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‘SADC must take ownership of migration narrative’

South Africa (SA) has briefed the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on violence targeting migrants, particularly African nationals from countries within the regional bloc, according to the country’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola.

AfDB partners with Mauritius Commercial Bank to boost African trade finance

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a trade finance agreement with The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) to reduce Africa’s persistent trade finance gap and improve access to funding for businesses across the continent.

Former rebels join Ebola awareness campaign in eastern DRC

Demobilised former combatants are playing a new role in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), joining efforts to combat the country’s worsening Ebola outbreak through community awareness campaigns.

WHO reports more than 10 000 attacks on healthcare since 2018

More than 10 400 attacks on healthcare facilities, workers, patients and medical transport have been recorded globally since 2018, highlighting the growing risks faced by health services in conflict zones, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Banyana Banyana Coach Ellis praises squad after victory over Nigeria

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis praised South Africa’s (SA) performance after a 2-1 victory over Nigeria secured a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup intercontinental playoffs.

Nigeria Football Federation launches probe after missing Women’s World Cup qualification

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has established a fact-finding committee to investigate the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, ending the country’s record of appearing at every edition of the tournament since its inception in 1991.