Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum

President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, South Africa Sign 6 Deals Including Pact On Trade Facilitation

Kenya and South Africa on Thursday signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening trade, maritime connectivity, skills development and cultural cooperation. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Xenophobia Label, Calls for African Solutions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected claims of xenophobia, instead describing migration pressures as a continental challenge that requires African-led solutions,… Read more »

Kenya: Ramaphosa Receives Ruto At Union Buildings Ahead of Talks

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received President William Ruto at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, marking the start of high-level engagements aimed at deepening cooperation between… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, South Africa Set to Deepen Ties As Ruto Embarks On State Visit

William Ruto is set to undertake a State Visit to South Africa from June 3 to 5, 2026, the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria has announced. Read more »

South Africa: First Ghanaians Set to Be Repatriated From South Africa Over Anti-Immigrant Protests

Ghanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 citizens they say have registered to be flown home from South Africa on Wednesday morning. Read more »

Africa: Salivating for Boks - Kenya Lionesses On Prowl for Glory At Africa Women's Cup

A mission impossible awaits the national women's rugby 15s side who will be hosting the Africa Cup at the RFUEA Grounds on May 23-31. Read more »

Kenya: Gospel According to Kipchoge - Road Race Great Roots for Cape Town Marathon

Two-time world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has thrown his weight behind Cape Town's bid to be elevated to a World Marathon Majors race. Read more »

Africa: KNH Murder Suspect Kalombotole Could Be Sent to South Africa for Mental Assessment

A court has ordered a fresh psychiatric evaluation for murder suspect Kennedy Kalombotole following conflicting medical reports on his mental fitness, with the judge indicating… Read more »

South Africa: Ghana to Evacuate 300 From South Africa Over Anti-Immigrant Protests

Ghana says it will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a recent wave of protests against foreign nationals. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Constitutional Court Rules Parliament Unlawfully Blocked Ramaphosa Impeachment Bid

South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament acted unconstitutionally when it halted efforts to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Denies Xenophobia Surge As Fake Videos Fuel Diplomatic Tension Across Africa

The government of South Africa has strongly condemned the circulation of what it termed "fake videos and images" allegedly portraying attacks on foreign nationals, as diplomatic… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans in South Africa Urged to Carry IDs and Avoid Risk Areas Amid Xenophobic Attacks

The Kenya High Commission in Pretoria has issued a safety advisory urging Kenyans living in South Africa to remain vigilant following recent demonstrations that have reportedly… Read more »

Africa: High Commission of Kenya in South Africa Hosts Nairobi City Thunder Ahead of Petro De Luanda Clash in BAL6

Ahead of their crucial tie against 2024 champions Petro de Luanda in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference, the Nairobi City Thunder were hosted to a luncheon by… Read more »

South Africa: Nairobi City Thunder Strikes to Silence Joburg Giants At Home in Bal Kalahari Conference

Kenyan champions Nairobi City Thunder bounced back in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference to silence home team Johannesburg Giants 71-65 in the presence of their… Read more »

Kenya: Team Profile - Know Your Nairobi City Thunder Team At Bal 6 in Pretoria

As Kenyan champions Nairobi City Thunder prepares to take it into the court in the sixth edition of the premier continental showpiece Basketball Africa League (BAL), here is a… Read more »

Africa: Truecaller Rolls Out Advertising Services in Kenya, South Africa

Global communications platform Truecaller has introduced advertising services in Kenya and South Africa as it expands its footprint across Africa. Read more »

South Africa: U.S. Slams South Africa for Hosting Naval Drills With Iran

The United States has protested South Africa's decision to take part in a multinational naval exercise involving Iran, describing Tehran as a "destabilizing actor and state sponsor… Read more »

Kenya/South Africa: Rising Starlets Face Southern African Opponents in Quest for World Cup Ticket

National women's Under 17 team will begin their quest for a second consecutive World Cup appearance with a duel against Namibia in the qualifiers. Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwe, South Africa Ahead of Kenya in English Proficiency

Kenya has been ranked third in Africa for English proficiency, trailing South Africa and Zimbabwe, according to a new global index. Read more »

Africa: Kenyan Trio to Take Charge of South Africa, Cameroon Duel At AFCON 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 4, 2026 - Kenya's Peter Kamaku will take charge of the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) round of 16 tie between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat on Sunday… Read more »

Egypt/South Africa: Salah Scores Penalty As 10-Man Egypt Edge Out South Africa in Afcon

NAIROBI, Kenya, December 26, 2025 - Mo Salah scored a first half penalty as Egypt beat South Africa by a solitary goal at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco. Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Warns Against Harassment of Officials After South Africa Detains Kenyan Visa Contractors

The United States has warned that it will not tolerate the harassment or public exposure of personal details of its officials abroad, condemning what it described as unacceptable… Read more »

Kenya: Seven Kenyans Arrested in Jo'burg Over Illegal Work On 'Refugee' Applications

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs has arrested seven Kenyan nationals who were found illegally working while in the country on tourist visas, following a targeted law… Read more »

Africa: United States Assumes 2026 G20 Presidency As Tiff With South Africa Deepens

The United States officially assumed the 2026 Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) on Monday, marking the beginning of a year in which the Trump administration says it intends to… Read more »