South Africa promises to probe death of Nigerian

Nigerian activists have intensified their advocacy and campaign against female genital mutilation, or FGM. The practice, which has been outlawed in the country, is still prevalent in some communities. Activists say victims live with trauma and health complications for the rest of their lives. They're pushing for better protection for girls.

Pretoria's Western allies are upset by South Africa hosting upcoming joint naval exercises with Russia and China. Historical ties between Moscow and the ruling ANC may explain President Ramaphosa's stance.

Voters in Nigeria will choose new government leaders in a few days. Many Nigerians are concerned about which candidates offer new ways of handling the West African country's state of insecurity.

South Africa has begun military exercises with both China and Russia as part of a routine army drill. The joint training has drawn immense criticism from the West, coming nearly one year on from the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Despite challenges from the difficult operating environment and foreign currency shortages in the country, Moody's says it expects the Nigerian banking system to be stable due to a resilient financial performance. Mik Kabeya, Vice President and Senior Analyst at Moody's Investors Service, joins CNBC Africa to discuss this report and Moody's outlook for the banking sector of the West African Economic and Monetary Union.

A Russian ship loaded with hypersonic missiles will take part in joint naval drills with China off South Africa's eastern coast this week. But a Russian commander denied there were plans to fire the weapons.

Jude Lemfani Abaga, better known as M.I Abaga, and Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie spoke with GuardianTV on their experiences during the 2023 Presidential election.

Nigerian voters criticise slow pace of weekend election count.

Nigerian voters criticise slow pace of weekend election count

The European Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Monday the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed in a number of its promises including late and wrong delivery of materials to polling units.

South Africa captivated a home crowd with their run to the Women's T20 World Cup final. With women's cricket on the rise around the world, the time is now for Cricket South Africa to finally get on board.