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South Africa Races Against Time as 100-Day Countdown to Historic G20 Summit Begins

With just 100 days to go before the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg—the first ever on African soil—South Africa is ramping up preparations to host one of the world’s most powerful gatherings. A Landmark Moment for Africa The 2025 G20 Summit, scheduled for December in Johannesburg, marks a turning point: it will be the first…

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Russia Slams European Push to Reimpose UN Sanctions on Iran

Russia has strongly condemned the decision by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom to trigger the snapback mechanism under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which seeks to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Tehran. Moscow described the move as “illegitimate” and “legally void,” accusing the European powers of acting in bad faith. Why Europe Pushed for…

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Julius Malema Hate Speech Case: Court Finds Him Guilty

The Julius Malema hate speech case has reached a decisive moment after the Western Cape Equality Court ruled that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader is guilty of hate speech. The case stemmed from remarks Malema made at an October 2022 rally, where he told supporters: “No white man is going to beat me up….

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Former Equatorial Guinea Financial Chief Jailed 8 Years for Embezzlement

Former financial crimes chief Baltasar Ebang Engonga has been sentenced to eight years in prison in Equatorial Guinea for embezzlement. The Bioko provincial tribunal ruled that Engonga, also known as “Bello”, diverted public travel funds for personal use. The verdict was confirmed by Hilario Mitogo, press director at the Supreme Court. In addition to the…

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Trump Threatens 200% Tariff Hike on China Over Rare-Earth Magnet Supply

President Donald Trump has issued a bold warning to Beijing, threatening a 200% tariff hike on Chinese goods if China fails to supply the United States with critical rare-earth magnets. Rare-earth magnets are vital for U.S. industries, powering everything from electric vehicles and wind turbines to military equipment and smartphones. Trump stressed that America’s reliance…

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Salva Kiir Faces Nepotism Backlash After Appointing Daughter to Senior Government Role

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir is under fire after appointing his daughter, Adut Salva Kiir, to a senior government position. The move has triggered strong accusations of nepotism and renewed debate about governance in Africa’s youngest nation. Adut’s New Role Adut was named Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes in August 2025. The position gives…

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Somalia’s President and Opposition Leaders Reach Historic Election Agreement

Somalia has entered a new chapter in its democratic journey after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and opposition leaders signed a Somalia election agreement in Mogadishu on August 25, 2025. The deal marks a major step toward replacing Somalia’s long-standing clan-based power-sharing system with a one-person, one-vote electoral process. For decades, elections in Somalia have been…

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Khartoum Residents Return to a City in Ruins After Years of Fighting

After years of devastating conflict, many displaced residents of Khartoum are beginning to return home. But the Sudanese capital they once knew has been left in ruins, with destroyed infrastructure, shattered services, and entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble. Experts warn that it will take years—and billions of dollars—to rebuild. A City Struggling to Recover The…

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UK Government Targets Immigration Backlog of 51,000 Cases

The UK government says it is stepping up efforts to reduce its massive immigration backlog, which currently stands at more than 51,000 cases. Officials hope the new measures will not only speed up decision-making but also accelerate the removal of individuals who have no legal right to remain in the country. Tackling a Growing Backlog…

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South Africa Vows to Sustain HIV Program Despite $427M U.S. Funding Withdrawal

South Africa is facing a new challenge in the fight against HIV/AIDS after the United States announced a $427 million funding withdrawal from the country’s health sector. The support, channeled through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has been a lifeline for the world’s largest HIV program for two decades. The South…

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