Ramaphosa gains from US showdown
South African President’s conduct with Trump reminded South Africans of his diplomatic pedigree, and of his importance to the country’s rules-based order
US ‘concerned’ over activists’ treatment in Tanzania
The US Bureau of African Affairs said on X it was “deeply concerned by reports of the mistreatment” of Atuhaire and Mwangi
Armed gangs kill dozens in Nigeria
A local state governor said “scores” of people had been killed in the attacks, which also saw homes and properties destroyed. Northeast
Children die as USAID aid cuts snap a lifeline
Trump administration cut more than 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall assistance around the world. Programs serving
Digital School expands Africa footprint
UAE-led initiative drives regional collaboration, youth empowerment through digital education The Digital School, a flagship initiative of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
UAE, Uganda forge closer ties
President of Uganda received H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed; both countries have deepened ties with strategic agreements in energy, investment and digital
S Africa’s equity pitch
Steenhuisen was delivering the opening address at the three-day meet ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit towards the end of the year.
Guterres pitches for Sudan peace
In a meeting in Cairo with UN Secretary-General’s envoy to Sudan Ramtane Lamamra on Wednesday, he stressed the pan-Arab body’s “firm stance
EYE-CATCHING
Aircrafts perform during the South African Air Force (SAAF) Museum Airshow in Pretoria, South Africa. The annual SAAF Museum Airshow took place
UK-Kenya defence partnership deepened
Defence Secretary met with Agnes Wanjiru’s family to offer condolences, fulfilling his commitment and making him the first UK Minister to meet