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South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa

The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.

US judge blocks plan to deport migrants to Libya

The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country "immediately".

How ‘sub-10 king’ Simbine shed his nearly man tag

After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".

How ‘sub-10 king’ Simbine shed his nearly man tag

After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".

How ‘sub-10 king’ Simbine shed his nearly man tag

After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".

Gang who smuggled thousands of queen ants sentenced in Kenya

The four suspects – two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan – were arrested last month with 5,000 ants.

Mourning mother’s anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers

A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.

Mourning mother’s anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers

A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.

Mourning mother’s anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers

A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.

Sudan cuts ties with UAE over alleged paramilitary support

The army has repeatedly accused the Gulf nation of backing the RSF, something which the UAE denies.