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Africa

Ramaphosa comments on hiring migrants

In recent remarks to the National Assembly, President Ramaphosa made clear that the government intends to take a tougher line on employers hiring undocumented foreign nationals. He emphasised that those who employ undocumented migrants are breaking South Africa’s laws and face “fines or prison” under the Immigration Act (No 13 of 2002). Ramaphosa framed his statements in two parts: one…
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AfricaEconomy

Egypt announces new natural gas field discovery

Egypt has announced a significant new natural gas field discovery in its Western Desert, offering a much-needed boost to the country’s energy sector at a time of economic strain and rising domestic demand. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the find was made at the BED 15-31 well, located in the Badr-15 concession, roughly 300 kilometres west of Cairo. The discovery…
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AfricaPolitics

Senegal rejects IMF debt-restructuring proposal

Senegal has firmly rejected a debt-restructuring proposal from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking a significant moment in the country’s economic policy direction and its relationship with international lenders. The disagreement stems from concerns about the sustainability of Senegal’s public debt, which the IMF estimates to have reached about 132% of GDP when including state-owned…
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AfricaPolitics

Kenya court orders UK soldier’s arrest for Agnes Wanjiru death

A Kenyan court has taken a significant step toward justice in the long-standing case of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman who was murdered in 2012. On September 16, 2025, the Nairobi High Court issued an arrest warrant for a British soldier suspected of killing Wanjiru near a UK military base in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. The suspect, whose identity is being withheld due to a court order…
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AfricaPolitics

Displaced Nigerians fear Boko Haram, stay in closing camps

In northeastern Nigeria, particularly in Borno State, there are many internally displaced persons (IDPs) who fled their homes due to decades of violence from Boko Haram and its splinter groups. Over the years, government authorities, especially under Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, have begun closing displacement camps. The official reasons include improved security, “restoring dignity” to…
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AfricaPolitics

Guinea votes on new constitution to move from military to civilian rule

Guinea is undergoing a consequential constitutional referendum, held on 21 September 2025, that aims to shift the country from military to civilian rule—or at least to reshape the legal framework of its transition. The proposed constitution has stirred debate domestically and drawn scrutiny from regional and international observers. Here’s an overview of what’s at stake, what the draft…
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Culture

Over 110 dead or missing after migrant shipwrecks

Recent reports say that at least 110 people are dead or missing following two separate migrant shipwrecks off the coast of Tobruk, Libya. The tragedies involve mostly Sudanese refugees. In one case, a vessel carrying 74 people capsized off eastern Libya. Only 13 survived; the rest are either missing or presumed dead. In the second incident, another boat carrying about 75 passengers caught fire.
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