Exclusive: South Africa will not interfere with US refugee program for white minority, email says
Tensions arose after South Africa raided US refugee site, arresting contractorsSouth African officials seek calm, suggest better communication…
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,…
US drops Uganda deportation order against Chinese dissident, lawyer says
Guan Heng helped document China’s alleged abuses against UyghursSupporters argued Guan faced risk of persecution in UgandaState Department…
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,…
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…
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…
Nine killed, 10 injured in South Africa shooting, police hunt for suspects
Dec 21 (Reuters) – Nine people were killed and 10 wounded in an early morning shooting in a…
Tanzania deploys police and army to prevent Independence Day protests
Security forces deployed to prevent protests in Dar es SalaamResidents fear violence, shops closedUN estimates hundreds killed in…