The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran revealed its plan to launch a special shipping line to West Africa through its recent announcement. TPO presented the news ahead of the third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Summit that…
End of French Military Presence: Chad Takes Control…
The French army has turned over its final military post in Chad, the Kossei camp in N'Djamena two months after the country ended its defence pact with Paris. The chief of the French Armed Forces'…
Kenyan Farmers Sue Over Ban on Traditional Seed…
Over 50,000 different types of seed are kept in Kenya's National Seed Bank. The facility was established in 1988 with the intention of preserving seeds for study and subsequent farm reinstatement. Given that some traditional…
M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Triggering Panic and…
Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo was engulfed in panic on Thursday as M23 rebels fought the national army as they moved steadily towards the city. Explosions rang out from the outskirts…
William Ruto Govt to Tighten Control of Social…
Kenya intends to intensify social media control. A strategy to counter what it refers to as "digital abuse" is being developed by the current government. Social media companies doing business in the nation have been…
Tanzania Confirms Second Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
Angola's president, Samia Suluhu Hassan has stated today that a sample from an isolated area of the country tested positive for Marburg disease. Hassan stated that "Laboratory tests conducted at Kabaile Mobile Laboratory in Kagera…
Nigeria Joins BRICS Strengthening Africa’s Role in Global…
Brazil, the current head of the Brics bloc of developing economies, has announced that Nigeria has been accepted as a "partner country." South Africa joined the Brics alliance in 2010 which was first established in…
South Sudan Imposes Nighttime Curfew Amid Protests
South Sudanese police have enforced a nighttime curfew following violent protests in the city, Juba which degenerated into looting of Sudanese owned businesses. The curfew which begins at 6:00 p.m. everyday was announced Friday on…
How Tanzanians Responding to Marburg Virus as the…
Tanzania denies a possible deadly Marburg virus epidemic. Reports of a possible breakout of the fatal Marburg disease in Tanzania's northwest were refuted on Thursday. But the World Health Organization stated Tuesday that eight of…
Kenya, United Arab Emirates sign comprehensive agreement Economic…
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), a landmark deal aimed at deepening trade and investment ties. The long-awaited agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi,…
South Africa’s Billionaire Johann Rupert Bids Farewell to…
South Africa’s wealthiest individual and billionaire Johann Rupert has decided to completely divest from British American Tobacco (BAT) signaling the end of his family's long standing ties to the tobacco industry. Major Share Sale Announcement…
UAE Sends 700 Tonnes of Food Aid to…
The UAE has sent 700 tons of important food supplies to the victims of floods that struck many districts in Somalia as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to aid countries affected by natural disasters.…
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Yazini Tetyana Quit EFF in…
Following weeks of speculation, the Economic Freedom Fighters reported that Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, their former Member of Parliament has resigned. Along with him another MP Yazini Tetyana announced her resignation from Parliament raising questions about…
Ramaphosa Signs Sweeping New Laws with Immediate Nationwide…
The Global Minimum Tax Act which requires large multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in the nation to pay a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% was formally signed into law by South Africa in a…
South Africa Public Holidays 2025 Complete List
This article contains all the national public holidays announced by the government but these dates may change and official changes will be announced priorly in the official website. The Public Holidays Act establishes the twelve…
Which Two North African Countries Are Partnering with…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mauritania and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to form a trilateral partnership. The United Arab Emirates is collaborating with these two North African nations to introduce a new economic…
