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South African journalist released after days of detention in Djibouti
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 1 hour 28 minutes ago South African investigative journalist and Africa coordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) Micah Reddy is... →
Ceuta border crisis fuels EUs far right despite fall in migrant arrivals, commissioner says
By: Reuters 18th September 2026 Images of migrants crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta have fuelled support for far-right parties despite a sharp decline in... →
US gives UN more time to end support for Somalia peacekeepers
By: Reuters 18th September 2026 The United States has agreed to give the UN another year to wind down its support for African peacekeepers in Somalia, a document showed - a move... →
World Bank Group appoints chief economist
By: Sabrina Jardim 17th September 2026 World Bank Group president Ajay Banga has announced that Nobel laureate Michael Kremer has been appointed World Bank Group chief economist and... →
Rubio announces US visa curbs for some foreign nationals from South Africa
By: Reuters 16th September 2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the US was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals from South... →
WTO says global trade system at critical juncture, urges reform
By: Reuters 15th September 2026 The World Trade Organization on Tuesday urged its members to reform global trade rules or risk a slide into fragmentation that could significantly... →
Rand slides as oil price surge pressures emerging market currencies
By: Reuters 15th September 2026 South Africa's rand weakened against the dollar on Tuesday as a stronger greenback, high energy prices, and softer precious metals heightened... →
Gulf states call off meeting with Iran, Houthis launch new attack on Saudi
By: Reuters 14th September 2026 Arab states in the Gulf called off a meeting with Iran planned for Monday, while Yemen's Houthis launched a new attack on Saudi Arabia after... →
