Sardine herpesvirus in South Africa raises concerns over Morocco’s fisheries

The detection of a herpesvirus linked to unusual sardine deaths along parts of South Africa’s coastline has raised concerns among Moroccan fisheries professionals, who are calling for increased scientific and environmental monitoring. South African authorities, however, say the phenomenon remains localized and that there is currently......

South Africa’s platinum sector faces new crisis as 1,114 jobs are put at risk

South Africa’s platinum industry is facing another setback after Sibanye-Stillwater announced consultations over a proposed restructuring of its Kwezi mine, a move that could put 1,114 jobs at risk. The potential job losses include 781 positions held by the company’s employees and a further 333 jobs involving workers employed......

South Africa spends nearly 17 billion rand on irregular migrant returns

South Africa has spent nearly 17 billion rand, equivalent to more than $1 billion, over the past two financial years on operations aimed at removing foreign nationals living in the country without legal status, according to figures released by the Department of Home Affairs. The figures were disclosed by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber......

Foreign migrants caught in the crossfire as new violence erupts in South Africa

Tensions surrounding irregular migration in South Africa have intensified after an anti-immigration demonstration in Durban turned violent, leaving several people injured and prompting another intervention by security forces. According to South African police, around 100 people linked to a group campaigning against irregular migration took......

South Africa: Two election candidates killed within a week

South Africa’s Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), a member of the country’s Government of National Unity, has called for the police unit specializing in political assassinations to investigate the killings of two of its local election candidates within the space of a week. The party said the two candidates were shot dead outside their......

South Africa’s electoral dispute puts nomination process under scrutiny

y after the governing African National Congress (ANC) and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) disagreed over claims that technical problems affected the party’s ability to submit some candidate lists on time. The IEC rejected allegations that technical difficulties with its electronic nomination system prevented the ANC from......

G20: Washington Aims to Rally Major Economies Behind Its Pressure Strategy Against Iran

G20 finance ministers are meeting on Monday and Tuesday in Asheville, North Carolina, for the first series of discussions organized in the United States under the American presidency of the group. Officially dedicated to growth, deregulation, and trade imbalances, this meeting is also expected to be dominated by trade tensions and Washington's......

G20: Washington Aims to Rally Partners Behind Its Strategy Against Iran

The United States intends to place Iran at the center of its discussions with major global economic powers. As a G20 meeting approaches in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to engage in multiple exchanges with his counterparts to strengthen international pressure on Tehran. This meeting, set to bring......

South Africa arrests four suspects over the killing of former boxing champion Zolani Tete

South African police have arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was fatally shot last week in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape province. According to police, Tete was sitting inside his vehicle outside his home and waiting for the gate to open when two masked gunmen reportedly......

Morocco-Germany: why industrial exchanges are reaching a new dimension

The economic relationship between Morocco and Germany is taking a new step forward. In 2025, German exports to the Kingdom reached nearly 3.9 billion euros, marking an increase of about 12% year-on-year. This development confirms Morocco's growing importance in Germany's trade with Africa and illustrates an increasingly structured relationship......

CAN 2027: Nine African Teams Choose Morocco to Host Their Matches

Morocco is set to further strengthen its role as a major platform for African football. During the upcoming international break in September, nine national teams are expected to play in the Kingdom for the qualifiers of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, due to the lack of approved stadiums in their respective countries. Niger, Lesotho, the Central......

South Africa faces renewed investment concerns after offshore exploration ruling

South Africa is facing renewed debate over investment, energy security and job creation after the Constitutional Court cancelled offshore exploration rights previously granted to Shell and Impact Africa along the country’s Wild Coast. The ruling, issued on August 14, prevents the renewal of exploration rights originally granted in 2014.......

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