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Pretoria summoned L. Brent Bozell III after he accused the Ramaphosa government of ignoring US demands over land expropriation, rural crime and race-based economic policies.
Read briefingPuntland forces rescued the MT Honour 25 after a months-long pirate siege, arresting 21 suspects following the killing of five crew members and injury of four others.
Read briefingA new NCRC report identifies Kiambu as a major destination for trafficked children, with Wangige, Ruiru, Tigoni, Gatongora and Kihunguro among areas flagged.
Read briefingThe Arusha International Cultural Festival, organised by the African Tabasamu Foundation (ATAFO), is scheduled to take place during AFCON 2027, which will be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
Read briefingAI is here to stay, but so is the need for accurate, credible and human-centred journalism. Journalists must continue to verify and contextualise AI-generated information, especially on matters of public concern.
Read briefingProsecutors call for stronger investigations, evidence handling and coordination to secure convictions over offences threatening the coastal forest.
Read briefingThe commission says lessons from the 2024 floods should guide preparations to ensure low-income families receive equal protection, shelter and emergency support.
Read briefingThe Sudanese Armed Forces said it respected international law and the principle of non-interference, while warning that it would defend Sudan’s sovereignty and national security.
Read briefingLow storage can cause apps to crash, photos to stop saving and software updates to fail. Here’s how much space your phone really needs.
Read briefingTwo generators will provide temporary relief in Habaswein as Kenya Power repairs faulty engines blamed for the prolonged power outage.
Read briefingBuilt between 1980 and 1987, the Berm divides Western Sahara, cuts through traditional grazing routes and leaves a dangerous legacy of mines and ecological damage.
Read briefingDjibouti urges restraint and renewed dialogue as fighting in northern Ethiopia intensifies, raising fears of a fresh conflict and threatening the Pretoria peace agreement.
Read briefingStudy finds political loyalties, gender-based abuse and coordinated online attacks are shaping how Kenyans respond to harassment targeting journalists.
Read briefingEthiopian marathon star Tigst Assefa faces at least six months out after suffering a tendon injury while chasing the women's world record in Berlin.
Read briefingIn an age when almost anyone can make a map and almost anyone can distribute one, the most dangerous distortion may no longer be the one built into the projection. It may be the one built into the message.
Read briefingThe US has removed key sanctions on Eritrea as Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping and fighting escalates in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Analysts say Eritrea's strategic value is growing.
Read briefingThe proposed facility will have the capacity to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil a day, making it the largest refinery planned in East Africa.
Read briefingDespite the difficult build-up, McCarthy said the players responded positively on the pitch and gave him little reason to criticise their performance.
Read briefingThe development was reported a day after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied forces recaptured Sudri from the RSF following intense fighting. The town had been an important RSF position in North Kordofan and was among several areas targeted by the army as it stepped up its offensive across the state.
Read briefingThe push is focused on building on Eldoret’s international reputation as a centre for athletics training, where athletes and coaches from different countries come to prepare in the region’s high-altitude environment.
Read briefingParticipants noted that, regardless of the nature of the relationship between South Africans and their immigrant neighbours, the two groups lived in suspicion of each other because of prejudices they held about one another.
Read briefingGhana’s Transport Ministry began a nationwide awareness campaign this month as part of efforts to improve compliance with traffic laws.
Read briefingThe project will be developed through a partnership between Ethiopian Investment Holdings and the Dangote Group.
Read briefingAccording to Uganda coach Rashid Mubiru, the team will now now focus on finishing the tournament with another win.
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