Discovery of Seven Women’s Bodies Sparks Femicide Anger in South Africa
The discovery of seven women's bodies around Johannesburg's international airport has sparked fear and anger over femicide, according to The Guardian.
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US Limits Visas for South African Officials Over Alleged Discrimination
The US has announced visa restrictions targeting individuals it accuses of discriminating against South Africa's white minority, according to the BBC.
South African President Vows Justice After 7 Women Found
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to 'leave no stone unturned' in finding those responsible for the killings of seven women in and around Kempton Park, as more bodies are discovered. According to BBC News.
White South Africans Denied US Refugee Status After Believing Hype
White South Africans who believed they were victims of racism and sought refuge in the US after Donald Trump's 2025 executive order have been denied refugee status, according to The Guardian.
Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate
A pack of African wild dogs has completed a record-breaking 2,485-mile journey across Zambia, marking the furthest recorded distance for any African land mammal searching for a mate, according to a BBC report.
Africa’s Richest Aiming to Make $23bn from $60bn IPO
Africa’s richest person could see his fortune rise to nearly $60bn following the continent’s biggest-ever IPO for his Nigerian refinery, according to The Guardian.
Body of missing runner found in South Africa
The body of Elizabeth Moselakgomo was identified by her relatives on Monday after being found east of Johannesburg. She is one of five women whose bodies have been discovered half-naked and bruised in the same area.
Uganda’s Royal Succession Crisis: Secret Son Ignites Bitter Dispute
A traditional Ugandan kingdom has become engulfed in a bitter succession dispute after the family of a recently deceased king rejected the selection of a television news anchor as his successor, according to The Guardian.
Fear in Kenya as Crackdown on Foreign Traders Begins
Burundian migrant Ndaikech Ali says Kenyans have turned against foreign traders since President William Ruto announced a crackdown, according to BBC.
Uganda King Buried Amid Succession Dispute
Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was buried on Saturday amid calls for unity over his successor, according to the BBC.
Six Nigerians Accused of $6M Romance Scams to Be Extradited to US
South African police are set to hand over six Nigerians to the FBI on Friday for alleged involvement in a romance scam that defrauded over 100 American women of more than 100 million rand ($6 million), according to BBC and India Today.
Spain Parliament Backs Citizenship for 80,000 Western Saharans
Spain’s Parliament has passed a bill granting Spanish nationality to Western Saharans born before 1977, with estimates suggesting 80,000 to nearly 200,000 people could qualify. The law now moves to the Senate for final approval.
20+ Children Feared Dead in DR Congo School Fire
At least 24 schoolchildren are feared dead in a stampede as they tried to flee a fire that engulfed two schools in rebel-held Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a senior official there has said.
Uganda Royal Family Rift Over Successor to 34-Year-Old King
A bitter succession dispute has erupted in Uganda's Tooro Kingdom, days before the burial of its late king, who was the world's youngest reigning monarch until his death, according to the BBC.
Kenya offers amnesty for migrants after Burundians rush to leave
Kenya’s government has announced a temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants, including 16,000 Burundians, after reports of harassment and violence following a crackdown on foreign-run businesses. According to Al Jazeera.