Zimbabwe Opposition Questions Mnangagwa’s Appointment of US- and UK-Sanctioned Businessman as Investment Minister

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, who is sanctioned by the United States and the United Kingdom over alleged corruption, as the country's investment minister. Tagwirei is a long-time adviser to Mnangagwa and was among the prominent supporters of …

Ethiopia Launches Gold Refinery to Boost Local Processing and Add Value to Africa’s Mineral Wealth

Ethiopia is position itself as Africa's gold processing hub. The country has launched its first large scale domestic processing facility- the National Precious Metals Refinery that is built to process over 600 tonnes of gold and silver annually. A game changer for Africa, as the country attempts to…

DRC's Joseph Kabila Forms New Political-Military Coalition With M23 Rebels in Goma

Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has joined forces with M23 rebels to form a new political and military coalition, called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation. The announcement was made at a news conference in Goma, in eastern DRC. SABC News correspondent Chris Oc…

Navi Pillay Urges US to Defend Human Rights, Criticises Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court

South African jurist Navi Pillay is calling for stronger protection of international justice, urging the United States to return to defending human rights. Speaking at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, she criticised US sanctions against the institution. Her remarks come amid internati…

Global Oil Price Surge Raises Airline Costs, Threatens Higher Airfares and Weighs on Travel Demand

Rising global oil prices are putting pressure on the aviation industry, with fuel and energy costs accounting for about 30% of operating expenses. Industry players say escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Iran war are driving up costs, forcing airlines to absorb some of the increases while passin…

Visa Launches AI-Powered Travel Platform in South Africa to Simplify Trip Planning and Enhance Safety

Global payments company Visa has launched a new travel platform in South Africa, designed to help people plan and manage their travel experiences. The platform uses digital technology and artificial intelligence to offer travel recommendations, alongside features aimed at improving safety. Channel …

Daily Africa Roundup: The Latest Headlines and Key Developments Shaping Africa and the World in the Past 24 Hours

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysis, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context…

Democratic Republic of the Congo Faces Ebola Crisis and Political Turmoil as Kabila Launches New Coalition in Goma

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling a catastrophic collision of a public health emergency of International concern and severe political turmoil, creating the country's deadliest and fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record. The World Health Organization reports that the rare, highly fa…

Somalia Braces for Severe Flooding as El Niño Threatens Millions Amid Humanitarian Funding Cuts

Millions of people in Somalia are facing the threat of severe flooding, as climate experts warn that a strong El Niño event could intensify seasonal rains between October and December. Flooding along the Shabelle and Juba rivers could destroy crops, displace families and worsen food insecurity. Hum…

Botswana President Boko Visits China to Strengthen Trade, Investment and Strategic Economic Ties

 Botswana President Advocate Duma Boko is on a state visit to China this week. This is Boko's first state visit to the country. The government of Botswana says while in China Boko will hold official talks with President Xi Jinping to discuss trade and economic cooperation, including ways to deepen …