‘You feel obligated’: African workers on the pain – and pride – of the ‘black tax’

For workers sending money to support their relatives, payments are both a burden and badge of pride ...
Consilium

Speech by President António Costa at the New Year's reception co-hosted by the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission

On 14 January 2026, European Council President António Costa delivered a speech at the New Year's reception co-hosted by the ...
MyBroadband

Elon Musk says Starlink can’t launch in South Africa because he is not black

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has renewed his criticism of South Africa’s telecommunications laws, stating that they block his satellite Internet company, Starlink, from launching locally because of his skin ...
The Hill

Somalia, African Union rip Israel over recognition of Somaliland

Somali officials and the African Union on Saturday blasted Israel for recognizing Somaliland as an independent state and allegedly undermining Somalia’s sovereignty. “The federal government of Somalia ...
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Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland as 'independent state'

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared ...
The New York Times

Egypt 1 South Africa 0: Salah and Co top the group, but why was his penalty controversial?

A controversial penalty from Mohamed Salah secured top spot for Egypt in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations against South Africa. Salah’s nerveless 45th-minute effort from the spot came after South ...