South African rand takes a pause; gold scales new peak
The South African rand took a breather on Tuesday, shedding some of its gains that have been fuelled by the gold price ...
South African lawmakers welcome SADC decision to withdraw troops from DR Congo
President Cyril Ramaphosa this week said, “The decision to finally withdraw from the eastern DRC by the three ...
South Africa coach Broos warns players, and boardroom battles loom
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has warned his squad ahead of a key 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday, while ...
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FIFA rulings shake up W’Cup qualifiers as S’Africa coach warns squad
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, has warned his squad ahead of a key 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday, while ...
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DRC Debacle Batters South Africa’s Standing as an Actor in African Peacekeeping
The withdrawal of the SAMIDRC force from the eastern DRC has significant negative ramifications for South Africa and SADC’s ...
Rwanda-backed rebels make gains in DR Congo’s mineral-rich east
M23’s success comes after a surprise meeting between the presidents of Congo and Rwanda in Qatar, where they pledged to ease ...
Africa's peacekeepers: Who's left to maintain order?
The continent's peacekeepers are key players in its conflict zones. However, southern African troops are withdrawing from one of the deadliest — in DR Congo — over fatalities, public opposition and ...
Donald Trump looks to The Democratic Republic of the Congo for potential deal on rare earth minerals
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, battles are taking place for territory and rare earth minerals such as cobalt.
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Mpox among children in Africa
On August 13, 2024, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the multi-country mpox ...