South Africa’s unemployment rate drops slightly to 31.9%/in /by
According to Statistics South Africa, the official jobless rate fell to 31.9% between July and September, from 33.2% in the previous quarter.
Tanzania releases opposition figures arrested during election protests/in /by
CHADEMA vice-chairman John Heche was among the four released on bail. He had been arrested on October 22 and questioned by police on suspicion of terrorism, according to his lawyer
French football team appears stylish ahead of decisive World Cup qualifying games/in /by
The Blues arrived at Clairefontaine training centre on Monday ahead of their game against Ukraine this week.
Global concern: over one billion illegal firearms circulate worldwide/in /by
The United Nations issued a stark warning Monday about the growing global threat from illicit firearms, revealing that more than one billion illegal weapons are now in circulation worldwide and are becoming increasingly sophisticated through digital manufacturing and arms embargo violations.
Nigeria: Despite Price Cut By Dangote, Petrol Sells Above N900/Litre/in /by
[Daily Trust] Despite reduction in the gantry (ex-depot) price of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petroleum by Dangote Refinery, the price reduction is yet to be reflected by most filling stations as a litre of PMS is still sold above N900 across the country, checks by Daily Trust have shown.
Kenya says US Vice President’s trip to country has been called off/in /by
This follows Donald Trump’s announcement no US officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa this month.
COP30 opened in Brazilian Amazon with urgent calls for unity as U.S. sits out/in /by
United Nations climate negotiations opened Monday on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with host leaders invoking Indigenous concepts of collective action to push for accelerated progress, even as the absence of high-level U.S. negotiators underscored deep geopolitical divisions.
Somaliland rejects visas issued by Somalia and tightens control over its airpsace/in /by
Authorities from Somaliland said individuals holding Somalia-issued travel documents would be denied entry.
Britain and South Africa hand back Ghanaian royal artefacts/in /by
The more than 130 gold and bronze items were taken from Ghana between the 1870s and early 20th century.
Nigeria: Troops Destroy 14 Illegal Oil Refining Sites, Nab 14 Suspects in N’delta/in /by
[This Day] Port Harcourt -- Troops of the 6 Division, Nigeria Army has arrested 14 suspects for alleged involvement in illegal oil refining in the Niger Delta region.