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South Africa not planning to retaliate over Trump's tariffs

South Africa has no immediate plans to retaliate against the United States over tariffs announced by President Donald Trump this week and

South Africa not planning to retaliate over Trump's tariffs
Africa|Political|World

Congo rebels leave strategic town ahead of planned Doha talks

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have withdrawn from the strategic town of Walikale, describing the move as a goodwill gesture ahead of planned peace talks

Congo rebels leave strategic town ahead of planned Doha talks
Africa|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Meta can be sued in Kenya over posts related to Ethiopia violence, court rules

A Kenyan court has ruled that Facebook's parent company Meta can be sued in the East African country over its alleged role in promoting content that led to ethnic violence in

Meta can be sued in Kenya over posts related to Ethiopia violence, court rules
Africa|Economy|Environment|Food|MidEast

In Tunisia, snails inch toward replacing red meat as people turn to cheaper protein

Tunisians are embracing snails as a protein-packed alternative as the cost of red meat remains high

In Tunisia, snails inch toward replacing red meat as people turn to cheaper protein
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

The US is negotiating a minerals deal with conflict-hit Congo, a Trump official says

A Trump administration official says the United States is talking with conflict-plagued Congo about developing its mineral resources under a deal that the Congolese president has said could help make his country safer

The US is negotiating a minerals deal with conflict-hit Congo, a Trump official says
Africa|Americas|Sports

Olympic icon Michael Johnson launches Grand Slam Track league

Grand Slam Track league, founded by 4-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, is set to launch in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 4-6. The new league, which will feature 4 "Slams" in 4 cities, aims to transform how the sport operates by putting athletes and rivalries front and center.

Olympic icon Michael Johnson launches Grand Slam Track league
Africa|Business|Political|US|World

After tariffs, US dangles billions of dollars in Congo mineral investment

The United States is in talks to invest billions of dollars in mineral-rich Congo and wants to help end a conflict raging in the country's east, President Donald Trump's

After tariffs, US dangles billions of dollars in Congo mineral investment
Africa|Europe|Political|US

Potential US military restructuring in Europe could pose challenges, US general says

The Pentagon's deliberations about restructuring parts of the U.S. military, including potentially giving up the United States' role as the head

Potential US military restructuring in Europe could pose challenges, US general says
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump's tariff formula confounds the world, punishes the poor

Ridiculed for imposing trade tariffs on frozen islands largely inhabited by penguins, Donald Trump's formula for calculating those levies has a serious side: it is also

Trump's tariff formula confounds the world, punishes the poor
Africa|Business|Celebrity|Europe|Health|Political

Prince Harry welcomes regulator action over Sentebale charity dispute

Prince Harry said on Thursday he hoped Britain's charity regulator would "unveil the truth" after it opened a compliance case into his charity Sentebale following

Prince Harry welcomes regulator action over Sentebale charity dispute
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Steep US tariffs on Africa signal end of trade deal meant to boost development

The U.S. government's imposition of steep tariffs on African nations signals the end of the AGOA trade deal, an initiative

Steep US tariffs on Africa signal end of trade deal meant to boost development
Africa|Political|World

Uganda's Museveni arrives in South Sudan amid political crisis

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni arrived in neighbouring South Sudan on Thursday, in the highest level mission there since clashes and the detention of the vice president

Uganda's Museveni arrives in South Sudan amid political crisis
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

The US-Africa trade programme under threat from Trump tariffs

President Donald Trump has moved to impose sweeping tariffs on most goods imported to the United States, including from African countries

The US-Africa trade programme under threat from Trump tariffs
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's highest tariff will kill tiny African kingdom of Lesotho, economist says

A 50% reciprocal trade tariff on Lesotho, the highest levy on U.S.

Trump's highest tariff will kill tiny African kingdom of Lesotho, economist says
Africa|Science|World

Ancient DNA sheds light on origins of 7,000-year-old Saharan mummies

Ancient DNA sheds light on origins of 7,000-year-old Saharan mummies

Ancient DNA sheds light on origins of 7,000-year-old Saharan mummies
Africa|Europe|MidEast|World

More than a dozen migrants die as boats sink off Greece and Turkey

Greek and Turkish officials have reported the sinking of two boats carrying migrants in the early hours of Thursday in the narrow stretch of sea between Turkey and a nearby Greek island, leaving a total of at least 16 people dead, including three children, one missing and more than 40 survivors

More than a dozen migrants die as boats sink off Greece and Turkey
Africa|Political|World

South Africa's white Afrikaner separatists want Trump's help to become state

A group of white Afrikaners was so opposed to majority Black rule when apartheid ended some three decades ago that they carved out a separatist enclave,

South Africa's white Afrikaner separatists want Trump's help to become state
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Zambia removes US-based players from women’s squad due to ‘additional travel measures’ under Trump administration

Zambia removes US-based players from women’s squad due to ‘additional travel measures’ under Trump administration

Zambia removes US-based players from women’s squad due to ‘additional travel measures’ under Trump administration
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Senegal lifts amnesty for some offences during deadly 2021-24 protests

Senegal's parliament has approved revisions to an amnesty law covering 2021-24 protests, paving the way for possible prosecutions over the deaths of dozens of protesters.

Senegal lifts amnesty for some offences during deadly 2021-24 protests
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|US

South Africa seeks new US trade deal after tariff hike, says presidency

South Africa's presidency said on Thursday that the new U.S. tariffs underscore the need to negotiate a new bilateral trade deal with Washington to ensure long-term trade

South Africa seeks new US trade deal after tariff hike, says presidency
Africa|Europe|MidEast|World

At least seven die after migrant boat sinks off Greek island of Lesbos

At least seven migrants died, including one boy, one girl and two women, when their boat sank on Thursday off the Greek island of Lesbos, Greece's coastguard said.

