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ANC weighs up partners in high-stakes internal talks
4th June 2024 The African National Congress was holding high-stakes internal talks on Tuesday about which parties it should approach to form South Africa's next... →
South Africa's fiscal stance to stay balanced under coalition, Treasury says
4th June 2024 South Africa's National Treasury intends to stick to a balanced fiscal stance under a coalition government, its director-general said on Tuesday,... →
US imposes $2.5m in penalties on SAA, other airlines over delayed Covid refunds
4th June 2024 The US Transportation Department (USDOT) said on Monday it has imposed $2.5-million in civil penalties in total against Lufthansa, Air France unit... →
All eyes on ANC as it discusses who to enlist to govern South Africa
3rd June 2024 South Africa was on tenterhooks on Monday for the African National Congress to signal whom it will choose as a partner to govern the nation after... →
Nigerian unions shut down power grid, disrupt airlines with strike over minimum wage
3rd June 2024 Nigeria's main labour unions on Monday shut down the national grid and disrupted airline operations across the country as they began an indefinite... →
Egypt's Sisi orders prime minister to form new cabinet
3rd June 2024 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reappointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday to form a new government after the latter submitted... →
Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops unless Somaliland port deal scrapped, official says
3rd June 2024 Somalia will expel thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country to help with security by the end of the year unless Addis Ababa scraps a... →
Ramaphosa urges unity as ANC support plunges
3rd June 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa called on South Africa's political parties to work together for the good of the country as final results from last week's... →
Egypt extends crackdown on Gaza activism with student arrests
31st May 2024 Egypt has detained several students who were trying to promote pro-Palestinian boycotts and solidarity campaigns, the latest sign that it does not... →
Ex-leader Zuma's populist party becomes top disrupter in South Africa vote
31st May 2024 The biggest winner in South Africa's election this week may be former President Jacob Zuma, whose newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has... →
Top ANC official backs Ramaphosa despite dismal election result
31st May 2024 A top official in South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) backed President Cyril Ramaphosa despite a dismal result in this week's... →
Sudan at 'imminent risk of famine', UN aid chiefs warn
31st May 2024 The people of Sudan are at "imminent risk of famine", United Nations (UN) agencies said on Friday, more than a year into a war between the army and... →
In South Africa's coal belt ANC heartland, voters defect en masse
31st May 2024 With South Africa's ruling party on track to get about 42% of the vote in the national election, the anger in its heartland coal-mining belt gives... →
South African election results webpage back to normal after glitch
31st May 2024 Partial results from South Africa's parliamentary election reappared on the electoral commission's website on Friday after roughly two hours during... →
South Africa heads for coalition as ANC set for big fall
31st May 2024 South African political parties geared up for coalition talks on Friday as the governing African National Congress (ANC) looked set to fall well... →
DA seeks to prevent ANC alliance with two smaller parties
30th May 2024 South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) will do its utmost to prevent a coalition between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic... →
Southern African countries fear losing more elephants to drought
30th May 2024 Southern African countries home to the largest elephant population in the world fear a rise in animal deaths in the coming months as food and water... →
ANC on course to lose majority in South Africa's seismic election
30th May 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) looked set on Thursday to lose the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, as partial election results... →
South Africa's rand, stocks and bonds slip as projections show ANC losing majority
30th May 2024 South Africa's rand slipped and the country's stocks and bonds came under pressure on Thursday after projections showed the governing African... →
Sudan's army rejects US call to return to peace talks
30th May 2024 Sudan's army on Wednesday rejected a call to return to peace talks with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following a conversation... →
Botswana flags synthetic gem threat ahead of $6-billion diamond project launch
30th May 2024 Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday called synthetic gems a threat to the country's economic lifeblood, as the government readies... →
Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority
30th May 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) appeared on course to lose the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, partial results from South... →
South Africa's ex-leader Zuma back in the spotlight for election
28th May 2024 Six years after South Africa's scandal-plagued former president Jacob Zuma was pushed out of office, he is backing a new party against his longtime... →
South African rand stable, national election looms
28th May 2024 The South African rand was stable in early trading on Tuesday, against a weaker dollar and ahead of a national election on Wednesday which could... →
South Africa's Ramaphosa steers ANC into potentially pivotal election
28th May 2024 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has staked his reputation on cleaning up the image of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), will... →
Egypt has to raise bread prices but will still be largely subsidized, PM says
28th May 2024 Egypt has to increase the prices of bread, an essential commodity that is heavily subsidised in one of the world's biggest wheat importers, but it... →
Post-Covid, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals
28th May 2024 China's flagship economic cooperation program is bouncing back after a lull during the global pandemic, with Africa a primary focus, according to a... →
South Africa's divisive Malema could be post-election kingmaker
27th May 2024 South Africa's Julius Malema, who quit the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to form a radical leftist party, could potentially become a... →
Uncertainty over coal jobs ahead of South Africa elections
27th May 2024 Growing up surrounded by the towering smokestacks of coal-fired power stations, 22-year-old Siya Mokoena's life is inextricably linked to the coal... →
South African election could spell the end of ANC dominance
27th May 2024 South Africans will vote on Wednesday with widespread anger over power cuts, joblessness and corruption threatening to end the dominance of the... →
Comoros President sworn in for fourth term after disputed poll
27th May 2024 Comoros President Azali Assoumani pledged on Sunday to work for peace and rapidly grow the economy as he was sworn in for his fourth term in... →
South Africa's Steenhuisen wages mission to stop 'doomsday coalition'
27th May 2024 On paper, South Africa's election this week should present a golden opportunity for the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and its leader John... →
Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?
24th May 2024 South Africans vote in national and provincial elections on May 29 with opinion polls suggesting the governing African National Congress (ANC) will... →
Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge protect democracy in Africa and beyond
24th May 2024 US President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Thursday for a State visit, pledging new partnerships on... →
Zuma says he will fight for his rights over South Africa election disqualification
24th May 2024 South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma said on Thursday that he will fight for his rights, after the country's top court ruled that he was not... →
Chad's Deby sworn in as president after three years of military rule
23rd May 2024 Chad's newly elected President Mahamat Idriss Deby was sworn in to succeed his late father on Thursday, after three years as an interim leader... →
Biden and Kenya's Ruto to announce new investments as they seek deeper ties
23rd May 2024 US President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto will announce on Thursday investments in green energy and health manufacturing in the east... →
In rural South Africa, voters weigh frustration and ANC loyalty
23rd May 2024 In Nelson Mandela's hometown of Qunu there has been no running water since 2016, jobs are scarce and crime is on the rise as unemployed young men... →
Biden plans to visit Africa in February if he is re-elected
23rd May 2024 US President Joe Biden said he plans to make an official visit to Africa in February after the US presidential election, an announcement that... →
DRC parliament elects speaker in delayed vote days after foiled coup
23rd May 2024 The Democratic Republic of Congo's national assembly elected Vital Kamerhe, whose home was violently attacked on Sunday, as speaker in a delayed... →
Boosted by Gaza war, South African Muslim party open to deal with ANC
23rd May 2024 South Africa's small Muslim political party Al Jama-ah is gaining support due to the conflict in Gaza and sees itself as a potential coalition... →
