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South African court orders probe into law firm’s use of AI
A judge at the Pietermaritzburg High Court says a case cited by lawyers representing a local politician did not exist in the country’s legal records
Jan 11, 2025 10:11
Beninese soldiers killed in border terror attack
The African country’s military says the assault was carried out on one of its strongest and most militarized positions
Jan 10, 2025 14:08
Nigeria deepening ties with China amid economic woes
Beijing’s foreign minister held talks with the African nation in Abuja on Thursday
Jan 10, 2025 09:54
Russia donates grain to Ethiopia
The initiative targets refugees facing critical food shortages, the Russian Embassy has said
Jan 10, 2025 09:35
Former South African leader threatens court action over party membership dispute
Jacob Zuma was expelled from the then-ruling African National Congress for leading an opposition group in the recent elections
Jan 9, 2025 14:06
Chad identifies presidential palace attackers
A group of men under the influence of alcohol and drugs carried out the foiled assault, according to the Central African state’s foreign minister
Jan 9, 2025 14:00
A US ally wants to join BRICS. Why? Opinion
Kenyan experts have shared their views on the country’s desire to join the group
Jan 9, 2025 12:15
Newly-elected leader sparks hope for Ghana’s future – analyst Exclusive
President Mahama’s track record from his first term inspires public confidence, the local expert and entrepreneur has said
Jan 9, 2025 10:06
Former Ghanaian leader takes office after years in opposition
John Dramani Mahama defeated the ruling party’s candidate by a wide margin in the African state’s December 7 elections
Jan 9, 2025 09:49
‘Heavy gunfire’ in African capital after Chinese FM visit
The presidential palace in Chad came under attack by militants on Wednesday
Jan 8, 2025 20:24
Former African colonies should thank France – Macron
Chad and Senegal have hit back, with one premier saying such comments are a sign of contempt
Jan 7, 2025 17:12
South African president issues warning to Communists
Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks come after the SACP announced in December that they would participate in the 2026 local elections without the ANC
Jan 7, 2025 10:49
Shattering the bonds: Will 2025 be the year of freedom for former colonies? Opinion
Unless former colonial powers are held accountable for their past injustices, they are likely to find new ways to perform the same old play
Jan 4, 2025 17:21
Death penalty abolition part of Zimbabwe’s new trajectory – MP
The country is strongly committed to protecting human rights, contrary to the claims of its detractors, Shacky Timburwa has said
Jan 4, 2025 10:13
Kenyan space agency refutes Indian space junk compensation claim (VIDEO)
A metallic ring weighing half a ton has fallen on a village in the African nation, with no casualties or damage reported on the ground
Jan 3, 2025 14:21
‘Major non-NATO’ US ally in Africa seeks direct flights with Moscow
Kenya is seeking to boost trade and tourism
Jan 2, 2025 21:46
East African neighbors mending fences – Reuters
Ethiopia’s defense minister has visited Somalia amid a naval base dispute
Jan 2, 2025 18:40
Soldiers sentenced to death by ’educational’ military tribunal
13 servicemen in the DR Congo have been convicted on charges including murder and cowardice
Jan 2, 2025 13:50
‘We, the brave British, now building concentration camps’: How liberation movements in Africa were labelled ‘terrorist’ ANALYSIS
Western colonizers for years depicted themselves as saviors protecting locals from ‘satanic and barbaric terrorists’ who were actually fighting for their freedom
Jan 1, 2025 13:02
African nation tells French troops to leave
Ivory Coast’s decision reflects a growing push for independence from former colonial powers
Jan 1, 2025 02:29
Anti-abduction protesters hit Kenyan capital (VIDEO)
“Our brothers are missing,” an activist from the African nation told Ruptly
Dec 31, 2024 12:31
Colonial ghosts: The hidden hands behind Africa’s shadow conflicts ANALYSIS
Throughout the post-colonial era, we can see how some Western powers interfere, covertly and openly, in the internal affairs of independent states
Dec 29, 2024 08:37
Civilians mistakenly killed in airstrike on insurgents in Nigeria
According to the military, the fatalities were caused by “secondary explosions” after troops targeted a terrorist hideout
Dec 28, 2024 16:38
South African stuck abroad over bank debt to return home
Bongile Ntombela has received cash donations to settle unpaid loans in the UAE after an online appeal
Dec 28, 2024 14:02

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