Migrants Clash With Police Amid Deportation Delays in Durban
Police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades at migrants protesting near a deportation processing center in Durban after frustrations grew over delays in returning home. The protesters, mainly Malawians waiting for repatriation, clashed with police as authorities moved ahead with deportation proceedings for people found to be in South Africa without proper documentation.
Sudan’s Teenage Girls Make Historic Return to International Soccer
Sudan’s under-17 women’s national team made the country’s first appearance in international women’s soccer since civil war broke out in 2023, competing in Olympic qualifying matches in Morocco. The young squad suffered heavy defeats to Comoros, but officials and coaches say simply taking the field marks an important step in rebuilding women’s soccer after years of conflict and social resistance.
DR Congo Senate Backs Bill That Could Open Door to Third Tshisekedi Term
DR Congo’s Senate has approved a bill that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek another term by paving the way for a referendum on a new constitution. The measure still requires Tshisekedi’s signature and comes days after protests against the proposal turned violent in Kinshasa.
Somaliland Says Israel Training Security Forces, Denies Base Reports
Somaliland’s defense minister says Israel is helping train the territory’s police and military, but denied reports that Israel is establishing a military base there. The comments came during Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi’s visit to Israel, months after Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent state.
Sierra Leone First Lady Faces Criticism Over FGM Comments
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, says she will not publicly condemn female genital mutilation until she sees what she considers reliable evidence of its harms in Sierra Leone. Her comments have drawn criticism from health professionals, survivors, activists, and politicians, who warn that perceived support for the practice could undermine efforts to end it.
Ghana Hosts Global Reparations Conference After Landmark UN Vote
Ghana is hosting a major international conference on reparatory justice following the United Nations’ adoption of a resolution recognizing the trafficking and enslavement of Africans as crimes against humanity. Leaders, legal experts, and civil society representatives from more than 80 countries are meeting in Accra to discuss how to turn the resolution into concrete commitments on restitution, reconciliation, and justice.
