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Who's Actually Speaking for Africa at the UN This Week — and Who Sent Someone Else

Nigeria's Tinubu, South Africa's Ramaphosa and Egypt's el-Sisi are all skipping UNGA 81 in New York. Here's who's standing in, and why.

Latin Times

‘We’re terrified all the time’: Fear and anger in South Africa after nine women’s bodies found in three months

IN FOCUS: A series of gruesome discoveries in Johannesburg have put renewed focus on gender-based violence in the country. But campaigners tell Maira Butt that women have been raising the alarm for years yet little is being done

The Independent UK

India, South Africa hold first Army-to-Army Staff Talks, focus on training and capacity building

India and South Africa held their first Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi. Discussions focused on expanding training exchanges and joint capacity building initiatives. South African delegates observed Indian Army's artificial intelligence projects and manufacturing capabilities. This engagement followed a meeting between Prime Ministers Modi and Ramaphosa. Both nations reaffirmed…

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Chinese President XI Jinping Reportedly Missing Following 'Suffering Health' Emergency at Summit

India has rejected unverified claims that Xi Jinping suffered a stroke during the BRICS Summit, while officials and independent reporting say there is no confirmation of a medical emergency.

International Business Times UK

Women Warned Not To Walk or Run Alone After Nine Bodies Found Near Kempton Park

Nine women have been found dead around Kempton Park, prompting police to warn women against walking or running alone as detectives investigate possible links between the cases.

International Business Times UK

Xi Jinping ‘taken ill’ on India trip as speculation over Chinese president’s health intensifies

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Rumours about Xi Jinping’s health swirl after Chinese leader returns quickly from India

Chinese president attended the Brics summit over the weekend but skipped the gala dinner with the bloc’s leaders

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South African President Ramaphosa Falls Sick Days After Xi Jinping 'Stroke' Rumours Spread Online

Cyril Ramaphosa has been advised to rest after falling ill following the BRICS Summit in India, while unverified online claims about Xi Jinping's health remain unsupported by evidence.

International Business Times UK

‘We are prey’: discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa

String of female murder victims found near Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week

The Guardian - UK

Have South Africans always been hostile to migrants? Historians map a chequered history

Anti-immigrant violence began to sweep across South Africa once again in March 2026. Over the following months an estimated 56,000 Malawians and 115,000 Zimbabweans were forced to flee their homes. At least 11 foreign nationals were killed.

The Conversation

India-Africa partnership holds immense potential for sustainable, industrial growth: Naveen Jindal

At the BRICS Summit, Naveen Jindal, a prominent industrialist, met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Their talks emphasized the importance of fostering economic ties and strategic investments, laying the groundwork for potential sustainable growth and industrial progress. With a goal of reaching USD 200 billion in India-Africa trade by…

The Economic Times

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the law

It's outrageous. You're at your hobby farm in the country, just pottering around, so you stuff the US$580,000 (19.3 million baht) in your pocket under the sofa cushions temporarily just to get it out of the way. Then you forget it when you are gathering things up to go back…

Bangkok Post

Ghanaians ask ICC to investigate xenophobic violence in South Africa

Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to open a preliminary investigation into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing the violence could amount to crimes against humanity, as Ghana's president repeated his call on Thursday for the African Union to address the ongoing unrest.

Radio France Internationale

Ghana’s president asks for AU debate on South Africa’s ‘escalating xenophobic attacks’

Ghanaian President John Mahama on Thursday called for an African Union (AU) debate to "formally address the escalating xenophobic attacks" on foreign nationals in South Africa. More than 160,000 foreign nationals have left South Africa and several have died over the past two months amid rising hostility against undocumented migrants.

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Trump Reportedly Billed Taxpayers $400K to Fly Just 59 White South Africans to US on Nearly Empty Jet

Trump's administration spent $400,000 on a charter flight for 59 white South Africans, sparking debate over racial bias and political motives in the refugee programme.

The Independent UK

More than 53,000 immigrants have been deported or repatriated by South Africa in a crackdown

South African officials say they have deported or repatriated more than 53,000 immigrants in a month in a crackdown on illegal migration

The Independent UK

Trump has sent all the US refugee agents to just one country

‘Are we being trolled here? Is this like a trolling exercise?’ a former federal employee said

France 24

Egypt's World Cup dream fades after losing to Argentina

In tonight's edition, Egypt were seconds away from a historic triumph against Argentina, only to watch their dream vanish in the cruelest fashion. Also, media in Ghana claim the government has rebuffed Cyril Ramaphosa's request for a state visit over xenophobic attacks. And a single photograph has reignited one of…

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 400 deaths as virus reaches major city

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 400 people and continues to spread, with health authorities confirming a first case in the major city of Kisangani, hundreds of kilometres from the epidemic's epicentre in the northeast.

The Independent UK

Why immigrants are leaving South Africa and the country is on edge ahead of a June 30 'deadline'

Thousands of African immigrants are leaving South Africa because of a rise in anti-migration anger that sparked attacks against foreigners

The Independent UK

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91

Bangkok Post

South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

The Independent UK

What is behind the recent spate of mass shootings across South Africa?

South Africa's president deployed the army to the streets in several hotspots earlier this year

Radio France Internationale

South Africa accused of failing to crack down on anti-immigrant violence

Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international condemnation, with some accusing the South African authorities of failing to take a tough approach.

Euronews

Multiple attackers kill 12 people in late-night shooting in South Africa, police say

Police said the motive was not yet known and no arrests had been made, but there were suspicions it was related to competition over illegal mining in the area.

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