Fri 17 October 2025: Millions of children face malnutrition as government inaction, systemic failures, and bureaucratic paralysis worsen child hunger. South Africa is facing a severe child hunger crisis. Millions of people, including children, do not have enough nutritious food. This is despite the country producing and importing sufficient food for its needs. The problem […]
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Thu 16 October 2025: The United States’ approval of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Bridge Plan (PBP) has provided a significant boost to South Africa’s ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. The plan, worth US$115 million, will fund essential HIV services from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. Minister in the Presidency […]
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CAPSAT military unit commander Colonel Michael Randrianirina joins protesters to announce that the armed forces are taking control of the country in Antananarivo, Madagascar Thu 16 October 2025: Colonel Michael Randrianirina, a military leader, is set to be inaugurated as Madagascar’s interim president on Friday, according to the nation’s new leadership, while the African Union […]
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Thu 16 October 2025: Egypt and Sudan reiterated their firm rejection on Wednesday of any unilateral measures regarding the Blue Nile, where Ethiopia built a dam project disputed by the two downstream nations, Anadolu reports. Speaking during a meeting in Cairo between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, […]
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Thu 16 October 2025: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ ICJ genocide case will continue despite Gaza ceasefire: “The peace deal that has been struck, which we welcome, will have no bearing on the case that is before the International Court of Justice,” Ramaphosa told parliament. “The case is proceeding, and it now […]
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Thu 16 October 2025: President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress and healing hinge on the case against Israel being heard. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Gaza ceasefire will not affect his country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Ramaphosa made the statement on Tuesday in Cape Town in parliament, […]
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Wed 15 October 2025: Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population. The situation reflects deep-rooted challenges in healthcare access, infrastructure, and socioeconomic conditions. Yet the continent produces only 3% of global medicines. It imports over 70% of its medicines. This makes medicine […]
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Wed 15 October 2025: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ South African’s US visa ‘revoked’ over Charlie Kirk comments: Among those who shared no sympathy were several social media users who were flagged by the US government for “celebrating the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk”. “The United States has no obligation to host […]
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Tue 14 October 2025: Gauteng police have recovered 776 unlicensed firearms and 2030 rounds of ammunition between 1 July and 30 September 2025. “During the three-month period, 247 suspects were arrested for illegal possession of firearms and 224 apprehended for illegal possession of ammunition,” the South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement on […]
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Tue 14 October 2025: Andry Rajoelina’s announcement on Monday followed reports that he had been evacuated by a French aircraft on Sunday. President Andry Rajoelina has left Madagascar to ensure his safety as violent protests, which erupted late last month, continue to grip the nation. In a live Facebook address on Monday, the 51-year-old leader […]
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