Africa
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Ebola remains continental threat requiring coordinated African response, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to supporting continental efforts to combat Ebola.
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Skateboarder nears end of Africa odyssey with Cape Town in sight
After months of rough roads, angry cows and visa crises, Jason Vanporppal is 265 km from completing his skateboard journey across Africa.
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Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
Shortly after Nigeria announced it will evacuate citizens from South Africa, Ghana has followed suit with plans to remove 300 of its nationals amid escalating anti-immigrant protests.
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African countries must tackle instability driving migration, says South Africa
South Africa has rejected Africa countries’ accusations of xenophobia following recent anti-migrant protests.
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Cycling to himself: Abuse survivor’s journey across Africa
Maurice Edelson’s 13 400 km healing journey across Africa to conquer childhood trauma ends in coma just 3 000 km from Cape Town.
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Africa ‘exposed’ to Middle East war
Africa hosts military bases within reach of Iranian missiles and is feeling the impact of rising oil prices and threats to shipping, as the continent again suffers from events largely…
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Ethiopia begins construction of Africa’s biggest airport
Ethiopia begins construction of Africa’s biggest airport in Bishoftu. The $12.7 billion project will handle 110 million passengers annually.
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‘Like human trafficking’: how US deported five men to Eswatini
Roberto Mosquera’s family had no trace of him for a month after he was arrested by US immigration agents, until a government social media post revealed he had been deported…
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How homes and cities must adapt for a growing older population
Africa’s ageing population is set to nearly quadruple by 2050 – from roughly 74 million today to more than 235 million people aged 60 and older.
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South Africa slides further down global governance rankings as Africa struggles
South Africa’s governance performance has continued its troubling decline, dropping to 77th place globally in the latest Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), as new research reveals Africa remains the worst-performing…
