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Crime & conflict

South African opposition chief Julius Malema convicted on firearm offenses, could face 15 years in prison; sentencing scheduled for January 2026.

Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been convicted on multiple firearm-related charges from a 2018 incident during an...

Economy

African trade bloc COMESA introduces digital payment system.

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has launched a Digital Retail Payments Platform (DRPP) designed to enhance cross-border trade among...

World

South African opposition chief Julius Malema convicted on firearm charges.

South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been found guilty of violating firearm laws stemming from a 2018 incident in which he was...

Politics

South African opposition chief Julius Malema convicted of firearm offenses linked to 2018 political rally event.

Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been found guilty on multiple firearm-related charges from a 2018 incident during...

World

South African Minister Engages with U.S. Official to Advocate for Trade Agreement

South African Trade Minister Parks Tau met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, D.C., to discuss the recently imposed 30% tariff...

Metro

South African Court Rejects Appeal for Former President Lungu’s Burial in the Country

A South African court has denied an appeal from the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to have him buried in South...

Politics

South African Court Rejects Family’s Request to Inter the Former President Lungu in the Country

A South African court has rejected the appeal from the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to have his remains buried in...

MetroWorld

African leaders advocate for climate funding at Ethiopia summit

African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the second Africa Climate Summit, focusing on shifting from climate aid to climate investment. The...

Metro

Attorneys for Five Men Sent to African Prison Claim Trump’s Program Violated Their Right to Due Process

In July, five men were deported from the U.S. to Eswatini and are currently held in a maximum-security prison without formal charges, legal...

Entertainment

Insights from Chinese Trade Data on Africa’s Energy Prospects

Recent Chinese customs data reveals a significant rise in solar energy development across Africa, indicating a promising shift toward renewable energy on the...