During a meeting at the Kremlin with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that although trade between Russia and Zimbabwe remains modest, both countries see considerable potential for growth. This could be achieved by expanding cooperation in sectors such as geological exploration, energy, and agric...

 Sudan has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, declaring the UAE an "aggressor state." The announcement was made by Sudan's Sovereign Council. "For over two years, the world has watched as the UAE violated Sudan's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and threatened the safety of our citizens by supporting the ...

 In April 2025, the cost of a basic food basket in South Africa increased by nearly 100 rand compared to the previous month. According to Business Report, citing the Household Affordability Index calculated by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD), the price hike affected 24 out of 44 essential food items. Notable in...

 Senegal sold 3.8 million barrels of crude oil from the Sangomar offshore field on the international market in April, according to a report from the country's Ministry of Energy. The ministry noted that operations at the Sangomar oil and gas field are running smoothly. A total of four shipments, amounting to 3.8 million barrels, were exported ...

 Military forces from Puntland, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia, successfully repelled an attack by militants linked to the Islamic State (IS), according to local outlet SONNA, citing security officials. At least 10 militants were killed during the operation, which took place in the Cal-Miskaad mountains. Government forces reported no casu...

 A Tunisian court has sentenced former Prime Minister and opposition Ennahda party member Ali Larayedh to 34 years in prison. According to the lawyer representing Larayedh, who spoke to Reuters, he was found guilty of aiding the travel of jihadists to Syria over the past decade. "I did not sympathize, I was not an accomplice, I was not neutral...

Thousands of people rallied in Burkina Faso's capital, Ougadougou, on Wednesday in support of transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré. With placards in hand and whistles blowing, they were angry over remarks made by the head of United States' military in Africa, General Michaël Langley. Earlier this month, he accused Traoré of using the count...

BRICS foreign ministers gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday for the second and final day of meetings, bringing together representatives from all 11 member states. In a news conference following the gathering, Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira presented a statement from the BRICS presidency summarising their discussions. He highlig...

 South Africa continues to face delays in the production of driving licence cards following the breakdown of the country's only functional card printing machine. The Department of Transport has been issuing temporary driving licences in the meantime, as the outdated backup machine currently in use is slow and frequently malfunctions.According ...

 Russia is set to assist Senegal in boosting its agricultural sector, with plans to help restore seed reserves, introduce organic fertilizers, and provide specialized training for local professionals. This initiative was announced by the International Organization for Eurasian Cooperation (IOEC). The partnership details were agreed upon in Dia...

 The authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have officially announced the opening of a criminal case against former president Joseph Kabila. According to a statement from the Ministry of Justice, the minister has ordered an investigation into the ex-president, who is suspected of facilitating armed intervention by Rwanda through t...

 Four of Durban's most popular beaches have been deemed safe for swimming and other recreational activities, following recent water quality tests conducted by the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology. The approved beaches include Umhlanga Lighthouse, North Beach, uShaka Beach, and the Golden Mile, all of which passed safety assessment...

President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it sought Harvard University'srecords on foreign funding going back a decade and on some foreign ties, in the government's latest escalation against the educational institution. The Trump administration has launched a widely condemned crackdown against top U.S. universities, including Harvard, ...

 Floyd Shivambu, Secretary-General of the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of employing negative campaigning during the recent Ward 110 by-election in eThekwini. Despite these tactics, the MK Party secured a narrow victory, garnering 2,435 votes to the DA's 2,413, with the African National Congress (ANC) t...

As the Easter weekend approaches, the City of Cape Town's Traffic Department has announced an increased deployment of officers to ensure road safety during the anticipated surge in holiday travel. The department's initiative, known as Operation Exodus, offers free vehicle safety checks for long-distance public transport operators. These checks focu...

 South Africa's health research sector is under severe threat following the termination of major US funding streams, particularly from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The move forms part of US President Donald Trump's efforts to cut federal spending and end support for programmes focused on diversity, LGBTQ+ populations, and global eq...

 The decision of US President Donald Trump's administration to suspend foreign aid and shut down the USAID agency has sent shockwaves across the development industry. In 2024, nearly a third of the $41bn in US foreign aid went to Africa, helping support various sectors from healthcare to education and sanitation. But as aid organisations sound...

 President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed his calls for urgent reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to escalating global trade tensions and tariff disputes. Speaking during the 30th-anniversary commemoration of the WTO on Thursday, Ramaphosa highlighted significant shortcomings in the current global trading system, stressing t...

 World champion Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, stunning the McLarens with a late flying lap to put his Red Bull at the front of the grid for the fourth year in a row at Suzuka. The McLarens of championship leader Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have dominated qualifying so far this season and looked l...

 In one of the most critical sessions of the Global AI Summit Africa 2025, titled "Data: A Strategic Imperative for Adoption, Equity, and Sovereignty," leaders from across sectors converged to explore the foundational role of data in Africa's digital future. Moderated by Isobel Acquah, Executive Director of the Certa Foundation, the conversati...