South Africa’s currency came under renewed pressure as global market conditions shifted, with the rand weakening against the U.S. dollar despite signs of improving domestic economic momentum. The currency dropped sharply in Tuesday trading, reflecting how external factors continue to dominate investor sentiment. While recent data pointed to a modest expansion in economic activity, concerns […]
A damaged Russian tanker drifting unmanned in the Mediterranean Sea is approaching Libyan waters, raising serious concerns among European officials about the risk of a potential environmental disaster. The vessel, identified as Arctic Metagaz, has been adrift for more than two weeks after sustaining damage earlier this month. Authorities estimate it could reach Libyan shores […]
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have agreed on a major export finance deal aimed at modernising two of Nigeria’s most important port facilities, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The agreement, valued at approximately 746 million pounds, will support the redevelopment of the Lagos Port Complex and the TinCan […]
A group of key United Nations member states has warned that violence carried out Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces in the city of al-Fashir bears the hallmarks of genocide, intensifying international concern over the escalating conflict in Darfur. In a joint statement delivered at the UN Human Rights Council, the foreign ministers of Germany, Ireland, the […]
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation on energy, security and infrastructure during a direct phone conversation, according to Nigeria’s presidency. During the nine minute call, the two leaders addressed efforts to revive a long delayed electricity project involving Siemens AG. The initiative, originally agreed in 2019, aimed […]
Tensions in the Horn of Africa escalated further after Eritrea firmly denied accusations from Ethiopia that Eritrean forces are operating inside Ethiopian territory. The claims, which Addis Ababa says are linked to support for insurgent groups, have been dismissed Asmara as baseless and politically motivated, deepening an already fragile relationship between the two neighbours. Ethiopian […]
Niger’s military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani has accused France, Benin, and the Ivory Coast of sponsoring an attack on Niamey’s international airport after gunfire and explosions were reported near the site late at night. Speaking on state television following a visit to the affected air base, Tiani directly blamed the leaders of the three countries for […]
Nearly 35 million people in Nigeria are at risk of hunger this year as global humanitarian funding continues to shrink, according to the United Nations. The warning was issued during the presentation of the 2026 humanitarian response plan in Abuja, where officials said the scale of need has outpaced available resources. The United Nations noted […]
Uganda has ordered a nationwide suspension of internet access ahead of Thursday’s general election, reviving memories of past shutdowns and raising concerns among opposition figures, civil society groups, and digital rights advocates. The move was announced the Uganda Communications Commission, which instructed all internet service providers to halt connectivity in the days surrounding the vote. […]
For most Ugandans under the age of 40, politics has meant just one name at the top of the state. Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986, when he seized power after a prolonged armed uprising. Nearly four decades later, and now aged 81, Museveni is once again positioning himself for another presidential run, this […]
