Countries Ethiopia confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus: Africa CDC Nairobi – Ethiopia has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the south of the country, the... Read more 17 Nov, 2025
Countries Four dead in migrant shipwreck off Libya: Red Crescent Tripoli – Libya’s Red Crescent said it took part in a major rescue operation after two boats carrying close... Read more 17 Nov, 2025
Countries ‘Vehicle theft kingpin’ Scharnick under intense SAPS scrutiny Johannesburg – Controversial businessman Stuart Scharnick is at the centre of increasing scrutiny in South African Police Service (SAPS)... Read more 15 Nov, 2025
Countries ANC returns to SCA in legal fight over MK Party name and logo Cape Town – The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed that it will take its trademark dispute with the... Read more 15 Nov, 2025
Countries China confirms Premier Li Qiang will attend G20 in Johannesburg, Xi Jinping to stay home Cape Town – Beijing has officially confirmed that Premier Li Qiang will attend the 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit from... Read more 15 Nov, 2025
Technology Google proposes adtech changes to avoid breakup after EU fine Brussels – Google on Friday announced changes to its advertising services to avert the risk of a breakup, two... Read more 14 Nov, 2025
Cȏte d'Ivoire Ivory Coast boosts border defences amid Malian refugee surge Abidjan – Ivory Coast authorities said Thursday they were reinforcing border security after the arrival of an “unusual” number... Read more 14 Nov, 2025
Countries Tanzania president announces inquiry into protest deaths Nairobi – Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan told parliament on Friday that an inquiry commission was being formed to... Read more 14 Nov, 2025
Benin Benin’s govt on course to retain power in April election Cotonou – Benin’s electoral commission has officially approved just two candidates to stand in next April’s presidential election, opening... Read more 14 Nov, 2025
Countries Lesufi on the brink: Gauteng premier faces explosive no-confidence showdown Cape Town – The Gauteng Provincial Legislature is set to hold a vote of no confidence in Panyaza Lesufi,... Read more 14 Nov, 2025