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The Uganda-Tanzania-DRC drug route behind the opioid bus seizure

The Uganda-Tanzania-DRC drug route behind the opioid bus seizure
100 days to kick off: Will South Africa boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup because of US travel ban?

100 days to kick off: Will South Africa boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup because of US travel ban?
South Africa targets F1 Grand Prix as Middle East races remain in doubt

South Africa targets F1 Grand Prix as Middle East races remain in doubt
Middle East crisis: Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, others cut interest rates as African countries brace for impact

Middle East crisis: Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, others cut interest rates as African countries brace for impact
'We want this madness to come to an end' - South Africa sends message to Trump

'We want this madness to come to an end' - South Africa sends message to Trump
30% looted, notes cancelled: How Bolivia is trying to contain cash chaos

30% looted, notes cancelled: How Bolivia is trying to contain cash chaos
How Middle East crisis could affect Africa's oil supply, revenue; and drive up inflation

How Middle East crisis could affect Africa's oil supply, revenue; and drive up inflation
South Africa warns of ‘far-reaching’ fallouts after US-Israel strikes on Iran

South Africa warns of ‘far-reaching’ fallouts after US-Israel strikes on Iran
Can China help de-escalate after US-Israel strikes on Iran?

Can China help de-escalate after US-Israel strikes on Iran?
Iran allies react: Hezbollah vows confrontation, Hamas mourns Khamenei

Iran allies react: Hezbollah vows confrontation, Hamas mourns Khamenei
South Africa’s top court rules a state of disaster doesn’t override constitution in landmark Covid-19 lockdown case

South Africa’s top court rules a state of disaster doesn’t override constitution in landmark Covid-19 lockdown case
South Africa rejects push for US special envoy for white population

South Africa rejects push for US special envoy for white population
Uganda’s Supreme Court closes election case challenging Museveni as petitioner abandons bid

Uganda’s Supreme Court closes election case challenging Museveni as petitioner abandons bid
Kenya charges agency founder accused of sending youths to fight for Russia

Kenya charges agency founder accused of sending youths to fight for Russia
FIFA backs Mexico for 2026 World Cup, says it trusts authorities amid cartel violence

FIFA backs Mexico for 2026 World Cup, says it trusts authorities amid cartel violence
In Zimbabwe, two former footballers have been hit with 12-year drug sentences

In Zimbabwe, two former footballers have been hit with 12-year drug sentences
Why visa-free travel is back on Africa’s AfCFTA agenda

Why visa-free travel is back on Africa’s AfCFTA agenda
In East Africa, regional community faces crisis as members fail to pay over $80m in outstanding contributions

In East Africa, regional community faces crisis as members fail to pay over $80m in outstanding contributions
Singapore’s fertility rate hits record low; 30,000 citizens a year needed to close gap

Singapore’s fertility rate hits record low; 30,000 citizens a year needed to close gap
Can new US ambassador mend ‘serious’ strains in US–South Africa ties?

Can new US ambassador mend ‘serious’ strains in US–South Africa ties?
In Senegal, government backs new law to raise jail term for same-sex relations to 10yrs

In Senegal, government backs new law to raise jail term for same-sex relations to 10yrs
A 15% tariff, but on what exactly? Singapore presses US for details

A 15% tariff, but on what exactly? Singapore presses US for details
Tanzania tests 70 honey samples in Germany; 96% meet international standards

Tanzania tests 70 honey samples in Germany; 96% meet international standards
Researchers link South African political party to alleged recruitment for Russian war

Researchers link South African political party to alleged recruitment for Russian war
Malaysia flags Tuberculosis risk as cases hit 3,161 ahead of Ramadan

Malaysia flags Tuberculosis risk as cases hit 3,161 ahead of Ramadan
Why Zimbabwe wants its cities in the global carbon market

Why Zimbabwe wants its cities in the global carbon market
After eight years of talks, Ghana triggers UNCLOS arbitration over maritime dispute with Togo

After eight years of talks, Ghana triggers UNCLOS arbitration over maritime dispute with Togo
Zimbabwe in shock after ex-president Robert Mugabe’s son allegedly shoots security guard

Zimbabwe in shock after ex-president Robert Mugabe’s son allegedly shoots security guard
Ghana activates Interpol action against Russian man accused of non-consensual recording of women

Ghana activates Interpol action against Russian man accused of non-consensual recording of women
Zimbabwe eyes record 360 million kg tobacco harvest, Africa’s largest producer expands output

Zimbabwe eyes record 360 million kg tobacco harvest, Africa’s largest producer expands output
Inside Dangote’s succession plan: Why his daughters are taking key roles

Inside Dangote’s succession plan: Why his daughters are taking key roles
Nigeria's President Tinubu moves to end oil revenue ‘leakages’ with new executive order

Nigeria's President Tinubu moves to end oil revenue ‘leakages’ with new executive order
Kenyan government confirms over 1,000 citizens recruited to fight in Russia’s war

Kenyan government confirms over 1,000 citizens recruited to fight in Russia’s war
Russia woos Africa with diplomats, religion, scholarships and other soft power

Russia woos Africa with diplomats, religion, scholarships and other soft power
‘We will not submit to any nation,’ Burkina Faso says over tensions with France

‘We will not submit to any nation,’ Burkina Faso says over tensions with France
Can South Africa sustain its lowest unemployment rate in five years?

Can South Africa sustain its lowest unemployment rate in five years?
Ghana's reparations push gains AU support ahead of UN vote

Ghana's reparations push gains AU support ahead of UN vote
‘We are going to war,’ Niger’s military leaders declare as they accuse France of destabilisation

‘We are going to war,’ Niger’s military leaders declare as they accuse France of destabilisation
“We’ll be less safe, less healthy,” Obama condemns Trump climate policy reversal

“We’ll be less safe, less healthy,” Obama condemns Trump climate policy reversal
China’s $180.87 billion in African loan commitments raises debt pressure concerns in East Africa

China’s $180.87 billion in African loan commitments raises debt pressure concerns in East Africa
Can US tariffs slow Malaysia's economic growth streak and 2026 projections?

Can US tariffs slow Malaysia's economic growth streak and 2026 projections?
One doctor, 10,000 children: Tanzania’s paediatric shortfall explained

One doctor, 10,000 children: Tanzania’s paediatric shortfall explained