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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.

Politics

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 […]

Business Politics

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 […]

Business

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 […]

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Burkina Faso waives entry visa fees for all African nationals

Andrew Mbeki September 13, 2025

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is now free to visit for all African nationals. Ouagadougou says its waiving fees on entry visas for citizens across the continent.  The only requirement for Africans wanting to visit Burkina Faso is to fill out an online form and have their application approved.  Until now, a tourist visa cost just […]

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Ghana accepts Nigerian deportees from U.S

Andrew Mbeki September 13, 2025

Ghana The Ghanaian government has explained why it opened its doors for West African deportees from the United States.  President John Mahama cited the regional bloc ECOWAS’ free movement protocol that allows citizens of member states to enter and reside in other West African countries without a visa for up to 90 days. Ghana has […]

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Boat mishap killed many students in Congo

Andrew Mbeki September 12, 2025

Congo A motorized boat capsized in northwestern Congo’s Equateur Province, killing at least 86 people, state media reported Friday. The state news agency reported that the accident occurred on Wednesday in Basankusu territory, and that most of the victims were students. It was not immediately clear what caused the accident although state media attributed it […]