South African rand eases on profit taking after gold-led gains
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 (Reuters) – The South African rand softened in early trade on Tuesday as investors took…
Kenya turns to China for $1.5 billion highway expansion
China’s CRBC, Shandong and Kenya’s NSSF to expand highwayChina changes model of developing Africa infrastructureKenya highway project financing…
Uganda says it has agreed with US to take people who may not qualify for asylum
KAMPALA, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Uganda has entered an agreement with the United States to take in nationals…
China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in South African waters
Item 1 of 4 A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS…
‘Intended killings’: Tanzania’s election violence ensnared unsuspecting victims
At least 13 killed in shooting at one cafe in city of Mwanza – witnesses and videoPolice targeted…
South African factory activity slumps further in December, Absa PMI shows
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 8 (Reuters) – South African manufacturing sentiment fell in December to its lowest level for 2025,…
US reviews relationship with Tanzania over religious freedom, investment concerns
US issues security alerts after violent Tanzanian electionUN experts take note of reports of mass graves, call for…
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…
US suspends visa processing in Zimbabwe, embassy says
HARARE, Aug 20 (Reuters) – The United States has stopped processing most visas in Zimbabwe until further notice,…
U.S. aid cuts disrupt life-saving treatment for starving children in Kenya
LOMOLEM, Kenya, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Hellen Etiman, a Kenyan pastoralist, believed her severely malnourished son would soon…