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Piers Potter
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South Sudan Opposition Decries Arrest of General as ‘Grave Violation’ of Peace Deal
The arrest of an army general from South Sudan’s main opposition is a serious breach of the fragile peace deal that ended the country’s five-year...
UN Demands Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Central African Republic
The United Nations has called for accountability in the Central African Republic (CAR) after uncovering grave human rights violations committed by armed groups, including one...
Mozambique Opposition Leader’s Convoy Attacked as Police Crack Down on Protesters
At least a dozen people were injured after Mozambican police violently dispersed a protest led by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, the runner-up in last year’s...
New Play on Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Explores the Struggles of Black Women Under Apartheid
A new stage production about anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela sheds light on the struggles of Black women in South Africa who spent years waiting for...
Lesotho ‘Shocked’ by Trump’s Remark That ‘Nobody Has Ever Heard Of’ the Country
Lesotho’s government has expressed shock over US President Donald Trump’s recent remark that “nobody has ever heard of” the southern African nation. Trump made the...
Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Abduct Over 130 Patients from Hospitals in Eastern DRC – UN
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have abducted at least 130 sick and wounded patients from two hospitals in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations...
South African Mother on Trial for Allegedly Kidnapping and Selling Daughter
A South African woman went on trial Monday, accused of kidnapping and selling her young daughter in a case that has gripped the nation. Kelly...
South African Catholics Hold Prayer Service for Ailing Pope Francis
Newly appointed Archbishop of Johannesburg, Cardinal Stephen Brislin, led a heartfelt prayer service on Sunday, uniting South African Catholics in support of Pope Francis’ recovery...
Kremlin Accuses Zelenskyy of Rejecting Peace Amid U.S. Tensions
The Kremlin has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of deliberately avoiding peace efforts, citing his recent tense exchange with former U.S. President Donald Trump at...
Zulu King’s Love Life Sparks Controversy as He Seeks Divorce
The romantic entanglements of South Africa’s Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini have captivated the nation, stirring both fascination and outrage—especially among his traditionally conservative subjects. The...