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Zimbabwe Police Confirm 68 Dead After Overloaded Lake Kariba Ferry Overturns

Andrew Mbeki August 16, 2026

Zimbabwe Afrik24 – The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba this week has risen to 68 after more bodies were recovered on Saturday, the police said. The overloaded passenger ferry run by the government’s Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA)

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South Africa Demands Repayment from African Nations for Migrant Deportations

Andrew Mbeki August 13, 2026

South Africa Afrik24 – South Africa is asking several other African governments to reimburse it for the cost of sending tens of thousands of their citizens back home. The request comes after South Africa deported or helped repatriate more than 80,000 immigrants, following protests and violence against illegal immigration. According to the country’s Home Affairs

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Man City Agree Deal for Villa’s Kilwa as Arsenal Target Liverpool Forward

Andrew Mbeki August 13, 2026

London Afrik24 – Heaven Kilwa has completed a move from Aston Villa to Manchester City. The 16-year-old has already completed paperwork with City and his transfer is in the process of being ratified. This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on X. Romano wrote: “Manchester City have agreed deal for the Academy to […]

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Zambia Heads to the Polls as President Hichilema Seeks Re-Election

Andrew Mbeki August 12, 2026

Zambia Afrik24 – 14 candidates are throwing their hats in the ring to become Zambia’s next president in the upcoming election. Among them is main opposition challenger Brian Mundubile, seeking to defeat president Hakainde Hichilema. He says his party’s campaign has been hampered: “To this end it’s a process. We’ve not been able to campaign […]

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South Africa hit by icy blast as snow blankets several provinces

Andrew Mbeki August 11, 2026

Soutth Africa Afrik24 – A bitter cold snap is sweeping across South Africa, bringing heavy snow, freezing temperatures and strong winds to several provinces. Snow has covered high-lying areas while forecasters warn of more wintry weather and rough seas along the coast. Snow has fallen across high-lying parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free […]

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Ghana Inflation Cools to 4.6% in July as Food Costs Drop

Andrew Mbeki August 7, 2026

Ghana afrik24 – Ghana’s inflation is easing again as consumer prices rose 4.6% in July, down from 5.3% in June, the first monthly decline since March. The statistics service says slower food inflation helped drive the drop. It also says most inflation in Ghana comes from local goods and services, meaning transport and energy costs […]

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“We Didn’t Poison Them” – Kenyan Farmers Reject Cyanide Claims Over 15 Elephants Deaths

Andrew Mbeki August 7, 2026

Kenya afrik24 – Farmers bordering Kenya’s Amboseli National Park have denied using cyanide after 15 elephants died from suspected poisoning. Wildlife authorities say preliminary tests detected cyanide, but investigations are continuing to determine its source and concentration. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli

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Backlash mounts against Cameroon’s President Biya over prolonged Geneva trip

Andrew Mbeki July 27, 2026

Cameroon Afrik24 — Cameroon’s president Paul Biya has been in Switzerland for several weeks now. According to an official statement, he left on 7th June for a ‘short, private stay’ with his wife. He’s made a series of trips to Geneva over the years. At the age of 93, Biya is the world’s oldest head […]

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Guinea Halts Unrefined Gold Exports to Boost National Revenue

Andrew Mbeki June 23, 2026

Guinea Afrik24 – Guinea has outlawed the export of raw gold in a bid to increase domestic processing of the valuable natural resource. Announcing the ban, President Mamadi Doumbouya said “the people of Guinea deserve to see their wealth contribute to their development.” The move is part of a push to assert control over the […]

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Niger and Benin in talks to normalize diplomatic relations

Andrew Mbeki June 21, 2026

Benin Afrik24 – Following a visit to Niger earlier this month by Benin’s new president, there were high-level talks in Cotonou this weekend aimed at accelerating the normalisation of relations. There have been tensions between the two countries since the military seized power in Niger in July 2023 and closed its border with Benin, restricting […]