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South Africa xenophobic violence and mass migrations

220 clusters · 497 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghanaian officials face scrutiny over GH¢49.72m South Africa evacuation

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

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Madagascar military-led political transition

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Madagascar marks First Republic anniversary amid political transition

Madagascar remains in a state of political transition following the departure of former President Andry Rajoelina. The crisis, initially triggered by widespread ‘Gen Z’ protests over utility shortages such as water and e

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Josefa Sacko FAO Director-General candidacy

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Latest: Angola nominates Josefa Sacko for FAO Director-General

The Angolan government has formally launched and submitted the candidacy of Ambassador Josefa Sacko for the position of Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Announced in Rome d

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Angola economic diplomacy and investment efforts

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Latest: Angola and Portugal plan new cooperation program for 2027-2031

Angola continues to pursue economic diplomacy and strategic partnerships to drive national development and economic diversification. President João Lourenço has engaged with European Union officials and international lea

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Botswana international economic and diplomatic expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Botswana expands economic ties with China and Madagascar

Botswana has initiated efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and economic cooperation with Madagascar and China. Following discussions between President Duma Boko of Botswana and Madagascar’s Colonel Michaël Randria

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Global critical mineral supply chain and sovereignty shifts

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Latest: African Mining Week 2026 attracts international partners and state mining firms

Global demand for critical minerals—including cobalt, nickel, lithium, copper, and gold—is rising due to the energy transition, digitalization, and the expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers. While demand

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Mozambique-Botswana bilateral cooperation

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Latest: Mozambique and Botswana sign agreements to boost trade and tourism

Mozambique and Botswana have initiated a series of diplomatic and economic agreements to strengthen bilateral ties. Following a state visit by Mozambican President Daniel Chapo to Botswana, the two nations agreed to elev

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El Niño climate risks in Mozambique, Madagascar, and East-A

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Latest: Angola and Mozambique forecast drought and extreme rainfall for 2026-27

The El Niño phenomenon and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole are driving severe climate risks across Mozambique, Madagascar, and East Africa, with effects expected to persist until early 2027. In Mozambique, the country fa

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Hichilema sworn in for second term amid treason charges

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Latest: Zambia Electoral Commission sets dates for key by-elections

President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term following the August 13 election, in which he secured approximately 60 percent of the vote. The inauguration ceremony took place on September 1,

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