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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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Africa earns about $1 in every $100 from global creative trade, the Accra summit heard
Leaders signed the Accra Declaration as individuals, so its 19 commitments on history, trade and governance now depend on governments and institutions.
Nuclear energy, AI and food security on the agenda of the Russia-Africa summit
Moscow hosts more than 2,000 guests on October 28 for a two-day gathering where African leaders, ministers and business meet to discuss deals and development.
Australia’s shorter lengths broke South Africa in Durban
A switch to shorter lengths turned a steady South African start into a collapse, while Smith’s catching and Renshaw’s long innings shaped the first Test.
Police say 24 vehicles were set alight as foreign-owned shops were looted
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
In recent weeks, northern Mozambique has witnessed a disturbing surge in violence, causing more than 100,000 people to flee their homes. The conflict, which began…
Opposition Leader’s Shutdown Call Sparks Immediate Response in Northern City, Reflects Growing Political Tensions
The city of Maroua, located in northern Cameroon, has come to a grinding halt as a result of a politically charged initiative led by opposition…
“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, the influential entrepreneur and CEO of companies like Tesla and SpaceX, once played a pivotal role in supporting Donald Trump’s rise to the…
“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, an embodiment of advanced naval engineering, stands as the largest and most sophisticated aircraft carrier in the world. Since its…