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January 23, 2023

United Nations rights chief condemns killing of activist in Eswatini

United Nations human rights chief has condemned the brutal killing of a pro-democracy activist in Eswatini on Monday. Officials said that the lawyer Thulani Maseko was shot in his home.

January 18, 2023

South Africa escaped tiger found and euthanized

The tiger that escaped from a farm in South Africa was found and euthanized on Wednesday. While the 8-year-old tiger was out she attacked a man, killed two dogs, and a pig.

January 16, 2023

South Africa plans to welcome Chinese, Russian warships off its coast: reports

South Africa is allowing Chinese and Russian warships to conduct naval exercises off its coast next month, raising concerns that the move could alienate trading partners.

January 16, 2023

South African tiger injures man, kills dog after escaping from its enclosure

A tiger escaped from its enclosure at a farm in South Africa. The tiger killed a dog and injured a man. Authorities are continuing to search for the animal.

January 13, 2023

Former heavyweight champion Gerrie Coetzee dead at 67

Legendary boxer Gerrie Coetzee, who rose to fame during the height of apartheid, died Thursday after being diagnosed a week earlier with lung cancer. He was 67.

January 13, 2023

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen traveling to Senegal, Zambia, South Africa

Janet Yellen is traveling to South Africa, Zambia, and Senegal to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Africa. President Biden will also travel to Africa this year.

January 10, 2023

Video shows southern African soldiers throwing bodies on pile of burning rubble in Mozambique

A video captured southern African soldiers throwing bodies on a pile of burning rubble in Mozambique last November. The mission's force commander is investigating the incident.

January 8, 2023

Brazil’s National Congress, other sites raided by pro-Bolsonaro protesters opposing Lula victory

Supporters of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro on Sunday stormed past security and raided the Planalto Palace in Brasilia a week after the inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

December 30, 2022

South Africa mourns after a tanker exploded on Christmas Eve, killing 34

A tanker blast near a hospital in South Africa has killed at least 34 people, including 11 health workers. The blast also tore off the roof of the hospital’s emergency department.

December 19, 2022

Massive freak wave sweeps South Africa beach, kills 3 and injures 17

A massive wave suddenly swept dozens of beachgoers in Durban, South Africa. The fatal wave slammed the visitors against a pier, causing several deaths and multiple injuries.