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S.A Elections: Special Voting Disrupted as Residents Protest Against Poor Service Delivery

Staff Reporter Special voting in the Joe Slovo informal settlement of Gqeberha was disrupted yesterday on the second day of early voting, as residents burned a bus in protest over poor service delivery in the area. The protesters, who were demanding housing, prevented...

DR Congo’s army contains coup attempt on President Tshisekedi

BBC News The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital Kinshasa involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge said that 50 suspects,...

Chinese Trawlers Devastate Fish Stocks and Livelihoods in Angola

Staff Reporter Fishermen in Benguela, Angola, are facing a severe crisis as Chinese trawlers continue to decimate fish stocks in the region. The local fishermen, who rely on artisanal canoes for their livelihoods, have been left struggling as the once-abundant fish...

Russian Forces Seize Control of Mali’s Gold Mining Sites

Staff Reporter The notorious Russian mercenary outfit, formerly known as the Wagner Group, has taken control of Mali's largest artisanal gold mine. Since their reorganization under the control of the Russian Defense Ministry in 2023, the Wagner Group, now calling...
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