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South Africa’s🇿🇦 Border Management Authority will fine Ethiopian Airlines $890 (R15,000) per passenger following the disruption of a suspected human trafficking operation at OR Tambo International Airport, local media report.
December 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
South Africa’s🇿🇦 Border Management Authority will fine Ethiopian Airlines $890 (R15,000) per passenger following the disruption of a suspected human trafficking operation at OR Tambo International Airport, local media report.
Ethiopia🇪🇹 and Eritrea have been urged by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to reaffirm the Algiers Agreement amid rising tensions, with a call to respect both nations’ sovereignty. Ethiopia seeks Red Sea access, while Eritrea rejects any threats to its territorial integrity.
December 14, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Ethiopia🇪🇹 and Eritrea have been urged by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to reaffirm the Algiers Agreement amid rising tensions, with a call to respect both nations’ sovereignty. Ethiopia seeks Red Sea access, while Eritrea rejects any threats to its territorial integrity.
The United Nations World Food Programme will cut food rations next month for Sudanese communities facing famine, citing severe funding shortages.
December 14, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The United Nations World Food Programme will cut food rations next month for Sudanese communities facing famine, citing severe funding shortages.
Britain has sanctioned senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, accusing them of involvement in mass killings and targeted attacks on civilians.
-World News.
-World News.
December 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Britain has sanctioned senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, accusing them of involvement in mass killings and targeted attacks on civilians.
-World News.
-World News.
Senegal’s🇸🇳 Justice Minister Yassine Fall said Dakar will not extradite individuals sought by France unless Paris responds positively to Senegal’s own outstanding extradition requests.
December 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Senegal’s🇸🇳 Justice Minister Yassine Fall said Dakar will not extradite individuals sought by France unless Paris responds positively to Senegal’s own outstanding extradition requests.
Morocco🇲🇦 will receive $316 million from the African Development Bank to upgrade its airports ahead of hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
December 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Morocco🇲🇦 will receive $316 million from the African Development Bank to upgrade its airports ahead of hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
📍Southern Tanzania🇹🇿
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December 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
📍Southern Tanzania🇹🇿
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📷: ipiosc
Eritrea🇪🇷 announced on Friday that it has officially withdrawn from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the country’s Ministry of Information confirmed, marking a significant shift in its engagement with the regional bloc.
December 13, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Eritrea🇪🇷 announced on Friday that it has officially withdrawn from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the country’s Ministry of Information confirmed, marking a significant shift in its engagement with the regional bloc.
Afghanistan’s🇦🇫 Taliban warned four friends that their Peaky Blinders inspired clothing “conflicts with Afghan and Islamic values,” saying the TV series’ style goes against local culture, the BBC reports.
-World News.
-World News.
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Afghanistan’s🇦🇫 Taliban warned four friends that their Peaky Blinders inspired clothing “conflicts with Afghan and Islamic values,” saying the TV series’ style goes against local culture, the BBC reports.
-World News.
-World News.
Egypt🇪🇬 has secured a major 15-year, 35 billion dollar natural gas deal with Israel, which will supply 130 billion cubic meters from the Leviathan field. Plans for a cross-border pipeline aim to strengthen regional energy links. The agreement had faced delays due to political and security tensions.
December 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Egypt🇪🇬 has secured a major 15-year, 35 billion dollar natural gas deal with Israel, which will supply 130 billion cubic meters from the Leviathan field. Plans for a cross-border pipeline aim to strengthen regional energy links. The agreement had faced delays due to political and security tensions.
South Africa’s🇿🇦 ANC wrapped up its Johannesburg policy conference by admitting to serious challenges including corruption, factionalism, weak service delivery, and slow poverty reduction. The party pledged internal reforms as it prepares for the 2026 municipal elections.
December 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
South Africa’s🇿🇦 ANC wrapped up its Johannesburg policy conference by admitting to serious challenges including corruption, factionalism, weak service delivery, and slow poverty reduction. The party pledged internal reforms as it prepares for the 2026 municipal elections.
Rwanda🇷🇼 genocide victims have filed a complaint in France, the CPCR said on Thursday, accusing the Banque de France of enabling the 1994 massacre by failing to freeze the National Bank of Rwanda’s account, which continued processing payments during the killings.
December 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Rwanda🇷🇼 genocide victims have filed a complaint in France, the CPCR said on Thursday, accusing the Banque de France of enabling the 1994 massacre by failing to freeze the National Bank of Rwanda’s account, which continued processing payments during the killings.
South African🇿🇦 border authorities detained 14 Ethiopians and 16 Bangladeshis at OR Tambo International Airport in two separate Thursday operations, in what officials describe as a suspected human-trafficking case, according to SABC News.
December 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
South African🇿🇦 border authorities detained 14 Ethiopians and 16 Bangladeshis at OR Tambo International Airport in two separate Thursday operations, in what officials describe as a suspected human-trafficking case, according to SABC News.
South Sudan🇸🇸 has sent troops into neighbouring Sudan to secure the strategic Heglig oil field near their shared border.
December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
South Sudan🇸🇸 has sent troops into neighbouring Sudan to secure the strategic Heglig oil field near their shared border.
Burkina Faso🇧🇫 released 11 Nigerian military officers after their C-130 made an emergency landing due to technical issues. Authorities said the landing violated national airspace and sovereignty rules, highlighting regional tensions amid recent political unrest in Benin and Nigeria’s involvement.
