Africa

Zambia Under Pressure Over Sishuwa Passport Cancellation
"We urge the Zambian authorities to rescind the decision and respect our colleague's right to free movement and freedom of expression," the journal said.

Six Nigerians Extradited to US Over R100m Romance Scam
The six were arrested in South Africa in 2021 during a major takedown operation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks.

SA Facilitates Return of Zimbabwean and Nigerian Nationals
A total of 194 Zimbabwean nationals, including 101 minors, were processed and departed for Zimbabwe on Friday.

Algeria Severs Diplomatic Ties With UAE, Orders Airspace Closure
The Algerian Foreign Ministry said the decision was taken "after exhausting all avenues to preserve bilateral relations" with the UAE.

Zimbabwean Nabbed in Joburg Over Alleged Fake ID Factory
The suspect was arrested and is expected to appear in court soon.

BREAKING: Zimbabwe’s ‘Porcupine’ Mataya Defeats South African Rival Zwane
Known for his trademark #ndirova motto, Mataya showed his fighting spirit inside the cage before turning the spotlight to his opponent.

UK Murder Fugitive Ndodana Tshuma Pleads Guilty
The 45-year-old was arrested in Johannesburg in July after an Interpol alert was issued in connection with the deaths of his wife and two daughters.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu’s Husband Dies
He died at 08:00 local time (06:00 GMT) on Monday at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital.

Kenya’s Ruto Orders Crackdown Against Foreign Traders and Small Retailers
To facilitate this policy, Ruto instructed authorities to begin the shutdown of businesses run by foreign nationals.

UN Backs New World Map That Puts Africa in Its True Size
The United States was the only country to vote against the resolution, while Serbia, Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova and Ukraine abstained.