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Mauritius to sue UK for delay in Chagos island deal

Mauritius to sue UK for delay in Chagos island deal

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam says island nation exploring legal avenues

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South Africa ‘always ready’ to mediate in Middle East, president says amid US-Israeli war on Iran
04.03.2026

South Africa ‘always ready’ to mediate in Middle East, president says amid US-Israeli war on Iran

Cyril Ramaphosa urges end to ‘this madness,’ stressing ‘dialogue is always the best way’ to prevent further ‘unnecessary’ loss of life

Over 100 killed in landslide at mining site in eastern DR Congo: Report
04.03.2026

Over 100 killed in landslide at mining site in eastern DR Congo: Report

Victims include ‘food vendors and other small-scale traders,' says local media

Madagascar reports 1st death from mpox
03.03.2026

Madagascar reports 1st death from mpox

3-year-old girl dies after hospitalization

China says fishing vessel seized off Somalia freed, warns bid to disrupt bilateral ties will fail
03.03.2026

China says fishing vessel seized off Somalia freed, warns bid to disrupt bilateral ties will fail

‘Any attempts to undermine or disrupt China-Somalia cooperation are bound to fail in vain,’ says Chinese Embassy

Citing security risks, shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd halts cargo bookings from Africa to Upper Gulf
02.03.2026

Citing security risks, shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd halts cargo bookings from Africa to Upper Gulf

Firm suspends reservations as US-Israeli attacks on Iran disrupt maritime trade, traffic through Strait of Hormuz