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South Africa has long grappled with high numbers of undocumented migrants, a challenge that has fuelled outbreaks of xenophobic violence.

A primary school teacher in Burkina Faso has been sentenced to seven years in prison, with five years to be served in custody, following his conviction for the aggravated rape of an 11-year-old student.

A controversial 2017 reform had lowered the retirement age to 60 for men and 55 for women, prompting widespread criticism.

South Africa deports Robert Mugabe’s youngest son after court ordered his removal following his guilty plea to firearm‑related charges and illegal stay.

There are fears that some political actors may be tapping into public anger as the 2026 local government elections inch closer.

Bellarmine Mugabe and his co‑accused face charges stemming from a shooting at Mugabe’s Johannesburg residence in February and illegal stay in South Africa.

Lesotho’s 2026 Housing and Population Census failed to begin nationwide as planned, with counting underway in only four of the country’s 10 districts.

The violence follows the controversial March 24 installation of Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as “Igbo King” in South Africa’s KuGompo.

The legacy of slavery continues to shape global inequalities, racial hierarchies and development disparities.

The new office will support Mozambique in developing and implementing policies and programmes to strengthen human rights protections.