At least seven die after migrant boat sinks off Greek island of Lesbos
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Gunfire as thousands protest in Haiti to denounce a surge in gang violence

Thousands of protesters in Haiti have clashed with police as they denounce a surge in gang violence and demand that the government keep them safe

Gunfire as thousands protest in Haiti to denounce a surge in gang violence
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports

The team of President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, set up at least 20 group chats on the commercial Signal app to coordinate official work on issues

Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Ghana central bank's MPC split over rate decision, minutes show

Two of the five members of the Ghana central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted for its prime interest rate to be kept at 27% during the last meeting, at which the bank

Ghana central bank's MPC split over rate decision, minutes show
Africa|Political|World

African Union mediators arrive in South Sudan to try to rescue peace deal

African Union mediators arrived in South Sudan's capital Juba on Wednesday for talks aimed at averting a new civil war after First Vice President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest

African Union mediators arrive in South Sudan to try to rescue peace deal
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

2 killed as Sudan's paramilitary intensifies attacks on displacement camp in North Darfur

At least two people were killed and others were injured in renewed attacks by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on a camp in North Darfur that is sheltering around 450,000 people displaced by the war in the country

2 killed as Sudan's paramilitary intensifies attacks on displacement camp in North Darfur
Africa|Economy|Political

South African budget vote passes but key coalition partner dissents

South Africa's parliament passed the budget's fiscal framework on Wednesday after weeks of political wrangling, but the future of the

South African budget vote passes but key coalition partner dissents
Africa|Crime|Political|World

DRC president commutes death sentences for 3 Americans convicted in coup attempt

DRC president commutes death sentences for 3 Americans convicted in coup attempt

DRC president commutes death sentences for 3 Americans convicted in coup attempt
Africa|Business|Economy

Ghana consumer inflation eases to 22.4% in March

Ghana's annual consumer inflation slowed for a third straight month to 22.4% in March from 23.1% the previous month, as food price pressures eased, the statistics agency said on

Ghana consumer inflation eases to 22.4% in March
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

South African rand slides as budget vote puts coalition on shaky ground

The South African rand dropped sharply on Wednesday as a fractious budget vote threw into doubt the solidity of the coalition government.

South African rand slides as budget vote puts coalition on shaky ground
Africa|Election|Political|World

Junta leader Nguema vows to rebuild Gabon after landslide vote win

The commanding win of junta leader Brice Oligui Nguema in Gabon's presidential election over the weekend gives him a seven-year mandate to turn

Junta leader Nguema vows to rebuild Gabon after landslide vote win
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Congo commutes death sentences for US citizens in failed coup

The death sentences of three U.S. citizens convicted for their role in a failed coup in Democratic Republic of Congo last year have been commuted to life imprisonment, the

Congo commutes death sentences for US citizens in failed coup
Africa|Election|Political|World

Guinea sets a date in September for a key referendum that would launch a return to democracy

Guinea’s military junta has set Sept. 21 as the date for a long-promised referendum on the adoption of a new constitution

Guinea sets a date in September for a key referendum that would launch a return to democracy
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Nigeria's net FX reserves hit three-year high, central bank says

Nigeria's net foreign exchange reserves stood at $23.11 billion at the end of 2024, their highest level in three years, the Central Bank of Nigeria said,

Nigeria's net FX reserves hit three-year high, central bank says
Africa|Business|Election|Political

Gabon's old guard PM 'Bilie' challenges coup leader for presidency

Alain Claude Bilie By Nze enjoyed just seven months as prime minister of Gabon before a 2023 military coup.

Gabon's old guard PM 'Bilie' challenges coup leader for presidency
Africa|Election|Political|World

Junta-ruled Guinea sets referendum for September in potential step to democracy

Guinea's military leader has set September 21, 2025, as the date for a constitutional referendum, according to a decree read out on state television on Tuesday

Junta-ruled Guinea sets referendum for September in potential step to democracy
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss regional mediation efforts in phone call

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S.

Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss regional mediation efforts in phone call
Africa|Political|World

Mali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers to visit Moscow this week

The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will visit Moscow this week as the Sahel nations and Russia seek to strengthen ties, the three African

Mali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers to visit Moscow this week
Africa|Political|World

Congo and M23 rebels plan to hold first direct talks on April 9

The Congo government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels aim to hold direct talks on April 9, sources from both camps said on Tuesday, a potential boost to Qatar's efforts to end

Congo and M23 rebels plan to hold first direct talks on April 9
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Africa plans US meeting on looming auto tariffs

South Africa will seek a meeting with U.S. authorities on auto tariffs, Trade Minister Parks Tau said on Tuesday, noting the levies are a concern as the

South Africa plans US meeting on looming auto tariffs
Africa|Crime|World

Kenyan police in Haiti suffer more casualties in clashes with gangs

Two Kenyan police officers in Haiti have been seriously injured in clashes with gangs over the past week, three officers told Reuters, adding to the mission's

Kenyan police in Haiti suffer more casualties in clashes with gangs
Africa|Business|Economy

South African manufacturing conditions still depressed, Absa PMI shows

A South African purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey showed that conditions in the manufacturing sector remained depressed in March, but there was a slight improvement in

South African manufacturing conditions still depressed, Absa PMI shows
Africa|Business|Celebrity|Environment|Travel

