King Mswati III grants Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo a diplomatic passport, enhancing regional ties and raising concerns over potential corruption.
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Millions hungry but drought overlooked as Kenya prepares to vote
In the dust bowl of Kenya's drought-stricken north, the people of Purapul are edging closer to starvation, surviving on nothing but wild berries as their children waste away from hunger. At least 18 million people across the Horn of Africa are facing severe hunger as the worst drought in 40 years devastates the region.
Mali army says 3 soldiers, 3 terrorists killed in attacks
Mali's army on Thursday said three soldiers and three "terrorists" died following simultaneous early morning attacks in several towns in the country's centre and west, adding to a growing list of deadly incidents since last week.
Guinea political coalition announces demonstrations
An influential Guinean political coalition Thursday called for renewed demonstrations against the ruling junta despite an ongoing protest ban, a day after regional mediators met with junta leaders over a return to civilian rule.
Mane wins second African Player of the Year award
Sadio Mane was crowned African Player of the Year in Rabat on Thursday for the second time. It was the second successive continental player of the year award for Mane after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the last two editions of the annual celebration of African football.
Feisty De Klerk looking to 'irritate' fellow Springboks in Japan
Rugby World Cup winner Faf de Klerk said Thursday he wants to "irritate" his fellow Springboks in Japan after becoming the latest South African to join the country's ambitious league. De Klerk famously stripped down to a pair of South African-flagged swimming briefs to celebrate his country's World Cup win, and he said he would "see if we can't get some Canon Eagles swimwear for the whole team".
Semenya falls well short in bold bid at world 5000m
Caster Semenya's first appearance in a world championships in five years on Wednesday saw the controversy-mired South African fail to qualify for the women's 5000m finals. The South African last competed at a world championships in London in 2017 where she won her third 800m world crown.
Rights group slams Morocco, Spain over migrant deaths
A rights group on Wednesday said Moroccan and Spanish authorities were responsible for a horrific border tragedy last month in which two dozen migrants died.
Death toll from Sudan ethnic clashes rises to 105: official
Ethnic clashes in a deadly land dispute in Sudan's Blue Nile state has killed 105 people and wounded 291, the state's health minister said Wednesday, providing a new toll. Between January and March this year, the UN said aid was provided to 563,000 people in Blue Nile, a region still struggling to rebuild after years of heavy fighting during Sudan's devastating 1983-2005 civil war.
West Africa mediators in Guinea for talks
West African mediators were in Guinea Wednesday for talks with the ruling junta on a return to civilian rule, a source at the Guinean presidency and an official with the regional bloc said.
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