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<title>Kwedu News &#45; : Africa</title>
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<description>Kwedu News &#45; : Africa</description>
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<dc:rights>©2026 Hericom Media. All rights reserved.</dc:rights>

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<title>Hundreds Return Home from South Africa as Zimbabwe Intensifies State&#45;Funded Repatriation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/hundreds-return-home-from-south-africa-as-zimbabwe-intensifies-state-funded-repatriation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Following the much anticipated anti-immigrant groups 30 June deadline, Zimbabwe expanded its state-funded repatriation programme, deploying buses, embassy staff and border support to assist hundreds of citizens voluntarily returning home from South Africa. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:37:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, South Africa, repatriation, Zimbabwe repatriation programme, voluntary return, Beitbridge Border Post, Government of Zimbabwe, Office of the President and Cabinet, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Zimbabwe Embassy Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, border processing, reintegration, evacuation, returnees, immigration</media:keywords>
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<title>South Africa on Edge as June 30 Anti&#45;Immigration Deadline Fuels Fear, Regional Concern</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africa-on-edge-as-june-30-anti-immigration-deadline-fuels-fear-regional-concern</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Africa deploys heavy security on June 30 as a tense, private anti-immigration deadline triggers regional humanitarian anxiety. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:03:27 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Nigeria, Mozambique, Zambia, June 30 deadline, anti-immigration protests, xenophobia, Cyril Ramaphosa, Firoz Cachalia, SAPS, Natjoints, migrant repatriation, human rights</media:keywords>
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<title>DNA Test Officially Confirms Body of Late Journalist Pelumi Onifade</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/dna-test-officially-confirms-body-of-late-journalist-pelumi-onifade</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Lagos Coroner Court has confirmed that a previously unidentified body of a man belongs to Pelumi Onifade, a young Gboah TV journalist who was shot and arrested while covering the #EndSARS protests in October 2020. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:13:26 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pelumi Onifade, EndSARS journalist death, Lagos Coroner Court, Media Rights Agenda, DNA forensic match, LASUTH autopsy report, Nigeria media freedom, Gboah TV reporter</media:keywords>
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<title>Teen (17) Arrested for Elderly Couple&amp;apos;s Murder</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/teen-17-arrested-for-elderly-couples-murder</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 17-year-old youth has been arrested following a multi-disciplinary police operation in connection with the brutal double murder of an elderly couple in Makapanstad, North West. The bodies of a 76-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman were discovered at their home on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:02:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Makapanstad murder, North West crime, elderly couple killed, teenager arrested, South African Police Service, Tshwane North Magistrate’s Court, Child Justice Act, double homicide investigation</media:keywords>
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<title>SADC Officials Meet in Bulawayo Ahead of Regional Ministers&amp;apos; Summit</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/sadc-officials-meet-in-bulawayo-ahead-of-regional-ministers-summit</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Senior officials from Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states convened in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to prepare policy recommendations for the upcoming cluster meeting of ministers responsible for transport, ICT, information, and meteorology. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:43:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SADC, Bulawayo, regional integration, infrastructure development, digital transformation, transport networks, ICT, meteorology, regional connectivity, RISDP 2020-2030, Zimbabwe, South Africa, trade facilitation</media:keywords>
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<title>Ramaphosa Condemns Street Vigilantism on Illegal Foreigners, Promises Tighter Immigration Law Enforcement</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ramaphosa-condemns-street-vigilantism-on-illegal-foreigners-promises-tighter-immigration-law-enforcement</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a televised address, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged widespread public frustration over illegal immigration, jobs and pressure on services, while outlining new government actions including intensified deportations, border security enhancements and anti-corruption drives. He rejected xenophobia and vigilantism, stressing enforcement within constitutional bounds. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa migration, illegal immigration, border security, deportations, xenophobia, Home Affairs, labour migration policy, African migration, Union Buildings speech</media:keywords>
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<title>CoRMSA Condemns Xenophobic Violence and Police Excess Against Migrants in Durban</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/cormsa-condemns-xenophobic-violence-and-police-excess-against-migrants-in-durban</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA) has strongly condemned rising hostility, intimidation and reported excessive force by law enforcement against refugees and migrants in Durban and other parts of the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:20:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CoRMSA, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, xenophobia South Africa, Durban migrants, refugee violence, anti-foreigner protests, South African Police Service, migrant rights, asylum seekers, social cohesion South Africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Chimurenga Icon Mapfumo Blasts Ramaphosa Over Xenophobic Violence</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chimurenga-icon-mapfumo-blasts-ramaphosa-over-xenophobic-violence</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo has rebuked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing his administration of failing to curb escalating xenophobic violence in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:23:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thomas Mapfumo, Chimurenga music, Cyril Ramaphosa, xenophobic violence South Africa, migrant attacks, governance failures, African Union, Southern African Development Community, human rights, African unity, poverty and inequality, law enforcement accountability, South African leadership crisis, Kwedu News, Dumisani Ndlovu</media:keywords>