Prince Harry hails travel initiative as charity row rumbles on

Prince Harry on Tuesday hailed the work of his travel initiative that he set up to make tourism more sustainable, as the fallout from a clash with the head of his African charity

Prince Harry hails travel initiative as charity row rumbles on
Africa|Political|World

Zimbabwe police deploy to block demonstrations against Mnangagwa

Police deployed heavily in Zimbabwe's capital and other cities on Monday, largely neutralising a call by veterans for massive protests against plans to extend

Zimbabwe police deploy to block demonstrations against Mnangagwa
Africa|Business|Economy|MidEast

Saudi Aramco holds April LPG OSPs steady, Sonatrach cuts by 2-7%

Oil producer Saudi Aramco keeps its April official selling prices (OSPs) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) unchanged from March, while Algeria's Sonatrach cut its OSPs by 2-7% due

Saudi Aramco holds April LPG OSPs steady, Sonatrach cuts by 2-7%
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Convicted war criminal Lubanga announces new rebel group in east Congo

A convicted war criminal based in Uganda has announced a new rebel movement intent on toppling the government in eastern Congo's Ituri province, creating another potential

Convicted war criminal Lubanga announces new rebel group in east Congo
Africa|Business|Celebrity|World

Chair of African charity Prince Harry co-founded says the royal orchestrated a bullying campaign

The chairperson of an African charity co-founded by Prince Harry has accused him of orchestrating a bullying and harassment campaign to try to force her out

Chair of African charity Prince Harry co-founded says the royal orchestrated a bullying campaign
Africa|Business|Celebrity|World

Prince Harry accused of ‘harassment and bullying’ by charity chairwoman

Prince Harry accused of ‘harassment and bullying’ by charity chairwoman

Prince Harry accused of ‘harassment and bullying’ by charity chairwoman
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief says war with army is not over

The leader of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, said on Sunday that his war against the army was not over and his forces would return to

Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief says war with army is not over
Africa|Americas|Political|US|World

She was expelled from the United States, but still thought America would help. She was wrong

She was expelled from the United States, but still thought America would help. She was wrong

She was expelled from the United States, but still thought America would help. She was wrong
Africa|Business|Celebrity|Health|World

Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by charity chair

The chair of a charity Prince Harry set up to help young people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana has accused him of "harassment and bullying at scale" after he quit this

Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by charity chair
Africa|Political|World

The world’s youngest country fought for decades to govern itself. Now it’s on the cusp of another civil war

The world’s youngest country fought for decades to govern itself. Now it’s on the cusp of another civil war

The world’s youngest country fought for decades to govern itself. Now it’s on the cusp of another civil war
Africa|Environment|Health|Science|World

Plastics are seeping into farm fields, food and eventually human bodies. Can they be stopped?

Around the world, plastics are finding their way into farm fields

Plastics are seeping into farm fields, food and eventually human bodies. Can they be stopped?
Africa|Crime|Political

Guinea junta chief pardons former military leader over stadium massacre

Guinea's junta leader has pardoned former military leader Moussa Dadis Camara for "health reasons" after a court last year found him guilty of crimes against

Guinea junta chief pardons former military leader over stadium massacre
Africa|Health|Science|Technology

New 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions

A groundbreaking initiative could soon be bringing surgeons closer to patients in Africa's remote corners where the doctor-to-patients ratio is among the lowest in the world

New 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

World Court to hear Sudan genocide case against United Arab Emirates

THE HAGUE -The World Court said on Friday it would hear a case brought by Sudan demanding emergency measures against the United Arab Emirates and accusing the Gulf state of violating obligations under

World Court to hear Sudan genocide case against United Arab Emirates
Africa|Political|World

Qatar hosts talks between Congo and Rwanda, also meets with rebels, sources say

Qatari mediators hosted a second round of talks on Friday between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and separately met representatives of the Rwandan-backed rebellion waging an

Qatar hosts talks between Congo and Rwanda, also meets with rebels, sources say
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Somalia offers US exclusive control of air bases, ports

Somalia is prepared to offer the United States exclusive control of strategic air bases and ports, its president said in a letter to President Donald Trump seen by Reuters on

Somalia offers US exclusive control of air bases, ports
Africa|Political|World

UN chief: World leaders must speak with one voice to prevent a new civil war in South Sudan

The United Nations chief is urging regional and international leaders to prevent South Sudan from falling “over the abyss” into another civil war, and to speak with one voice to support a return to peace

UN chief: World leaders must speak with one voice to prevent a new civil war in South Sudan
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Congo doubles salaries for beleaguered army amid rebel advance

Democratic Republic of Congo doubled salaries for soldiers and police on Friday, the finance ministry said, in an apparent bid to boost morale as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance

Congo doubles salaries for beleaguered army amid rebel advance
Africa|Economy|MidEast|Travel|World

How fatal boating incidents, shark attacks cast shadow on Egypt's tourism

The Red Sea, renowned for its coral reefs and marine life, is a major hub for Egypt's tourism industry, a pillar of the economy. 

How fatal boating incidents, shark attacks cast shadow on Egypt's tourism
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Sudanese on Nile island in capital recount paramilitary repression

Residents of Sudan's Tuti island at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile have emerged from paramilitary control to speak of hardships suffered and

Sudanese on Nile island in capital recount paramilitary repression
Africa|Business|Economy

Rio Tinto in talks with Congo to develop lithium deposit, Bloomberg News reports

Rio Tinto has held talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo about developing one of the world's biggest hard rock lithium deposits, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people

Rio Tinto in talks with Congo to develop lithium deposit, Bloomberg News reports
Africa|Food|MidEast|Political|World

UN's WFP says 58 million face hunger crisis after huge shortfall in aid

The U.N.

