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A centre in South Africa processing applications for the United States refugee program was raided by immigration and law enforcement officers, and seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for working there illegally, South Africa’s Home Affairs Ministry said Wednesday.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Despite the controversy, demand remains huge, with FIFA reporting more than 20 million ticket requests in the latest sales phase.Sourced from Africanews Read More

South African authorities are negotiating with Russia to secure the return of 17 South African men who ended up fighting in Ukraine.Sourced from Africanews Read More

South Sudan’s government has grounded four aircraft registered under the United Nations mission there, alleging that they were used for illegal surveillance and smuggling, which the U.N. denied.Sourced from Africanews Read More

At least 13 people were abducted after armed men attacked Evangelical Church Winning All in Aaaaz-Kiri, a rural community in Nigeria’s central Kogi state, during Sunday morning service. Witnesses said the gunmen opened fire before taking congregants.Sourced from Africanews Read More

The semi-final match is set for Monday at Khalifa International Stadium, where both teams will be looking to continue their tournament runs and keep their dreams of lifting the trophy alive.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Exposure to freezing temperatures near Morocco’s border with Algeria killed nine African migrants, a tragedy that rights groups in the North African country called deeply concerning and a violation of the right to freedom of movement.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Uganda’s military has confirmed it is holding Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest who went missing nearly two weeks ago.Sourced from Africanews Read More

A Ghanaian social media personality known as Abu Trica, real name Frederick Kumi, has been arrested over claims he helped run a romance scam that stole more than $8 million (£5.9m) from older Americans.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Forbes has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s 100 most powerful women, highlighting leaders who continue to break barriers despite global challenges for women in the workplace.Sourced from Africanews Read More