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<title>African Federation Launches Inaugural Global Conference</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/african-federation-launches-inaugural-global-conference</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The African Federation convened its first TAF Global Conference virtually on Wednesday, May 20, marking a shift from policy research to practical implementation as the organisation positions itself as a coordinator for African-led development across economy, governance, technology and other key sectors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:02:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>African Federation, TAF Global Conference, Elisabeth Valerio, African sovereignty, institutional reclamation, African diaspora, continental leadership, FutureTech Africa, African governance, economic development Africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Lesotho High Commission Issues Urgent Safety Advisory for Citizens in South Africa</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/lesotho-high-commission-issues-urgent-safety-advisory-for-citizens-in-south-africa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The High Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho has released an official advisory urging its nationals living in South Africa to exercise extreme caution following a surge in sporadic protests targeting foreign nationals across several regions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:36:44 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lesotho, South Africa protests, advisory note, Basotho nationals, High Commission of Lesotho, Pretoria, foreign national safety, consular assistance, South African Police Service, diplomatic advisory</media:keywords>
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<title>Jacob Zuma Party Denounces Tribalism Amid Growing National Immigration Debate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/jacob-zuma-party-denounces-tribalism-amid-growing-national-immigration-debate</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/jacob-zuma-party-denounces-tribalism-amid-growing-national-immigration-debate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The MK Party has condemned tribalistic statements regarding South Africa&#039;s immigration crisis, calling for national unity over ethnic division. The party criticized the ANC and DA for legislative changes to immigration law and urged the government to strengthen the Border Management Authority to protect the economic interests of the working class. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:21:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MK Party, uMkhonto weSizwe, South Africa immigration, tribalism, national unity, Border Management Authority, Immigration Amendment Act 2025, xenophobia, labor market, South African politics, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Jacob Zuma, economic freedom</media:keywords>
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<title>Zambia’s RightsCon Cancellation Triggers Global Debate on Rights and Foreign Influence</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zambias-rightscon-cancellation-triggers-global-debate-on-rights-and-foreign-influence</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zambias-rightscon-cancellation-triggers-global-debate-on-rights-and-foreign-influence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zambia’s abrupt cancellation of RightsCon 2026 in Lusaka has triggered global backlash, with organisers and rights groups citing foreign pressure, particularly linked to Taiwan participation and warning of shrinking civic space ahead of elections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:04:22 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zambia, RightsCon 2026, Lusaka, Access Now, China influence, Taiwan, digital rights, civic space, human rights, Africa, internet freedom, Cyber Security Act, Cyber Crimes Act, elections 2026, freedom of expression</media:keywords>
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<title>Four Chinese Nationals Sentenced in South Africa for Possessing R1.5 Million Worth of Illegal Plants</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/four-chinese-nationals-sentenced-for-possessing-r15-million-worth-of-illegal-plants-in-south-africa</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/four-chinese-nationals-sentenced-for-possessing-r15-million-worth-of-illegal-plants-in-south-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Springbok Magistrate’s Court has sentenced four individuals for the illegal possession of protected Northern Cape succulent plants valued at R1.5 million. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:40 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Northern Cape, succulent poaching, Springbok Magistrate’s Court, environmental crime, nature conservation, South African Police Service</media:keywords>
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<title>South Africa Faces Renewed Xenophobic Attacks and Anti&#45;Foreigner Protests</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africa-faces-renewed-xenophobic-attacks-and-anti-foreigner-protests</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africa-faces-renewed-xenophobic-attacks-and-anti-foreigner-protests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ongoing protests and violence against foreign nationals in South Africa, led by groups like Operation Dudula and March and March, have sparked government crackdown promises and international condemnation amid economic frustrations and election pressures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:23:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South Africa xenophobia, anti-foreigner protests, Operation Dudula, March and March, Cyril Ramaphosa xenophobia, attacks on migrants South Africa, Ghana protest South Africa, illegal immigration South Africa, xenophobic violence 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe, Botswana