What’s behind the rising violence in South Africa? | The Listening Post
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What’s behind the rising violence in South Africa? | The Listening Post

A wave of xenophobic violence has spread across South Africa, fuelled by a toxic mix of anger, disinformation and inflammatory mobilisation online. At the centre…

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South Africa anti-migrant protests: Thousands march, demanding illegal immigrants to leave
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South Africa anti-migrant protests: Thousands march, demanding illegal immigrants to leave

There’s growing tension in parts of South Africa where anti-migrant groups are targeting foreign nationals in demonstrations. Thousands of people have protested in Johannesburg demanding…

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African fuel crisis: Supply disruption pushes up prices at the pump
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African fuel crisis: Supply disruption pushes up prices at the pump

Countries across Africa are facing rising fuel prices due to global supply disruptions. From Malawi to Mozambique, shortages are affecting transport and daily life. In…

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African journalists on a trip to Israel – and the coverage that resulted | The Listening Post
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African journalists on a trip to Israel – and the coverage that resulted | The Listening Post

For decades, the Israeli government and pro-Israel organisations have sponsored trips for politicians, celebrities and journalists, inviting them to visit and, as they put it,…

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Coup attempt in Benin quelled by loyal armed forces, interior minister says
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Coup attempt in Benin quelled by loyal armed forces, interior minister says

In Benin, at least 14 people have been arrested after the armed forces thwarted a coup attempt. The move comes after soldiers appeared on state…

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Benin attempted coup: Army claims to have overthrown President Talon
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Benin attempted coup: Army claims to have overthrown President Talon

A military coup is underway in the West African nation of Benin. Soldiers have appeared on national television, saying they have overthrown President Patrice Talon….

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Trump yanks G20 invitation from South Africa over false genocide claims
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Trump yanks G20 invitation from South Africa over false genocide claims

United States President Donald Trump has taken to social media to announce that South Africa will not be allowed to attend next year’s Group of…

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Guinea-Bissau coup: Military officers claim ‘total control’ of country after election
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Guinea-Bissau coup: Military officers claim ‘total control’ of country after election

A coup has been confirmed in Guinea Bissau. Earlier, heavy gunfire was heard outside the presidential palace, just days after general elections. Crowds of people…

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G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US snub
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G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US snub

Leaders at the G20 summit in Johannesburg have made history by adopting a declaration at the outset, a significant achievement for South Africa’s President Cyril…

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Brief: Palestinians sent to South Africa under mysterious conditions | The Take
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Brief: Palestinians sent to South Africa under mysterious conditions | The Take

This week: 39 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 260 Palestinians in Gaza. Palestinians from Gaza were sent to South Africa under…

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