UN's WFP says 58 million face hunger crisis after huge shortfall in aid
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Israel flouting international law with forced evacuations in Gaza, UN says

The U.N.

Israel flouting international law with forced evacuations in Gaza, UN says
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Who is Salva Kiir, the former rebel leading fractured South Sudan?

When South Sudan declared independence from Sudan in 2011 to a chorus of worldwide congratulations and celebrations, rebel-leader-turned-president Salva Kiir promised his people freedom

Who is Salva Kiir, the former rebel leading fractured South Sudan?
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan says arrested VP Machar tried to stir rebellion

South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar is under arrest and will be investigated on charges of trying to stir up rebellion, the government said on Friday, the first

South Sudan says arrested VP Machar tried to stir rebellion
Africa|Political|World

UN chief: situation in South Sudan 'darkly reminiscent' of civil wars

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that a peace agreement in South Sudan was in a shambles, telling the country's leaders

UN chief: situation in South Sudan 'darkly reminiscent' of civil wars
Africa|Economy|Finance

Ghana central bank surprises with first rate hike since July 2023

Ghana's central bank on Friday raised its main interest rate by 100 basis points to 28%, saying the impact of the rate hike on consumer inflation will be

Ghana central bank surprises with first rate hike since July 2023
Africa|Political|World

Fears of civil war in South Sudan stem from political rivalry between the president and his deputy

Tensions are rising in the oil-rich east African nation of South Sudan after Riek Machar who serves as a vice president was arrested in the capital

Fears of civil war in South Sudan stem from political rivalry between the president and his deputy
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Science|World

How to see a partial solar eclipse turn the sun into a crescent

How to see a partial solar eclipse turn the sun into a crescent

How to see a partial solar eclipse turn the sun into a crescent
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Trial of former President Sarkozy sheds light on France’s back-channel talks with Libya’s Gadhafi

The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France’s back-channel talks with the government of then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi

Trial of former President Sarkozy sheds light on France’s back-channel talks with Libya’s Gadhafi
Africa|MidEast|Travel|World

Six Russians dead, 39 tourists rescued after submarine sinks in Red Sea off Egypt

Six Russians died on Thursday and 39 foreign tourists were rescued when a viewing submarine sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, the

Six Russians dead, 39 tourists rescued after submarine sinks in Red Sea off Egypt
Africa|Political|World

An apartheid-era song Elon Musk has decried as anti-white is headline news again in South Africa

An old anti-apartheid song that was a call for Black people to stand up against oppression and has now been decried by Elon Musk and others as promoting the killing of whites is back in the headlines in South Africa

An apartheid-era song Elon Musk has decried as anti-white is headline news again in South Africa
Africa|Political|Travel|World

UK advises British nationals in South Sudan to leave

Britain on Thursday advised its citizens in South Sudan to leave the country following rising tensions that have brought the East African nation to the brink of renewed civil war.

UK advises British nationals in South Sudan to leave
Africa|Celebrity|Health|Political|World

What to know after Prince Harry resigned from his African charity

Prince Harry’s announced his resignation this week from an African charity that he co-founded in memory of his mother Princess Diana

What to know after Prince Harry resigned from his African charity
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt sees positive signals on Gaza ceasefire talks, sources say

Egypt, one of the mediators in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, has received positive indications from Israel over a new ceasefire proposal that

Egypt sees positive signals on Gaza ceasefire talks, sources say
Africa|Political|World

Who is Riek Machar, South Sudan's embattled vice president?

The reported house arrest of Riek Machar, the former bush rebel leader who became South Sudan's First Vice President, marks the latest turn in the turbulent relationship with his rival,

Who is Riek Machar, South Sudan's embattled vice president?
Africa|Economy|Food|Political|World

Record 28 million people face acute hunger in conflict-ravaged Congo

Twenty-eight million people face acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a record for the country, driven by an escalating conflict between the government and Rwandan-backed

Record 28 million people face acute hunger in conflict-ravaged Congo
Africa|MidEast|Travel|World

At least 6 dead after submarine carrying tourists on a reef tour in Red Sea sinks off Egypt

A provincial governor in Egypt says that at least six Russian tourists are dead after a recreational submarine on an underwater cruise of coral reefs sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Hurghada

At least 6 dead after submarine carrying tourists on a reef tour in Red Sea sinks off Egypt
Africa|MidEast|Travel|World

Six Russian tourists killed after submarine sinks off Egyptian coast

Six Russian tourists killed after submarine sinks off Egyptian coast

Six Russian tourists killed after submarine sinks off Egyptian coast
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan opposition says peace deal has collapsed after arrest of its leader

South Sudan’s main opposition party says a peace agreement that ended a five-year civil war has collapsed, following the arrest of its leader Riek Machar a day earlier

South Sudan opposition says peace deal has collapsed after arrest of its leader
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region

The Sudanese army shelled parts of Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman from early morning on Thursday, residents said, after declaring victory over their Rapid

Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region
Africa|Arts|Europe|Political|World

Algeria jails writer Sansal for 5 years, France urges his release

An Algerian court sentenced French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal to five years in jail on Thursday for undermining national unity, prompting a call for his freedom from French

Algeria jails writer Sansal for 5 years, France urges his release
Africa|Political|World

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says

The detention of South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar has effectively collapsed the peace deal that ended the 2013-2018 civil war, his party said on Thursday.

