Countries

Zimbabweans divided over protest calls as constitutional changes take effect

By Mary Taruvinga Harare – From the cramped cubicle where he sells phone accessories, Stephen Ngwere was sharply critical... Read more

29 Jul

Countries

DR Congo opposition builds against presidential third-term bid

Kinshasa – The opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called demonstrations in the capital and other cities... Read more

3 Jul

Countries

AS IT HAPPENED | Protesters demand mass deportations as anti-immigration marches sweep across SA cities

Durban – Thousands of people marched on Tuesday in cities across South Africa to demand the departure of undocumented... Read more

30 Jun

Countries

South Africa repatriations top 25,000

Johannesburg – South Africa’s security forces said Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead... Read more

30 Jun

Countries

‘We feel abandoned’: Migrants stranded in SA camps ahead of anti-immigrant deadline

Durban – Thousands of Malawians were awaiting clearance in makeshift encampments in South Africa on Friday as tension mounted before... Read more

27 Jun

Countries

South Africa’s anti-migrant marches build ahead of local polls

Johannesburg – Bare-chested and wearing traditional headgear and armbands, Phakela Ndabandaba led several hundred South African men in a... Read more

9 Jun

Countries

Anti‑migrant demonstrators press ahead despite Ramaphosa’s address

Johannesburg – Dozens of anti-illegal immigration protesters marched through a township outside Johannesburg on Monday, a day after South... Read more

8 Jun

World

Mexican police tear-gas teachers’ protest 10 days before World Cup

Mexico City – Mexico City police hurled tear gas at protesting teachers to keep them from reaching the historic... Read more

2 Jun

Countries

Four killed in Kenya transport protests over rising fuel prices

Nairobi – Four Kenyans died and at least 30 were injured on Monday in fuel price protests triggered by... Read more

19 May

Technology

South Korea’s Samsung workers rally in thousands as strike looms

Pyeongtaek – Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied in South Korea on Thursday to demand higher pay... Read more

23 Apr