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Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.
EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing conflict
The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.
Blow to South African corruption case as key suspect pulls out of plea deal
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could have given evidence against senior police officials in a $22m graft case.
UK seeking extradition of murder suspect from South Africa
The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign
South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests.
Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Teenage tennis star to play for Ghana in major event
16-year-old Gwen Klu will play for the West African country in the Billie Jean King Cup.
How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya
Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.