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Akisa WanderaBBC News, RenkHassan Lali / BBCSarah Williams, a South Sudanese mother, fled conflict in Khartoum only to find herself stranded in Renk due to renewed violence in her homeland. The ongoing Sudan conflict has killed over 150,000 and displaced millions, while conditions in Renk's overcrowded transit center worsen, limiting access to food and medical care. Williams longs to return to her hometown of Nasir, but escalating violence and uncertainty about her family's safety weigh...

A South African luxury train transporting foreign tourists to Zimbabwe for Easter collided with another locomotive on Friday, resulting in the derailment of several carriages. The incident led to injuries among passengers onboard, as confirmed by the operating company and a local rail employee. This event highlights the potential dangers of rail travel, particularly during busy holiday periods. Full Article

A "Sharia Court" linked to ISIS is reportedly terrorizing foreign nationals in Johannesburg by shooting at vehicles and setting businesses ablaze when extortion fees are not paid, as detailed in a police detective's affidavit presented to the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court. This alarming situation highlights the increasing influence and violent tactics of extremist groups in urban areas. Authorities are taking the matter seriously in an effort to protect the community and address the rising crime linked...

Bethabile Mavis Manqele, a 64-year-old resident of Johannesburg's Berea district, faces dire living conditions in a dilapidated home with no utilities and overcrowding, reflecting the city's decline since the 1980s. While efforts like the Jozi My Jozi coalition aim to revitalize downtown through community-supported projects, concerns about gentrification and displacement of low-income residents persist amid growing dissatisfaction with basic services. Following a tragic fire in 2023 that killed 77 people in an overcrowded building, the...

A Tunisian court has sentenced senior politicians, businessmen, and lawyers to prison terms of up to 66 years on conspiracy and terrorism charges, including leaders of the National Salvation Front, the main opposition coalition. Human rights groups condemned the trial as an effort to suppress dissent, with defense lawyers labeling it a "farce." President Kais Saied, who has faced criticism for his authoritarian governance and suspended parliament since 2019, continues to assert he is combating...

Bo-Kaap residents have welcomed the City of Cape Town's decision to restrict large tour buses from entering their area, viewing it as a positive step for the community. However, this move has sparked anger among tour bus operators, who argue that it is likely to harm the tourism sector and lead to a decrease in revenue. The contrasting perspectives highlight a tension between community interests and the economic implications for the tourism industry. Full Article