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Students in Harare showcased science, technology and cultural projects highlighting Zimbabwe's push to combine innovation, language learning and practical education.

Ethiopia has launched the Makatet Roadmap, a five-year initiative aimed at integrating refugees and asylum seekers into national education, livelihoods and public service systems while strengthening host communities.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged G7 nations to invest more in the Global South, arguing that future global economic growth depends on creating jobs, income and consumer markets across developing economies.

South Africa drew 1-1 with Czechia on Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earning Bafana Bafana a point that kept their 2026 World Cup hopes alive in Group A.

Three senior SAPS officials reported to Brooklyn Police Station after an alleged surrender notice from IDAC, but no arrests took place, raising questions about the investigation.

The G7 summit in France ended without a joint declaration for the second year in a row, highlighting growing divisions over trade, security, technology and the bloc's global role.

Ethiopia has launched a new fast-charging hub in Addis Ababa as part of plans to expand electric vehicle infrastructure and deploy 500,000 EVs by 2032.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged employers to hire young people without work experience as South Africa's youth unemployment rate remains at 46%, warning the country risks losing a generation.

Young South Africans and visitors from across Africa used Youth Day commemorations in Soweto to reflect on the legacy of the 1976 uprising and call for greater unity, inclusion and opportunity for Africa's youth.

Lula called for respect for national sovereignty, stronger international cooperation and greater development financing during G7 discussions in France.

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.