- — South African authorities under fire after 150 Palestinians stranded on plane for hours
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at 11/15/25 2:01amSouth African authorities are facing heavy criticism after holding more than 150 Palestinians on a plane for 12 hours after they landed in Johannesburg on Thursday morning.- — MSF: Hundreds subject to torture and sexual violence following RSF takeover of El-Fasher
- at 11/15/25 12:59amInternational NGO Doctors without Borders, or MSF, says hundreds of people have been victims of torture and sexual violence since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the city of El-Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur State.
- — Indigenous protesters halt COP30, demand seat at table in Amazon standoff
- at 11/14/25 2:08pmApproximately 100 Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance to the UN climate conference (COP30) on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon for 90 minutes Friday, culminating in a symbolic dialogue where the conference president held a protester's baby during negotiations.
- — Novartis reveals new drug to fight malaria resistance and transmission
- at 11/14/25 12:22pmSwiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has unveiled a next-generation malaria treatment that not only demonstrates a 97% cure rate but also blocks disease transmission, representing a potential breakthrough in combating drug-resistant strains of the deadly parasite.
- — Uncertainty surrounds location of 19 migrants deported to Ghana
- at 11/14/25 10:23amNineteen West African nationals deported from the United States to Ghana have been moved to undisclosed locations under armed guard, their lawyer revealed Thursday, raising alarms about the fate of migrants removed under the Trump administration's controversial third-country deportation program.
- — Ghana's growth prospects strengthen amidst increasing investor confidence
- at 11/14/25 9:58amGhana has emerged from its worst economic crisis in a generation and is positioned for sustained growth, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced Thursday, declaring the nation "back, strong, credible, and open for business" during his 2026 budget presentation to parliament.
- — Ramaphosa says Palestinians who arrived in South Africa will not be turned back
- at 11/14/25 9:36amDozens of Palestinians who arrived in South Africa on a chartered flight will not be turned back, President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters on Friday.
- — UN orders probe into alleged atrocities in Sudanese city of Al-Fashir
- at 11/14/25 9:08amIts resolution also called on the investigative team to "identify, where possible" suspected perpetrators in a bid to ensure they are "held accountable".
- — Ivory Coast experiences increased refugee influx from Mali conflict
- at 11/14/25 9:04amIvory Coast is deploying additional security forces to its northern border following a surge in refugee arrivals linked to escalating attacks by armed groups in neighboring Mali, raising concerns about the southward spread of regional instability.
- — Kelp forest off Cape Town provides inspiration for local chef
- at 11/14/25 8:38amKelp is essential to oceans, providing a habitat for numerous marine life and keeping the ocean clean by trapping carbon. It's also long been a part of Asian cuisine, but now a chef in Cape Town is turning seaweed into a gastronomic experience.
- — Pix of the Day: November 14, 2025
- at 11/14/25 8:28amPix of the Day: November 14, 2025
- — After initial denial, South Africa accepts 130 Palestinian entries
- at 11/14/25 7:37amSouth African authorities initially barred then later granted entry to 130 Palestinian who arrived at O.R.T. International Airport this week, following humanitarian intervention and high-level government consultations after immigration officials identified irregularities in their documentation.
- — Algeria sees more than 22 wildfires in 8 provinces as southern winds see temperatures soar
- at 11/14/25 6:30amAlgeria has seen more than 22 forest fires across 8 of its provinces since Thursday, with the worst in the central Tipaza region.
- — Outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever claims 6 lives in Ethiopia: WHO responds
- at 11/14/25 6:00amA suspected outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever in southern Ethiopia has killed six people, including two healthcare workers, prompting an emergency response from the World Health Organization amid concerns over human-to-human transmission.
- — South Africa announces plan to bid for 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games
- at 11/14/25 5:57amIf it were to succeed, it would be the first time ever that the world’s biggest sporting event takes place in Africa.
- — WHO warns Africa facing diabetes time bomb if current trend continues
- at 11/14/25 5:25amNovember 14 marks World Diabetes Day and this year the World Health Organization is warning that Africa is facing an unprecedented rise in the disease.
- — Nigeria's Dangote Group considers energy partnership with Zambia
- at 11/14/25 5:13amThe group's potential expansion into Zambia’s energy sector is an important step for the country’s investment portfolio.
- — Nigeria dumps mother-tongue education - just as Ghana embraces it. Who’s it right?
- at 11/14/25 4:38amAfrica’s latest education divide isn’t about budgets, access or even digital transformation, intrestingly, it’s about language, and two West African giants now sit on opposite sides of the debate.
- — Aimé Boji Sangara elected president of DRC National Assembly
- at 11/14/25 4:24amThe DRC’s National Assembly has a new president: Aimé Boji Sangara. Sangara was elected by Assembly vote on Thursday evening. He faced no challengers and won the support of 413 of the 423 deputies present.
- — Rwandan government to build nearly 300 homes for genocide survivors
- at 11/14/25 4:15amKigali says it has set aside nearly $3.5 million for the homes which will be built in the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year.
- — Morocco launches third edition of “Moroccan handicraft treasures” to preserve endangered crafts
- at 11/14/25 4:01amThrough this initiative, Morocco continues to assert its commitment to protecting its rich cultural heritage while empowering youth to carry ancestral craftsmanship into the future.
- — Ramaphosa criticizes Trump’s G20 boycott over land and genocide claims
- at 11/13/25 7:04amSouth African leaders across the political spectrum have condemned the U.S. decision to boycott the upcoming G20 summit, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling the move a "loss" for Washington and opposition figures decrying the baseless claims about the country that prompted the snub.
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