Southern Africa
Latest news and analyses on the countries located in the southernmost subregion of the African continent.
South Africa promises crackdown on xenophobic attacks after Ghana protests
South African authorities promised on Friday to crack down on anyone carrying out xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and other foreign...
Read moreDetailsAfrica Finance Corporation targets end-2027 financial close for Lobito’s Zambia railway
The Africa Finance Corporation will launch its debt and equity fund-raising push for a new rail line in Zambia in...
Read moreDetailsTrump poised to expand refugee program for white South Africans
President Donald Trump's administration is considering more than doubling an annual refugee limit to bring more white South Africans into...
Read moreDetailsTop 10 Best African Airports For 2026
Africa’s airports are soaring to new heights in 2026. More airports are expanding with more flight connections and investing in...
Read moreDetailsChina praises blocking of Taiwan president’s Africa trip, Taipei defiant
China heaped praise on Wednesday on three African countries that refused to let Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's aircraft fly over...
Read moreDetailsBrazil’s Lula slams Trump over US rejection of South Africa at G20 summit
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Monday that United States President Donald Trump had no right to...
Read moreDetailsXi says China is willing to work with Africa on Middle East conflict impact
China is willing to work with African countries to address the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict, President Xi...
Read moreDetailsTaiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he had cancelled his trip to Eswatini this week, after his government accused...
Read moreDetailsThe Zombo (Bambata) of Angola and Congo
The Zombo, or Bazombo (plural), are one of the major subgroups of the Bakongo ethnic group. Their population is concentrated...
Read moreDetails“Sub-Saharan Africa resilient, despite mounting global shocks” – Abebe Selassie
“Sub-Saharan Africa entered 2026 with the strongest economic momentum it had seen in a decade. And then came the war,”...
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