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Nigerian manufacturers are warning of possible factory closures as soaring diesel prices and persistent power outages drive up production costs.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ruled out resigning over a cash-theft scandal linked to money stolen from his game ranch, saying he will challenge a parliamentary panel report in court.
M23 fighters have withdrawn from several areas in eastern DR Congo following military operations and diplomatic pressure, including efforts led by the United States.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned recent anti-immigrant attacks, saying "opportunists" are exploiting social grievances to fuel xenophobic violence.
Researchers warn that rerouted global shipping traffic linked to Middle East conflicts is increasing the risk of deadly ship strikes on whales off South Africaâs coast, prompting calls for new maritime protection measures.
The first African Social Media Influencers Summit was held on Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, aiming to leverage digital diplomacy to share authentic African narratives with the world.
South Africa on Friday said recent incidents involving foreign nationals were isolated and rejected accusations that the country is xenophobic.
The schedule offers the clearest indication yet of plans to end the countryâs transition period under the governmentâs Programme for the Refounding of the Republic.
South Africa is expanding its agricultural exports to China, moving beyond its historical reliance on raw materials and minerals. The initiative is expected to create new economic opportunities, generate jobs, and deepen cooperation between the two countries, although logistical and biosecurity challenges remain.
Sudan has increased its military presence in key eastern border regions following alleged drone attacks on Khartoum airport. The government has recalled its ambassador from Ethiopia and warned that it is ready to respond to any aggression, raising tensions between the two neighboring countries.
At least 12 civilians were killed in an attack in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, which local sources attribute to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The incident has forced hundreds to flee, highlighting ongoing insecurity in the Ituri and North Kivu provinces.
Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the Lake Chad region following a wave of deadly Boko Haram attacks that killed dozens of soldiers, including senior military officers. The government has also announced three days of national mourning as security tensions continue to rise in the conflict-affected border area.
RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says his forces are prepared for a prolonged conflict in Sudan, blaming army leadership for failed peace efforts and claiming the paramilitary group has tripled in size since the war began in 2023.
Five people were killed and nine others wounded in a drone strike that targeted two fuel stations in the southern Sudanese city of Kosti, the Sudan Doctors Network said on Tuesday.
The South African government has launched a contact-tracing operation for individuals who may have been exposed to confirmed hantavirus cases, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Wednesday.
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