US president announces global tariffs, including on 51 African nations/in /by
Donald Trump has imposed a baseline 10 per cent duty on all imports and much higher tariffs on some of the country’s biggest trading partners.
Key coalition partner votes against South Africa’s budget/in /by
Lawmakers passed the controversial fiscal framework by 194 to 182 with the ANC relying on support from a small party outside the unity government.
Haitians demand protection from surging gang violence/in /by
Demonstrators clashed with police in the capital, Port-au-Prince, as they expressed their anger at the ongoing insecurity.
Nathan Lyon anticipates fierce bowling battle in WTC final against South Africa/in /by
Lyon also expressed relief and support for his teammate Matt Kuhnemann, who was recently cleared of a suspect bowling action by the ICC.
Mozambique’s parliament approves landmark law to restore peace/in /by
Mozambique’s parliament has unanimously approved a new law aimed at fostering national dialogue and political reconciliation, marking a significant step toward restoring stability in the country
African Union mediators arrive in South Sudan to salvage peace deal/in /by
The 2013-2018 war was marked by ethnic divisions, with Kiir’s Dinka-led forces clashing against Machar’s Nuer-aligned troops. The latest developments risk reigniting those deep-seated tensions.
Sahel ministers visit Moscow to strengthen ties with Russia/in /by
In a significant shift in the region's diplomatic and security landscape, the foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will visit Moscow this week to deepen their strategic ties with Russia.
“Top Gun” and “Batman Forever” actor Val Kilmer dies at 65/in /by
The actor, known for playing Iceman in "Top Gun", died from pneumonia, surrounded by his family and friends.
Congo commutes death sentences of 3 Americans convicted in failed coup/in /by
Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted on charges of participating in a botched coup attempt in the country’s capital Kinshasa last year, an official said Wednesday.
Guinea’s Junta sets referendum for September sparking fresh hopes for democracy/in /by
Guinea’s military Junta announces it will now hold a constitutional referendum on 21st September 2025 after missing 31st December 2024 deadline..to launch the democratic transition.