Zimbabwean Traditional Healers Embrace TikTok for Spiritual Consultations
Zimbabwean traditional healers, known as sangomas, are increasingly using TikTok to reach clients.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Names New Coalition Government Cabinet
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named a new Cabinet on Sunday evening after weeks of negotiations between his African National Congress (ANC), the former main opposition party (DA), and nine other parties.
Malawi's Top Court Rejects Case Seeking to Legalize Same-Sex Relationships
Malawi’s Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed a case brought by two applicants seeking to legalize same-sex relationships. Malawi joins other African States like Uganda that have refused attempts to legalise same sex marriages.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Says Parliament Will Open on July 18
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Friday that Parliament will open for its next term on July 18. He is currently locked in negotiations with other parties to form a Cabinet well before then, amidst rifts in the new governing coalition.
Namibia’s High Court Overturns Gay Sex Ban, Marking Major Victory for LGBTQ+ Rights
In a groundbreaking decision, Namibia’s High Court has struck down a colonial-era law that criminalized gay sex, delivering a significant victory to LGBTQ+ activists in the country.
South African DA Lawmaker Suspended Over Racist Rants
South African lawmaker Renaldo Gouws of the Democratic Alliance (DA) has been suspended following the resurfacing of old videos where he used racist language and incited violence against black people.
South Africa's Ramaphosa Pledges Renewed Focus on Basic Services
During the inauguration in Pretoria, Ramaphosa acknowledged the electorate's disappointment with the ANC's past performance and vowed to address fundamental needs such as food security, housing, and healthcare.
Cyril Ramaphosa Swon in as South Africa's President for the Second Term
In a grand ceremony filled with military honors, President Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for his second term on Wednesday, following a tightly contested election last month
Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Sees Renewed Violence as International Troops Withdraw
It was the latest resurgence of the violence that had declined as security forces, backed by troops from neighboring states, seemed to be getting the situation under control.
Former President Jacob Zuma's Party Joins Opposition Alliance in South Africa
South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, has announced that his political party, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), will join the opposition alliance in parliament
Cyril Ramaphosa Reelected as South Africa's President, Vows to "Work for all"
Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to work with politicians across the political spectrum after being reelected as President of South Africa by lawmakers on Friday.
ANC and White-Led DA Forge Historic Coalition in South Africa's New Government of National Unity
The African National Congress (ANC) and its largest rival, the white-led, pro-business Democratic Alliance (DA), agreed on Friday to work together in South Africa's new government of national unity.
South Africa Reports Second Death from Mpox
A second person has died in South Africa this week from the viral infection mpox, says the health ministry, less than 24 hours after it announced the first death.
South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party to Join Proposed Government of National Unity
The leader of South Africa’s Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) announced Wednesday that the party will join a proposed government of national unity
South African Opposition Parties in Talks for Possible Unity Government
Senior officials of the Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition party, are scheduled to meet on Monday to determine their stance. Meanwhile, the top leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) held talks on Friday.
South Africa Considers Unity Government as uneasiness gains grassroots ANC supporters
President Cyril Ramaphosa and senior party officials met in Johannesburg on Thursday to discuss strategies for forming a new government.