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Southern Africa

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €4.7B ($5.1B) investment package during the eighth EU-South Africa summit in Cape Town, focusing on clean energy transition, infrastructure development, and pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities.

EU Pledges $5.1B to South Africa Amid US Policy Tensions

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MAR 14MAR 14

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

FEB 27FEB 27

US Skips G20 Talks Over South Africa Land Reform Dispute

FEB 27FEB 27

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

FEB 27FEB 27

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

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FEB 27FEB 27

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

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JAN 27JAN 27

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

NOV 27 2024NOV 2024

Prince William to Meet Environmentalists on Tour of South Africa

NOV 27 2024NOV 2024

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

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NOV 27 2024NOV 2024

Russia: Putin Hosts 36 Leaders at BRICS Summit

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OCT 27 2024OCT 2024

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

DEC 27 2024DEC 27 2024

US Sanctions Zimbabwe Leader Over Alleged Abuses

MAR 27 2024MAR 2024

Zimbabwe: Opposition Claims 'Gigantic Fraud' in Vote

MAR 27 2024MAR 2024

Zimbabwe Struggles to Contain Cholera Outbreak

MAR 27 2024MAR 2024

Voters Head to the Polls in Zimbabwe

MAR 27 2024MAR 2024

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

DEC 27 2024DEC 27 2024

Mozambique Top Court Confirms Ruling Party's Victory

DEC 27 2024DEC 2024

UN: 114M People Displaced Globally

MAR 27 2024MAR 2024

EU Observers Note Irregularities in Mozambique Vote Counting

OCT 27 2024OCT 2024

Bangladesh: Massive Fire At Dhaka Clothing Market

MAR 27 2024MAR 2024

Madagascar

Madagascar: Top Court Confirms President's Re-election

MAR 27 2024MAR 2024

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

MAR 27 2024MAR 27 2024

Malawi

WHO Approves 2nd Malaria Vaccine

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MAR 27 2024MAR 2024

UK Archbishop ‘Concerned’ Over Talk of Jerusalem Embassy Move

MAR 27 2023MAR 2023

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

JUN 27 2024JUN 27 2024

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

MAR 27 2023MAR 2023

Botswana

Botswana Threatens to Ship 20K Elephants to Germany

APR 27 2024APR 2024

45 Killed After South Africa Bus Crash

APR 27 2024APR 2024

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

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NOV 27 2024NOV 27 2024

Zambia

Kamala Harris Speaks in Ghana as Part of African Tour

MAR 27 2024MAR 2024

US Vice President Harris Begins Africa Trip

MAR 27 2023MAR 2023

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

MAR 27 2024MAR 27 2024

Namibia

India: Four Cheetah Cubs Born 70 Years After Extinction

MAR 27 2024MAR 2024

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

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MAR 27 2023MAR 2023

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

DEC 27 2024DEC 27 2024

Eswatini

Eswatini: Unknown Gunmen Kill Popular Opposition Leader

MAR 27 2023MAR 2023

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

MAR 27 2023MAR 27 2023

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