3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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 Charity Chair Accuses Prince Harry of Spearheading Bullying Campaign

Sophie Chandauka, chair of Sentebale, the African charity co-founded by Prince Harry, has accused the Duke of orchestrating a bullying campaign to oust her. In an interview, she claimed Harry’s Netflix commitments disrupted a fundraising effort for the charity and that the behavior of Harry’s wife, Meghan, at the same event created tension between herself… Read More »Charity Chair Accuses Prince Harry of Spearheading Bullying Campaign The post Charity Chair Accuses Prince Harry of Spearheading Bullying Campaign first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part

One of Cape Town’s most beloved fundraising events will once again take place on Table Mountain in May. The Cableway Charity Challenge 2025 is scheduled for Saturday 10 May 2025, and hosts and organisers, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (TMACC), calls you to be a part of the action by cheering on participants, pledging your support… Read More »Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part The post Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Summer rains are expected to be shorter in the future: Meteorologist

Meteorologist Tuwani highlights the growing risks of extreme weather events.

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6 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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7 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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7 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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8 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 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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1 week ago Event to be hosted in memory of those who died of coronavirus

Today marks five years since South Africa went into a lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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1 week ago Former APLA operative gives testimony in Highgate Massacre Inquest

He added that he was not a part of a team of people who planned and executed the attack.

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1 week 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 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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1 week ago Joburg Residents Mobilize on Human Rights Day to Address Social Challenges

Johannesburg commemorated Human Rights Day, March 21, with a series of events reflecting on past struggles and addressing current societal issues. The day marks 65 years since the Sharpeville massacre, where 69 anti-apartheid protesters were killed by police, underscoring the ongoing importance of human rights advocacy. At Constitution Hill, the annual Human Rights Festival featured… Read More »Joburg Residents Mobilize on Human Rights Day to Address Social Challenges The post Joburg Residents Mobilize on Human Rights Day to Address Social Challenges first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Citizens mustn’t let events beyond their shore divide them: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa says that South Africans must reject politics of divisiveness.

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2 w. 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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