African Union chairperson and Angolan President, João Lourenço, will spearhead negotiations to resolve the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has endorsed the SADC Extraordinary Summit's decision to withdraw peacekeeping troops from the east of the country. Ramaphosa says a ceasefire and dialogue are crucial for achieving lasting peace in the DRC.  

For more Thami Ngubeni spoke to Maomela Motau, a former South African National Defence Force Lieutenant-General.

African Union chairperson and Angolan President, Jo&atilde;o Louren&ccedil;o, will spearhead negotiations to resolve the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has endorsed the SADC Extraordinary Summit's decision to withdraw peacekeeping troops from the east of the country. Ramaphosa says a ceasefire and dialogue are crucial for achieving lasting peace in the DRC. &nbsp;
For more Thami Ngubeni spoke to Maomela Motau, a former South African National Defence Force Lieutenant-General.

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 SADC to withdraw peacekeeping troops from the DRC

China has commended three African countries for denying overflight access to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's aircraft.

This move ultimately forced him to cancel his planned visit to Eswatini. Beijing praised the decisions by Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar, which the Taiwanese government says had initially granted but later revoked the permission for the flight to pass through their airspace.

Despite the setback, Lai has insisted he will not be intimidated by pressure from China.

He had been scheduled to visit Eswatini, one of only 12 countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which China regards as part of its territory.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zweli Martin Dlamini, Swaziland News editor...

China has commended three African countries for denying overflight access to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's aircraft.
This move ultimately forced him to cancel his planned visit to Eswatini. Beijing praised the decisions by Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar, which the Taiwanese government says had initially granted but later revoked the permission for the flight to pass through their airspace.
Despite the setback, Lai has insisted he will not be intimidated by pressure from China.
He had been scheduled to visit Eswatini, one of only 12 countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which China regards as part of its territory.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zweli Martin Dlamini, Swaziland News editor...

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has cancelled his planned visit to Eswatini 

In recent weeks, several attacks from Sudan have hit border towns in Chad, killing more than 30 people and exacerbating tensions between the two countries.

For more on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in this region and the cross-border dimension of the Sudanese conflict.

Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Enrica Picco, Central Africa Project Director at the International Crisis Group..

In recent weeks, several attacks from Sudan have hit border towns in Chad, killing more than 30 people and exacerbating tensions between the two countries.
For more on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in this region and the cross-border dimension of the Sudanese conflict.
Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Enrica Picco, Central Africa Project Director at the International Crisis Group..

Attacks in Sudan hit border towns in Chad, exacerbating tensions 

Six individuals in Nigeria, among them a retired major general and a serving police inspector, have been charged with treason over an alleged attempt to overthrow President Bola Tinubu in a coup plot last year.

The Attorney General filed the charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the accused are expected to appear before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik today.

Speculation about the alleged plot first emerged in October 2025, after the government suddenly cancelled a planned military parade marking Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa Correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyangohn...

Six individuals in Nigeria, among them a retired major general and a serving police inspector, have been charged with treason over an alleged attempt to overthrow President Bola Tinubu in a coup plot last year.
The Attorney General filed the charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the accused are expected to appear before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik today.
Speculation about the alleged plot first emerged in October 2025, after the government suddenly cancelled a planned military parade marking Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa Correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyangohn...

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