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Central banks of Ghana and Kenya to pause rates in coming days until May: Reuters poll

The Bank of Ghana and the Central Bank of Kenya will pause cutting interest rates at their upcoming meetings and resume in May, a Reuters poll found on

Central banks of Ghana and Kenya to pause rates in coming days until May: Reuters poll
Africa|Political|World

Zimbabwe president fires army chief ahead of planned protests

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa acted to consolidate his hold on power with Tuesday's dismissal of a senior general, political analysts say, amid growing fears

Zimbabwe president fires army chief ahead of planned protests
Africa|Business|Economy

Transnet's major union rejects wage deal agreed by rival

South Africa's United National Transport Union (UNTU) said on Thursday it rejected a final wage offer tabled by state-owned logistics group Transnet, which was signed by a smaller union.

Transnet's major union rejects wage deal agreed by rival
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan VP Machar's party trying to locate him after arrest warrant issued

The party of South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar said on Wednesday it was trying to locate him after the defence minister and chief of national security "forcefully entered" his

South Sudan VP Machar's party trying to locate him after arrest warrant issued
Africa|Americas|Crime|World

Kenyan MSS soldier reported missing after gang-linked incident in Haiti

An officer from the Kenyan multinational security support (MSS) mission was reported missing in Haiti on Tuesday after an incident involving gangs, the MSS said in a

Kenyan MSS soldier reported missing after gang-linked incident in Haiti
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Sudan aid groups say 54 killed in an airstrike blamed on the military in Darfur

Aid groups in Sudan say a military airstrike hit a local market in the country’s western region, igniting a huge fire and killing at least 54 people

Sudan aid groups say 54 killed in an airstrike blamed on the military in Darfur
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Kenyan officer killed in Haiti after gang ambush, as Rubio visits Caribbean to discuss Haitian security crisis

Kenyan officer killed in Haiti after gang ambush, as Rubio visits Caribbean to discuss Haitian security crisis

Kenyan officer killed in Haiti after gang ambush, as Rubio visits Caribbean to discuss Haitian security crisis
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan’s army chief returns to Khartoum for first time in 2 years of war after airport recaptured

Sudan’s military says it has recaptured the international airport in the capital, Khartoum, after nearly two years of fighting against a rival paramilitary group

Sudan’s army chief returns to Khartoum for first time in 2 years of war after airport recaptured
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudanese army drives RSF from central Khartoum, witnesses say

The Sudanese army drove its rival Rapid Support Forces from most of Khartoum city, residents said on Wednesday, as the army chief toured the presidential palace and airport, marking

Sudanese army drives RSF from central Khartoum, witnesses say
Africa|Crime|World

Militants kill 16 on Nigerian army base, military outpost, security sources say

Suspected Islamist fighters launched a coordinated attack on an army base and a military outpost in Nigeria's

Militants kill 16 on Nigerian army base, military outpost, security sources say
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes

Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out," social media posts showed, in a

Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Kenya recognises Kosovo as independent state, first such move in five years

Kenya has recognised Kosovo as an independent state, the first country to do so after nearly five years of stalled efforts to gain further international recognition.

Kenya recognises Kosovo as independent state, first such move in five years
Africa|Asia|Health|MidEast|World

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns

Programmes to help prevent malnourishment in children in Yemen, Afghanistan and Syria could be suspended within months if urgent funding is not found, the U.N.'

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
Africa|Business|Economy

Mali expects rise in gold output in 2025 on reopened Barrick operations

Mali is forecasting a slight recovery in industrial gold output in 2025 on the assumption that mining giant Barrick Gold will resume operations after a months-long

Mali expects rise in gold output in 2025 on reopened Barrick operations
Africa|Celebrity|World

Prince Harry resigns from an African charity he co-founded after a leadership dispute

Prince Harry has resigned as a patron of an African charity he co-founded nearly 20 years ago in memory of his late mother, Princess Diana

Prince Harry resigns from an African charity he co-founded after a leadership dispute
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Science|World

Get ready for a partial solar eclipse across Europe and parts of North America and Africa

The moon will appear to take bites out of the sun during a partial solar eclipse in the Northern Hemisphere

Get ready for a partial solar eclipse across Europe and parts of North America and Africa
Africa|Political|World

Niger’s junta leader cements his grip on power as he is sworn in as president

Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has been sworn in as the country’s president for a transition period of five years under a new charter that replaces the West African nation’s constitution

Niger’s junta leader cements his grip on power as he is sworn in as president
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political

German authorities raid a group that allegedly aims to overthrow the Eritrean government

Police raids in six German states have targeted a group alleged to be “part of an international network whose aim is to overthrow the government in Eritrea.”

German authorities raid a group that allegedly aims to overthrow the Eritrean government
Africa|Celebrity|Europe|Health|World

UK's Prince Harry quits his African AIDS charity in dispute with leader

Britain's Prince Harry has quit as a patron of Sentebale, a British charity he set up to help young people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana, following a dispute between

UK's Prince Harry quits his African AIDS charity in dispute with leader
Africa|Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Two killed at funeral for slain east Congo musician

Police in eastern Congo killed two people on Tuesday when they opened fire on mourners at the funeral of a slain singer known for denouncing both his own

Africa|Political|World

Sudan's RSF squeezing relief supplies as famine spreads, aid workers say

A Sudanese paramilitary force locked in a war with the army has placed new constraints on aid deliveries to territories where it is seeking to cement

Sudan's RSF squeezing relief supplies as famine spreads, aid workers say
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan's VP Machar says Uganda is violating arms embargo

