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Southern Africa

Muhsin Hendricks — the world's first openly gay imam — was fatally shot on Saturday morning in Gqeberha, South Africa, when two masked assailants ambushed his vehicle and fired multiple shots through the passenger window.

World's First Openly Gay Imam Shot Dead in South Africa

M23 Seizes Another Town in Eastern DRC Despite Unilateral Cease-Fire

Trump Threatens to Cut South African Aid Over Land 'Confiscations'

US Skips G20 Talks Over South Africa Land Reform Dispute

Report: EU Funds Linked to Modern Slave Trade in North Africa

South Africa

Over 100 people are believed to have died in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, where hundreds more have been either unwilling or incapable of leaving since authorities blocked supplies late last year. A rescue operation has been underway since Friday to save them.

South Africa: Over 100 Trapped Illegal Miners Suspected Dead

South Africa: Volunteers Enter Abandoned Mine Shaft to Help Illegal Miners

Prince William to Meet Environmentalists on Tour of South Africa

UK: Archbishop Justin Welby Resigns Over Church Abuse Cover-up

Russia: Putin Hosts 36 Leaders at BRICS Summit

Zimbabwe

Ghana's Supreme Court, led by Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson, has unanimously dismissed two legal challenges to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which aims to restrict LGBTQ rights in the country.

Ghana Supreme Court Dismisses Challenges to Anti-LGBTQ Bill

US Sanctions Zimbabwe Leader Over Alleged Abuses

Zimbabwe: Opposition Claims 'Gigantic Fraud' in Vote

Zimbabwe Struggles to Contain Cholera Outbreak

Voters Head to the Polls in Zimbabwe

Mozambique

A massive prison break occurred at Mozambique's Maputo Central Prison on Christmas Day, resulting in 33 deaths, 15 injuries, and the escape of at least 6K inmates.

6K Inmates Escape, 33 Killed in Mozambique Prison Break

Mozambique Top Court Confirms Ruling Party's Victory

UN: 114M People Displaced Globally

EU Observers Note Irregularities in Mozambique Vote Counting

Bangladesh: Massive Fire At Dhaka Clothing Market

Madagascar

Madagascar: Top Court Confirms President's Re-election

Madagascar's Parliament passed a law allowing for the castration of those convicted of raping minors. The law must now be approved by the High Constitutional Court and then signed by President Andry Rajoelina, who proposed the legislation.

Madagascar Passes Controversial Sex Offender Law

Malawi

WHO Approves 2nd Malaria Vaccine

UK Archbishop ‘Concerned’ Over Talk of Jerusalem Embassy Move

Malawi's Vice Pres. Saulos Chilima and nine others have been killed in a plane crash, Pres. Lazarus Chakwera said Tuesday after rescuers found the wreckage of the military aircraft.

Malawi's Vice President Dies in Plane Crash

World Leaders Pledge Billions to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria

Botswana

Botswana Threatens to Ship 20K Elephants to Germany

45 Killed After South Africa Bus Crash

Botswana's ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 58 years, coming in fourth place in Wednesday's general election. The BDP had governed the southern African nation since it became independent in 1966.

Botswana: Ruling Party Loses 58-Year Majority

Zambia

Kamala Harris Speaks in Ghana as Part of African Tour

US Vice President Harris Begins Africa Trip

On Thursday, the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema declared a national emergency as a devastating drought has overtaken the country. The announcement comes as the country continues to recover from a recent cholera outbreak.

Zambia Declares National Emergency Due to Drought

Namibia

India: Four Cheetah Cubs Born 70 Years After Extinction

UN Agreement Inches Towards Conserving 30% of Earth's Area

On Tuesday, Namibia's Vice Pres. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, became the country's first female president and extended the ruling SWAPO party's 34-year hold on power after she won the country's presidential election with 57% of the vote.

Namibia Elects First Female President Amid Electoral Dispute

Eswatini

Eswatini: Unknown Gunmen Kill Popular Opposition Leader

Honduras on Sunday established diplomatic relations with the PRC, formally switching its official recognition to Beijing a day after severing ties with Taiwan, thereby completing a pledge made by Pres. Xiomara Castro earlier this month.

Honduras Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan, Opens Relations with China