China’s top diplomat heads to key strategic points in Africa
BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Wednesday,…
Kenya’s GDP growth at 4.9% year-on-year in third quarter of 2025
NAIROBI, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Kenya’s economy grew by 4.9% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, from…
South Africa boosts coal exports to Israel after Colombia ban
South Africa September-November coal exports to Israel doubledColombia stopped shipments in August after ban over Gaza deathsSouth Africa…
IMF reaches staff level agreement on Ethiopia’s fourth review, unlocks $261 million
Dec 10 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had reached a staff-level agreement with…
Zimbabwe to ban export of lithium concentrates from 2027
HARARE, June 10 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe will ban the export of lithium concentrates from 2027 as it extends…
Zimbabwe brings back maize import ban after bumper harvest
HARARE, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe has brought back a ban on maize imports to boost local farmers,…
Huayou to start Zimbabwe lithium sulphate production early 2026
HARARE, Oct 17 (Reuters) – China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt (603799.SS), opens new tab will start producing lithium sulphate…
South Africa business activity contracts in December at fastest pace in 11 months, PMI shows
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 6 (Reuters) – South Africa’s business activity contracted sharply in December, marking the weakest performance since…
Exclusive: Ethiopia to host COP32 climate summit in 2027
Ethiopia wins backing of African nations, seeing off NigeriaHost role gives Ethiopia influence over outcomes and agendaCOP31 remains…
South African rand gains on softer dollar; traders eye business activity PMI
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 6 (Reuters) – South Africa’s rand strengthened in early trade on Tuesday ahead of the release…
Central African Republic President Touadera wins re-election, results show
Touadera has turned to Russia and Rwanda for security supportReferendum in 2023 scrapped presidential term limitTop challengers have…
Tanzania urges citizens to stay home ahead of expected protests
Item 1 of 3 Tanzania’s Minister for Home Affairs, George Simbachawene, addresses a press conference, warning against anti-government…