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Africa

Ghana, South Africa in diplomatic row after migrant's death

Ghana and South Africa were Thursday embroiled in fresh diplomatic spat following the killing of a migrant, a death Pretoria said was not linked to the anti-immigrant protests.
By AFP 2026-07-02 21:56:50
The trial of two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola behind the deadly outbreak in the DR Congo began in the country on Thursday, the World Health Organisation said.
By AFP 2026-07-02 21:40:03
Its withdrawal would require the African Union and troop-contributing countries to secure alternative funding and support arrangements if the mission continues beyond 2026.
By Fred Kagonye 2026-07-02 17:43:57
The ICJ along with regional legal and civil society organisations, has raised alarm over reported unlawful detentions and the shutdown of licensed media operations in Uganda.
By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-07-02 14:52:59
According to Kagwanja, South Africa’s migration tensions cannot be viewed solely through the lens of jobs but also through historical and demographic factors that continue to shape the country.
By Esther Nyambura 2026-07-02 13:12:24
At least 16 people killed, dozens injured after a bus they were traveling in overturned in Eastern Cape province, South Africa, authorities confirm.
By AFP 2026-07-02 12:31:59
Ghana has condemned the fatal shooting of one of its nationals during anti-immigrant protests in South Africa and demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
By Ronald Kipruto 2026-07-02 11:38:46
At least 47 Kenyans arrived in the country last night, fleeing escalating xenophobic violence in South Africa.
By Lenox Sengre 2026-07-02 10:56:09
There’s a growing concern from experts over the inaction and silence by the African Union on the escalating anti-immigrant mobilisation in South Africa.
By Jacinta Mutura 2026-07-02 08:00:00
Tens of thousands of people have been killed, many more injured and millions displaced since a conflict erupted in Sudan in April, 2023, a new report has revealed. 
By Okumu Modachi and Gentrix Osano 2026-07-02 00:00:00
Both sides have been accused of atrocities, with a UN independent fact-finding mission in February concluding that the 2025 assault on El-Fasher bore the "hallmarks of genocide".
By AFP 2026-07-01 12:33:17
 Kenyans still in South Africa have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid areas where violence may occur.
By Esther Nyambura 2026-06-30 16:39:21