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Rain Washout Leaves South Africa and Australia in Uncertainty for Champions Trophy Semifinal Hopes

Persistent rain washed out the eagerly anticipated Champions Trophy match between South Africa and two-time winners Australia on Tuesday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with no play possible. The pitch remained…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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South Africa’s Steven Kitshoff Retires from Rugby Due to Life-Threatening Neck Injury

South African rugby star Steven Kitshoff has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby following a life-threatening neck injury sustained last year. The 33-year-old prop, who earned 83 caps…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Ramaphosa Calls for Global Unity at G20 Meeting Amid Ongoing Global Conflicts

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the ongoing global conflicts during a speech at a G20 foreign ministers' meeting held in Johannesburg on Thursday. The summit saw the participation of…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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ECOWAS President Dr. Omar Touray Praises Senegal and Guinea-Bissau Leaders for Commitment to Regional Cooperation

Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, has lauded the leadership of Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló for their unwavering commitment…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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South Africa’s Budget Delay Sparks Market Turmoil Amid Coalition Disputes Over VAT Hike

South Africa's much-anticipated national budget presentation was unexpectedly postponed on Wednesday, marking an unprecedented delay in the post-apartheid era. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza confirmed that such a postponement had…

Africa News Now February 19, 2025

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African Leaders Approve New Financial Stability Mechanism to Aid Debt-Stricken Governments

Faced with escalating debt and billions of dollars in unmet funding requirements, African leaders have given the green light to the creation of a new financial facility designed to provide…

Africa News Now February 19, 2025

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South Africa Considers Russia and Iran for Nuclear Power Expansion Amid Tensions with the U.S.

South Africa is exploring the possibility of turning to Russia or Iran for the expansion of its civilian nuclear power capacity, according to a senior government minister. This potential shift…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Pioneering Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks Killed in South Africa in Targeted Attack

Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in both the LGBTQ+ and Muslim communities, has been tragically shot and killed in South Africa. Known as the world’s first openly gay imam, the…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf Elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has emerged victorious in the race to become the next Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, securing a significant political achievement for his country.…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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South African White Minority Protesters Show Support for Trump, Criticize Government Policies

On Saturday, hundreds of white South Africans, predominantly from the Afrikaner community, gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to voice their support for former U.S. President Donald Trump and…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025

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UN Calls for Immediate Action to Address Sudan’s Escalating Humanitarian Crisis at African Union Summit

During the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered an urgent plea to the international community, calling for swift action to address the escalating humanitarian crisis…

Africa News Now February 15, 2025