Politics & Current Affairs

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated on Wednesday the findings of the “2026 Atlas of Violence”, which reported the lowest homicide rate per 100,000 inhabitants in Brazil’s recorded history.

Ebola related border restrictions between Rwanda and the DRC are disrupting trade and household incomes in the eastern city of Goma.

Moscow used Africa Day commemorations to deepen engagement with African countries through diplomacy, trade and anti-colonial messaging.

The World Health Organization says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda remains a serious international health concern, but does not currently qualify as a pandemic emergency.

Kenya on Tuesday announced a one-week suspension of a nationwide public transport strike following protests over rising fuel prices that left four people dead and disrupted transport and schools across parts of the country.

Rwanda closed key border crossings with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Sunday after health authorities confirmed that the latest Ebola outbreak had reached Goma, a densely populated eastern Congolese city bordering Rwanda.

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are racing to contain the country’s latest Ebola outbreak after the death toll rose to 87

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has paid tribute to Festus Gontebanye Mogae, calling Botswana’s late leader a “selfless, brave and principled” statesman whose death is a loss for Africa. 

African leaders have renewed their demand for permanent African representation on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with veto powers and insisted that Africans must lead mediation efforts in conflicts on the continent.

Two senior South African police generals and a Durban businessman have been granted bail after appearing before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on charges linked to the unlawful possession of precious metals and defeating the ends of justice.

Health authorities are continuing to monitor a hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship Hundius in the Atlantic Ocean, after seven passengers and crew members fell ill and three people died, according to the World Health Organization.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is prepared to continue diplomatic engagement with the United States, provided what he described as Washington’s “maximalist” approach comes to an end.