South African ballet competition inspires a new generation of young dancers/in /by
Organizers say the competition continues to broaden access to ballet, helping develop a more diverse generation of performers while raising South Africa's profile on the international stage.
DR Congo’s case against Rwanda moves ahead as World Court sets timetable/in /by
The International Court of Justice has set the timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo's case accusing Rwanda of violating international law. Kinshasa must file its arguments by October 2027, with Kigali's response due in December 2028.
Talon returns to frontline politics as Benin’s first Senate president/in /by
Former Benin president Patrice Talon has been elected the country's first Senate president, months after leaving office. The new upper chamber, created under a constitutional reform, places Talon at the helm of a key institution despite stepping down after two presidential terms.
Uganda: Chief Justice Zeija, Bou Governor Atingi-Ego Hail Progress On Uganda’s Oil Projects/in /by
[Nile Post] Chief Justice Flavian Zeija and Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego have expressed satisfaction with the progress of Uganda's oil and gas projects in the Albertine region after receiving updates indicating that major infrastructure works are nearing completion and remain on course to deliver first oil before the end of the year.
Congo isolates 200 river boat passengers as Ebola response intensifies/in /by
The Democratic Republic of Congo has tested and isolated about 200 passengers from a river boat intercepted in Kinshasa after a traveller died of suspected Ebola. Africa CDC says the move is aimed at containing the outbreak as authorities weigh broader vaccination efforts.
Ghana opposition protests over claims of ‘democracy under attack’/in /by
Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has staged protests accusing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of undermining democracy, restricting free speech and targeting political opponents.
Haiti pushes ahead with elections despite gang violence/in /by
Haiti has expanded voter registration as the government presses ahead with long-delayed elections despite worsening gang violence. While Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says the state is fully mobilised, many voters fear insecurity could undermine the credibility of the ballot.
Missing persons office opens in Ceuta as families search for migrants after border surge/in /by
The surge saw around 72,000 migrants enter Ceuta in recent days, though authorities say all but a few thousand have since returned to Morocco.
Mass prison escape as armed clashes rock western Libya/in /by
A mass prison escape unfolded in western Libya after inmates fled a jail amid fierce clashes between rival armed groups. The violence killed at least three civilians, damaged property and heightened security concerns in the country's volatile western region.
South African factories hit by migrant worker exodus/in /by
Employers say many of the departing workers had valuable sewing skills that are hard to replace quickly, while locals are often unwilling to take the low-paying jobs.