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Monday Briefing: Sudan, DR Congo Crises Deepen as South Africa Votes and Dakar Hosts Africa's First Olympic Event

Our Monday roundup: El Fasher one year on, DR Congo's hunger and Ebola emergencies, South Africa's special votes and water crises, Tanzania's gas find, and Africa's historic sporting moments in Dakar and Kigali.

Nov 2, 2026 · 5 min

Fani-Kayode Presents Letters of Credence to South Africa's DIRCO, Officially Assumes Diplomatic Duties

Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode has formally presented copies of his Letters of Credence to South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation, marking the official start of his duties as Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa.

Oct 30, 2026 · 3 min

"No Illegality Justifies Xenophobia": Ambassador Fani Kayode Outlines Nigeria's Stance in South Africa

In his inaugural address to the Nigerian Union South Africa and the Nigerian Citizens in South Africa, High Commissioner Femi Fani Kayode condemned mob justice against Nigerians and called for mutual accountability.

Oct 29, 2026 · 4 min

Champion of International Law: South African Jurist Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Durban-born jurist Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, from apartheid courts to Rwanda, the ICC and Gaza.

Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min

Durban and Soweto Violence: Home Affairs Withdraws Asylum Directive as Ramaphosa Backs Decision

Home Affairs has withdrawn its asylum directive after unrest in Durban and Soweto fuelled by disinformation over the ConCourt ruling. President Ramaphosa backed the decision.

Oct 9, 2026 · 6 min

Breaking the Bias: Can the African Union's New Credit Rating Agency Lower Africa's Borrowing Costs?

AfCRA launches in Port Louis, Mauritius, with South Africa's Dr Sifiso Falala as interim CEO. Can Africa's own credit rating agency cut borrowing costs?

Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min

IMF Data Shows Deepening Debt Pressures in Africa as Sudan, Senegal and Mozambique Top 2026 Rankings

IMF projections show Sudan, Senegal and Mozambique with public debt above 100% of GDP in 2026. What public debt means for Africa, and who is managing it well.

Oct 6, 2026 · 6 min

US Ambassador Bozell Receives Third DIRCO Démarche as South Africa–US Relations Hit New Strain

DIRCO has issued a third démarche to US Ambassador Brent Bozell in nine months, as Washington presses Pretoria on Kill the Boer, BEE, mining rules and foreign policy.

Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min

Building the Infrastructure of Trust: How Alpha Nitrom is Architecting the AI Frontier

Johannesburg tech firm Alpha Nitrom is building AI trust infrastructure through SapienQ, SecureTranxact, Plus2Meridian and Africa Online News.

Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min

Nigeria Seeks Probe into Three Deaths in South Africa as Envoy Cites 12 Cases This Year

Nigeria calls for investigations into three September deaths in South Africa. Its envoy cites 12 Nigerian deaths in 2026; the figures and allegations await independent verification.

Sep 30, 2026 · 5 min

27 Killed in Two Shootings: South Africa’s Crime Crisis Ahead of Local Elections

Two mass shootings killed 27 people near Johannesburg and Cape Town. What official crime figures and election security plans reveal before South Africa votes on 4 November.

Sep 27, 2026 · 5 min

Heritage Day Unites South Africans in Celebration of Culture and Diversity

South Africans celebrate Heritage Day with traditional music, dance, storytelling and community gatherings that honour the Rainbow Nation’s diversity.

Sep 24, 2026 · 3 min