In late November 2025, a Namibian politician long known as Adolf Hitler Uunona secured re-election for the fifth time as regional councillor of the Ompundja constituency in northern Namibia. Though his name drew global attention — because of the notorious connotation it shares with the German dictator — in his home region the re-election was viewed largely through the lens of local leadership…
Russia is planning to establish a new “Russian House” cultural centre in Antananarivo, Madagascar, marking a significant step in deepening its cultural and educational ties with the island nation. The announcement was made by Rossotrudnichestvo, the Russian federal agency responsible for cultural and humanitarian cooperation, following high-level talks in Moscow between Rossotrudnichestvo head…
Dozens are feared dead after a rubber migrant boat capsized off the Libyan coast — a fresh and tragic reminder of the deadly perils faced by people attempting to cross the Mediterranean in search of safety and a better life. According to the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM), some 42 migrants are missing and presumed dead after the vessel overturned.
The…
South Africa has sharply criticized leading global credit rating agencies, accusing them of holding a persistent “bias” against the African continent. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, speaking ahead of S&P Global’s latest review of South Africa’s sovereign rating, said that the agencies “are behind the curve” in assessing the country’s improved fiscal trajectory.
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In a major breakthrough against international drug trafficking, Nigerian authorities have uncovered a massive cocaine shipment at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. The seizure, which involved approximately 1,000 kilograms (one tonne) of cocaine valued at over $235 million (₦338 billion), is being described as one of the largest drug busts in Nigeria’s history. The operation was jointly carried…
South Africa has achieved a significant conservation milestone by successfully relocating dozens of elephants to new habitats, addressing both ecological and human-wildlife conflict challenges. These translocations are part of a broader strategy to manage elephant populations, restore biodiversity, and foster coexistence between wildlife and local communities.
One notable project involved the…
South Africa has recently enacted significant reforms aimed at overhauling its intelligence agencies in response to growing concerns about national security and the effectiveness of its intelligence operations. These reforms, driven by both domestic challenges and international pressures, are designed to enhance the country’s ability to prevent and respond to threats ranging from terrorism to…
