Africa: Russia to Continue Sending Grain, Fertiliser to Africa - Putin

Russia will replace exports of Ukrainian grain to Africa and keep supplying the continent with food and fertiliser, despite sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Read more »

South Africa: South African Govt Commits to Arresting Russian Leader Putin if He Comes to South Africa

According to News24, the South African government confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be arrested, following an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal… Read more »

Sudan: Wagner-Linked Officials in Mali, Sudan, CAR Targeted in New Wave of UK Sanctions

The British government imposed sanctions on 13 people and organizations in the Central African Republic (CAR), Mali, and Sudan with ties to the Wagner paramilitary group in Russia,… Read more »

South Africa: Putin Not Coming to South Africa For BRICS Summit - Presidency

Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, won't be attending the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit in Johannesburg in August, the presidency said. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Court Acquits 'Miracle Baby' Preacher of Trafficking

Due to inadequate evidence provided by the prosecution, a Kenyan court has acquitted a notorious self-styled preacher who claimed he could assist infertile couples in conceiving… Read more »

Central Africa: The Dangers of Rwanda's Interventions in the Central African Republic

Rwanda's growing influence in the Central African Republic (CAR) - involving military, diplomatic and economic interventions  - is coming under increased scrutiny as Bangui's… Read more »

South Africa: All Five Heads of State to Attend BRICS Summit in Person - Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit will go on and be in person despite the persistent rumors over Russian… Read more »

South Africa: Former President Zuma in Russia As ConCourt Orders Him Back to Jail

Former president Jacob Zuma is seeking medical treatment in Russia, Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi confirmed, barely a day after the Constitutional Court ruling… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopian Plane Crash Victims From UK Win Unlawful Killing Case

A coroner has determined that three British nationals who perished in an aircraft crash were unlawfully killed, BBC reports. Read more »

South Africa: How To Stop Succulent Poaching and Trafficking in its Tracks #AfricaClimateHope

Succulent poaching, fuelled by the illicit trade it sustains, is emerging as a pressing global concern, threatening the existence of these remarkable plants. The increasing demand… Read more »

Senegal: Khadija Seck, author – "Alima and the Magical Balafon will help children in the diaspora discover their country of origin."

It's the holidays, a good time to learn about our heritage! Khadija Seck wants to seize this opportunity to help children from the African diaspora get in touch with their… Read more »

Africa: What You Need to Know About NBA's Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek Freak

Giannis Antetokounmpo, often considered the best player in the NBA, may be known as "The Greek Freak", but his parents are Nigerian. Born in Greece, Antetokounmpo is widely… Read more »

Africa: How Russia Undermines Democracy in Africa

Russia's undermining of democracy in Africa is a serious threat to the continent's stability and development, as it became a key player in Africa's geopolitical landscape, using… Read more »

Africa: European Leaders Rebuff African Peace Mission

The European leaders whose forces are engaged in the heaviest fighting between two nations on the continent for more than 70 years have rebuffed an attempt by African leaders to… Read more »

Africa: Ramaphosa's Pitch to Putin

Excerpts comprising the key points from the text of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's presentation on behalf of African leaders to President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg… Read more »

South Africa: U.S. Legislators Call For AGOA Forum to Be Moved From South Africa for Supporting Russia

A group of Democratic and Republican members of the U.S. Congress have written to Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting that the annual Africa Growth and Opportunities Act… Read more »

South Africa: Arms to Russian Ship? Ramaphosa Won't Release Report on Alleged Transfer

The Democratic Alliance will oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to classify the findings of a probe that determined whether arms and ammunition supplied from South Africa were… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Grants Putin Diplomatic Immunity to Attend Brics Summit

South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Minister Naledi Pandor gazetted a notice providing diplomatic immunity to officials attending the the BRICS summit in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Buckingham Palace Rejects Request to Return Ethiopian Prince's Remains

Buckingham Palace has declined a request to repatriate the remains of Prince Alemayehu, an Ethiopian royal who was buried at Windsor Castle in the 19th century. Read more »

Africa: French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023

French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 - among seasoned film directors - vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at… Read more »

Southern Africa: Zimbabwe's Woes Affecting Rest of Region - Chissano

The crisis in Zimbabwe is having “terrible consequences” for the whole of Southern Africa by delaying the building of roads, railways and power lines, says former… Read more »

South Africa: Diplomatic Spat Over 'Russian Weapons Transfer' Rises to Cabinet Level

The South African and United States Cabinet officials responsible for foreign affairs have stepped into the diplomatic row over the alleged transfer in South Africa of weapons to a… Read more »

Africa: African Excellence at the Pinnacle of the NBA's Postseason

The National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States, which has hundreds of players from across the globe - including Africa - is without a doubt the greatest level of… Read more »

Namibia: Take Responsibility For Crimes Committed During Colonial Rule, UN Representatives Tell Berlin

The governments of Germany and Namibia have come under fire from UN special rapporteurs for breaching the rights of Herero and Nama ethnic minorities by keeping them out of… Read more »

Comoros: Comoros Slams France For Plan to Repatriate Undocumented Migrants From Mayotte

The Indian Ocean Island nation of Comoros is urging France to stop its plans for the forced return of migrants from the neighbouring French island of Mayotte. Read more »