Africa: All of Africa Today - April 15, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as the new ambassador to the United States, a position that has been vacant since 2025 following the expulsion of former ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. The family of U.S. influencer Ashly Robinson, who died in Zanzibar, is demanding answers regarding her death, while her partner, Joe McCann, is cooperating with authorities. Additionally, the ninth round of peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23 rebel delegates has opened in Geneva to address the ongoing conflict in the eastern region of the country.