Putin congratulates Trump, signals openness to dialogue over U.S.-Russia relations
In his first public statement following the U.S. presidential election, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his congratulations to Donald Trump…
Botswana to legalise undocumented Zimbabweans – president
Botswana’s new president has told that he wants undocumented Zimbabweans to be legalised by granting them temporary work and residence…
South Africa’s radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections
South Africa’s radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another high-profile…
South Africa closes main border with Mozambique as post-election protests escalate
South Africa has temporarily closed its main border crossing with Mozambique over safety concerns, its border authority said on Wednesday,…
Prince William visits fishing community on last day of South Africa trip
Britain’s Prince William visited a fishing community in Cape Town on Thursday, the final day of a climate-focused trip to…
Mixed reactions to Trump victory among residents in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The return of Donald Trump to the White House has sparked a wave of congratulations and optimism across Africa. Several…
Drones beat logistical challenges to delivery of medical supplies in Kenya
Bad weather and poor roads can make getting life-saving drugs to remote parts of Kenya a challenge. Now, a company…
Mpox: Nine most affected countries to receive vaccines
The countries to benefit from the vaccine allocation include Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
Political analyst says Donald Trump’s win moves US to the right
Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential elections has been described as an historic comeback. His race to the…
William announces Earthshot winners in Cape Town
The Prince of Wales has said he wants his environmental Earthshot prize to “change the world for good” over the…
Nigeria’s army chief dies aged 56
Nigeria’s army chief Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has died after a “period of illness” aged 56, President Bola Tinubu has…
Uproar in Ghana after president unveils his own statue
Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo is facing a backlash on social media after he unveiled a statue of himself during…
Nigeria’s power grid partially collapses again, causing blackouts
Nigeria’s national grid suffered a partial collapse on Tuesday, the state power transmitter said, marking the ninth incident this year…
Prince William meets President Ramaphosa on South Africa trip
Britain’s Prince William paid a visit to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday in Cape Town after taking a…
Equatorial Guinea orders crackdown on sex in government offices after videos leaked
Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday ordered a crackdown on sex in government offices after private videos leaked on social media appeared…
South Africa, UK sign bilateral agreements, agree to bolster trade and defence ties
UK foreign secretary David Lammy has signed bilateral agreements in Cape Town with his South African counterpart. The talks he…
US: Washington barricaded as election anxiety mounts
Large security fences were seen being installed in Washington D.C. on Sunday prior to the upcoming presidential election on November…
Kenya, China hold bilateral talks in Nairobi, as Kenya requests China’s support to join BRICS
Top Chinese official, Li Xi, arrived in the Kenyan capital for bilateral talks on Monday. He was welcomed by officials,…
Steve Irwin’s son joins Prince William in South Africa
Prince William has joined Australian wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, the son of the late Steve Irwin, for a mountain ramble…
Killers of Ugandan Olympian sentenced to 35 years
A court in Kenyan has sentenced two men to 35 years each for the murder of Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat…