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South Africa Stands Firm on Non-Alignment Amid Pressure Over Russia-Ukraine Conflict
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that his country will not be swayed into picking sides in the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, despite mounting pressure from key trading partners urging a change in course. In the face of potential...
Isabel dos Santos Faces Lawsuit in London Over Defaulted Loans
Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of former Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, has been embroiled in a legal battle as she faces a lawsuit filed by telecoms firm Unitel in London. The lawsuit revolves around defaulting on loans amounting to approximately $350...
Deadly Protests Erupt in Senegal Amidst Ousmane Sonko’s Postponed Trial
Violent protests erupted in Senegal, resulting in the deaths of at least three people, as supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko took to the streets ahead of his postponed rape trial in Dakar on Tuesday. The judge presiding over the criminal chamber of the...
Sudan’s Warring Factions Reach Cease-Fire Agreement for Humanitarian Relief Efforts
In a significant development, Sudan's opposing factions have reached a crucial agreement on a seven-day cease-fire commencing on Tuesday. The aim of this truce, as reported by Saudi Arabia and US officials, is to facilitate the much-needed distribution of humanitarian...
South Africa’s Opposition Party Advocates for Retaining Duty-Free Access Amidst US Relations Strain
In the midst of strained relations between South Africa and the United States over Russia's incursion into Ukraine, the country's largest opposition party is actively engaging with US lawmakers to ensure the preservation of South Africa's duty-free access to the...
Zimbabwe’s President Calls for Accountability in Tumultuous Economic Times
In the face of ongoing economic challenges, President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has made a resolute pledge to address the role of private businesses, which he believes have contributed to the nation's current turmoil. Describing the relationship between his...
South Africa Resolves Alleged Arms-Sale Row with US Amid Ukraine-Russia Conflict
In the midst of the intensifying conflict in Ukraine, South Africa has found itself entangled in a dispute concerning allegations of supplying weapons to Russia. However, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana recently affirmed in an interview that the contention between...
Senegalese Presidential Candidates Mired in Scandals
Senegal is currently facing escalating tension due to the potential exclusion of its primary opposition leader from the upcoming elections scheduled for next year. Ousmane Sonko, a popular politician, had his initial two-month suspended sentence for defamation and...
Death Toll Soars to 97 in Sudan’s Military-Paramilitary Clashes, International Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
The ongoing clashes between Sudan's military and a paramilitary force have resulted in a sharp rise in the death toll, with at least 97 civilians killed and 365 injured, as reported by a doctor's group in Sudan, according to Reuters. Other sources suggest that the...