42 h. ago Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of participating in a failed coup attempt to life imprisonment, days ahead of a high-level US delegation visit. The men—Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson Jr., and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun—were among 37 convicted after attempting to storm the presidential palace and the residence of politician… Read More »Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup The post Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup first appeared on iAfrica.

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59 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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66 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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3 d. 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 Dirco delegation met with US officials to clear misconceptions

The discussions included the misconceptions about the violations of human rights for minority groups

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7 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 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 Suspected rapist burnt to death in mob justice attack in Limpopo

Officers who arrived on the scene found the suspect's naked body on the ground with burn wounds.

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1 week ago SA delegation arrives in New York to brief G20 member states

Meeting with member states is billed as an opportunity to better understand priorities of the summit

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1 week ago Trafficked lions Yoda and Ysis arrive safely at SANWILD Game Reserve

After spending years in captivity, Yoda and Ysis are experiencing the joy of having a 'home'.

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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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2 w. ago Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to political parties and organizations to avoid actions that could further inflame tensions with the United States ahead of expelled Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool’s return. South Africa’s former ambassador to the US is set to arrive back in the country on Sunday. During a media briefing on Thursday, the Presidency acknowledged… Read More »Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return The post Ramaphosa Calls for Calm Amid Ambassador Rasool’s Controversial Return first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago ‘SA’s G20 presidency should be used to promote the country globally’

Morolong says there is a need to use SA's G20 presidency to promote the country to the world.

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2 w. ago Botswana Bets on Natural Diamonds to Woo Wealthy Young Americans

Gaborone is ramping up efforts to boost diamond sales and counter synthetic gems by targeting wealthy young Americans via Instagram and TikTok. In a bold marketing move, the government recently hosted an exclusive influencer dinner in New York, partnering with luxury jeweler The Clear Cut to promote natural diamonds as a premium, ethical choice. With… Read More »Botswana Bets on Natural Diamonds to Woo Wealthy Young Americans The post Botswana Bets on Natural Diamonds to Woo Wealthy Young Americans first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Delegates gather in Cape Town to discuss water sustainability

14th International Water Association conference is under way in Cape Town.

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3 w. ago DA calls on President to send GNU delegation to US to mend relations

Rasool has since been declared a persona non-grata.

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3 w. ago Patrice Motsepe set for unopposed second term as CAF President

Football leaders from across Africa are expected to attend the meeting.

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3 w. ago US Secretary of State arrives in Jeddah for Ukraine ceasefire talks

Trump has hinted that concessions will be needed as he pushes for peace talks between the two

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4 w. ago IEC Says There Was Coordinated Effort By Some Political Parties To Delegitimise 2024 Election Results

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has alleged that certain political parties orchestrated a coordinated strategy to undermine the credibility of the 2024 election results. This comes in the wake of the Electoral Court dealing with over 40 cases linked to the country’s most recent general elections. According to IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer… Read More »IEC Says There Was Coordinated Effort By Some Political Parties To Delegitimise 2024 Election Results The post IEC Says There Was Coordinated Effort By Some Political Parties To Delegitimise 2024 Election Results first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago US Investor Endeavor Catalyst Plans Significant Expansion in Africa

Endeavor Catalyst, a New York-based venture capital firm with over $500 million in assets, intends to substantially increase its investments in African startups over the next five to seven years. Since 2017, the firm has invested in 40 African companies, including South Africa’s TymeBank and Nigeria’s Flutterwave and Moniepoint, all valued above $1 billion. Currently,… Read More »US Investor Endeavor Catalyst Plans Significant Expansion in Africa The post US Investor Endeavor Catalyst Plans Significant Expansion in Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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