President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Félix Tshisekedi met with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa during a working visit to Pretoria. The South African Presidential Administration announced the meeting on social media. "The leaders will have an opportunity to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest, thereby stre...

 Egypt and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will continue negotiations on establishing a free trade zone agreement, according to Mikhail Agasandyan, Director of the First Department of CIS Countries at the Russian Foreign Ministry, in a statement to TASS. "The negotiation process is not yet completed and requires continued meticulous expert ...

 Ghana's NAIMOS Task Force, in collaboration with multiple military units, conducted a significant operation against illegal small-scale gold mining (galamsey) along the Ankobra River on September 17. The operation was confirmed by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu through official social media channels. The crackdown targeted illeg...

 The NAIMOS Task Force and several other units of the Ghana Armed Forces conducted an operation against illegal small-scale gold mining (galamsey) on the Ankobra River on September 17. This was announced by the spokesperson for the country's president, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on social media. The crackdown on illegal miners took place in the East ...

 In Sudan, rebels from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have forcibly displaced residents from the village of Tura, north of El Fasher, to establish a military stronghold. This was reported by the Sudan Tribune, citing a military source. According to the source, the base is intended to facilitate the movement of RSF commanders. The incident occu...

 Egypt's newly appointed ambassador to Bamako, Mohamed El-Gamal, during a meeting with Mali's Minister of Justice, Mamadou Kassogué, on September 17, stated that Egypt remains committed to combating terrorism in the Sahel nation. The Malian government reported this on its official website. Minister Kassogué congratulated the diplomat on his ap...

 China has approved imports of blueberries from Zimbabwe, opening a new fast-growing market for the African country and creating opportunities to expand the export potential of its horticulture sector, the Horticultural Development Council (HDC) of Zimbabwe said. The agreement was formalised in a memorandum of understanding signed on September...

 Aeroflot will resume regular flights from Moscow to the Seychelles starting September 27, the airline's press service announced. "In preparation for the winter season, Aeroflot is reinstating its traditional regular flights from Moscow to the Seychelles and Sri Lanka," the statement noted.Flights to the island of Mahé will operate twice a wee...

 The government of Equatorial Guinea has signed an agreement with the Canadian company International Expert Geophysics to provide technical services for airborne geophysical surveys. This was announced by the office of the country's Vice President. The agreement was signed by Equatorial Guinea's Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development,...

 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in an extraordinary BRICS summit scheduled to be held online on September 8. This was confirmed by the spokesperson for the South African leader, Vincent Magwenya, in a statement to TASS. "Ramaphosa will take part in the BRICS summit on September 8, which will be held via video conferen...

 The South African government has approved a bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the country starting in 2027, according to a statement from the office of the South African president. "The Cabinet has approved the bid to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Kyalami for a period of three years, beginning in 2027. The bid is fully funded by reputa...

 On 22 August, Transitional President of Mali Assimi Goïta received the annual reports for 2023 and 2024 from the Ombudsperson for Citizens' Rights, Sanogo Aminata Mallé, the Office of the President reported. Key findings and statistics- Mallé presented a two‑year institutional report documenting violations by administrative bodies and a sharp...

 Burkina Faso authorities have suspended the Target Malaria project, financed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation announced in a statement signed by Secretary General Samuel Paré. What happened- The ministry ordered a nationwide halt to all activities under the Target...

 A delegation from the Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie visited Burkina Faso to exchange experience and strengthen security cooperation, the Burkinabè news agency AIB reports. Visit details- On 19 August, Colonel Kuagri Natama, Chief of Staff of the National Gendarmerie of Burkina Faso, received the Moroccan delegation led by Lieutenant Colonel Nabi...

 Senegal has the potential to double its hydrocarbon production capacity, enabling the country to meet domestic demand and enter regional markets, Energy, Oil and Mining Minister Birama Suley Diop said. He made the remarks after visiting the mineral port of Sendou in Bargny and the African Refining Company (SAR) in Mbao. Key findings from the ...

 The Intervision international music competition will feature performers from Egypt, Madagascar and South Africa, the Traditions of Art cultural heritage foundation, organizer of the event, told RIA Novosti. This year's lineup includes artists from all continents, including South America, with acts arriving from Venezuela, Colombia and Cuba. A...

 The Nigerian government has approved a phased refinancing plan for 4 trillion naira (about $2.61 billion) of power‑sector liabilities to stabilize the industry and improve electricity supply, Finance Minister Olawale Edun said. President Bola Tinubu signed off on the scheme on 13 August, which covers debt accumulated between 2015 and 2023 owe...

 The government of Equatorial Guinea has decided to broaden its subsurface exploration program by engaging a foreign company to obtain more accurate data on the country's mineral resources. The announcement follows a meeting in Ciudad de la Paz chaired by Vice‑President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, during which a working group approved contra...

 Niger has filed a challenge with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) seeking the disqualification of an arbitrator appointed by French nuclear group Orano in the dispute over the nationalization of uranium producer Somair. The challenged arbitrator is Colombian lawyer Fernando Mantijo Serrano, whose appointm...

 Equatorial Guinea's National Council for Economic and Social Development convened a two-day forum in Malabo focused on economic reform and agricultural transformation. The event brought together government officials, civil society representatives, business leaders, international organizations, farmer associations, ranchers, fishers, the Chamb...