7 h. ago Eastern Cape officials probe triple rape cases at private schools

MEC says three children have been allegedly raped in Matatiele's private schools.

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25 h. ago AU mediators arrive in South Sudan to try to rescue peace deal

Machar's detention last Wednesday followed weeks of fighting in the northern Upper Nile

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3 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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3 d. ago Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts

In Kenya’s Angama Amboseli camp, opened in November 2023, the once-dying roar of lions is now a thrilling presence. Historically, the region saw significant lion killings, especially between 2001 and 2006, due to human-wildlife conflict. With a population of around 20,000 people in the greater Kimana area, lions were often viewed as threats to livestock.… Read More »Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts The post Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Ségou’Art Festival Bridges Divides, Unites Sahel Amid Crisis

The Ségou’Art Festival, held annually in Mali, showcases the power of art and culture in uniting people despite political and regional divides. Amid jihadist threats and recent military coups in the Sahel, the festival fosters cultural exchange between diverse communities, such as the Tuareg and southern Malians. The event’s theme of cultural diversity, peace, and… Read More »Ségou’Art Festival Bridges Divides, Unites Sahel Amid Crisis The post Ségou’Art Festival Bridges Divides, Unites Sahel Amid Crisis first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Soutpansberg Mountains: South Africa’s New Sustainable Safari Destination

The Soutpansberg Mountains in South Africa, once referred to as “The Forgotten Mountains,” are emerging as a prime destination for sustainable safaris. At Few & Far Luvhondo, an eco-lodge opened in 2025, visitors can enjoy a luxury experience powered by renewable energy, featuring unique wildlife adventures like leopard tracking and bush hikes. The lodge is… Read More »Soutpansberg Mountains: South Africa’s New Sustainable Safari Destination The post Soutpansberg Mountains: South Africa’s New Sustainable Safari Destination first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago AfriForum takes legal fight against ‘Kill the Boer’ chant overseas

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel says that their continued fight is a matter of dignity.

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6 d. ago Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle

Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, has called on Tigrayans to publicly nominate a new regional leader in a bid to ease tensions and prevent renewed conflict. This follows deepening divisions within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which recently saw armed supporters of party leader Debretsion Gebremichael seize key towns in the region, forcing interim… Read More »Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle The post Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 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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6 d. ago From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet

Belarus’ state-owned airline Belavia is set to acquire three Airbus A330s from a little-known Gambian firm, Magic Air, to replenish its fleet depleted by Western sanctions. The US, UK, and the EU sanctioned the country’s airlines in 2021 after local authorities forced a plane carrying a dissident Belarusian journalist to land in Minsk. More sanctions… Read More »From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet The post From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Musk, Trump, and the “White Genocide” Claims: The “Kill the Boer” Song Explained

Elon Musk has reignited controversy over South Africa’s struggle song Dubul’ ibhunu, which translates to “Kill the Boer”, accusing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) of promoting white genocide. The song has a storied background, emerging in 1980s South Africa as a call to resistance against apartheid rule. When sung, it is usually accompanied by toyi-toying,… Read More »Musk, Trump, and the “White Genocide” Claims: The “Kill the Boer” Song Explained The post Musk, Trump, and the “White Genocide” Claims: The “Kill the Boer” Song Explained first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations

Angola has officially ended its mediation role in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and the M23 rebels, citing failed talks and external interference. Luanda referenced last week’s fiasco, which saw the M23 pull out of direct negotiations with the DRC, a day before it was scheduled to occur, due to… Read More »Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations The post Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly rejected claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, are being persecuted, calling it a “completely false narrative.” His comments come in response to renewed allegations from Elon Musk, who repeated accusations of “white genocide” in South Africa. Musk cited a political rally where members of the opposition Economic… Read More »South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions The post South Africa Rejects ‘White Persecution’ Narrative Amid Rising Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Mchunu urges calm following arrest in Soshanguve patrollers’ shooting

Mchunu says communities must continue to work together in fighting crime.

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Renewed fighting in eastern Congo as neighbours try to revive peace

M23's swift advance since January has seized eastern Congo's two largest cities

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9 d. ago Home Affairs to introduce digitised system to fight border corruption

The initiative aims to curb corruption through collaboration with stakeholders.

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9 d. ago Motlanthe part of panel that will facilitate DRC peace talks

The two blocs want to implement immediate, medium- and long-term measures to achieve peace.

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1 week ago Numsa says it remains resolute in fight for better wages for workers

Numsa convened its three-day bargaining conference in Sandton.

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1 week ago EFF Revives Controversial Struggle Song, Sparking Fresh Clash with AfriForum

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are once again in hot water with lobby group AfriForum after leader Julius Malema belted out the contentious struggle song Dubula ibhunu at a rally in Sharpeville on Friday. The chant, which roughly translates to “Shoot the boer”, has long been a flashpoint in South Africa’s political landscape. AfriForum CEO… Read More »EFF Revives Controversial Struggle Song, Sparking Fresh Clash with AfriForum The post EFF Revives Controversial Struggle Song, Sparking Fresh Clash with AfriForum first appeared on iAfrica.

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