Violence against foreign-owned shops in South Africa
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Violence against foreign-owned shops in South Africa

Foreign workers in South Africa are again facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups. Shops owned by foreign nationals have been ransacked as locals vent…

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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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Djibouti and the Horn of Africa: new front in the war on Iran
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Djibouti and the Horn of Africa: new front in the war on Iran

Djibouti built its economy on the strategy of charging rent to different military world powers. The US, China, France, Japan, Turkey and Italy all have…

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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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South Africa: Cape Town highway wall plan sparks fierce debate over crime and inequality
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South Africa: Cape Town highway wall plan sparks fierce debate over crime and inequality

Cape Town’s proposed 8km security wall along the N2 highway has sparked fierce debate. City officials say the 3m barrier is needed to protect motorists…

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African Union summit: Questions raised about what forum really represents
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African Union summit: Questions raised about what forum really represents

Peace, security, and the future of the continent are all on the agenda at this year’s African Union Summit in Ethiopia. But across Africa, citizens…

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Somalia’s President: Is Israel destabilising the Horn of Africa? | Talk to Al Jazeera
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Somalia’s President: Is Israel destabilising the Horn of Africa? | Talk to Al Jazeera

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud responds to Israel’s recognition of Somaliland – a self-governing Somali territory, allegations of a possible Israeli military presence near the Red…

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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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