Breaking news Former Botswana president Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86. Mogae, who led the country from 1998 to 2008 as its third head of state, had recently been hospitalised and was reported to have been recovering at home following treatment. He’s widely respected for steering Botswana
Partner Content Ghana’s newly signed Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union is triggering intense debate across Africa, with critics warning that the agreement could deepen Western influence over the country’s security and foreign policy. The deal, signed in Accra on 24 March 2026 by EU foreign policy chief
By Pulane Mokoena Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposed ceasefire has sparked criticism among some African political observers and security commentators, with allegations resurfacing over Ukraine’s reported involvement in conflicts across the Sahel region. The debate intensified after protests outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where demonstrators accused Ukraine of supporting
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will depart on Wednesday, next week, on a four-day official visit to Panama and Costa Rica, deepening ties with two longstanding allies in Central America. The trip marks the first-ever visit by an Israeli head of state to Panama. There, Herzog will meet President José Raúl
Tensions are rising along the border between Mozambique and South Africa as reports emerge of people crossing into South Africa in fear of a planned protest. 🚨 Residents are said to be leaving their homes ahead of demonstrations expected to begin tomorrow, raising concerns about safety and stability in the
Lusaka, 30 April 2026 — The Government of the Republic of Zambia and the family of the late Sixth President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, have signed a consent order that formally nullifies the ex parte order issued on 22 April 2026. Ex Parte Order Set Aside The earlier order had
Thuto Mashaba French President Emmanuel Macron is headed to Kenya for the first Africa Forward summit with English-speaking African countries with diminishing presence. The one-time colonial power with no permanent presence in either West or Central Africa has largely been rejected. France is participating in this year’s Africa–France Summit not
The Zambian Government and the family of former President Edgar Lungu face off in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria over the custody of Lungu’s remains. This high-profile legal battle follows the family’s inability to proceed with the matter at the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa,
Following a statement issued by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), in which Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara is implicated in alleged financial irregularities, Arena Holdings has formally engaged him on the matter. The SIU investigation uncovered a pattern involving a network of individuals who allegedly misused grants intended for
The White House press briefing is taking place today at 1PM ET, with officials expected to address key national and global issues. Tensions are rising as questions remain unanswered and pressure mounts on the administration. Stay with MDNtv for full live coverage, analysis, and breaking updates as they happen. 📺