December 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Burkina Faso🇧🇫 released 11 Nigerian military officers after their C-130 made an emergency landing due to technical issues. Authorities said the landing violated national airspace and sovereignty rules, highlighting regional tensions amid recent political unrest in Benin and Nigeria’s involvement.
Ethiopia’s🇪🇹 National Electoral Commission has scheduled next year’s parliamentary elections for June 1.
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Ethiopia’s🇪🇹 National Electoral Commission has scheduled next year’s parliamentary elections for June 1.
Burundi🇧🇮 has shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after M23 fighters entered the strategic eastern city of Uvira, near Burundi’s economic hub, Bujumbura, according to Burundian security sources cited by AFP.
December 12, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Burundi🇧🇮 has shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after M23 fighters entered the strategic eastern city of Uvira, near Burundi’s economic hub, Bujumbura, according to Burundian security sources cited by AFP.
Uganda🇺🇬 and the United States signed a US$2.2 billion MoU on Wednesday to strengthen Uganda’s health system and help curb the global spread of emerging and existing infectious diseases.
December 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Uganda🇺🇬 and the United States signed a US$2.2 billion MoU on Wednesday to strengthen Uganda’s health system and help curb the global spread of emerging and existing infectious diseases.
Democratic Republic of Congo🇨🇩 Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner has urged the US to widen its targeted sanctions on Rwanda, arguing it would help restore credibility to Washington’s mediation efforts as M23 rebels advance toward a key town near the Burundian border.
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Democratic Republic of Congo🇨🇩 Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner has urged the US to widen its targeted sanctions on Rwanda, arguing it would help restore credibility to Washington’s mediation efforts as M23 rebels advance toward a key town near the Burundian border.
Kenya’s🇰🇪 Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi discussed the country’s public investment plans with CGTN’s Ramah Nyang, touching on the Safaricom-Vodacom deal, the Sovereign Wealth Fund’s structure, and funding for major projects.
December 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Kenya’s🇰🇪 Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi discussed the country’s public investment plans with CGTN’s Ramah Nyang, touching on the Safaricom-Vodacom deal, the Sovereign Wealth Fund’s structure, and funding for major projects.
Libya’s🇱🇾 acting foreign minister Taher Al-Baour met US Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Burnt on Wednesday to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation, supporting Libya’s political stability, and strengthening ongoing regional and international coordination.
December 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Libya’s🇱🇾 acting foreign minister Taher Al-Baour met US Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Burnt on Wednesday to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation, supporting Libya’s political stability, and strengthening ongoing regional and international coordination.
Benin’s🇧🇯 army confronted about 100 heavily armed mutineers using armoured vehicles in intense clashes near the president’s residence, the head of the republican guard, Dieudonne Djimon Tevoedjre, said on Wednesday.
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Benin’s🇧🇯 army confronted about 100 heavily armed mutineers using armoured vehicles in intense clashes near the president’s residence, the head of the republican guard, Dieudonne Djimon Tevoedjre, said on Wednesday.
South Africa🇿🇦 has taken a notable economic step, allowing businesses to pay Chinese suppliers directly in yuan under President Cyril Ramaphosa. The move bypasses the US dollar, highlighting shifting global dynamics and signalling growing confidence in Africa’s role on the world stage.
December 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
South Africa🇿🇦 has taken a notable economic step, allowing businesses to pay Chinese suppliers directly in yuan under President Cyril Ramaphosa. The move bypasses the US dollar, highlighting shifting global dynamics and signalling growing confidence in Africa’s role on the world stage.
Top 6 African countries with the longest road networks.
1. South Africa🇿🇦: 750,000 km.
2. Nigeria🇳🇬: 195,000 km.
3. Ethiopia🇪🇹: 161,452 km.
4. Kenya🇰🇪: 161,000 km.
5. Democratic Republic of the Congo🇨🇩: 152,000 km.
6. Tanzania🇹🇿: 145,000 km.
Source: Business Insider Africa.
1. South Africa🇿🇦: 750,000 km.
2. Nigeria🇳🇬: 195,000 km.
3. Ethiopia🇪🇹: 161,452 km.
4. Kenya🇰🇪: 161,000 km.
5. Democratic Republic of the Congo🇨🇩: 152,000 km.
6. Tanzania🇹🇿: 145,000 km.
Source: Business Insider Africa.
December 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Top 6 African countries with the longest road networks.
1. South Africa🇿🇦: 750,000 km.
2. Nigeria🇳🇬: 195,000 km.
3. Ethiopia🇪🇹: 161,452 km.
4. Kenya🇰🇪: 161,000 km.
5. Democratic Republic of the Congo🇨🇩: 152,000 km.
6. Tanzania🇹🇿: 145,000 km.
Source: Business Insider Africa.
1. South Africa🇿🇦: 750,000 km.
2. Nigeria🇳🇬: 195,000 km.
3. Ethiopia🇪🇹: 161,452 km.
4. Kenya🇰🇪: 161,000 km.
5. Democratic Republic of the Congo🇨🇩: 152,000 km.
6. Tanzania🇹🇿: 145,000 km.
Source: Business Insider Africa.
Russia’s frozen assets may not become a reparations loan for Ukraine, as doubts rise within the EU. Belgium opposes the plan ahead of the 18 December summit, and if it fails, joint EU debt could be considered, with Hungary already signaling it would block that option.
-World News.
-World News.
December 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Russia’s frozen assets may not become a reparations loan for Ukraine, as doubts rise within the EU. Belgium opposes the plan ahead of the 18 December summit, and if it fails, joint EU debt could be considered, with Hungary already signaling it would block that option.
-World News.
-World News.