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Former Botswana president Festus Mogae dies at 86
Botswana’s former president, Festus Mogae, renowned for leading the country’s fight against HIV/AIDS, has died at the age of 86.
Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, confirmed Mogae’s…
Truckers’ Strike Over Killings Paralyzes Uganda–South Sudan Trade Route
Regional transit truck drivers have suspended operations along the Uganda–South Sudan corridor, parking hundreds of cargo trucks at key border points in protest over worsening insecurity.…
Rising Xenophobia in South Africa Sparks Call for Urgent African Response
The President of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Dr. Victor Oluwafemi, has called for immediate and coordinated action across the continent to address escalating xenophobic…
Ethiopia Signals Review of Fuel-Car Import Ban Amid WTO Accession Push
Ethiopia’s government is preparing to reconsider its ban on fuel-powered vehicle imports as part of ongoing efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Trade Minister…
South Africa Sets November Date for High-Stakes Local Elections
South Africa will hold its next municipal elections on Nov. 4, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a post on X.
The country holds municipal elections roughly every five years, and South…
Heavy Fighting Across Mali as Helicopter Downed, Armed Groups Clash in Multiple…
Intense fighting erupted across several Malian cities over the weekend, with reports of chaos and heightened insecurity as armed groups clashed with security forces and allied…
AI Blunder Forces South Africa to Withdraw Draft Policy
South Africa has withdrawn its first draft national artificial intelligence policy after it emerged that the document contained fictitious sources in its reference list, raising concerns…
ECOWAS Urges 6-Month Maternity Leave to Improve Child Survival in West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States has called on member states to extend maternity leave to a minimum of six months as part of efforts to improve child…
Ghana Reassures Citizens in South Africa After Xenophobic Incident
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Ablakwa, has urged Ghanaian nationals living in South Africa to remain calm following concerns over a reported xenophobic incident, reaffirming the…
EU Unveils €235m Aid Package to Address Worsening Crises in West and Central Africa
The European Commission has announced a €235 million humanitarian aid package to respond to escalating crises across West and Central Africa, where conflict, food insecurity,…