Thursday, August 13, 2026

South Africa

May 5, 2026

Nigeria condemns threats against citizens in South Africa

Nigeria welcomed the memorandum on the early warning mechanism, signed by both countries, and urged its immediate activation whenever threats emerge.

Kimiebi Ebienfa
May 4, 2026

Africa Month: Ramaphosa renews calls for reparations

He said the scars of colonialism are still evident in societies across the continent.

Cyril Ramaphosa
May 4, 2026

Suspected hantavirus outbreak poses low public risk: WHO

“There is no need for panic or travel restrictions,” the WHO said.

WHO
May 4, 2026

Three dead as suspected hantavirus outbreak hits cruise ship

The World Health Organisation says three people have died in a suspected hantavirus infection outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean.

Cruise ship at Rhodes Island
May 4, 2026

Nigerians advised against confrontation as xenophobic protests loom in South Africa

The latest advisory came amid growing xenophobic tensions in South Africa, where at least two Nigerian citizens were killed.

Nigerians being attacked in South Africa
May 3, 2026

FG summons South Africa’s envoy over attacks on Nigerian residents, businesses

He said the meeting would primarily focus on mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and attacks on their businesses.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
April 29, 2026

South African court fines Mugabe’s son for threatening man with toy gun

The court also said Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe would be deported.

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe
April 28, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: Nigeria withdraws from South Africa’s catchball competition

Mr Babarinde expressed disappointment over the unfortunate development.

South Africa
April 28, 2026

Nigerian envoy pushes pan-African cooperation at Freedom Day event

Nigeria’s consul general in Johannesburg called for sustained promotion of African unity as a pathway to meaningful growth and development across the continent.

Ninikanwa Okey-Uche
April 27, 2026

South Africa withdraws draft artificial intelligence policy over fake AI-generated references

The minister said the discovery undermined the policy’s integrity and credibility.

Cyril Ramaphosa