Business & Finance
Sudan’s Nile Fishermen Return as Khartoum Slowly Recovers From War
Along the banks of the Nile in Sudan’s capital, fishermen are slowly returning to the water as parts of Khartoum begin showing signs of recovery after years of war disrupted daily life across the city.
Tuesday 19 May 2026 - 09:44am
Business & Finance
Africa weighs China’s zero-tariff policy as trade opportunities grow
China’s extension of zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries could boost exports from the continent, but analysts say the policy’s impact depends on whether African nations can scale up production, improve logistics and meet export stand
Monday 18 May 2026 - 06:55pm
Business & Finance
Brazil Pushes Investment and Critical Minerals Agenda at G7 Talks
Brazil is using this week’s G7 meetings in Paris to position itself as a strategic destination for foreign investment and critical minerals development, while also raising concerns about the economic impact of ongoing instability in the Middle East
Monday 18 May 2026 - 02:36pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Rwanda Closes Border Crossings as Ebola Reaches Goma
Rwanda closed key border crossings with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Sunday after health authorities confirmed that the latest Ebola outbreak had reached Goma, a densely populated eastern Congolese city bordering Rwanda.
Monday 18 May 2026 - 01:28pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Alarm Grows Across Central Africa as Ebola Outbreak Spreads
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are racing to contain the country’s latest Ebola outbreak after the death toll rose to 87
Sunday 17 May 2026 - 09:34pm
Infrastructure & Development
Major Drainage Project Transforms Flood-Prone Abidjan Community
Residents in Abobo, a densely populated commune in northern Abidjan, say a Chinese-built drainage project is transforming daily life after years of destructive seasonal flooding that repeatedly damaged homes, blocked roads and disrupted businesses.
Sunday 17 May 2026 - 11:32am
Politics & Current Affairs
Thabo Mbeki pays tribute to Botswana’s former president Festus Mogae
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has paid tribute to Festus Gontebanye Mogae, calling Botswana’s late leader a “selfless, brave and principled” statesman whose death is a loss for Africa.
Friday 15 May 2026 - 03:29pm
Politics & Current Affairs
African Leaders Renew Call for Permanent UN Security Council Seats at Nairobi Summit
African leaders have renewed their demand for permanent African representation on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with veto powers and insisted that Africans must lead mediation efforts in conflicts on the continent.
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - 08:08pm
Business & Finance
Brazilians’ Income Rises Across All States Under Lula Government
Average household income per capita increased across all 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District in 2025, reinforcing signs of economic recovery under the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Monday 11 May 2026 - 06:28pm
Travel & Tourism
African Influencers Gather in Ethopia to Push Authentic African Narratives
Social media influencers, digital creators and communication strategists from more than 30 African countries gathered in Addis Ababa on Friday for the first African Social Media Influencers Summit, amid growing calls for Africans to take greater control o
Monday 11 May 2026 - 05:44pm
Climate & Environment
South Africa Declares National Disaster After Deadly Floods
The South African government has officially classified the severe weather affecting several provinces across the country as a national disaster, following days of flooding, heavy rainfall and widespread infrastructure damage.
Monday 11 May 2026 - 05:34pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Senior SAPS Generals Granted Bail in Precious Metals Case
Two senior South African police generals and a Durban businessman have been granted bail after appearing before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on charges linked to the unlawful possession of precious metals and defeating the ends of justice.
Monday 11 May 2026 - 05:10pm
Business & Finance
Rwanda and Botswana Seal Six Key Deals to Boost Trade and Travel
Rwanda and Botswana signed six bilateral agreements on Thursday, including a visa-free travel arrangement, as Rwandan President Paul Kagame concluded a two-day state visit aimed at boosting trade, investment, and regional cooperation between the two count
Friday 08 May 2026 - 05:54pm
Business & Finance
Europe’s Airlines Face Mounting Fuel Pressure
Rising jet fuel prices and continued instability in the Middle East are placing fresh pressure on European airlines, with carriers warning of higher operating costs and possible fare increases.
