Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.
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Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots.
Born 100 years ago, Sobukwe was a titan of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle.
Latest tragedy to hit busy waterways leaves more than 100 missing, with causes ranging from turbulence to age of vessel.
The recent spate of deaths across the country linked to ‘spaza shops’ exposes the enduring legacy of apartheid.
A group of teenagers have climbed out of an illegal gold mine in South Africa.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Senzo Mchunu says they don’t know how many people remain trapped in Stilfontein mine.
As Sahel nations move closer to Russia, Chad’s top diplomat says country is ‘very jealous of its sovereignty’.
Dozens of homes in six villages of Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda submerged in landsides triggered by heavy rains.
Lesotho’s government has banned some Famo music groups, branding them ‘terrorist’ organisations as violence escalates.
Namibian voters waited in long queues to cast their votes in one of the nation’s most competitive elections.
Russian nuclear energy company Rosatom is trying to drill for uranium in Namibia. Farmers say a key aquifer is at risk.
As a wave of election upsets batters the region, the Southern African country could be next.
Officials have arrested a group of 14 people who emerged unassisted, including a teenage boy.
