Mali deepens Russia relations as military leader pledges security crackdown.
Mali’s transitional leader, Assimi Goïta, has stated that the nation’s security is “under control” after a series of coordinated assaults
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Nokia establishes Egypt as its regional centre for MEA operations
Nokia has opted for Egypt as its central support base for the Middle East and Africa region, setting up a
Chinese solar imports rise sharply in Africa while Latin America drops 51% in 2026
Africa is increasingly becoming a major destination for Chinese solar module exports, even as demand in Latin America drops significantly
Russian superyacht passes through Strait of Hormuz amid blockade tensions
A luxury superyacht connected to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly navigated the Strait of Hormuz,
The IMF has signed off on a new $266 million support deal for Liberia.
Liberia has received approval for a $266 million arrangement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a newly established 21-month
Mali’s PM has urged the public to remain calm after Kidal reportedly fell.
Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga has appealed to Malians to stay calm and avoid panic after coordinated strikes by jihadist fighters
Nigeria sets a price cap on aviation fuel to avoid airline disruptions.
Authorities in Nigeria have taken steps to steady the aviation sector by placing a cap on jet fuel prices and
Russia broadens trade presence in North Africa
Russia is seeking to reconfigure elements of its global trade network by reducing reliance on Western-dominated shipping systems, with North
Zimbabwe records a milestone with its first battery-grade lithium export, led by a China-backed miner.
Zimbabwe has shipped its first batch of lithium sulphate from the Arcadia mine near Harare, signalling progress in its transition
Annual number of new hepatitis B infections down 32% globally, WHO says
The annual number of new hepatitis B infections has fallen 32% globally, while hepatitis C-related deaths have dropped 12%, the