Friday 08 May 2026 - 10:59am
Infrastructure & Development
Ghana Pushes Digital Integration Across Africa
As African economies continue to expand their digital infrastructure, leaders across the continent are increasingly calling for stronger regional integration to reduce dependence on external financial systems and strengthen economic sovereignty.
Friday 08 May 2026 - 10:53am
Politics & Current Affairs
WHO Monitors Hantavirus Cases on Cruise Ship
Health authorities are continuing to monitor a hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship Hundius in the Atlantic Ocean, after seven passengers and crew members fell ill and three people died, according to the World Health Organization.
Wednesday 06 May 2026 - 12:05pm
Business & Finance
Gauteng, Africa’s Economic Hub, Hit by Fuel Hike
As global tensions continue to disrupt oil supplies, countries across Africa are once again feeling the squeeze from rising fuel costs, highlighting the continent’s heavy reliance on imported energy and its vulnerability to external shocks.
Tuesday 05 May 2026 - 02:53pm
Business & Finance
Brazil will not create state company but will require local processing of critical minerals
Policy focuses on domestic industrialization and added value, minister says
Monday 04 May 2026 - 05:18pm
Travel & Tourism
Hantavirus Deaths Reported on Cruise Ship
The World Health Organization has confirmed that three people have died following a public health incident aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with at least one case linked to hantavirus infection.
Monday 04 May 2026 - 05:02pm
Business & Finance
China Tariff Shift Reshapes Egypt Citrus Exports
On Friday, China expanded its zero-tariff policy to cover all 53 African nations that maintain diplomatic ties with Beijing, a framework that will run through April 2028.
Saturday 02 May 2026 - 11:47am
Politics & Current Affairs
Iran Signals Openness to Diplomacy
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is prepared to continue diplomatic engagement with the United States, provided what he described as Washington’s “maximalist” approach comes to an end.
Friday 01 May 2026 - 10:53am
Politics & Current Affairs
Refugees Return to Eastern DRC Under UN Programme
Last Thursday, about 470 refugees crossed back into the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking the first organised return from Burundi under a voluntary repatriation programme facilitated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Wednesday 29 April 2026 - 09:16am
Politics & Current Affairs
UN Envoy Calls for Ceasefire Monitoring in DRC
James Swan, head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has called for effective ceasefire monitoring upon his arrival in Goma
Saturday 25 April 2026 - 06:35pm
Politics & Current Affairs
Mercosur–European Union Trade Deal Set to Take Effect
The trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union will begin to take effect on May 1, marking one of the most significant moments in Brazil’s trade policy in recent decades.
Friday 24 April 2026 - 03:14pm
Travel & Tourism
Middle East Tensions Hit SA Tourism
South African Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said that some international tourists traveling to South Africa via Gulf hubs, such as Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Doha in Qatar, have canceled flights over safety concerns.
Friday 24 April 2026 - 02:09pm
Infrastructure & Development
Rwanda Mandates Electric Vehicles in Public Procurement
The Rwandan government has directed public institutions to ensure that 30 percent of all vehicles purchased are fully electric ones to cut reliance on petroleum products, according to a recent circular addressed to chief budget managers.
Friday 24 April 2026 - 08:00am
Climate & Environment
Cairo Recycling Project Transforms Waste Into Livelihoods
Discarded glass bottles are remelted into delicate pendants; scraps from garment factories are woven into weaving rugs and bags; tens of thousands of potato chip wrappers form a football pitch where children run and play.
Friday 24 April 2026 - 07:49am
Politics & Current Affairs
China marks 77th anniversary of its navy
China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of its navy, whose growing strength has become an important force for regional and global stability.
Thursday 23 April 2026 - 02:00pm
Business & Finance
High energy costs focus of discussions at EU summit in Cyprus
It takes time for the global oil market to return to normal prices amid the Iran war and the Hormuz blockade. For the second time in less than five years, with no end in sight yet for the Ukraine crisis, Europeans have recognized the great price of Europe
Thursday 23 April 2026 - 12:00pm
Chinese automaker Jetour launches PHEV SUVs in South Africa
Chinese automaker Jetour on Tuesday launched its new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital
Thursday 16 April 2026 - 04:00pm