Six people have died and 15 others are trapped, after a mine shaft collapsed in Zimbabwe, state media report. The collapse of Bay Horse gold mine in Chegutu, 100km (62 miles) west... Read more »
People in Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, are voting in parliamentary elections where candidates are not allowed to run for a political party. This is the first poll there since 2021’s deadly... Read more »
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, while Morocco will stage the 2025 edition, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Wednesday. Morocco... Read more »
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chair of the African Union & Pdt. of the Comoros Azali Assoumani, President of France Emmanuel Macron, World Bank Chief Ajay Banga, IMF Managing Director Ms. Kristalina... Read more »
It is often hard to find consensus across large diplomatic groups, and the G20 is no exception. However, the members of this group of the world’s 20 largest economies, though often lacking... Read more »
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, the largest cargo network operator in Africa, has relocated its operations from Mexico City Airport (MEX) to the newly inaugurated Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU). Effective September... Read more »
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate, today announced a UAE finance initiative that will provide US$4.5 billion to help unlock Africa’s clean energy... Read more »
TOLEDO (Spain) – European Union defence ministers are to discuss the situation in Gabon, foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday, adding that a coup, if confirmed, would heap more instability... Read more »
BRICS – the bloc of emerging economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – announced the admission of six new members to the group at the conclusion of the bloc’s... Read more »
Minister for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has announced a 50% reduction in the price of the internet. “I’m delighted to announce that effective today 1st of August 2023 the Price... Read more »