africa

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Metro

South Africa rejects U.S. human rights report as ‘seriously flawed’

South Africa has strongly criticized a recent human rights report from the U.S. State Department, describing it as “inaccurate and deeply flawed.” Released...

Metro

South Africa’s at-risk population faces challenges accessing HIV medications following reductions in US support.

South Africa’s vulnerable populations are struggling to access HIV medication due to significant cuts in U.S. foreign aid, totaling around $427 million. This...

Crime & conflict

Major Interpol Operation Arrests 1,200 Individuals and Seizes $100 Million in Africa-Wide Cybercrime Initiative

In a landmark operation from June to August 2025, Interpol conducted a significant cybercrime crackdown across Africa known as Operation Serengeti 2.0, leading...

Sport

Springboks Bounce Back with 30-22 Win Against Australia in Rugby Championship

In a crucial Rugby Championship match in Cape Town, South Africa’s Springboks triumphed over Australia with a score of 30-22, marking a significant...

World

Shoprite’s Checkers chain in South Africa is piloting high-tech smart shopping trolleys, known as Xpress Trolleys, to enhance the shopping experience

Checkers, a prominent supermarket chain in South Africa, has introduced the Xpress Trolley, a high-tech shopping cart designed to revolutionize the in-store shopping...

Crime & conflict

South Africa summons Eswatini envoy over US deportation of five criminals

United States deported five individuals to Eswatini, a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, under a controversial third-country agreement. These individuals, originating from Vietnam,...

Metro

At Least 86 People Have Died After a Boat Carrying 200 Migrants Sank off the Coast of Shuqrah, Yemen.

A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Shuqrah, Yemen, when a boat carrying approximately 200 migrants capsized, resulting in the deaths of...

Metro

Eddie Palmieri, influential Latin jazz pioneer, passes away at 88 in New Jersey

Eddie Palmieri, the pioneering Latin jazz musician and composer, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the age of 88 in his New...

Economy

Trump’s New Tariffs Spark Global Trade Tensions and Market Volatility

President Donald Trump implemented a comprehensive new tariff regime, marking a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. The tariffs, effective from 12:01 a.m....

Economy

UAE’s non-oil sector growth slows to 52.9 in July amid geopolitical tensions

In July 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced a notable slowdown in its non-oil business sector, with the S&P Global Purchasing Managers’...