De Beers Halts Work at South Africa’s Venetia Mine
Diamond giant De Beers is halting production at its flagship Venetia mine in South Africa for two years, according to BBC.
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South Africa says 53,000 foreigners deported in crackdown
The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a 'migration management' campaign five weeks ago. Most were from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, according to the BBC.
South Africa World Cup Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies at 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup, according to the BBC.
Zulu king expresses regret after video captures tirade against his wife
South Africa's Zulu king has expressed 'deep' regret after a leaked video captured him hurling insults at one of his wives, according to the BBC.
Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds
A study has found that a catnip-based lotion is just as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, according to research presented at the Society for Experimental Biology conference.
Ghana Halts South African President’s Visit Amid Tensions
Ghana has postponed a state visit by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa due to ongoing anti-migrant protests, according to the BBC.
Zimbabwean Football Star Survives Gun Attack in South Africa
Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga survived a gun attack in Johannesburg on Sunday, according to South African police.
Nigeria Says Nationals Killed in South Africa Amid Rising Tensions
Nigeria says two of its citizens were killed in South Africa 'at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted' there, according to the BBC.
UK Shuts Down $45M Overseas Education Project for Women
A UK-led higher education initiative aimed at keeping 1 million girls in school has been scrapped after two years, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) announced. The Strengthening higher education for female empowerment (SHEFE) programme had a £45m budget to expand access to education for women in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Zuma Shows South Africa ‘Middle Finger’ by Meeting Gupta – Minister
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is 'showing the middle finger' to the country by meeting with a Gupta brother, a minister said, according to BBC.
Senegal’s World Cup Agony: Nation Rues Last-Gasp Collapse
Senegal’s 2-3 loss to Belgium in the World Cup knockout round left the nation in disbelief, according to Al Jazeera.
Côte d’Ivoire Floods Kill 59 as West Africa Rains Intensify
Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 people since May, according to the communication minister, Amadou Coulibaly.
South Africa and Ghana Diplomatic Dispute Over Migrant Death
A diplomatic row has erupted between South Africa and Ghana over claims that a Ghanaian man was killed during anti-migrant protests, which South African officials deny, according to the BBC.
Harry Kane scores twice to send England into World Cup last 16
Harry Kane scored twice to help England secure a 2-1 win over DR Congo and advance to the World Cup last 16. Kane's fifth goal of the tournament came in the 86th minute, sealing England's place in the next round.
Senegal Football Advances to World Cup Knockout Round with 5-0 Win
Senegal advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage with a 5-0 victory over Iraq, marking the first time an African team has scored five goals in a World Cup match, according to FOX Sports.