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According to a report US diplomatic and security officials have drafted a list of the countries targeted, with varied travel bans for three categories.
The UN has issued its starkest warning yet as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance beyond captured Goma into South Kivu province, threatening regional stability. With thousands dead and a crucial summit approaching in Tanzania, regional powers scramble to prevent the conflict from igniting a wider war in Central Africa.
Three major African diamond-producing nations are mounting a strategic response to the growing synthetic diamond market, focusing on authenticity and socio-economic impact rather than traditional marketing.
In December 2006, a crucial African statistical development initiative nearly collapsed under the weight of post-war tensions between Angola and Rwanda. This is the untold story of how careful diplomacy and determination saved continental cooperation in the face of colonial legacy conflicts.
Mvala expresses confidence in Bafana Bafana's chances against Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the team's recent successes and the importance of experience from local clubs.
SADC leaders converge in Harare for an emergency summit following the deaths of 16 peacekeepers and the capture of Goma by M23 rebels in DRC. The crisis meeting comes as tensions escalate between Rwanda and DRC, threatening regional stability in central Africa.
Violent protests erupt in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, as demonstrators target multiple foreign embassies, including the Dutch mission, amid escalating regional tensions over alleged foreign interference.
Bafana Bafana are set to face Egypt in a thrilling encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, alongside Zimbabwe and Angola. With a rich history of competition, this match promises to be a highlight of the tournament.
Delveing into Angola’s entrenched corruption, governmental accountability issues… as the country approaches its pivotal elections in August, concerns grow over the possibility of political unrest similar to that experienced in Mozambique.
Minister Gayton McKenzie announces a new implementation plan for the collective repatriation of South African exiles’ remains, focusing on SADC countries and responding to historical injustices.
Exploring South Africa's historical journey of solidarity with foreign nations, this article delves into the complexities of xenophobia, the rights of undocumented individuals, and the ongoing challenges faced by both South Africans and foreigners in the current socio-economic landscape
Biden's recent visit to Angola aims to counter China's influence in Africa, but will his efforts succeed against the backdrop of historical ties and ongoing geopolitical dynamics?
Dr Chitanga said policy uncertainty will follow Trump’s win, adding that US-Africa relations was not on top of the agenda during his election campaigns.
From the Blyde River Canyon in the place of the rising sun to the pyramids of Giza, behold Africa’s beauty.
The legacy of Angola's conflicts should serve as a sobering reminder of the consequences of unchecked arms supply, and the international community must take responsibility for ensuring that such tragedies are never repeated, writes Bayethe Msimang.
With Inacio Miguel having signed for the ‘Phefeni Glamour Boys,’ IOL Sport, highlights the five things to know about the Angolan international as he looks set to make his mark in Gold and Black.
According the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance, Southern African countries are proactively working to implement robust measures to manage and mitigate any potential spread of the virus.
As beguiling as the attention might seem, it is steeped in the realpolitik of self-interest.
Acting President Paul Mashatile will oversee South Africa while Ramaphosa visits Angola.
As we reflect on the events of this fateful day, the audacious attack is thus correctly characterised by many historians as the “sine qou non” (but for this event) of the Cuban revolution. It was the spark that ignited the flames of the Cuban revolution, the writer says.
After starting with just four hotels in South Africa, the brand now boasts over 60 properties throughout South Africa and eight other African countries.
There is more latitude to speak one’s mind on international affairs from the opposition benches than when one wields actual power, the writer says.
Armed forces and intelligence, not the police were prioritised in the 1990s negotiations, hence resistance to change became stronger in the South African Police Service (SAPS). This has led to the continued involvement of senior police officials in serious crimes, the writer says.
Nato created, the Beatles set a record or five, Microsoft is founded, the Angolan civil war finally ends, US troops booted out of France and the Elon Musk takeover of Twitter begins
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