UN Rights Chief Warns South Sudan ‘Flashing Red’ as Violence Surges
UN rights chief warns South Sudan is nearing all-out war amid rising violence and human rights violations.
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Five Children Die in Shack Fire in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Five children died in a shack fire in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, on 28 February.
Kenya Receives Sh256M Grant for Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injections
Kenya receives Sh256 million for long-acting HIV prevention injections, a historic step in the country's fight against the virus.
South Sudan on Brink of Full-Scale War as Violence and Impunity Escalate
South Sudan risks returning to full-scale war as violence, impunity, and humanitarian crises escalate.
Speaker Flags Concern After Witness Walks Out of Committee
South African National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has raised concerns following a witness walking out of a parliamentary inquiry.
Nigeria to Mandate Health Insurance as Out-of-Pocket Spending Hits 71%
Nigeria's government is enforcing mandatory health insurance as out-of-pocket spending hits 71% of total health expenditure.
South Africa Reports Drop in Violent Crime as Police Killings Spark Concern
South Africa reports a drop in violent crime but rising police deaths spark concern, prompting reforms and a water crisis committee.
South Africa’s 2026 Budget Avoids Tax Hikes, Sparks Mixed Reactions
South Africa's 2026 budget avoids tax hikes, sparking mixed reactions from political parties.
South Africa’s Tax Freeze Lauded Amid Stagnant Economy and Debt Concerns
South Africa's political parties have welcomed a freeze on personal income tax as the government faces mounting pressure to address a stagnant economy and rising debt service costs.
India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup: Samson’s Role and Tournament Survival at Stake
India faces Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup match, with the potential inclusion of Sanju Samson and the team's survival in the tournament at stake.
SRD Grant Stays at R370 as Other Social Grants Get Raises in 2026 Budget
South Africa's Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will remain unchanged at R370 per month in the 2026 budget, while other social grants will see modest increases.
Niger Security Forces Neutralize 17 Militants, Detain 33 in Anti-Terror Crackdown
Niger's security forces neutralized 17 suspected militants and detained 33 criminals during a weeklong crackdown, seizing large amounts of explosives, drugs, and smuggled fuel.
Senator Barinada Mpigi’s Death Mourned as Loss to Niger Delta, PANDEF Laments
Senator Barinada Mpigi, a prominent leader from the Niger Delta, has died at the age of 64, prompting widespread mourning from the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the region's political community.
All but one category of contact crimes record declines in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal recorded declines in nearly every category of contact crimes during the third quarter of South Africa's 2025/26 financial year, except for sexual offences which rose. Murder cases in the province fell 7.5 percent, a drop of about 5,000 incidents from the previous year.
Gombe Gov Commissions Market Reconstructed By Yobe Gov – Daily Trust
Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya commissioned the Ngalda Modern Market in Fika Local Government Area on Thursday. Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni oversaw the reconstruction of the facility and named it after his Gombe counterpart.