Tuesday, October 6, 2026

South Africa

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
April 27, 2026

Poor infrastructure, cybercrime laws weaken Nigeria’s digital rights ranking 

The index ranked Nigeria 10th in Africa based on compliance levels.

Paradigm Initiative (PIN)
April 22, 2026

Grief, anger trail death of Nigerian man in Pretoria after arrest

Grief and anger have trailed the death of a Nigerian citizen, Ekpenyong Andrew, following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa.

Tshwane Metro Police officers