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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…
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 m…
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 forecas…
Arab media festival puts AI in focus
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Ethiopian Airlines suspends Tigray flights
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire amid renewed tensions in Tigray and reports of a ta…
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 S…
UN urges restraint in Ethiopia
The UN has urged restraint and renewed dialogue in Ethiopia after seven armed and political groups announced an allianc…
South Africa’s AAD highlights defence industry links
AAD 2026 in Pretoria highlighted aerospace innovation, defence industry partnerships and opportunities for African comp…
Nine killed in fresh Plateau attacks
At least nine people have been killed in fresh attacks across Nigeria's Plateau State, prompting renewed security deplo…
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…
Brazil tightens rules on critical minerals
Brazil has enacted a new critical minerals policy focused on domestic processing, investment and greater oversight of s…
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 throu…
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