51 h. ago UN calls for Myanmar support as quake death toll reaches 3 354

Myanmar's neighbours, such as China, India and Southeast Asian nations dispatched relief supplies.

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3 d. ago DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels are set to hold direct peace talks on April 9 in Doha, the capital of Qatar. This development marks a significant step toward resolving one of Africa’s most devastating conflicts. The meeting, facilitated by Qatar, is the first direct negotiation between the parties involved in… Read More »DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha The post DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Guinea Sets September Date for Referendum to Restore Democracy

Guinea’s military junta has announced September 21, 2025, as the date for a long-awaited constitutional referendum—a key step toward restoring democratic rule in the West African country. The referendum will determine the adoption of a new constitution to replace the military charter currently governing the country. Initially, junta leader Col. Mamadi Doumbouya pledged to begin… Read More »Guinea Sets September Date for Referendum to Restore Democracy The post Guinea Sets September Date for Referendum to Restore Democracy first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Myanmar needs rapid action on all fronts following quake: UNSG

Guterres described Myanmar as a scene of utter devastation.

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4 d. ago South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs

The South African Presidency has voiced apprehension regarding the recent imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as punitive measures that hinder international trade. On Wednesday, President Trump announced extensive global tariffs, asserting they were in retaliation for what he termed unfair trade practices. South Africa is among the nations affected, facing… Read More »South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs The post South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Mbeki describes Trump’s behaviour as America’s fight for dominance

The former President also touched on the current tension between the US and South Africa.

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7 d. ago ‘At every step I want to cry’: Tourist describes Myanmar destruction

Tourist Ravil Nasretdinov said that a large number of high-rise buildings had collapsed.

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8 d. ago Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies

The toll from Myanmar’s earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of Myanmar’s strongest in a century, jolted the war-torn Southeast Asian nation on Friday, leaving… Read More »Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies The post Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,700 As Aid Scramble Intensifies first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Myanmar quake death toll passes 1 600, junta lets in foreign rescuers

Survivors in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-biggest city, dug with their bare hands on Friday.

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9 d. ago Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive

Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation crippling critical infrastructure amid a grinding civil war. The death toll in Myanmar was 1,002, the military government said on Saturday, up sharply from initial… Read More »Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive The post Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Myanmar quake death toll nears 700, international aid starts arriving

The death toll in Myanmar jumped to 694 with 1 670 injured.

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1 week ago Six Russians dead, 39 tourists rescued after submarine sinks

Last month, a tourist boat capsized while en route to Hurghada after undergoing maintenance.

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1 week ago Cassava Technologies Teams Up with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory

Cassava Technologies is set to roll out Nvidia’s artificial intelligence software at its South African data centers by June, marking a major step toward building Africa’s first “AI factory.” Once this is successfully implemented, the UK-headquartered digital infrastructure firm plans to expand the deployment to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. The company, founded by Zimbabwean… Read More »Cassava Technologies Teams Up with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory The post Cassava Technologies Teams Up with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected

Persistent heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal’s eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has led to significant devastation, causing approximately R1.5 billion worth of damage to infrastructure and impacting nearly 6,000 residents. Mayor Cyril Xaba addressed the crisis in a service delivery briefing on Sunday, describing the recent weather conditions from 19 February to 15 March as “catastrophic.” The storms… Read More »Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected The post Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Striking staff urged to keep Mpumalanga tourist sites operational

The workers have embarked on an unprotected strike, demanding permanent appointments.

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2 w. ago Addis Secures Debt Restructuring Deal to Ease Financial Burden

Ethiopia has reached an agreement with its official creditors to restructure $8.4 billion in international debt, marking a major step in its economic recovery efforts. The deal, negotiated under the G20 Common Framework and backed by the International Monetary Fund, will reduce debt service payments by $2.5 billion through 2028. According to Ethiopia’s finance ministry,… Read More »Addis Secures Debt Restructuring Deal to Ease Financial Burden The post Addis Secures Debt Restructuring Deal to Ease Financial Burden first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Netanyahu moves to oust head of Israel’s domestic security: Statement

Netanyahu and Bar's relations were often described in Israeli media as tense.

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3 w. ago Ramaphosa: SANDF Troops to Remain in DRC Until Peace is Secured

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the security situation facing South African soldiers stationed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as “precarious,” but insisted they will remain deployed until lasting peace is achieved in the eastern region. In January, 16 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) were killed in clashes—the largest loss… Read More »Ramaphosa: SANDF Troops to Remain in DRC Until Peace is Secured The post Ramaphosa: SANDF Troops to Remain in DRC Until Peace is Secured first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago Canada Liberals to announce PM’s successor in midst of US trade war

Trudeau announced in January that he would step down after more than nine years in power

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last month SAPS working with other countries to remove drugs off the streets

Masemola was speaking at the destruction of more than R300 million worth of drugs in Cape Town

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