her husband died due to a lack of funds for medical care. This reflects the... [Continue Reading]
