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No Evidence Migrants Overcrowd Hospitals - SA Human Rights Commission

No Evidence Migrants Overcrowd Hospitals - SA Human Rights Commission

The South African Human Rights Commission has pushed back strongly against growing claims that immigrants are responsible for overcrowding in South Africa’s public hospitals, saying there is simply no evidence to support the accusation. Speaking during a virtual migration imbizo held on May 26, 2026, the commission revealed that

Niger Imposes Total Visa Ban on US Citizens

Niger Imposes Total Visa Ban on US Citizens

Niger has announced a sweeping visa and entry ban on United States citizens, effectively barring Americans from entering the country under any category, including tourism, business, and official travel. The decision marks a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between Niamey and Washington, with Nigerien authorities framing the move as an

Benin Coup: Soldiers Announce the Dissolution of the Government

Benin Coup: Soldiers Announce the Dissolution of the Government

Soldiers in Benin made a dramatic appearance on the country’s state television on Sunday, announcing that they had taken control of the government. The group declared the dissolution of all state institutions and revealed that they were forming a new ruling body known as the Military Committee for Refoundation.

Nigerian Army Court Martial Sentences Soldier to Death by Hanging for Murder in Bauchi

Nigerian Army Court Martial Sentences Soldier to Death by Hanging for Murder in Bauchi

The Nigerian Army General Court Martial, sitting at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment in Jos, Plateau State, has sentenced Private Lukman Musa to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murdering Mr. Abdulrahman Isa in Azare town, Bauchi State. The trial found Musa guilty of culpable homicide, an offense under both

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Names Eldest Daughter as Presidential Envoy

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Names Eldest Daughter as Presidential Envoy

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has appointed his eldest daughter, Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit, as Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes, a role that puts her at the center of some of the country’s most pressing national issues.