S.African rand softens as market awaits inflation print, rate decision
The South African rand slightly weakened in early trade on Tuesday as investors awaited a local inflation report and upcoming…
Kenyan shilling steady as dollar supply meets manufacturing demand
The Kenyan shilling was unchanged on Tuesday as dollar inflows from exports matched demand from the manufacturing sector, one trader…
Trump confirms he will deploy the military for mass deportation plan
President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to declare a national emergency to address border security and utilize the US…
World leaders gather in Brazil for G20 summit amid global tensions
World leaders have arrived in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the G20 Summit, hosted by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula…
Tens of thousands rally in New Zealand in support of Māori rights
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of New Zealand’s capital Wellington on Tuesday, in what was likely…
EU agrees to give another €20 million to Rwanda Defence Force in Mozambique
The EU council has pledged to give to the Rwanda Defence force €20 million to aid its deployment in Mozambique,…
COP29: Delegates renegotiate new compensation for developing nations
Money is the key issue at the United Nations climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, where negotiators are working on a…
Ghana overtakes Nigeria in U.S. visa overstay rates, new report reveals
A newly released report from the U.S. government highlights a notable shift in visa overstay patterns, showing Ghana surpassing Nigeria…
Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential poll
Somaliland’s opposition leader, Abdirahman Cirro, has won the region’s presidential election, the news outlet Garowe Online reported on Tuesday. It…
TikToker jailed for 32 months for insulting Uganda’s president
A 21-year-old has become the latest Ugandan TikToker to be sent to prison after creating a video that was said…
Mali wins $160m in gold mining dispute after detaining British businessman
An Australian mining company, Resolute Mining, says it will pay Mali’s military government $160m (£126m) to settle a tax dispute,…
Catholic Church rejects $40,000 from Kenya’s president
Kenya’s Catholic Church has rejected a donation of about $40,000 (£32,000) made by President William Ruto. He offered the money…
US no-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
Spirit Airlines, opens new tab has filed for bankruptcy protection, it disclosed on Monday, after the pioneer of no-frills air…
Plastic waste chokes Congo dam, causing widespread power cuts
BUKAVU, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nov 18 – A tide of plastic waste flowing into a major hydroelectric dam in…
UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council
Britain will seek backing from other United Nations Security Council members on Monday for its demand that Sudan’s warring parties…
Senegal parliamentary elections: Polls open, over 7 million expected to vote
In Gabon, about 860,000 registered voters were expected to cast their ballot Saturday (Nov. 16) on whether to adopt a…
Voter turnout in focus as Gabonese await referendum results
In Gabon, about 860,000 registered voters were expected to cast their ballot Saturday (Nov. 16) on whether to adopt a…
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party claims victory in snap legislative electioins
A government official says Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has won a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap legislative elections, securing a…
Nigeria and India pledge to strengthen defence, trade, development ties
Nigeria and India have pledged to strengthen ties between the two countries during a meeting at which they also agreed…
Newly appointed Haitian prime minister swears in cabinet of ministers
Recently appointed Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime swore in new cabinet members on Saturday. Fils-Aimé was sworn in Monday…