Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

South Africa’s anti-apartheid veteran and ex-defense minister Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota dies at 77

South Africa is mourning anti-apartheid veteran and former defense minister Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, who has died at 77 after ...

Preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations: Côte d'Ivoire defeat Kenya

The Elephants wrap up their camp with a well-deserved victoryPreparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations: Côte ...

Drugmaker Aspen targets Mounjaro approval in sub-Saharan Africa this year

By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, March 4 (Reuters) - Aspen Pharmacare aims to secure sub‑Saharan African approval for Eli ...

Status of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in doubt less than 2 weeks before start in Morocco

Doubts over Morocco’s willingness to host the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in less than two weeks have prompted the Confederation of African Football to say it will clarify the matter in the coming ...

South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked

South Africa is willing to play a mediating role in the Middle East conflict if asked, President Cyril Ramaphosa told local ...