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South Africa migration crisis: Ramaphosa's plan faces doubt

South Africa migration crisis: Ramaphosa's plan faces doubt June 9, 2026"I moved to Southern Africa because of their infrastructure," Fifi, a 21-year-old Ghanaian footballer who plays for Bucks Buccaneers in the Namibia Premier League, told DW. After the football season ended, he was in South Africa on holiday when he was caught up in the anti-immigrant protests. Fifi was among a group of Ghanaians who were recently repatriated to Ghanafrom South Africa.

Deutsche Welle 1d ago

Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month

Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month June 3 : E-commerce giant Amazon.com said on Wednesday it has launched its paid Prime service in South Africa, offering faster deliveries and media content for 59 South African rand ($3.61) a month or 399 rand a year. Here are some details: • Amazon Prime is already available in 26 other countries, with Prime Day, one of Amazon's biggest sales events, scheduled for June 23-29 in South Africa. • South Africa has seen a boom in online...

Channel News Asia 7d ago

Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks?

Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks? It’s not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals. Nigeria has threatened retaliatory measures against South Africa after Abuja began repatriating hundreds of Nigerians from South Africa this week amid alleged xenophobic attacks by South African protesters.

Al Jazeera 1d ago

Democracy in Africa: Coups, crises and foregone conclusions

Democracy in Africa: Coups, crises and foregone conclusions June 3, 2026Many of the 2026 elections across Africa across Africa are marked by fraud, repression and a growing disconnect between young people and political elites. Though results have yet to be announced, Monday's election in Ethiopia, for example, is widely expected to result in a win for incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, despite deep divisions in the nation. Officials cited security concerns in suspending voting in parts of...

Deutsche Welle 7d ago

Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups

Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups The highly-anticipated 2026 World Cup kicks off at the iconic Estadio Azteca on Thursday, as cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition’s opener. Who: Mexico vs South Africa

Al Jazeera 10h ago

Mapping the AI narrative in Kenya and South Africa's media

Mapping the AI narrative in Kenya and South Africa's media A new study by the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa (CINIA) at Stellenbosch University, supported by DW Akademie, takes a critical look at how artificial intelligence (AI) is covered in Kenyan and South African media. The research, titled "AI in the Media: Kenya and South Africa", analyses 57 articles and draws on two rounds of journalist interviews over a five-year period (2021-2026). The research finds that AI remains...

Deutsche Welle 7d ago

Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa

Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa US plans to centralise visa processing across Africa could increase cross-border travel for visa applicants. The United States is planning to centralise visa processing across Africa, reducing the number of embassies and consulates handling applications from about 50 locations to roughly 20, according to an internal US Department of State memo cited in US media reports. Under the proposal, routine visa interviews would be moved out of...

Al Jazeera 5d ago

'We thank India': Africa CDC on emergency Ebola aid as Congo battles Ebola outbreak

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed emergency medical assistance provided by India to support efforts against the worsening Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), expressing gratitude for New Delhi’s support during the public health crisis. In a post on X, Africa CDC said the emergency diagnostics, therapeutics and medical supplies donated by India had been delivered through its Eastern Regional Coordinating Centre in...

Times of India 9d ago

South Africa hope for World Cup boost after failing to capitalise on 2010

South Africa hope for World Cup boost after failing to capitalise on 2010 CAPE TOWN, June 1 : South Africa failed to generate momentum after hosting the World Cup in 2010 but following a long period of stagnation they have a chance to become consistent competitors on the global stage. Hopes that the first World Cup on the African continent would help to turn South Africa into a continental powerhouse fizzled out due to a succession of mediocre coaches and a steady stream of administrative...

Channel News Asia 9d ago

Hundreds flee as South Africa anti-migrant mobs go door-to-door

Hundreds flee as South Africa anti-migrant mobs go door-to-door Gansbaai (South Africa) (AFP) – Hundreds of foreigners fearing for their lives have taken shelter in community halls on South Africa's south coast, saying mobs of locals were going door-to-door telling them to leave the country. Issued on: Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the weekend and spent nights in the mountains and bush, before making their way to the small-town...

France 24 7d ago