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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning against xenophobic attacks and vigilantism ahead of planned demonstrations on 30 June, stressing that only the state has the authority to enforce immigration laws. Speaking during...

The United States has imposed sanctions on a major Rwandan gold refinery and two of its senior executives over allegations that they facilitated the smuggling of minerals from rebel-controlled areas in the eastern Democratic Republic of...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The Tanzanian government says all political rallies across the country are suspended until further notice, stating that the move is necessary to maintain security in the country. It has however attracted widespread criticism...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) says it has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbouring nation of breaching multiple international treaties. DR Congo in...

By Emmanuel Nduka The Nigerian Army has announced plans to recruit and train an additional 28,000 soldiers in a major expansion of its fighting force as the military steps up efforts to confront terrorism, banditry, kidnapping...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The African Development Bank Group and the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) have signed a strategic partnership aimed at expanding digital skills, increasing employment opportunities as well as supporting entrepreneurship for young...