Kenya’s William Ruto responds to Tanzania’s complaint over refinery talks exclusion
Following remarks from Samia Suluhu Hassan over alleged lack of consultation on a proposed oil refinery in Tanzania, Kenyan President
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UK imposes sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Africa-linked recruitment for Russia’s drone war
The United Kingdom has announced fresh sanctions against 35 individuals and organisations accused of backing Russia’s drone production sector and
Zambia says US health funding talks stalled over minerals, data terms
After a months-long impasse, Zambia has detailed the reasons why discussions on a United States health funding deal have reached
Australian mining firm eyes South Africa gold comeback years after Ghana took lead
South Africa’s gold mining sector is attracting fresh investor attention as smaller-scale, lower-cost projects and modular mining technologies reshape an
Nigeria moves to return nationals from South Africa following calls for closure on lost lives
A recent rise in anti-immigrant sentiment across South Africa has sparked renewed tension, with some citizens calling for the removal
Sudan accuses UAE, Ethiopia of Khartoum airport drone strikes
A drone launched by Sudan ‘s paramilitary forces targeted the airport in the capital of Khartoum on Monday but was
Ugandan civil society denounces ‘foreign agents’ bill
Civil society groups in Uganda have strongly criticised a proposed “Protection of Sovereignty Bill,” warning it could stifle dissent and
Mali junta chief to take over killed defence minister’s role
Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goita, will assume the additional role of defence minister, according to a decree announced on Monday,
Two Mauritania MPs jailed for accusing president of racial discrimination
Two female opposition lawmakers in Mauritania were sentenced Monday to four years in prison after insulting the president and making
US Health Deal: Ghana cannot cut off health aid overnight – Former Deputy Minister
Ghana cannot cut off health aid overnight, former Deputy Health Minister and Akim Oda MP Alexander Akwasi Acquah has warned.