Pumza Fihlani
South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs
South Africa's army has officially been deployed to several parts of the country to help overwhelmed police clamp down on…
DR Congo declares national holiday for after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
Authorities in the Democratic Republic Congo have declared Wednesday a public holiday after the national football team qualified for their…
Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent
Nigeria's high commission in South Africa has urged its citizens there to be cautious following an anti-illegal immigration protest in…
‘This is bigger than football’ – DR Congo bid to end 52-year World Cup wait
Football fans in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been waiting a long time to right the wrongs of their…
Nigerian president’s rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold
The coalition poised to challenge Nigeria's president in next year's election has received a major boost after prominent opposition figure…
Sexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity says
Rape and sexual violence remain "part of everyday life" in areas of Sudan even when fighting in the country's civil…