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Abundant tuna catches are lowering food costs and supporting livelihoods across Libya’s coastal communities during the peak fishing season.

Taxi operators in Ekurhuleni say permit delays are leaving them vulnerable to arrests and vehicle impoundments despite efforts to comply with licensing requirements.

Iran and the United States exchanged military strikes, raising concerns about regional stability and security in the Middle East.

Cabo Verde is increasingly turning to its ocean economy, with fisheries, tourism and desalination shaping the island nation's future development.

Brazilian President Lula has criticised new US tariff measures, warning they could damage relations between Brazil and the United States.

South African political parties have reacted differently to President Cyril Ramaphosa's immigration address as anti-immigration protests gain momentum ahead of planned marches.

Hamas and Palestinian factions have begun talks in Cairo aimed at advancing the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and addressing the future governance of the enclave.

More than 17,000 runners from 75 countries gathered in Kenya's capital on Sunday as the Nairobi City Marathon continued to strengthen the country's position as Africa's leading destination for long-distance running.

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation launched its #YouthLivesMatter campaign in Soweto, on Friday, calling on young South Africans to organise and vote as the country marks 50 years since the 1976 uprising. 

Paul Mashatile on Friday called on the United States to lift its 63-year-old embargo on Cuba, warning that the sanctions were causing “devastating humanitarian and socio-economic difficulties” for ordinary Cubans.

African election observers have described Ethiopia’s seventh general election as largely peaceful and orderly, while noting operational and security challenges in some parts of the country.

A patient infected with Ebola virus has been discharged from hospital in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), offering a rare moment of optimism as health authorities continue battling a growing outbreak that has claimed dozens of lives.

Zimbabwe has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, securing a seat on the UN’s most powerful body responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

President Ramaphosa told Parliament on Tuesday that South Africa was stepping up efforts to combat illegal immigration, but insisted the crackdown would not come at the expense of the country’s constitutional values and human rights obligations.

Israel’s defence exports reached a record 19.2 billion dollars in 2025 amid growing global demand for military technology.

Millions of Ethiopians began voting on Monday in the country’s seventh general election, as polling stations opened across the East African nation amid high voter turnout and increased regional attention on the electoral process.

South Africa speeds up FMD vaccine rollout as climate and cost pressures weigh on farmers, Steenhuisen says.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israel would intensify military operations in Lebanon and continue striking Beirut unless Hezbollah halts attacks on northern Israel.

Egyptian translator Ahmed al Saeed says Chinese literature helped deepen cultural dialogue between China and the Arab world.

United States President Donald Trump is pushing for an expansion of the Abraham Accords as negotiations between Washington and Tehran enter a critical stage over a possible ceasefire framework, according to analysts and regional observers.

Verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence more than doubled globally in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to a new United Nations report released on Friday.

WHO says conflict, insecurity and displacement are complicating efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo.

The United States, Mexico and Canada announced coordinated public health travel measures on Thursday for travellers arriving from African regions considered at the highest risk from the Ebola virus ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Western Cape government says recovery and infrastructure repair efforts are ongoing in several parts of the province after powerful storms caused flooding, electricity disruptions, and road and bridge damage earlier this month. 

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated on Wednesday the findings of the “2026 Atlas of Violence”, which reported the lowest homicide rate per 100,000 inhabitants in Brazil’s recorded history.

Ebola related border restrictions between Rwanda and the DRC are disrupting trade and household incomes in the eastern city of Goma.

The prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying global concerns over energy security, as governments and industries reassess the resilience of international oil and gas supply chains.

Tensions around one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes intensified on Wednesday after Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy said 23 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours under coordination with Iranian forces.

Hybrid rice production is expanding across several African countries as governments, researchers and farmers push to strengthen food security and improve agricultural output across the continent.

Moscow used Africa Day commemorations to deepen engagement with African countries through diplomacy, trade and anti-colonial messaging.