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Politics & Current Affairs
Ramaphosa orders new GBVF response
President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered new measures after 11 women’s bodies were found in Ekurhuleni, as questions grow over South Africa’s GBVF response.
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - 08:14am
Politics & Current Affairs
Morocco appoints first woman prime minister
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first woman prime minister after PAM won 97 parliamentary seats.
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - 07:58am
Business & Finance
Zimbabwe outlines economic and drought plans
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has outlined economic, agricultural, mining and infrastructure priorities as the fourth parliamentary session opens.
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - 07:46am
Climate & Environment
WFP warns of Ethiopia funding crisis
The WFP says a severe funding shortfall is threatening humanitarian operations in Ethiopia as El Niño, insecurity and displacement increase food risks.
Tuesday 29 September 2026 - 05:27pm
Business & Finance
Nigeria cuts benchmark rate to 23 percent
Nigeria’s central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate to 23 percent as inflation eases and foreign exchange conditions improve.
Tuesday 29 September 2026 - 05:17pm
Business & Finance
Brazil’s AgTech Valley links farming and medicine
Research in Brazil’s AgTech Valley is combining biological agriculture with advanced science to develop new approaches to crop protection, soil health and medicine.
Tuesday 29 September 2026 - 05:03pm
Climate & Environment
UN urges funding as El Niño threat grows
FAO is calling for more funding to help vulnerable communities prepare for El Niño as the Horn of Africa faces conflict, food insecurity and climate risks.
Monday 28 September 2026 - 07:04pm
Travel & Tourism
Uganda turns to AI to grow tourism
Uganda is promoting digital technology and artificial intelligence to expand tourism, improve visitor services and turn online interest into bookings and revenue.
Monday 28 September 2026 - 06:52pm
Business & Finance
Brazil enacts Mercosur-EFTA trade deal
Brazil has completed the legal process for the Mercosur-EFTA trade agreement, with preferential access beginning with Iceland and Norway.
Sunday 27 September 2026 - 09:18am
Politics & Current Affairs
Ethiopia army claims 272 TPLF fighters killed
Ethiopia’s army says 272 TPLF fighters were killed in fighting in North Wollo, as the African Union and UN urge restraint and renewed dialogue.
Friday 25 September 2026 - 11:45am
Politics & Current Affairs
Egypt, Greece, Cyprus deepen defence ties
Egypt, Greece and Cyprus have agreed to deepen defence coordination and protect critical energy infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Thursday 24 September 2026 - 10:47am
Business & Finance
South Africa inflation rises to 4.4 percent
South Africa’s inflation rose to 4.4 percent in August as food prices increased and fuel costs remained elevated, ahead of a Reserve Bank rate hike.
Thursday 24 September 2026 - 09:45am
Climate & Environment
Rhino numbers rise as poaching falls
South Africa’s rhino population rose 4.9 percent by the end of 2025, while 230 rhinos were poached in the first eight months of 2026.
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 01:13pm
Business & Finance
Morocco keeps rate at 2.25 percent
Bank Al-Maghrib has kept Morocco’s benchmark rate at 2.25 percent, while lowering its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts.
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 12:55pm
Infrastructure & Development
Arab media festival puts AI in focus
Tunisia’s Arab Radio and Television Festival is putting AI, digital production and new audience trends at the centre of Arab media cooperation.
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 12:02pm
Travel & Tourism
Ethiopian Airlines suspends Tigray flights
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire amid renewed tensions in Tigray and reports of a takeover of Mekelle airport.
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 11:35am
Politics & Current Affairs
Lula to stress multilateralism at UN
Brazil’s Lula is set to open the UN General Assembly debate with calls for multilateralism, sovereignty, dialogue and Security Council reform.
Tuesday 22 September 2026 - 03:37pm
Politics & Current Affairs
UN urges restraint in Ethiopia
The UN has urged restraint and renewed dialogue in Ethiopia after seven armed and political groups announced an alliance against the federal government.
Tuesday 22 September 2026 - 03:14pm
Infrastructure & Development
South Africa’s AAD highlights defence industry links
AAD 2026 in Pretoria highlighted aerospace innovation, defence industry partnerships and opportunities for African companies to access technology and skills.
Monday 21 September 2026 - 08:36am
Politics & Current Affairs
Nine killed in fresh Plateau attacks
At least nine people have been killed in fresh attacks across Nigeria's Plateau State, prompting renewed security deployments and calls for action.
Monday 21 September 2026 - 08:23am
Climate & Environment
5.8 earthquake recorded south of Africa
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake was recorded south of Africa late Sunday, with the epicentre located offshore at a depth of 10 kilometres.
Monday 21 September 2026 - 07:54am
Business & Finance
Brazil tightens rules on critical minerals
Brazil has enacted a new critical minerals policy focused on domestic processing, investment and greater oversight of strategic mineral assets.
Friday 18 September 2026 - 11:56am
Travel & Tourism
Libya resumes direct flights to France
Libya has resumed direct air services to France after more than 15 years, linking Tripoli and Benghazi with Paris through MedSky.
Friday 18 September 2026 - 11:23am
Infrastructure & Development
Uganda expands fuel reserves with new terminal
Uganda has begun construction of a 320-million-litre fuel terminal in Mpigi as it expands strategic reserves and prepares for future oil production.
Friday 18 September 2026 - 11:10am
Climate & Environment
Rwanda to host Montreal Protocol meeting
Rwanda will host MOP38 in Kigali in November, marking 10 years since the Kigali Amendment and renewed efforts to cut HFC emissions.
Thursday 17 September 2026 - 02:15pm
Climate & Environment
Zimbabwe expands food imports as drought looms
Zimbabwe plans more grain imports as El Niño threatens below-normal rainfall and lower cereal production in the 2026/27 season.
Thursday 17 September 2026 - 01:58pm
Infrastructure & Development
South African student explores China's industrial automation
A South African student visiting SUPCON Technology in China explores industrial automation, robotics and smart manufacturing.
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 05:07pm
Business & Finance
Rwanda economy grows 9.4 percent in Q2
Rwanda's economy grew 9.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, led by industry and services, according to new official data.
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 04:29pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Tanzania expands cancer care towards regional hub
Tanzania expands cancer prevention and treatment, with new facilities, technology and plans to become a regional centre for cancer expertise.
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 04:19pm