Sophie Mokoena

South Africa

International News Editor at South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

International News Editor for SABC, the largest broadcaster in Africa, broadcasting 52 countries on the continent email [email protected]

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Namibian President fires Minister over rape bribery scandal

2 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Sophie Mokoena

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has fired Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Mac-Albert Hengari, following allegations of corruption. Hengari was arrested after allegations of rape and bribe surfaced. Hengari was fired folowing the allegations that he bribed a rape victim not to report the case. The dismissal of Hengari aligns with Nandi-Ndaitwah’s stance on corruption.
Many current and former leaders to attend Sam Nujoma’s state funeral

2 months ago | channelafrica.co.za | Sophie Mokoena

By Sophie MokoenaThe former President and leader of the South-West African People’s Organisation, Nujoma died last month at the age of 95. Sam Nujoma has been described as a great leader who fought for the liberation of Namibia and some former frontline states. Paying tribute to Nujoma former South African President Thabo Mbeki and former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete called on the young generation to emulate Nujoma by being committed to building a better Africa.
Unclear when former leaders appointed to mediate in DRC will meet

2 months ago | channelafrica.co.za | Sophie Mokoena

By Sophie MokoenaThe aim is to ensure that there is ceasefire in the eastern DRC. The leaders are Uhuru Kenyatta, Olusegun Obasanjo and Hailemariam Deselegn. The regional organisations are working hard to try and find a lasting solution to the current conflict in the DRC. The M23 group has announced that it is willing to engage in peace talks. The government of the DRC has ruled out a possibility of engaging with the M23.
Process of evacuating injured SA soldiers from eastern DRC to start this week

2 months ago | channelafrica.co.za | Sophie Mokoena

By Sophie MokoenaIt is not clear how many of them will be brought back to the country. Last month, 14 SANDF members were killed in fighting between the M23 rebels and the Congolese military. The process of bringing the injured members of the SANDF has been a difficult one. The M23 is insisting that the only route that will be cleared for evacuation will be through the Rwandan border. SA was not keen to go through Rwanda fearing humiliation by the Rwandan authorities.
Rwanda ready for confrontation with SA: Kagame

Jan 30, 2025 | channelafrica.co.za | Sophie Mokoena

By Sophie MokoenaThis follows SA President Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that M23 rebels and Rwanda’s defence force were responsible for the deaths of 13 SA soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kagame says Ramaphosa had not warned Rwanda about its military activities in the DRC but instead requested logistical support while acknowledging SA’s efforts for peace.
Rwanda, SA President discuss eastern DRC security situation

Jan 28, 2025 | channelafrica.co.za | Sophie Mokoena

By Sophie MokoenaGovernment officials in the DRC have announced that the national army now controls most of Goma, but the M23 rebels maintain that they are in charge of the town. Last week, nine South African National Defence Force members were killed when the M23 was advancing towards Goma. In the discussion, Ramaphosa and Kagame agreed that a ceasefire must resume and peace negotiations must begin.
Leader of DRC - CHANNELAFRICA

Jan 27, 2025 | channelafrica.co.za | Sophie Mokoena

By Sophie MokoenaThe announcement comes after intense clashes with the Congolese army. The fighting resulted in the deaths of 13 soldiers, including nine South Africans. Among the South African casualties, two were members of the United Nations peacekeeping forces, while seven served with the Southern African mission in the DRC. Heavy gunfire was reported outside Goma on Sunday night, with the M23 rebels giving government forces an ultimatum to surrender by 3:00 am CAT.
Namibia gears up for elections as SWAPO faces strong opposition

Nov 13, 2024 | channelafrica.co.za | Sophie Mokoena

By Sophie MokoenaNamibia, home to 3 million people, continues to grapple with economic challenges, unemployment, and land issues. SWAPO heads into these elections following the passing of its President Hage Geingob. Current President Nangolo Mbumba has not put himself forward as a candidate for the polls, set to take place in two weeks.
Botswana to inaugurate new President today

Nov 7, 2024 | channelafrica.co.za | Sophie Mokoena

By Sophie MokoenaThe Heads of State and Government from the Southern African Development Community region are expected to attend the inauguration of Botswana President-elect, Advocate Duma Boko. A human rights lawyer who has led the opposition in Botswana has defeated Mokgweetsi Masisi of the Botswana Democratic Party. Boko's main challenge will be to address the problem of the economy that has led to high unemployment rate and poverty. --SABC--
Botswana's new president to be inaugurated on Friday

Nov 6, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Sophie Mokoena

Botswana will tomorrow witness the inauguration of its new president, Duma Boko. South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile will attend the event. Boko is the leader of Umbrella for Democratic Change that has defeated the governing party Botswana Democratic Party in recent elections. The Heads of State and Government from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region are also expected to attend the inauguration of Boko.