42 South African nationals removed from the State on chartered flight
A total of 42 individuals were removed from the State on a chartered flight back to their home country of South Africa. The Garda National Immigration Bureau carried out an operation on Thursday removing individuals from the State on foot…
Tensions rise at Ivory Coast-Burkina Faso border
In northeastern Ivory Coast, along the border with Burkina Faso, tension has become a permanent reality. The jihadist threat spreading from the Sahel is no longer the only concern. A new danger has emerged: the Volunteers for the Defence of…
Attack on Niger airport kills 11 members of security forces, government says
An attack on Thursday on the airport and military airbase in Niger’s capital killed 11 members of the security forces and two civilians, the government said in a statement, without identifying the perpetrators. The first explosions were heard at around…
Roelof Botha Joins SpaceX Board as Company Enters New Phase of Growth Toward Multi-Trillion-Dollar Valuation
South African-born investor and venture capitalist, Roelof Botha, has reportedly joined the board of SpaceX, marking a significant development as the space exploration company expands its ambitions beyond Earth’s orbit. SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is said to be entering…
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in power
Zimbabwe’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. More than 200 lawmakers voted in favour of the draft…
Malawi Launches Emergency Fundraising Campaign to Evacuate 10,000 Citizens from South Africa Amid Rising Anti-Immigrant Violence
The Malawian government has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to support the evacuation and reintegration of approximately 10,000 citizens seeking to return home from South Africa amid growing concerns over anti-immigrant violence, insecurity, and threats targeting foreign nationals. Authorities described…
South African labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests
South Africa’s biggest labour unions on Wednesday urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests that have seized the country, and said they could face consequences if they skip work to attend. South Africa is on edge ahead of a…
Visa-free Africa gains momentum as Togo opens borders to other Africans
When the Togolese government recently announced that citizens of all African countries will no longer require visas to enter its territory, it was not just a travel policy adjustment but another bold statement in the continents long and difficult journey…
Equatorial Guinea government resigns after failing to meet targets
Equatorial Guinea’s government has resigned after failing to meet its objectives, Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue said.Obiang, who is also the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, said the prime minister had presented the resignation of all members of…
Malawi seeks urgent donations to bring home 10,000 citizens stranded in Durban
The Malawi government has appealed for financial donations and humanitarian assistance to help bring home thousands of its citizens stranded in South Africa, saying the scale of the repatriation effort has placed unprecedented pressure on its resources. The appeal comes…