Monday, October 26, 2026

South Africa

May 15, 2026

Ex-Governor Haruna blames policy discontinuity for Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit

Former Governor Boni Haruna has said that Nigeria’s widening infrastructure deficit is caused by “discontinuity of policies”, not insufficient funding.

Boni Haruna
May 15, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’, hail Ronaldo, Messi, Salah

Burna Boy’s feature marks the second time a Nigerian artist will feature in a FIFA World Cup song.

Dai Dai’
May 14, 2026

Court dissolves 11-year-old marriage over husband’s drunkenness, irresponsibility

The court restrained the respondent from threatening, harassing or interfering in the private life of the petitioner.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
May 13, 2026

Nigeria-South Africa Chamber urges calm, dialogue over xenophobic unrest

The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce has called for calm, dialogue and strengthened bilateral cooperation amid recent xenophobic unrest.

Nigeria-South Africa Chamber
May 13, 2026

Nigeria, South Africa, others express concern about nuclear sharing, condemns proliferation

China, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, among others, also opposed nuclear weapon sharing and underlined its incompatibility with the NPT.

President Bola Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa
May 12, 2026

Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa over xenophobic attacks

Distressed Ghanaians had earlier registered with the country’s high commission for evacuation.

xenophobic attacks
May 11, 2026

Ramaphosa condemns attacks on Nigerians, other African migrants in South Africa 

“The recent violent protests and criminal acts directed at foreign nationals do not reflect our government’s policy,” he said.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
May 7, 2026

Ghana petitions AU over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

“It is particularly troubling that manifestations of xenophobia, including violent attacks against fellow Africans, have persisted in recent years,” Ghana stated.

Xenophobic attack in South Africa
May 6, 2026

ECOWAS lawmakers order investigation into South Africa’s xenophobic attacks

The ECOWAS Parliament ordered an investigation into the current wave of xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa.

ECOWAS Parliament
May 5, 2026

“Why I’m supporting xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa,” says Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

Ms Ngobese-Zuma is a hardline campaigner against irregular or undocumented immigration.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma