Rising geopolitical shocks expose North Africa’s fragile food system
Rising geopolitical tensions and climate pressures are once again exposing North Africa’s fragile food system, with analysts warning…
Ghana mineworkers warn local outsourcing rule will cut wages, jobs
Ghana’s union of mineworkers has warned it would continue to oppose a government policy that requires international companies…
Uganda’s central bank starts domestic gold purchase program
Uganda’s central bank said on Tuesday it had begun purchasing gold from domestic producers under a program announced…
US general to hold Cairo talks on Gaza security and humanitarian plan
23 April 2026 14:26 Major General Jasper Jeffers, commander of the International Stabilisation Forces (ISF) in the Gaza…
Ghana directs Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin to shift mining ops to local firms by December
Ghana’s mining regulator has given international companies Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti and Chinese-owned Zijin until December 2026 to shift…
From Africa to Washington: Pope Leo XIV’s words echo in geopolitical debate
Pope Leo XIV may appear to have sharpened his public voice during his recent tour of Africa, where…
Zimbabwe hails return of national symbol 137 years after being looted by colonialists
The soapstone carving of a local bird—depicted on the flag, banknotes and coat of arms of Zimbabwe—has long…
Le porte-avions USS George H. W. Bush contourne l’Afrique
On scrutait son passage dans le détroit de Gibraltar pour rejoindre la zone d’opérations au Moyen-Orient, il a…
UAE accounted for 80% of Angolan diamond exports in 2025
Angola’s rough diamond production rose 8% year-on-year to 15.19 million carats in 2025, surpassing a target of 14.8…
China’s Yahua Industrial Group gets lithium export quota from Zimbabwe
China’s Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group said on Tuesday it had secured a six-month export quota for lithium concentrates…
Libya, Italy, US launch Flintlock 2026 exercise in Sirte
14 April 2026 10:31 Libya, Italy and the United States have jointly announced the start of the Flintlock…
Azerbaijan, Ethiopia move to seal defence cooperation deal
13 April 2026 12:26 Azerbaijan and Ethiopia are set to deepen cooperation in the defence sector under a…