Opposition leader house arrest raises stakes in Guinea-Bissau

"Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest months after the Guinea-Bissau coup, deepening a political crisis and raising tensions with international partners."

South African Music Awards 2026 nominees to be announced on 25 June

"Nominees for the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32) will be announced on 25 June 2026 during a hybrid event that will bring together music industry representatives, media, stakeholders and music fans from across the country. The awards, themed the Homecoming Edition, will mark the return of..."

US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa

"More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world."

Achraf Hakimi Faces Up to 15 Years in Prison

"A French appeals court upheld the decision to send Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to trial over a 2023 rape allegation, which he denies. Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France on a rape charge after an appeals court rejected his attempt to have the case dismissed."

African Universities Shine At Huawei ICT Global Final

"African universities delivered one of their strongest performances yet at the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, with Nigeria securing..."