South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar has accused Uganda of violating a United Nations arms embargo by entering the country with armoured and air force units, and

South Sudan's VP Machar says Uganda is violating arms embargo
Africa|Political|World

Burundi says Rwanda has a plan to attack it, Rwanda calls for calm

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye said he had seen "credible intelligence" that Rwanda has a plan to attack his country, whose forces have battled Rwandan-backed rebels in

Burundi says Rwanda has a plan to attack it, Rwanda calls for calm
Africa|Political|World

Renewed fighting in eastern Congo as neighbours try to revive peace process

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo battled militiamen allied with the government on Tuesday as regional countries tried to give fresh impetus to

Renewed fighting in eastern Congo as neighbours try to revive peace process
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

South African rand on front foot, US tariff worries remain

South Africa's rand extended its recent rally on Tuesday, as markets continued to look for clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans.

South African rand on front foot, US tariff worries remain
Africa|Political|World

Congo rebel leader says sanctions or minerals deal with the US won’t stop fighting in the east

The leader of the rebels who captured two key cities in eastern Congo tells The Associated Press that international sanctions and Congo’s proposed minerals deal with the United States in search of peace will not stop the fighting

Congo rebel leader says sanctions or minerals deal with the US won’t stop fighting in the east
Africa|Political|World

South Africa president says persecution of whites a 'false narrative' as Musk repeats genocide claim

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the claim that white people are being persecuted in his country is a “completely false narrative.”

South Africa president says persecution of whites a 'false narrative' as Musk repeats genocide claim
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan is teetering on the edge of renewed civil war, UN envoy says

The top U.N. official in South Sudan is warning that the country is teetering on the edge of renewed civil war

South Sudan is teetering on the edge of renewed civil war, UN envoy says
Africa|Business|Economy|US

US jet fuel imports surge as Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushes barrels west

U.S. jet fuel imports are set to hit a two-year high in March after Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushed barrels to North America, which should lower prices of the

US jet fuel imports surge as Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushes barrels west
Africa|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Gold Road rejects Gold Fields' 'highly opportunistic' $2.1 billion takeover bid

Australia's Gold Road Resources said on Monday it had rejected Gold Fields' $2.1 billion buyout bid because it believed the offer materially

Gold Road rejects Gold Fields' 'highly opportunistic' $2.1 billion takeover bid
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say

Egypt made a new proposal last week aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, security sources told Reuters on Monday.

Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say
Africa|Political|World

East Congo ceasefire in trouble as rebels stay in strategic town

A de facto ceasefire between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed rebels in the eastern Congo town of Walikale appeared to have broken down on Monday, with the rebels going back on a pledge

East Congo ceasefire in trouble as rebels stay in strategic town
Africa|Political|Sports

Newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry celebrated on return home to Zimbabwe

Newly elected International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry has arrived in her home country of Zimbabwe to a hero’s welcome as her victory is celebrated as a national milestone

Newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry celebrated on return home to Zimbabwe
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Expelled South African ambassador returns home and says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'

The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration has been welcomed home at an airport by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him

Expelled South African ambassador returns home and says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Germany temporarily shuts embassy in South Sudan amid fears of civil war

Germany has temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan's capital Juba because of rising tensions that have brought the East African country to the verge of civil war, the German

Germany temporarily shuts embassy in South Sudan amid fears of civil war
Africa|Political|World

Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace

Sudan’s military has consolidated its grip on Khartoum, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the capital's Republican Palace from a notorious paramilitary group

Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum after retaking the Republican Palace
Africa|Political|World

Congo M23 rebels say they will withdraw from seized town to support peace push

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels staging an offensive in east Congo said on Saturday they would withdraw forces from the seized town of Walikale in support of peace efforts, having

Congo M23 rebels say they will withdraw from seized town to support peace push
Africa|Election|Political

Gabon approves coup leader and ex-PM among candidates for presidential vote

Gabon's Constitutional Court has approved a list of eight candidates to run in the Central African nation's presidential election next month, including interim President Brice

Gabon approves coup leader and ex-PM among candidates for presidential vote
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum

The Sudanese army seized full control of the presidential palace in downtown Khartoum on Friday, it said in a statement, in

Sudan army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Separatist Kanu faces new trial in Nigeria under fourth judge

Separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu pleaded not guilty to seven counts of terrorism and treason charges in a new trial in Nigeria on Friday, with a fourth judge now

Separatist Kanu faces new trial in Nigeria under fourth judge
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|World

Migrant deaths hit record in 2024, with 10% violently killed, UN agency says

Last year was the deadliest on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people dying on perilous routes and one in 10 of those killed violently in incidents such as shootings, the U.N.

Migrant deaths hit record in 2024, with 10% violently killed, UN agency says
Africa|Health|Political|US|World

One million malnourished children in Nigeria and Ethiopia risk losing aid, UNICEF says

The United Nations children's agency said on Friday it will run out of its supply of lifesaving food to treat children suffering from acute forms of

One million malnourished children in Nigeria and Ethiopia risk losing aid, UNICEF says
Africa|Economy|Election|Political

Namibia's new president vows to diversify economy, tackle joblessness

Namibia's newly elected President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged on Friday to boost investments in the agricultural sector and diversify the resource-focused

Namibia's new president vows to diversify economy, tackle joblessness
Africa|Political|Sports

Newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry makes history

The International Olympic Committee has elected its first female and its first African President, the former Zimbabwean swimming champion Kirtsy Coventry. CNN Sport's Analyst Christine Brennan joins World Sport's Don Riddell to discuss.

Newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry makes history
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's military says it has retaken Khartoum's Republican Palace, seat of country's government

Sudan’s military says it retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion in the capital of rival paramilitary forces, after nearly two years of fighting

Sudan's military says it has retaken Khartoum's Republican Palace, seat of country's government
Africa|Crime|Sports|World

2 men arrested in Zimbabwe for armed robbery and stealing new IOC President Coventry's memorabilia

Two brothers have been arrested and appeared in a Zimbabwe court accused of an armed robbery at the home of new International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry’s parents

2 men arrested in Zimbabwe for armed robbery and stealing new IOC President Coventry's memorabilia
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Major moments in Sudan's history of coups, wars and instability

Sudan, which has been in the grip of a two-year-old war between the army and a paramilitary group, has a history of civil wars, military takeovers and rebellions.

Major moments in Sudan's history of coups, wars and instability
Africa|Political|World

Sudan army reclaims presidential palace in major push to take back capital from rebels

Sudan army reclaims presidential palace in major push to take back capital from rebels

Sudan army reclaims presidential palace in major push to take back capital from rebels
Africa|Environment|Science|World

World's glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, U.N. says

Glaciers around the globe are disappearing faster than ever, with the last three-year period seeing the largest glacial mass loss on record, according to a UNESCO

World's glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, U.N. says
Africa|Political|US|World

67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump's plan to give them refugee status

The U.S. Embassy in South Africa says it has received a list of more than 67,000 people interested in refugee status in the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate members of a white minority group he claims are victims of racial discrimination by their Black-led government

67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump's plan to give them refugee status
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry on her election as International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying her "unique experience" would

Olympics-Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election
Africa|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels push into a mineral-rich town in Congo despite ceasefire calls

Rwanda-backed rebels battling Congo’s army have pushed into a strategic, mineral-rich town in the east, ignoring calls for a ceasefire this week by the Congolese and Rwandan presidents as the M23 rebel group expands its footprint in the conflict-torn African country

Rwanda-backed rebels push into a mineral-rich town in Congo despite ceasefire calls
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Rwanda gets backing from world cycling chief despite blowback over Congo war

The head of world cycling said the Road World Championships would go ahead in Rwanda in September, dismissing criticism from human rights groups who accuse Kigali of

Rwanda gets backing from world cycling chief despite blowback over Congo war
Africa|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Coventry smashes glass ceiling to become first woman and first African to lead IOC

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the

Olympics-Coventry smashes glass ceiling to become first woman and first African to lead IOC
Africa|Political|Sports

Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?

The next president of the International Olympic Committee is a former Zimbabwe swimmer who is Africa’s most decorated Olympian and a minister in a government often accused of oppressing political opposition

Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?
Africa|Business|Election|Political

Ex-banker Thiam drops French nationality in bid for Ivory Coast presidency

Former Credit Suisse chief executive Tidjane Thiam has been relieved of his French citizenship, according to the French government gazette, potentially clearing the

Ex-banker Thiam drops French nationality in bid for Ivory Coast presidency
Africa|Political|World

Congo rebels dismiss ceasefire calls, capture strategic town

The leader of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo said on Thursday that a call by Kinshasa and Kigali for an immediate

Congo rebels dismiss ceasefire calls, capture strategic town
Africa|Political|World

Congo rebel leader brushes off ceasefire call, vowing to fight on

The leader of a rebel alliance that has seized swathes of east Congo told Reuters on Thursday that insurgents were not bound by a ceasefire call from Congo and

Congo rebel leader brushes off ceasefire call, vowing to fight on
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo conflict shutters Heineken brewery, cripples economy

At his bar in Bukavu - a city in eastern Congo overrun by Rwandan-backed rebels last month - Adolphe Amani dipped into his dwindling

Congo conflict shutters Heineken brewery, cripples economy
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

South African central bank governor's comments on rate decision

Below are some quotes from South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago at a news conference to announce the central bank's latest interest rate decision.

South African central bank governor's comments on rate decision
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

South Africa pauses rate cuts as trade and budget risks overshadow low inflation

South Africa's central bank paused its rate-cutting cycle on Thursday as risks stemming from U.S.

South Africa pauses rate cuts as trade and budget risks overshadow low inflation
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan army close to taking control of Presidential Palace from RSF, state TV says

Sudan's army is close to taking control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, state TV reported on Thursday, in a significant milestone in a two

Sudan army close to taking control of Presidential Palace from RSF, state TV says
Africa|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Sports

Ex-F1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died at 76

Ex-Formula 1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died

Ex-F1 team owner and media personality Eddie Jordan has died at 76
Africa|Political|World

Ethiopia's Abiy rules out war with Eritrea over Red Sea access

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday that his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials

Ethiopia's Abiy rules out war with Eritrea over Red Sea access
Africa|Political|World

S.Sudan president sacks Upper Nile governor after clashes with ethnic militia

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has sacked the governor of northeastern Upper Nile state where clashes have escalated between government troops and an ethnic militia he accuses

S.Sudan president sacks Upper Nile governor after clashes with ethnic militia
Africa|Europe|Sports

Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner who gave Michael Schumacher his debut, dies aged 76

Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner who gave Michael Schumacher his debut, dies aged 76

Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner who gave Michael Schumacher his debut, dies aged 76
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences

Nationalistic behavior can put people, economies and ecosystems, and even peace, at risk. The US, which paused Columbia River talks with Canada, isn’t the only country shifting in this direction.

Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

US strikes Houthi strongholds in Yemen where leaders are hiding, Yemeni sources say

The U.S. hit targets across Yemen in airstrikes overnight, including Saada province, which Yemeni sources say is a long-time hideout for Iran-aligned Houthi

US strikes Houthi strongholds in Yemen where leaders are hiding, Yemeni sources say
Africa|Political|World

M23 rebels enter another eastern Congo town, defying calls for ceasefire

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pressed deeper into Congolese territory a day after Congo and Rwanda's presidents called for an immediate ceasefire, entering the outskirts of the town of Walikale

M23 rebels enter another eastern Congo town, defying calls for ceasefire
Africa|Health|Political|World

Medics struggle to revive Sudan's hungry with trickle of aid supplies

In a nutrition ward at a hospital in Sudan's war-stricken capital, gaunt mothers lie next to even thinner toddlers with wide, sunken eyes.

Medics struggle to revive Sudan's hungry with trickle of aid supplies
Africa|Health|MidEast|World

Urgent concern about malnutrition in Yemen after funding cuts, says MSF

Malnutrition is growing in Yemen with needs outpacing current treatment capacity, medical charity MSF said on Wednesday, in a statement appealing for greater

Urgent concern about malnutrition in Yemen after funding cuts, says MSF
Africa|Political|World

Rebels' battlefield advantage in east Congo complicates push for talks

For years, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo demanded direct negotiations with Congolese authorities.

Rebels' battlefield advantage in east Congo complicates push for talks
Africa|Business|Economy

Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024, stats office says

Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024 compared with 8.2% the previous year, the country's statistics office said on Wednesday, driven by good harvests, and a robust performance in the

Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024, stats office says
Africa|Americas|Political|Sports

Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LA

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says that President Donald Trump’s stance on gender in sports “does not intimidate” her and plans to defend her gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics

Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LA
Africa|Arts|Europe

A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show

A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show

A long-lost Klimt painting of an African prince goes on show
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif targets LA Olympics in 2028 after brushing off Donald Trump criticism

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif targets LA Olympics in 2028 after brushing off Donald Trump criticism

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif targets LA Olympics in 2028 after brushing off Donald Trump criticism
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

One killed in strike on UN site in Gaza, Israeli army denies attack

A foreign national was killed and four others were wounded in an Israeli airstrike on the site of a United Nations headquarters in central Gaza City on Wednesday, Gaza's health

One killed in strike on UN site in Gaza, Israeli army denies attack
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

South Africa inflation steady, central bank seen holding rates

South Africa's inflation rate was steady at 3.2% year on year in February,, the statistics agency said on Wednesday, a day before the

South Africa inflation steady, central bank seen holding rates
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Presidents of Congo and Rwanda meet in Qatar to discuss the insurgency in eastern Congo

The presidents of Congo and Rwanda have met in Qatar for their first direct talks since Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized two major cities in mineral-rich eastern Congo earlier this year

Presidents of Congo and Rwanda meet in Qatar to discuss the insurgency in eastern Congo
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

A Nigerian city devastated by flooding has quickly recovered. Locals credit community spirit

Last September, torrential rains swept across West and Central Africa, causing devastating floods

A Nigerian city devastated by flooding has quickly recovered. Locals credit community spirit
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame called for a ceasefire in eastern Congo on Tuesday during

Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down
Africa|Political|World

Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline vandalism

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in oil-producing Rivers State and suspended the state governor, his deputy and all lawmakers.

Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline vandalism
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthis vow to expand their targets in Israel until Gaza war ends

Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they would expand their range of targets in Israel in the next hours and days unless the "aggression" on Gaza stops.

Yemen's Houthis vow to expand their targets in Israel until Gaza war ends
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somali militants target presidential convoy in bomb attack, president safe

Al Shabaab militants targeted Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a bomb attack on his motorcade as it was traveling through the capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, the

Somali militants target presidential convoy in bomb attack, president safe
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan party partially withdraws from peace process

A major party in South Sudan's coalition government said on Tuesday it had suspended its role in a key element of a 2018 peace deal as relations between its leader Riek Machar and

South Sudan party partially withdraws from peace process
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nation

Kenya is hosting the Netherlands king and queen for a state visit against the backdrop of allegations of human rights abuses in the East African country

Kenya hosts Dutch royals as allegations of rights abuses mount in the East African nation
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Moody's expects South Africa's coalition government to reach budget compromise

Ratings agency Moody's expects South Africa's coalition government to reach a compromise that allows the country's deadlocked budget to pass with its focus on fiscal

Moody's expects South Africa's coalition government to reach budget compromise
Africa|Crime|Science|World

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats

South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats
Africa|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Sisi says

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday that the monthly losses of the Suez Canal revenues reached around $800 million due to the regional "situation", as Yemen's

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Sisi says
Africa|Political|US|World

US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable'

Remarks by South Africa's ambassador to the United States about President Donald Trump were "unacceptable," a State Department spokesperson told reporters on

US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable'
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

Nigeria inflation eases for second month after data overhaul

Nigeria's annual headline inflation eased to 23.18% in February, the country's statistics agency said on Monday, a month after it rebased its Consumer Price

Nigeria inflation eases for second month after data overhaul
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

What's next for South Africa's budget and planned VAT hike?

South Africa's lawmakers will scrutinise the 2025 budget in the coming weeks, with amendments not ruled out as political parties weigh up a contentious plan to

What's next for South Africa's budget and planned VAT hike?
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has met U.S. lawmaker Ronny Jackson to discuss fighting in the east of the country and opportunities for U.S. investment,

Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal