HONOR Magic 8 Pro arrives in South Africa

HONOR Magic 8 Pro arrives in South Africa

The HONOR Magic 8 Pro is officially set to debut in South Africa on 1 March 2026, positioning itself as a formidable contender in the premium smartphone market with a recommended retail price of R27,999. Following its international unveiling in China late last year, the device brings significant upgrades over its predecessor, focusing heavily on…

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Africa: Should South Africa Use the Army to Fight Gangs? the Short Answer Is No

Africa: No Evidence That a Mixture of Stoney Ginger Drink and Onions Will Shrink Fibroids or Ovarian Cysts – Visit a Doctor Instead

IN SHORT: Some social media posts claim that a mixture of Stoney ginger drink and grated onions can shrink fibroids or ovarian cysts. But this is false; there is no evidence that home remedies can shrink, cure, or eliminate these conditions. A post circulating on Facebook promotes a “homemade remedy” of ginger beer and raw…

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Africa: Should South Africa Use the Army to Fight Gangs? the Short Answer Is No

Africa: Guide – Scam Trends to Watch Out for in 2026 and How to Stay Safe Online

In 2025, Africa Check investigated over 20 scams circulating online in Nigeria, from Facebook pages impersonating popular commercial banks to fake money-doubling investment opportunities. The risks of falling for these scams include losing hard-earned money or having personal information stolen, which could then be used for identity theft. In 2026, we expect scams to persist,…

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Africa: Should South Africa Use the Army to Fight Gangs? the Short Answer Is No

Africa: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Honors Key Contributors to AU and Italy-Africa Summits

Addis Ababa — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recognized institutions and individuals who played a central role in the successful hosting of the 39th African Union Summit and the Second Italy-Africa Summit. According to the ministry, the recognition ceremony brought together representatives of government offices, partner institutions, and volunteers who supported the organization of…

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Africa: Should South Africa Use the Army to Fight Gangs? the Short Answer Is No

Africa: Nduhungirehe – Burundi Should Not Get Involved in AU Mediation of DR Congo Crisis

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has said Burundi would find it “difficult” trying to engage in African Union-led mediation of the conflict in eastern DR Congo. Olivier Nduhungirehe noted that Burundi, whose President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumed AU chairmanship on February 14, has troops fighting alongside the Congolese government coalition in the war…

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Africa: Should South Africa Use the Army to Fight Gangs? the Short Answer Is No

Africa: Near Point-of-Care Tests for Tuberculosis – Report

Informed by Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF’s) extensive experience in tuberculosis diagnosis and care, this factsheet provides an overview of key technical and operational considerations for the implementation of emerging near point-of-care nucleic acid amplification tests (nPOC-NAATs) for tuberculosis. The conclusion outlines recommendations for national tuberculosis programmes and other health providers to support the effective and…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – February 20, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Today – February 20, 2026

  Sudan’s RSF Accused of Coordinated Genocide in Darfur A UN fact-finding mission concluded that atrocities committed during the siege and capture of the Sudanese city of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces amounted to genocide.  This is the closest the UN has come to declaring that RSF fighters in Darfur are carrying out genocide…

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