US pledges support for Kenya’s critical minerals processing industry
The United States said on Wednesday it would support Kenya in developing a transparent critical minerals sector with local processing and value addition. Kenya is […]
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US copper imports from DR Congo hit record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026
United States copper imports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached a record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026 as buyers sought cheaper supplies amid […]
Kenyan aviation workers end two-day strike after agreement
Kenyan aviation workers called off a two-day strike on Tuesday after their union reached an agreement with the Kenya Airports Authority and other parties. Kenya […]
US Faces Criticism Over False Claim That Ethiopia Is Africa’s Second-Largest Economy
The United States has faced criticism after incorrectly describing Ethiopia as Africa’s second-largest economy while promoting bilateral relations under the Trump administration’s “America First” foreign […]
Ramaphosa calls for deeper SADC unity and regional integration
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on Southern African leaders to deepen regional unity and integration, saying the region is bound by a shared […]
Mozambique seizes 1.4 tonnes of fentanyl at Maputo airport
Mozambican authorities have seized 1.4 tonnes of fentanyl at Maputo International Airport, highlighting the emergence of a new synthetic drug trafficking route in Southern Africa. […]
Rwanda’s agricultural export earnings hit record $1.1bn
Rwanda’s agricultural export revenues rose by 24.3 per cent to US$1.1 billion in the 2025/26 fiscal year, marking the highest annual earnings ever recorded by […]
Colombia recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara
Colombia announced a shift in its position on the Sahara issue and affirmed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Southern Provinces. This new position […]
US lawmakers renew push to designate Polisario as terrorist group
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation seeking to designate the Polisario militias as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Representative Ronny Jackson, a Republican […]
President Trump Reaffirms U.S. Recognition of Morocco’s Sovereignty over the Sahara in Message to King Mohammed VI
U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated Washington’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and pointed out that the United States considers the Moroccan Autonomy […]