Southern Africa
Latest news and analyses on the countries located in the southernmost subregion of the African continent.
Robert Mugabe (1924 – 2019): Revolutionary and former President of Zimbabwe
Robert Gabriel Mugabe is a historical figure in Africa generally and in Zimbabwe particularly. Over his life of more than...
Read moreDetailsUS President Trump says he’ll skip G20 summit, calls for South Africa’s removal
US President Donald Trump has announced he will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, saying South Africa no...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa to probe recruitment of citizens as mercenaries in Russia-Ukraine conflict
South Africa's government said on Thursday it will investigate how 17 of its citizens joined mercenary forces in the Russia-Ukraine...
Read moreDetailsInfographic: Top 10 IMF Least Indebted African Nations in October 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a central role in supporting countries facing economic distress, particularly in Africa. Many governments...
Read moreDetailsWorld Bank’s investment arm to boost local-currency lending in Africa
The International Finance Corporation, the World Bank's private investment arm, is expanding its local-currency lending and direct investments into companies...
Read moreDetailsAlbert John Luthuli (1898–1967): South African politician and first African Nobel Laureate
Albert John Luthuli is considered a pivotal figure in South African history as one of the architects of a crucial...
Read moreDetailsAU urges unconditional lifting of sanctions against Zimbabwe
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has renewed calls for the swift and unconditional removal of all unilateral Western...
Read moreDetailsNamibian president takes over ministry of mines, energy and industry
Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has removed Natangwe Ithete from his posts as deputy prime minister and minister of industry, mines...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s Ramaphosa takes diplomatic charm offensive to Switzerland
President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a state visit to Switzerland from 29 to 30 October to strengthen cooperation in trade,...
Read moreDetailsMalawi bans raw mineral exports in push for local value addition
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has announced an immediate ban on the export of raw minerals, declaring that no unprocessed resources...
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