Move to Scrap Passports in Favour of ID</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-botswana-move-to-scrap-passports-in-favour-of-id</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-botswana-move-to-scrap-passports-in-favour-of-id</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe and Botswana have agreed to ease cross-border travel by allowing citizens to use national identity cards instead of passports. Announced at the 5th Bi-National Commission, the phased plan will begin with border communities, reflecting both nations’ shared heritage, economic ties, and commitment to deeper regional cooperation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:04:08 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>SADC Agrees Strategic Roadmap to Dismantle Trade Barriers in Southern Africa</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/sadc-agrees-strategic-roadmap-to-dismantle-trade-barriers-in-southern-africa</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/sadc-agrees-strategic-roadmap-to-dismantle-trade-barriers-in-southern-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Representatives from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have identified concrete measures to eliminate non-tariff barriers, aiming to boost intra-regional trade and economic integration. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:40:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SADC, intra-regional trade, non-tariff barriers, Southern Africa economy, Johannesburg meeting, trade facilitation, CESARE programme, GIZ</media:keywords>
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<title>Final ‘Sacred’ Zimbabwe Bird Returns Home From South Africa</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/final-sacred-zimbabwe-bird-returns-home-from-south-africa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Africa has officially returned the final Zimbabwe Soapstone Bird, Chapungu, and ancestral remains to Zimbabwe in a historic ceremony at the Iziko Museum. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:10:03 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Bird, Chapungu, Gayton McKenzie, Repatriation, Great Zimbabwe, Iziko South African Museum, Cultural Justice, African Heritage, Cecil John Rhodes, Zimbabwe Independence Day</media:keywords>
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<title>Malawi Minister Proposes Castration for Rapists</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/malawi-minister-proposes-castration-for-rapists</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Malawi&#039;s Minister of Gender, Mary Thom Navicha, has signaled government support for the chemical or physical castration of sex offenders, while sparking controversy by claiming there are no recorded instances of females raping males in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:03:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Malawi, Mary Thom Navicha, castration of rapists, Malawi Parliament, gender-based violence, sexual offences, Sameer Suleman, Malawi news</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Confirms 15 Nationals Killed in Russia&#45;Ukraine War After Fraudulent Recruitment Scams</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-confirms-15-nationals-killed-in-russia-ukraine-war-after-fraudulent-recruitment-scams</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-confirms-15-nationals-killed-in-russia-ukraine-war-after-fraudulent-recruitment-scams</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe 15 nationals killed Russia Ukraine, Zhemu Soda announcement 15 Zimbabweans dead, fraudulent recruitment Zimbabwe Russia war, 66 Zimbabweans still alive Ukraine frontlines, human trafficking African recruits Russia, social media job scams Zimbabwe Russia, repatriation Zimbabwe citizens Russia conflict, deceptive employment offers Zimbabweans Ukraine, Zimbabwe government Russia diplomatic efforts, African mercenaries Russia Ukraine war estimates, Zhemu Soda quotes human trafficking Zimbabwe ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:26:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Nigerian Journalist Assaulted by Police, Media Rights Group Demands Justice</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nigerian-journalist-assaulted-by-police-media-rights-group-demands-justice</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/nigerian-journalist-assaulted-by-police-media-rights-group-demands-justice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nigerian police have assaulted journalist, Mohammed Adamu while trying to cover the Eid Durbar in Bauchi state, sustaining head injuries in the process. The Media Rights Agenda has called for the suspension and prosecution of he responsible officer, DPO Jamilu Kabir following the assault of the  Albarka Radio reporter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:07:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Media Rights Agenda, Mohammed Adamu assault, Bauchi Police, Nigeria media freedom, Albarka Radio, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, police brutality Nigeria, journalism safety.</media:keywords>
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<title>South Africa Urged to Sanction Israel Over Coal Exports</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africa-urged-to-sanction-israel-over-coal-exports</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africa-urged-to-sanction-israel-over-coal-exports</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South African BDS Coalition has called on the government to sanction Israel by halting coal exports, submitting a legal report to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition arguing that continued coal trade violates international law and could make South Africa complicit in alleged human rights violations amid the Gaza conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:42:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South Africa coal exports Israel, SA BDS Coalition, Israel sanctions South Africa, coal export ban Israel, DTIC report coal Israel, Parks Tau coal exports, Richards Bay coal Israel, Navios Mars ship, South Africa Israel trade, Hague Group South Africa Colombia, ICJ Israel case South Africa, Gaza conflict coal exports</media:keywords>
