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South Africa Uses AI to Speed Up Asylum Processing

The first phase allows asylum seekers to register their intention online, as Home Affairs plans a wider digital overhaul to tackle backlogs, speed up decisions and curb abuse…reports Africa Daily News Desk South Africa has launched the first phase of a new Digital Asylum System aimed at reducing processing delays, clearing decades-old backlogs and curbing abuse of the country’s asylum process. The Department of Home Affairs said the new online platform, which allows individuals to register their intention to apply for asylum, is now live for an initial batch of test cases. Public registration is expected to begin following the

Nigeria Presses Commonwealth on Reparatory Justice and Development

Abuja urges member states to step up cooperation on peace, security, trade and climate resilience while supporting democratic institutions and expanding development finance….reports Africa Daily News Desk Nigeria has called for stronger cooperation among Commonwealth member states on peace and security, trade, climate resilience and youth empowerment, while urging greater efforts to combat terrorism and expand access to development finance. Presenting Nigeria’s expectations during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 in Antigua, a Nigerian representative said the organisation must strengthen

DR Congo Dissolves Opposition Party, Identifies 25,000 Herders

The developments come as Kinshasa seeks stricter enforcement of political regulations and

Uganda, AU Sign Deal to Establish Humanitarian Agency

President Yoweri Museveni witnessed the signing of an agreement that will pave

Tanzania and Oman Set Sights on Stronger Trade Links

Building on centuries-old historical ties, Tanzania and Oman are working to transform

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Nigeria Presses Commonwealth on Reparatory Justice and Development

Abuja urges member states to step up cooperation on peace, security, trade and climate resilience while supporting democratic institutions and expanding development finance….reports Africa

Nigeria Presses Commonwealth on Reparatory Justice and Development

Abuja urges member states to step up cooperation on peace, security, trade and climate resilience while supporting democratic institutions and

Justice leaders to gather in South Africa for global summit

South Africa will host an international access to justice conference at Sun City from November 11 to 13, bringing together

Ghana Courts Russia for Nuclear Power

Ghana and Russia have agreed to explore a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant as part of a wider push to deepen

Liberia Set for Historic UN Roles

Liberia was elected to the 15-member Security Council in 2025 for the 2026–2027 term….reports Africa Daily News Desk Liberia will

DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire Exit FATF Grey List

DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire join Bulgaria and Monaco in clearing enhanced financial monitoring after completing reforms to tackle money

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Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris

Cyber Chiefs Urge Urgent PHP Security Update

Cybersecurity agencies in the UK, EU and Australia have warned organisations to install critical PHP security fixes immediately or consider taking vulnerable websites offline amid reports of emerging attacks, reports Asianlite News Desk. Cybersecurity authorities have urged organisations worldwide to

UK firms land £330m Africa deals

British exporters are set to benefit from more than £330 million in

US Bans DeepSeek from Government Systems

Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider

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Ramaphosa Warns Against Words That Divide South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to protect the constitutional values of equality, non-racialism and human dignity alongside the country’s diverse cultural heritage.

Egypt Unearths 4,000-Year-Old Tomb

Joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovers Fifth Dynasty tomb containing decorated chapels of two ancient officials….reports Africa Daily News Desk Egypt has announced the discovery of

Nigeria: Kano Hosts Mass Wedding for 1,500 Couples

Nigeria’s Kano State hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples under the Auren Gata programme, with the initiative providing marriage support, medical screening, counselling

Archbishop of Canterbury Reaffirms £100m Slavery Fund Commitment

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has visited Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, where thousands of enslaved Africans were imprisoned before being transported across the

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Nigeria become first African U-17 women’s world champions

Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by beating Japan 2-1 in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Morocco….reports Africa Daily News Desk Nigeria’s

Africa Welcomes the Olympics

Dakar makes history as the first African city to host an Olympic event, welcoming young athletes from around the world….reports Africa Daily News Desk

DR Congo to Honour Fallen Cycling Hero

Congolese cyclist Miguel Masaisai, who rode across the continent to promote peace, died on 18 September 2026 and will be honoured posthumously by DR

Proteas Welcome Jonsson Workwear Test Deal

Jonsson Workwear will become the first brand on the front of the Proteas Men’s Test shirt in five years….reports Africa Daily News Desk Cricket

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South Africa Uses AI to Speed Up Asylum Processing

The first phase allows asylum seekers to register their intention online, as Home Affairs plans a wider digital overhaul to tackle backlogs, speed up decisions and curb abuse…reports Africa Daily News Desk South Africa has launched the first phase of