Fri 13 March 2026: South Africa is home to 88% of the world’s colonies of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus). The species is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This means there is a high risk the birds could go extinct in the wild following rapid population declines. This species was once abundant […]
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Thu 12 March 2026: Senegal’s parliament approved a law increasing penalties for same-sex acts to up to 10 years in prison & criminalizing promotion of homosexuality, fulfilling a campaign pledge by the government. Senegal’s parliament has approved new legislation significantly strengthening criminal penalties related to same-sex relations, marking a major legal shift under the government […]
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Thu 12 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in *South Africa today:* 👇🏼 ◼️ One loaf, one vote? In a video circulating on social media, party volunteers can be seen with a tray of loaves of bread and handing them out to the community. One of the volunteers can be heard saying: We are here from […]
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Wed 11 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ United States reveals five demands for SA: Speaking at the Biznews Conference in Hermanus, Bozell said that he has been in the country in his official capacity for three-and-a-half weeks and has already learned of the complexity of “the situation” here. However, […]
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Tue 10 March 2026: Madagascar’s transitional president Michael Randrianirina has dismissed the country’s prime minister and entire cabinet, marking a major reshuffle within the government formed after the 2025 youth-led uprising that toppled former president Andry Rajoelina. The dismissal was announced on March 9, 2026, in a statement from presidential spokesperson Harry Laurent Rahajason, who […]
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Tue 10 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ South Africa risks invasion: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned President Cyril Ramaphosa to enhance defence cooperation, highlighting both countries’ vulnerabilities to foreign invasion. “I don’t know if comrade Ramaphosa realises that if we don’t prepare ourselves in terms of defence, […]
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Mon 09 March 2026: Oil prices surged past $105 and briefly hit $108 after Iran’s leadership change during the US-Israel war. African economies reliant on fuel imports face rising inflation, currency pressure & higher transport costs as Strait of Hormuz risks threaten global supply. US-Israel war on Iran is sending economic shockwaves across Africa as […]
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Mon 09 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ South African exports under pressure: Fruit producers are looking to redirect their produce to India or other Middle Eastern countries through Saudi Arabia due to regional conflict. Exporters noted that this diversion may incur $4,000 (R67,189) in surcharges, and citrus, grapes, pome, and […]
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Sat 07 March 2026: Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as tools […]
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Sat 07 March 2026: Tunisian authorities detained several pro-Palestinian activists as organizers prepared a new international humanitarian flotilla intended to challenge Israeli restrictions on Gaza and deliver aid to the territory. The detentions occurred as preparations intensified for a maritime mission expected to involve more than 1,000 activists, including medical doctors, engineers and war crimes […]
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