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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will attend the G7 summit in France, advocating for development financing, trade reform and greater Global South representation.

Water shortages, overcrowding and poor sanitation are increasing Ebola risks for thousands of displaced families in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Authorities in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates have seized 373 live animals this week in two separate airport operations. Officials described the incidents as part of ongoing efforts to combat wildlife trafficking.

South Africa's World Cup campaign suffered an early setback after a 2-0 defeat to Mexico, with red cards and missed opportunities leaving Bafana under pressure.

Transport experts say more than 80% of South Africa's road crashes are preventable, urging safer road design, seatbelt use and stronger enforcement.

Brazil says falling deforestation rates undermine US allegations of environmental dumping as trade tensions between Brasília and Washington intensify.

Abundant tuna catches are lowering food costs and supporting livelihoods across Libya’s coastal communities during the peak fishing season.

Taxi operators in Ekurhuleni say permit delays are leaving them vulnerable to arrests and vehicle impoundments despite efforts to comply with licensing requirements.

Iran and the United States exchanged military strikes, raising concerns about regional stability and security in the Middle East.

Cabo Verde is increasingly turning to its ocean economy, with fisheries, tourism and desalination shaping the island nation's future development.

Brazilian President Lula has criticised new US tariff measures, warning they could damage relations between Brazil and the United States.

South African political parties have reacted differently to President Cyril Ramaphosa's immigration address as anti-immigration protests gain momentum ahead of planned marches.

Hamas and Palestinian factions have begun talks in Cairo aimed at advancing the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and addressing the future governance of the enclave.

More than 17,000 runners from 75 countries gathered in Kenya's capital on Sunday as the Nairobi City Marathon continued to strengthen the country's position as Africa's leading destination for long-distance running.

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation launched its #YouthLivesMatter campaign in Soweto, on Friday, calling on young South Africans to organise and vote as the country marks 50 years since the 1976 uprising. 

Paul Mashatile on Friday called on the United States to lift its 63-year-old embargo on Cuba, warning that the sanctions were causing “devastating humanitarian and socio-economic difficulties” for ordinary Cubans.

African election observers have described Ethiopia’s seventh general election as largely peaceful and orderly, while noting operational and security challenges in some parts of the country.

A patient infected with Ebola virus has been discharged from hospital in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), offering a rare moment of optimism as health authorities continue battling a growing outbreak that has claimed dozens of lives.

Zimbabwe has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, securing a seat on the UN’s most powerful body responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

President Ramaphosa told Parliament on Tuesday that South Africa was stepping up efforts to combat illegal immigration, but insisted the crackdown would not come at the expense of the country’s constitutional values and human rights obligations.

Israel’s defence exports reached a record 19.2 billion dollars in 2025 amid growing global demand for military technology.

Millions of Ethiopians began voting on Monday in the country’s seventh general election, as polling stations opened across the East African nation amid high voter turnout and increased regional attention on the electoral process.

South Africa speeds up FMD vaccine rollout as climate and cost pressures weigh on farmers, Steenhuisen says.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israel would intensify military operations in Lebanon and continue striking Beirut unless Hezbollah halts attacks on northern Israel.

Egyptian translator Ahmed al Saeed says Chinese literature helped deepen cultural dialogue between China and the Arab world.

United States President Donald Trump is pushing for an expansion of the Abraham Accords as negotiations between Washington and Tehran enter a critical stage over a possible ceasefire framework, according to analysts and regional observers.

Verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence more than doubled globally in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to a new United Nations report released on Friday.

WHO says conflict, insecurity and displacement are complicating efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo.

The United States, Mexico and Canada announced coordinated public health travel measures on Thursday for travellers arriving from African regions considered at the highest risk from the Ebola virus ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Western Cape government says recovery and infrastructure repair efforts are ongoing in several parts of the province after powerful storms caused flooding, electricity disruptions, and road and bridge damage earlier this month.