Politics

Army General becomes new Prime Minister in Madagascar

Andrew Mbeki October 7, 2025

Madagascar The appointment of Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo comes a week after President Andriy Rajoelina fired his cabinet following days of protests. Hailing from the administrative corps, Zafisambo studied at the Antsirabe Military Academy in 1991 before receiving his secondary military training

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Africa: Fish under threat as stocks decline

Andrew Mbeki October 2, 2025

Africa Africa’s freshwater fish are disappearing at alarming rates, with a new report from the World Wide Fund for Nature warning that over a quarter of species face extinction. On Lake Victoria, the continent’s largest lake, fish catches have dropped sharply — a crisis that is already being felt by local traders. Elizabeth Didi, fish trader: “Back […]

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South African MP convicted of firing a gun in public

Andrew Mbeki October 1, 2025

South Africa South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been found guilty of illegal possession of a gun and firing it in public, offences which carry a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison. In 2018, a video emerged showing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader using a semi-automatic rifle to fire several shots in […]

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At least 30 die after Ethiopia church scaffolding falls

Andrew Mbeki October 1, 2025

At least 30 people have died and more than 200 others been injured after scaffolding collapsed at a church in Ethiopia. Thousands of worshippers were gathered at the Arerti Mariam church early in the morning when the structure fell, local police inspector Ahmed Gebeyehu told Sky News Africa. The crowd had visited the church, in […]

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DRC NASS President resigns

Andrew Mbeki September 23, 2025

Congo In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Vital Kamerhe has resigned as President of the National Assembly, just ahead of a planned vote on a petition targeting his leadership. The announcement was made Monday evening by the Assembly’s first vice president, with Kamerhe addressing lawmakers shortly after. He framed his resignation as a sacrifice to […]

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South African minister meets US representative in push for trade deal

Andrew Mbeki September 19, 2025

South Africa South African Trade Minister Parks Tau has met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for talks, Tau’s office said on Friday, as Africa’s biggest economy tries to reach a deal to roll back steep U.S. tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 30% tariff on imports from South Africa last month after President Cyril […]

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Tensions rises in eastern Congo

Andrew Mbeki September 18, 2025

Congo Tensions are escalating in eastern Congo as the M23 rebel group and government forces dig in along the frontlines — threatening fragile peace efforts. Over the weekend, M23 staged a military parade in Goma, showcasing more than 7,000 new recruits. The group claimed the fighters included surrendered Congolese soldiers and local militia members. But […]

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South Africa grants long-term leases to oil majors at key Durban fuel hub

Andrew Mbeki September 17, 2025

South Africa South Africa has granted oil majors and traders, including BP (BP.L), opens new tab  and Vitol, extended access at its main petrochemical hub, ending years of wrangling over short-term leases that threatened investment and supply security, the national fuels body said. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy extended the lease agreements at the Island View Precinct

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Senegal intercepts pirogue carrying 112 migrants

Andrew Mbeki September 17, 2025

Senegal Senegalese authorities intercepted 112 migrants aboard a long wooden fishing boat known as a pirogue off the coast of Dakar on Tuesday as they attempted to reach Europe via a perilous Atlantic Ocean route, officials said. Abdoul Aziz Gueye, mayor of Dakar’s Ouakam district, said local fishermen alerted authorities to a drifting wooden pirogue […]

Politics

Inflation tops Malawians politicians agenda as general elections gets closer

Andrew Mbeki September 14, 2025

Malawi Weary Malawians look to this week’s presidential election as nation grapples with an economic crisis Malawi is holding a presidential election this week as one of Africa’s poorer countries grapples with an economic crisis, food and fuel shortages — and memories of a vote six years ago that was canceled and a redo ordered […]