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<title>Former GPU Presidents Warn Against &amp;quot;Regression&amp;quot; in Media Regulation Laws in The Gambia</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/former-gpu-presidents-warn-against-regression-in-media-regulation-laws</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former leaders of the Gambia Press Union have condemned new draft accreditation and broadcasting policies, claiming they mimic the repressive tactics of the Jammeh era and undermine the existing independent Media Council. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:58:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The Gambia, press freedom, Gambia Press Union, GPU, media regulation, Deyda Hydara, Ministry of Information Gambia, National Press Accreditation Policy, journalist registration, West Africa media, freedom of expression, Media Council of The Gambia</media:keywords>
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<title>Analysts Warn Of Chinese &amp;apos;Dual&#45;Use&amp;apos; Port Strategy in Africa As Its Military Footprint Expands</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/analysts-warn-of-chinese-dual-use-port-strategy-in-africa-as-military-footprint-expands</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/analysts-warn-of-chinese-dual-use-port-strategy-in-africa-as-military-footprint-expands</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Observers raise alarms over China’s involvement in 78 African trade ports, suggesting that commercial infrastructure at strategic maritime choke points is being built to military specifications for potential naval use. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:33:27 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China-Africa relations, Belt and Road Initiative, African port development, People’s Liberation Army Navy, maritime security, Djibouti military base, dual-use infrastructure</media:keywords>
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<title>Former Sierra Leone MP Candidate Details Torture and Escape to Australia</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/former-sierra-leone-mp-candidate-details-torture-and-escape-to-australia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Opposition APC candidate Ibrahim Sankoh gives  a chilling narration of , alleged  state-sponsored torture, election fraud and death threats under Sierra Leone&#039;s Maada Bio administration. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:25:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ibrahim Sankoh, Sierra Leone asylum, APC Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, Freetown protests, political persecution, Australia refugee, Sierra Leone police torture, Alusine Koroma, Constituency 121 Freetown</media:keywords>
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<title>Wicknell Chivayo Implicated in Kenyan Foreign Nationals Passports Issuance Scandal</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/wicknell-chivayo-implicated-in-kenyan-foreign-nationals-passports-issuance-scandal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya passport scandal erupts as leaked document reveals irregular issuance to foreigners, including Zimbabwe&#039;s Wicknell Chivayo and RSF-linked Sudanese nationals. Activist Boniface Mwangi exposes alleged State House orders, sparking outrage over national security and governance under President Ruto. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:42:03 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zambia Joins Zimbabwe, Rejects Conditional U.S. America First Health Aid</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zambia-joins-zimbabwe-rejects-us-america-first-health-aid</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zambia has requested revisions to a proposed US$1 billion &#039;America First&#039; health assistance package, citing concerns over data-sharing obligations and unequal terms, while Zimbabwe has halted separate negotiations over similar sovereignty and privacy issues. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:13:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zambia US health aid deal, Zimbabwe health funding talks, US global health assistance Africa, data sharing health agreements, Africa sovereignty concerns aid, Zambia HIV malaria funding, Zimbabwe US relations health programs, America First Global Health Strategy, health aid mining concerns Africa, Zambia Zimbabwe diplomatic relations</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Rejects Trump&amp;apos;s Health Aid for Minerals Demand</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-rejects-trumps-health-aid-for-minerals-demand</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Mnangagwa terminates America First Global Health Strategy negotiations, citing U.S. attempts to link health aid to Zimbabwe&#039;s lithium and platinum reserves. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:31:42 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, USA, health, funding, minerals, lithium, platinum, sovereignty, independence, MoU, agreement, negotiations, Mnangagwa, ZimLive, Reuters, AFGHS, diplomacy, aid, data, intelligence, multilateralism, WHO, USAID, humanitarian, exit, lopsided, extractive, resources, Harare, Washington.</media:keywords>
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<title>SAPS Warns Western Cape Businesses Over Police Donation Scam</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/saps-warns-western-cape-businesses-over-police-donation-scam</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SAPS warns Mossel Bay businesses of a fraudulent WhatsApp scheme using forged police letters to solicit donations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:13:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SAPS scam, Mossel Bay news, Western Cape police alert, fake donation letters, South African Police Service fraud, WhatsApp scam South Africa, SAPS logo forgery, business fraud Mossel Bay, Crime Stop 08600 10111, Western Cape crime update</media:keywords>
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<title>South African Man Shot Dead in Confrontation Over Water</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/man-shot-dead-in-confrontation-over-water</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 71-year-old man has been arrested in Sundra, near Delmas, following a fatal shooting over a water dispute on February 8, 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:20:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Delmas murder, Sundra shooting, Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC, South Africa, water crisis, JoJo tank dispute, SAPS arrest, Mpumalanga crime, water shortage violence, Delmas Magistrate’s Court, community unrest South Africa, national water disaster 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Botswana Media Under Threat, MISA Says</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/misa-botswana-warns-of-backsliding-on-media-freedom</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:52:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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