23 h. ago Global trade war is inevitable following Trump’s tariffs: Analyst

Parks Tau says they are still trying to make sense of the new tariffs

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27 h. ago Kiir attempting to shore up his position amid discontent: Analysts

President Salva Kiir placed his longtime rival Machar under house arrest last week.

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34 h. ago South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks

A senior South African delegation, led by International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor, has returned from Washington, where it met top US officials to discuss bilateral issues and clarify Pretoria’s stance on contentious policies like the Expropriation Act. The US officials, including those from the White House and State Department, were reportedly “cordial and receptive.” The… Read More »South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks The post South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks first appeared on iAfrica.

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48 h. ago ANC Women’s League says GBV should be declared a national disaster

Nqaba said gender-based violence and femicide is a pandemic, and nothing is being done

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4 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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5 d. ago Tensions rise in Zimbabwe over Mnangagwa’s bid to stay in power

Rising tensions in Zimbabwe as war veterans rally against Mnangagwa's plans to stay in power.

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6 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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7 d. ago Machar’s Detention Sparks Fears of Renewed War in South Sudan

Kenya has urged South Sudan’s leaders to de-escalate tensions following the reported detention of First Vice President Riek Machar in Juba. Kenyan Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, who made the call, stressed the importance of adhering to the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS), warning that the country’s fragile peace is at risk. Machar was… Read More »Machar’s Detention Sparks Fears of Renewed War in South Sudan The post Machar’s Detention Sparks Fears of Renewed War in South Sudan first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Chad Deems Sudanese General’s Airport Threat a ‘Declaration of War’

Sudan’s civil war threatens to escalate into a regional conflict after a top Sudanese general threatened to target Chad’s airports, claiming the United Arab Emirates uses them to supply weapons to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In response, Chad condemned the remarks as a “declaration of war” and vowed to defend its sovereignty, in… Read More »Chad Deems Sudanese General’s Airport Threat a ‘Declaration of War’ The post Chad Deems Sudanese General’s Airport Threat a ‘Declaration of War’ first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Ramaphosa Optimistic About Peace Prospects in the DRC Conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence that peace may soon be achieved in the long-standing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Monday night, Ramaphosa participated in a joint meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community, focusing on strategies to resolve the ongoing civil war in the DRC.… Read More »Ramaphosa Optimistic About Peace Prospects in the DRC Conflict The post Ramaphosa Optimistic About Peace Prospects in the DRC Conflict first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty

Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador to the US, received a warm welcome from ANC members and trade unions in Cape Town upon his return to the country. Rasool was declared persona non grata by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following his critical remarks about Donald Trump’s foreign policy during a webinar. Rasool… Read More »Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty The post Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Sudanese Army Retakes Presidential Palace in Fierce Battle for Khartoum

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has recaptured the Presidential Palace in Khartoum, marking a symbolic victory in its battle against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Since April 2023, both sides have fought bitterly for control, plunging Sudan into a humanitarian catastrophe that has left over 28,000 dead and displaced 11 million people. The RSF,… Read More »Sudanese Army Retakes Presidential Palace in Fierce Battle for Khartoum The post Sudanese Army Retakes Presidential Palace in Fierce Battle for Khartoum first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Tragedy at Saldanha Airshow: Investigation Underway After Fatal Crash

The skies above Saldanha Airport were meant to be filled with awe and excitement. Instead, tragedy struck on Saturday when an Impala Mark 1 aircraft crashed during the airshow, erupting into flames upon impact. The pilot, James O’Connel, did not survive. Now, investigators from the Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African… Read More »Tragedy at Saldanha Airshow: Investigation Underway After Fatal Crash The post Tragedy at Saldanha Airshow: Investigation Underway After Fatal Crash first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Soshanguve death toll rises to 5, Lesufi addresses grieving community

The Premier says police have declared to hunt the perpetrators within the next 72 hours.

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1 week ago ANC North West faction takes conference dispute to apex court

ANC North West members to approach apex court to declare elective conference invalid.

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2 w. ago Sharpeville events not a massacre, but a declaration of war: Malema

EFF leader Julius Malema says the US is not interested in a diplomatic relationship with SA.

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2 w. ago Huge fire closes UK’s Heathrow Airport, hundreds of flights disrupted

A huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power, disrupting flight schedules.

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2 w. ago Tunisia’s president sacks Prime Minister amid economic crisis

Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri.

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2 w. ago Trump to engage with Putin in an effort to end the war in Ukraine

President Trump is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine.

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2 w. ago Opposition parties express disapproval of Mahikeng smart city project

A tug-of-war in North West over the multi-billion rand Mahikeng Smart City development

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