Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and São Tomé and Príncipe Foreign Minister Ilsa Maria dos Santos Amado exchanged congratulatory telegrams marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported. The message said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing consultations between Moscow and São...

 The government of Niger has announced the nationalization of the Societe des Mines du Liptako (SML) gold mine, formerly controlled by Australian company McKinel Resources Limited, President Abdourahmane Tchiani said in an official statement cited by AFP. Authorities said the move responds to "serious breaches" and is intended to rescue what t...

 The government of Burkina Faso has urged the United Nations system to reconsider how it intervenes in the country, calling for a staffing approach that favors national experts over international hires. According to a letter cited by AIB, Burkina Faso's authorities say that Burkinabé specialists are underrepresented across UN agencies operatin...

 On August 1, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan ceremoniously inaugurated the construction of Kwala Industrial Park, situated in the Kibaha district in the eastern part of the country. The project's chairman, Jensen Huang, reported this to Xinhua News Agency. The project is being developed in partnership with Tanzania's Group Six Interna...

 South Africa has begun utilizing an innovative initiative by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that applies radiation to combat poaching and illegal wildlife trade. As part of the project, volunteers and nuclear experts treat rhino horns with radiation, complicating their export from the country, according to an IAEA press release...

 South Africa intends to forge ahead with trade deal negotiations with the United States despite the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump's administration, set to take effect in early August. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in an official statement that South African representatives are ready to begin discussions at any time. "South A...

 Kenyan President William Ruto has promised a $4.6 million reward to the national football team if they win the African Nations Championship (CHAN). According to Kenyans, Ruto announced the cash incentive during a meeting with the players in Nairobi on Saturday, August 2. "Friends, it doesn't get any better than this. We've tripled the bonuses...

 The United States is halting visa services at its embassy in Niamey, the capital of Niger, as reported by Reuters, citing a State Department representative and an internal telegram from the agency. The telegram dated July 25 does not specify the reasons for this decision, but the State Department official stated that the suspension, which app...

 Mantra Tanzania Ltd, a subsidiary of Rosatom, is set to start uranium mining in Tanzania soon, according to the country's Minister of Mineral Resources, Anthony Mavunde. The project will commence right after the completion of a mineral processing plant. Construction of the facility in the Namtuumbo region has already begun, with a total budge...

 Serbia considers Africa a vital direction for developing relations and plans to enhance cooperation with African countries, stated Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric during his visit to Benin. This was reported by the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The minister expressed his satisfaction that his trip to Benin marked the first offici...

 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Buti Kgwaridi Manamela as the new Minister of Higher Education and Vocational Training, according to an official statement from the President's office on X. 📚 Leadership Changes Buti Manamela steps into this role after serving as Deputy Minister for Higher Education since 2019. His promoti...

 A wave of flight cancellations has hit South African carrier FlySafair as more than 200 of its pilots have gone on strike, demanding at least a 10% pay increase. The protest, organized by the airline's union, began this week and has already led to significant disruption, according to local broadcaster SABC. 📉 Background and Escalation Initial...

 The World Bank has announced a major commitment of $6.4 billion for the construction of the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Plant on the Zambezi River in Mozambique, according to Bloomberg, referencing World Bank President Ajay Banga. This future hydroelectric facility is set to become the largest in Southern Africa. 💰 Investment Breakdown Of the to...

 South Africa's state-owned energy company, Eskom, has announced its commitment to shift towards renewable energy sources by 2040, according to Africanews Agency, citing the company's official statement. At present, Eskom produces approximately 95% of South Africa's electricity, relying heavily on coal-powered plants. Under its new strategy, E...

 The government of Ivory Coast has launched a nationwide campaign to vaccinate children against malaria, according to Xinhua Agency, citing the country's Health Minister, Pierre N'gou Dimba. This ten-day initiative targets nearly 420,000 children between six months and one year of age in 115 medical districts across the country. The Health Min...

 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $62.13 million aid package to support a comprehensive project aimed at rebuilding Sudan's social sector. This announcement was made in an official press release from the bank. The aid package is designed to rebuild key infrastructure damaged by ongoing conflict in Sudan and to restore vital s...

 Sudan's ambassador to the United Nations, Al-Harith Idris, has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an investigation into foreign states and organizations suspected of providing military support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This was reported by the Sudan Tribune, citing the ambassador's remarks during a UN Security...

 The Ministry of Defense of Libya and the Ministry of Defense of Turkey have signed an agreement aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the Libyan army. This was announced by the press office of Libya's Government of National Unity (GNU). According to the statement, "The Libyan Ministry of Defense has signed a cooperation agreement...

 The President of Kenya, William Ruto, has approved the appointment of the chairperson and commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The local publication, The Star, reports this news, citing official notifications. Erastus Edung Etekon has been appointed as the new chairperson of the commission for a term of six ye...

 The port infrastructure of Astrakhan Region is poised to become a transit hub for African cargo within the framework of the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC). Vladimir Golovkov, the region's Minister of External Relations, shared this vision with the "African Initiative." "The North-South International Transport Corridor can ...