MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa
A Lesotho MP is facing criminal charges after he accused the country's monarch and government of signing over control of Lesotho to its much larger neighbour, South Africa.
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World's oldest president to seek eighth term
The world's oldest head of state, Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, has said he will run once more for re-election in October aiming to extend his 43 years in power.
Read MoreAfrican countries being pressured by Trump to accept Venezuelan deportees
Nigeria is one of the first African countries to make it clear that it will not bow to U.S. pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees or prisoners from other third countries from the United States.
Read MoreNigeria has 'enough problems' and can't take deportees from US, minister says
Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners from the US, foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar has vowed, quoting 1990s American rappers Public Enemy to make his point.
Read MoreUS cuts visa validity for applicants from three African countries
The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Cameroon, Ethiopia and Nigeria, cutting the duration and conditions under which most travellers from those countries can enter.
Read MoreNew laws for cannabis in South Africa are coming
The regulations required for the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act to be implemented will be finalised by March 2026.
Read MoreKenya’s president says ‘enough is enough’ and vows to end anti-government protests
Kenya’s president on Wednesday broke his silence on recent anti-government protests that left dozens dead, urging police to “break the legs” of those who stole and burned property during the demonstrations.
Read MoreWhy Trump has invited five African leaders to the White House
US President Donald Trump is set to meet the leaders of five African states, an invitation the White House sees as an "incredible" commercial opportunity.
Read MorePolitical unrest in Kenya turns deadly
Nairobi, July 9 (Prensa Latina) Anti-government protests in Nairobi and other cities last Monday left 31 dead, 107 injured, and more than 530 arrested, the National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC), an unofficial body, reported today.
Read MoreAfrican body defends agenda on women's land rights
Nairobi, July 9 (Prensa Latina) The IGAD Regional Agenda for Women's Land Rights is our compass, not our destiny, said Mohamed Abdi Ware, deputy executive secretary of the African organization, here today.
Read MoreAfrica-Spain Summit: Investing in Africa is a safe bet
Madrid hosted the Africa-Spain Summit 2025, organized by One Africa Forums, to highlight Spanish cooperation with the African continent.
Read MoreRamaphosa opposes Trump's 30% tariff on South Africa
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has opposed what he calls the "unilateral" higher trade tariffs imposed on his country by the US.
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