Angola's President João Lourenço has called for a ceasefire between the Congolese government and the M23 rebels to begin on February 18. Speaking as Chairperson of the African Union, Lourenço is backing ongoing mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. SABC Correspondent, Chris Ocamringa, reports from Kinshasa...

Angola's President Jo&atilde;o Louren&ccedil;o has called for a ceasefire between the Congolese government and the M23 rebels to begin on February 18. Speaking as Chairperson of the African Union, Louren&ccedil;o is backing ongoing mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. SABC Correspondent, Chris Ocamringa, reports from Kinshasa...

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

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Angola's President João Lourenço calls for ceasefire between government and  M23 rebels 

United States President Donald Trump insists that negotiations with Iran continued when he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu privately in Washington on Wednesday. The two leaders did not have a media briefing following their discussions, but Netanyahu's office issued a statement following the meeting.  Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

United States President Donald Trump insists that negotiations with Iran continued when he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu privately in Washington on Wednesday. The two leaders did not have a media briefing following their discussions, but Netanyahu's office issued a statement following the meeting. &nbsp;Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

US President insists  negotiations with Iran continued when he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu privately 

A new study by pan-African survey research agency, Afrobarometer, has found that while nearly three-quarters of Africans believe in the power of the ballot box, a majority simply do not trust the people in charge of their country's electoral authority. The report surveyed over 50,000 subjects in 38 countries, and only 38% of those surveyed expressed trust in their institutions to deliver a free and fair election outcome.For a look at what this about the continents elections, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to co-author of the report and Afrobarometer National Investigator for Lesotho, Libuseng Malephane (pronounced Dibuseng)

A new study by pan-African survey research agency, Afrobarometer, has found that while nearly three-quarters of Africans believe in the power of the ballot box, a majority simply do not trust the people in charge of their country's electoral authority. The report surveyed over 50,000 subjects in 38 countries, and only 38% of those surveyed expressed trust in their institutions to deliver a free and fair election outcome.For a look at what this about the continents elections, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to co-author of the report and Afrobarometer National Investigator for Lesotho, Libuseng Malephane (pronounced Dibuseng)

New Afrobarometer story shows majority of Africans don't trust their country's electoral authority

The geopolitical landscape of the African continent is shifting as the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Equatorial Guinea approaches. Following the December 2025 Ministerial Conference in Cairo, nations from Botswana to South Sudan have formalised their ties with Moscow, moving beyond security deals into energy, mining and education. The most recent being Tanzania. For more on what African countries stand to gain from solidifying their relationships with Russia, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke Professor of Anthropology at Syracuse University in New York, in the United States, Jok Madut Jok

The geopolitical landscape of the African continent is shifting as the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Equatorial Guinea approaches. Following the December 2025 Ministerial Conference in Cairo, nations from Botswana to South Sudan have formalised their ties with Moscow, moving beyond security deals into energy, mining and education. The most recent being Tanzania. For more on what African countries stand to gain from solidifying their relationships with Russia, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke Professor of Anthropology at Syracuse University in New York, in the United States, Jok Madut Jok

Angola's President João Lourenço calls for ceasefire between government and M23 rebels

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