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South Africa

September 29, 2025

FRSC guns won’t fix Nigeria’s road traffic problem

The Corps Marshal’s frustration is understandable. But his solution is daft and misguided.

FRSC corps marshal, Shehu Mohammed (Credit: NAN)
September 25, 2025

UNGA80: South African president calls for fairer development, trade

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted Africa’s rise, calling for fairer development and trade

Ramaphosa at UNGA
September 23, 2025

Speaker Tajudeen tasks African nations on job creation, financial management

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has tasked African nations with creating jobs and blocking revenue to secure the continent’s economic future.

Tajudeen Abbas
September 21, 2025

APC chieftain calls for genuine fight against corruption

Mr Babarinde said Nigeria could be great, but unlocking that potential depends on how the leaders engage the most valuable resource, which is the people.

Bola Babarinde
September 18, 2025

South Africa’s World Cup hopes threatened as FIFA begins disciplinary action over suspended player

South Africa is not the first to lose points for violating FIFA rules by fielding an ineligible player in World Cup qualification.

Teboho Mokoena
September 12, 2025

BRICS: Brazil, South Africa expand air connectivity to boost tourism, trade

The existing air service between Brazil and South Africa consists of eight weekly flights, offering over two thousand seats.

Lula and Ramaphosa
September 11, 2025

NFF board must be sacked if Super Eagles miss 2026 World Cup, says Mikel Obi

The former Eagles’ captain warned that Nigeria, Africa’s biggest football nation, risks missing the World Cup for a second time in a row.

Mikel Obi
September 8, 2025

World Cup Qualifier: Pundits mull Super Eagles’ chances against Bafana Bafana

The Super Eagles will face Bafana Bafana on Tuesday at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.

Super Eagles Team B
September 8, 2025

Spain declares arms embargo, other measures against Israel to ‘stop genocide in Gaza’

The nine measures, which are to come into force immediately, also include a travel ban on people directly involved in what he called a “massacre.”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez