Southern Africa
Latest news and analyses on the countries located in the southernmost subregion of the African continent.
South 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...
Read moreDetailsZimbabwe presses ahead with bill that would extend president’s term to 2030
Zimbabwe's government introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years to...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s World Cup departure delayed in visa ‘debacle’
South Africa failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup as planned on Sunday after some players and officials were yet to...
Read moreDetailsXenophobic Violence and Human Security in South Africa: Causes and Consequences
Research has revealed that xenophobic violence is a long-standing feature of democratic South Africa. Violent incidents were recorded since 1994,...
Read moreDetailsInfographic: Top 10 African Nations With The Lowest Diesel Prices In March 2026
The economic impact of diesel prices in Africa is significant, as these prices influence various sectors and contribute to the...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s biggest city could have power supply throttled over unpaid debts
South Africa's biggest city and economic hub, Johannesburg, could have its power supply throttled by state-owned electricity company Eskom over...
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