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Egyptian🇪🇬 construction firm Hassan Allam Holding has won a $250 million deal to develop the Afreximbank African Trade Centre, a landmark project that will also host the lender’s new global headquarters.
December 15, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Egyptian🇪🇬 construction firm Hassan Allam Holding has won a $250 million deal to develop the Afreximbank African Trade Centre, a landmark project that will also host the lender’s new global headquarters.
Egyptian🇪🇬 construction firm Hassan Allam Holding has won a $250 million deal to develop the Afreximbank African Trade Centre, a landmark project that will also host the lender’s new global headquarters.
December 15, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Egyptian🇪🇬 construction firm Hassan Allam Holding has won a $250 million deal to develop the Afreximbank African Trade Centre, a landmark project that will also host the lender’s new global headquarters.
The United States🇺🇸 has accused Rwanda of pushing the Great Lakes region toward conflict and warned that measures will be taken against those acting as “spoilers” threatening regional peace and stability.
December 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The United States🇺🇸 has accused Rwanda of pushing the Great Lakes region toward conflict and warned that measures will be taken against those acting as “spoilers” threatening regional peace and stability.
Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner and father of two, bravely confronted an attacker during the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 12 people. He seized the gunman’s rifle and turned it on him, helping prevent further loss of life.
-World News.
-World News.
December 15, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner and father of two, bravely confronted an attacker during the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 12 people. He seized the gunman’s rifle and turned it on him, helping prevent further loss of life.
-World News.
-World News.
Ukrainian🇺🇦 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is willing to drop demands for Nato membership in return for security guarantees from the US and Europe, hoping the compromise will help move peace talks forward in Berlin on Sunday.
-World News.
-World News.
December 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Ukrainian🇺🇦 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is willing to drop demands for Nato membership in return for security guarantees from the US and Europe, hoping the compromise will help move peace talks forward in Berlin on Sunday.
-World News.
-World News.
Zimbabwe🇿🇼 has introduced rules forcing foreign-owned companies in reserved sectors to transfer 75 percent of their shares to indigenous citizens within three years, with a minimum annual divestment of 25 percent, aiming to accelerate local ownership, The Herald reported.
December 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Zimbabwe🇿🇼 has introduced rules forcing foreign-owned companies in reserved sectors to transfer 75 percent of their shares to indigenous citizens within three years, with a minimum annual divestment of 25 percent, aiming to accelerate local ownership, The Herald reported.
Nigeria🇳🇬 has unveiled a National Single Window platform to recover revenue lost at its ports, where inefficiencies cost an estimated $13 million daily. Set to be fully operational next year, the system aims to cut cargo clearance times from 21 days to under seven while reducing human intervention.
December 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Nigeria🇳🇬 has unveiled a National Single Window platform to recover revenue lost at its ports, where inefficiencies cost an estimated $13 million daily. Set to be fully operational next year, the system aims to cut cargo clearance times from 21 days to under seven while reducing human intervention.
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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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.