Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
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08 September 2025
1. DR Kongo – United Nations Human Rights
The United Nations Human Rights Office says the M23 rebels as well as Congolese government forces and their allied militia committed serious violations in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The crimes are reported to have been committed in late January as M23 rebels backed by Rwandan troops took over the city of Goma.
2. Eswatini- USA
King Mswati III of eSwatini faces allegations of accepting a R10 billion ($500 million) deal with the United States to detain deported dangerous criminals, a move critics warn could threaten
According to a report by The Swaziland News, corroborated by The New York Times and other international outlets, the agreement was reportedly signed by Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini without consultation with Parliament, Cabinet, or the Office of the Attorney General.
- Malawi- Lilongwe
As Malawi decides 2025 in 8 days, what is at stake in Malawi's elections?
The people of Malawi are set to vote for their next leader, following a turbulent five years involving economic turmoil, natural disasters and the shock death of the nation's vice-president.
Malawi's 2019 election sparked significant controversy - and its impact looms large over this year's vote.
4.In our historical archives, it was on this day 8 September 1966 when international literacy Day was first celebrated in 1966. This day is meant to raise awareness in countries all over the world about the high levels of illiteracy.
According to UNESCO, “a literate person is one who can, with understanding, both read and write a short statement relevant to routine life, and capable of analytical understanding of men’s condition in the world.”
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