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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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
US ramps up Caribbean presence, Vieques residents recall painful memories
As the US ramps up its presence in the Caribbean on a mission to strike alleged narco-trafficking boats and considers direct attacks on Venezuela, 10…
