Southern Africa
Latest news and analyses on the countries located in the southernmost subregion of the African continent.
South African president seeks to stop impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa filed an urgent court application on Friday to try to stop a parliamentary impeachment process...
Read moreDetailsAfrica’s 10 Best Countries in 2026
Egypt and South Africa remain regional powerhouses due to their industrial capacity, population size, and strategic location. Resource-rich countries such...
Read moreDetailsZambia gets near-unanimous backing for landmark debt-for-energy deal
Zambia's government said on Wednesday it had received near-unanimous backing from bondholders for an innovative $1.36 billion debt buyback deal...
Read moreDetailsMalawian migrants in South Africa prepare for repatriation as protests continue
Hundreds of Malawian migrants in Durban prepared to be repatriated on Tuesday, driven out by a growing wave of xenophobic...
Read moreDetailsWinnie Mandela (1936-2018): South African politician and anti-apartheid activist
Winnie Madikizela-Madanela (1936–2018) is one of the most controversial figures in contemporary South African political history. For decades, her name...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s President Ramaphosa moves to diffuse anti-immigrant tensions in TV address
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa moved to diffuse growing anti-immigrant tensions on Sunday with a speech on national television. The...
Read moreDetails2026 Ranking: Top 10 African Countries by Military Budget vs Overall Strength
In 2026, several African nations are significantly increasing their military budgets. The defense spending landscape in Africa for 2026 indicates...
Read moreDetailsKorekore of Zimbabwe and Mozambique
The Korekore people constitute one of the major and distinct subgroups of the Shona linguistic and ethnic group. They are...
Read moreDetailsKaonde/Kahonde people of Zambia
The KiiKaonde language is a key instrument for preserving the group's intellectual heritage. Lacking systematic writing in earlier times, the...
Read moreDetailsForeign nationals in South Africa seek community protection after weekend of deadly violence
At least two people died after anti-immigrant protests in South Africa's Western Cape this weekend turned violent. Now foreign nationals...
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