Southern Africa
Southern Africa is made up of all the territories located south of the African equatorial forest. It also includes the African islands of the southwest of the Indian Ocean around Madagascar (from the Mozambique Channel to Mauritius and Reunion), as well as the African islands of the southeast of the Atlantic Ocean. Primarily occupied by the Khoisan and then Bantu peoples, this region was the subject of several waves of European colonization which have left their mark in the drawing of the current political borders of the region. Since the 1980s, the rate of HIV infection has become particularly acute in southern Africa. Nevertheless, the economy of this region remains relatively robust, mainly thanks to the industrial power of South Africa, mining, petroleum extraction from Angola, and a favorable climate for agriculture.
Southern Africa’s countries:
- South Africa
- Botswana
- Eswatini
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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Lesotho
Lesotho Becomes Last African Country To Report First Confirmed Coronavirus Case
Lesotho has become the last African country to report its first confirmed coronavirus case, reported Reuters. The health ministry confirmed…
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Lesotho
Lesotho: Prime Minister Thabane’s Coalition Collapses, To Vacate Office On May 22
Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s government collapsed in parliament on Monday after his coalition partners pulled out, leaving him without…
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Malawi
Malawi: Supreme Court Rejects President Mutharika’s Appeal Against Poll Annulment
Malawi’s Supreme Court on Friday rejected President Peter Mutharika’s plea to cancel out a ruling that annulled his election victory…
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South Africa
South African Presidency Confirms A Staff Member Reported Coronavirus Positive
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency confirmed on Wednesday that a staff member had tested positive for the novel coronavirus,…
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South Africa
South Africa’s Mining Union Elated To Win Case On COVID-19 Safety For Miners
South Africa’s Mining Union said on Sunday it has won a court case against the government that will force authorities…
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa Extends Coronavirus Lockdown by 14 Days
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday announced the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country has…
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Namibia
Namibia: President Hage Geingob Confirms Lockdown To Be Lifted In Phases
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob on Thursday said the government will begin to ease nationwide restrictions on movement from next Tuesday,…
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Lesotho
Lesotho Senate Amends Consitution To Limit PM’s Powers To Dissolve Parliament
Lesotho’s Senate on Tuesday limited powers of Prime Minister Thomas Thabane to dissolve parliament and order new elections reported Africa…
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South Africa
South Africa: Government To Start Easing Lockdown Restrictions Starting May 1
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said the country will start getting back to normal as the government will…
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Botswana
Botswana: President Mokgweetsi Masisi Fires Two Senior Health Officials
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday dismissed the permanent secretary Solomon Sekwakya and deputy permanent secretary Morrison Sinvula with immediate…
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South Africa
South African President Ramaphosa Orders Deployment Of Over 70,000 Soldiers
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced more than 70,000 extra soldiers will be deployed in the country to help…
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Madagascar
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina Launches Local Herbal Tea Remedy For Coronavirus
Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina on Monday launched a local herbal remedy that he claims can prevent and cure the novel…
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Lesotho
Lesotho: Coalition Government Agrees On Dignified Retirement For PM Thabane
Lesotho’s coalition government on Monday called for Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s resignation, according to a joint statement, reported Reuters. The…
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa Extends Lockdown By Two Weeks
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Sunday announced that the government has decided to extend the lockdown by two weeks to…
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Malawi
Malawi High Court Blocks President Peter Mutharika’s 21-Day Lockdown Order
Malawi High Court on Friday blocked the government’s 21-day lockdown order that was meant to contain the spread of the…
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Malawi
Malawi: President Peter Mutharika Announces Three Week Coronavirus Lockdown
Malawi has become the latest South African country to announce a three-week lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, reported…
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Botswana
Botswana: All Cabinet Members Agree 10% Pay Cut To Support Coronavirus Relief Fund
The Botswana government on Tuesday announced all the cabinet members have agreed to donate 10% of their salaries towards the…
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South Africa
South Africa Coronavirus Cases Rise To 2,415, Confirms Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize
South Africa’s Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize on Tuesday said the total number of coronavirus cases has increased to 2,415 with…
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South Africa
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Lockdown For Another Two Weeks
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus has been…
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Botswana
Botswana: Entire Parliament Placed Under Quarantine After Coronavirus Scare
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi along with all other members of parliament have been placed under a 14-day mandatory quarantine after…
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Zimbabwe
UN Food Agency Appeals For Urgent International Financial Aid For Zimbabwe
The United Nations food agency on Wednesday said urgent international support is needed to prevent millions of people in Zimbabwe…
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South Africa
SA Health Workers’ Union Takes Government To Court Over COVID-19 Gear Shortage
South Africa’s health workers’ union on Tuesday said it is taking the government in court over shortages of protective equipment…
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South Africa
South African President Ramaphosa Says People’s Lives More Important Than Economy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday said the lockdown will undoubtedly take a big toll on the country’s economy…
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Botswana
Botswana: President Masisi Tests Negative For Coronavirus, Released From Home Quarantine
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi tested negative for coronavirus on Wednesday and has subsequently been released from home quarantine, reported Africa…
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South Africa
South African Billionaire Patrice Motsepe Pledges 1 Billion Rand To Fight Coronavirus
South African billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe on Saturday announced his group of companies would donate 1 billion rand ($57 million)…
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