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UK's Prince Harry 'in shock' after quitting his African Aids charity

UK's Prince Harry 'in shock' after quitting his African Aids charity

Prince Harry co-founded Sentebale in 2006 with Prince Seeiso to support children in Southern Africa, especially those with HIV/AIDS.
Wed Mar 26 2025
Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria

Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria

The future of the bases are integral to Russia's military reach in the Middle East and Africa.
Tue Mar 04 2025
TikTok restructures trust and safety team, lays off staff in unit, sources say

TikTok restructures trust and safety team, lays off staff in unit, sources say

The layoffs began the same day for teams in Asia and Europe, Middle East and Africa, two of the sources said.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid

China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid

As China advances its relationships in Africa with technology incentives, the United States is pulling back.
Fri Feb 14 2025
Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery

Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery

White South Africans, who make up less than 10% of the population, still own most of the country's farmland.
Fri Feb 14 2025
Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy

Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy

US tariffs under Trump highlight Canada's need to diversify foreign ties, including with Africa.
Tue Feb 11 2025
'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer

'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer

White people represent 7.2% of South Africa's population of 63 million, statistics agency data shows.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

Trump's post claiming South Africa is "confiscating land" and mistreating "certain classes" triggers sudden flurry of backdoor diplomacy.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Congo rebels close in on eastern city, forcing thousands to flee

Congo rebels close in on eastern city, forcing thousands to flee

Thousands of civilians flee as govt forces battle to stop rebels from seizing the city, forcing flights to be halted at the local airport.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa sees a wave of youth-led protests fuelled by frustrations over rampant corruption, poor governance, high living costs, unemployment.
Sat Jan 18 2025
South Africa accused of 'horrific' crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine

South Africa accused of 'horrific' crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine

A total of 246 survivors, some emaciated and disorientated, have been brought to surface and arrested for illegal mining and immigration.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Mandela’s grandson arrested for hijacking, unlicensed firearm in South Africa

Mandela’s grandson arrested for hijacking, unlicensed firearm in South Africa

Police from the JMPD tactical response unit receive information about the location of a hijacked vehicle from a car-tracking company.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Brazil takes over BRICS Presidency, focusing on Global South cooperation

Brazil takes over BRICS Presidency, focusing on Global South cooperation

Brazil assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) on Wednesday. The agenda will focus on strengthening cooperation among Global South nations
Thu Jan 02 2025
BRICS is approaching G20 format, says Brazilian foreign minister

BRICS is approaching G20 format, says Brazilian foreign minister

Starting January 1, we will chair BRICS and hold major ministerial meetings, says Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors

Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors

The storm laid waste to large parts of the archipelago off east Africa, which is France's poorest overseas territory.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region

Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region

RSF controls parts of Omdurman and has fortified west Sudan, dividing the nation into rival zones.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs

A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'

Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea

The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit

Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025