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Six Nigerian nationals alleged to have masterminded an international online romance scam expected to be extradited from South Africa to the US.

South Africa’s Romanda Hombir has been crowned Miss World Africa 2026 at the 73rd Miss World grand finale in Vietnam’s Nha Trang on Saturday evening.

Survivors and relatives of Sharpeville massacre victims suing South African government to overturn 1961 Indemnity Act blocking compensation claims.

Seychelles appoints commission tasked with enforcing recommendations from an inquiry into rights abuses stemming from a 1977 coup d’état.

Two Ghanaians have petitioned the ICC to investigate alleged attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, labelling the violence “crimes against humanity”.

Ugandan police have launched an investigation into a suspected human trafficking ring in central Uganda after rescuing 37 victims, officials said on Wednesday.

South Africa’s policing and security agencies placed on high alert ahead of planned anti-illegal immigration demonstrations on 30 June.

The Koumpentoum Mobile Customs Brigade seized 970.6 kilogrammes of cocaine on the Koumpentoum-Koungheul road near Ida Mouride.

Critics say the state’s slow reaction has created fertile grounds for opportunistic actors who exploit public frustration for political gain and tensions will worsen after 30 June.

South Africa has recently witnessed growing tensions linked to anti‑immigrant mobilisation, with foreign‑owned shops targeted in some communities.