South Africa Faces Renewed Attention on Ebola Response in Central Africa
Johannesburg: South Africa is closely monitoring developments surrounding the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as health authorities...
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Kenyan Anti-Corruption Agency Arrests Tax Official Over Alleged Bribe
Nairobi: Kenya's anti-corruption authorities have arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority official in Kisumu following allegations that he sought money from...
Six Imams Abducted in Northern Nigeria as Security Concerns Grow
Six Islamic clerics have reportedly been abducted by armed attackers in northern Nigeria, raising fresh concerns over the safety of...
Democratic Republic of Congo: School Fire in Bukavu Kills at Least 24 Students
A devastating fire swept through two schools in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on September 10, killing at least...
Nigeria: Government Moves to Strengthen Gas Investment and Crack Down on Delayed Projects
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to attract investment into its natural-gas sector while putting greater pressure on companies that have...
Egypt: Cairo and India Move to Deepen Industrial Cooperation and Investment
Egypt and India are working to expand industrial cooperation and attract greater Indian investment, with both sides discussing new opportunities...
Nigeria: Regulator Threatens to Revoke Licences of Delayed Gas-Flare Projects
Nigeria is stepping up pressure on investors involved in its gas-flare commercialisation programme, warning that companies could lose their project...
South Africa: Higher Energy Costs Put Pressure on the Economy
South Africa’s economy is facing fresh pressure from the surge in global energy prices linked to the escalating Middle East...
Uganda Steps Up Fight Against Child Trafficking as Rescued Street Children Return Home
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is intensifying efforts to tackle the exploitation of children brought to Kampala for street begging and...
Nigeria Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos and Rescue Kidnap Victim in Rivers
ABUJA — Nigerian police authorities have reported separate breakthroughs against violent crime in Lagos and Rivers states, including the arrest...
Kenya Nurses End 43-Day Strike After Reaching Agreement With Government
NAIROBI — Kenya’s nurses have agreed to return to work after a 43-day nationwide strike, following the signing of a...
Kenya Moves Against Foreign Traders as Government Defends Protection of Small Businesses
Kenya has stepped up its campaign against foreign traders operating in small-scale retail and other informal businesses, opening a new...
Cape Verde Bus Crash Kills at Least 25, Many of Them Students, on Fogo Island
PRAIA, Cape Verde — Cape Verde is mourning after a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine on the mountainous...
Deadly Wedding Fire in DR Congo Leaves More Than 20 People Dead
KINSHASA — More than 20 people have died after a fire broke out during a wedding celebration in the Democratic...
South Africa: Nation to Honour Police Officers Who Died in Line of Duty
South Africa is set to honour police officers who lost their lives while serving the public as the country observes...
South Africa Reports Stronger Trade Position as July Surplus Reaches R20.1 Billion
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade surplus of R20.1 billion in July 2026, according to the latest trade statistics released...
Niger Faces Fresh Political Crisis as Mutinous Soldiers Attack Key Sites in Niamey
Niger was plunged into a tense security crisis on Saturday after a group of soldiers reportedly rebelled against senior officers...
How New Streetlights Are Transforming Life in Zogbodomey, Benin: Safer Streets, Stronger Communities, and a Brighter Future
By Ayush Singh | International Affairs Introduction As the sun sets over the town of Zogbodomey in southern Benin, a...
