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Elections, protests, conflicts and court rulings: this is where AfricaTimes follows the political pulse of the continent, alongside the global security stories that affect its future.
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On the continent, reports cover UN warnings about violence in Mozambique that has forced more than 100,000 people to flee, unrest and protests in Madagascar, a shutdown call by an opposition leader and the death sentence handed to Joseph Kabila as seen from Goma.
International pieces track the balance of power beyond Africa: Taiwan’s hypersonic missile, satellite images of an underground command centre near Beijing, the USS Gerald R. Ford, claims of oil reserves under Antarctica and political rows in the United States.
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Police: 24 vehicles burned in South African anti-migrant unrest
Anti-migrant protests turned violent in Durban and Soweto on 8 October. Police counted at least 24 burned vehicles, and Home Affairs withdrew its asylum order…
South Africa halts asylum order after anti-migrant riots
Home Affairs says it will start a new process to comply with a Constitutional Court ruling, after two days of unrest in Durban and Soweto…
Soweto and Durban hit by anti-migrant violence after ruling
Police counted 24 burnt vehicles and looted foreign-run shops, while Home Affairs withdrew its asylum processing order a day after the unrest.
Navi Pillay, ex-UN rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
The 85-year-old South African jurist heard the news in Nuremberg, while the Nobel committee pointed to pressure on international law.
Police free 20 NYSC graduates abducted on a south-east road
Gunmen stopped two buses taking young graduates to service camps, and police later found them in Imo State after holding back over suspected explosives.
UN Warns of Escalating Violence in Mozambique, Forcing Over 100,000 to Flee and Highlighting Humanitarian Crisis
The escalation of violence in northern Mozambique has displaced over 100,000 people. The humanitarian situation is dire, with urgent needs for food, shelter, and mental…
Opposition Leader’s Shutdown Call Sparks Immediate Response in Northern City, Reflects Growing Political Tensions
Shutdown paralyzes Maroua’s economy, affecting merchants and causing unsold goods to spoil. Student attendance drops significantly as schools close due to the “ghost town” protest.…
“He Just Turned on Trump”: Elon Musk’s Explosive ‘Epstein List’ Claim Shakes MAGA and Sparks a Political Firestorm (And It’s Far From Over)
Elon Musk distances himself from Donald Trump with explosive allegations on social media. Musk’s accusation of Trump appearing on a controversial “Epstein List” aims to…
“They Built a Floating City of Power”: Inside the USS Gerald R. Ford, the Most Advanced Warship Ever to Sail the Seas
The USS Gerald R. Ford is the world’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, powered by nuclear reactors. Featuring the revolutionary Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System,…
“Beijing Didn’t See This Coming”: Taiwan Unveils Hypersonic Missile That Reaches 230,000 Feet and Redefines the Balance of Power in Asia
Taiwan unveils a hypersonic missile system capable of reaching altitudes of 230,000 feet. The Chiang-Kong interceptor showcases Taiwan’s self-reliance in defense technology. Equipped with advanced…
“Buried Beneath Beijing”: Satellite Images Reveal China’s Secret Underground Command Center (and It Could Redefine Global Power)
Satellite imagery reveals China’s construction of a vast underground military command center near Beijing. The project underscores China’s ambition to challenge U.S. dominance and reshape…
“They Just Found 500 Billion Barrels of Oil Under Antarctica”: Russia’s Discovery Could Shatter a 60-Year Peace Treaty (and Ignite a Global Power Struggle)
Russia’s discovery of a 511 billion barrel oil reserve in Antarctica challenges international treaties. The Antarctic Treaty is under strain as suspicions of Russia’s intentions…