Macron Visits Gabon to Strengthen Post-Transition Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Libreville on November 23 for his first State visit since Brice Oligui Nguema assumed power in Gabon, marking a […]
South Africa
G20 Summit in Johannesburg Endorses Multilateral Declaration Despite U.S. Absence
The G20 Summit in Johannesburg concluded over the week-end with the adoption of a wide-ranging declaration aimed at reinforcing multilateralism and promoting fairer global governance, […]
South Africa Ramps Up Security and Cleanup Efforts Ahead of Johannesburg G20 Summit
South Africa has intensified security preparations ahead of the G20 Summit set to open on Saturday, 22 November 2025, deploying 3,500 additional police officers and […]
Tinubu Halts G20 Trip as Nigeria Mobilises to Rescue Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his planned departure for the Group of 20 Summit in Johannesburg, following the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in […]
South Africa Raises Alarm Over Mysterious Palestinian Arrivals
South Africa on Monday, November 17, expressed deep concern over the unexpected arrival last Thursday of 153 Palestinians at Johannesburg’s airport, describing the incident as […]
Ethiopia Confirms Three Marburg Deaths as Outbreak Raises Regional Concerns
Ethiopia on Monday, November 17, confirmed three deaths from the Marburg virus in the Omo region, following tests on 17 suspected cases. The government, which […]
Ramaphosa Dismisses Trump’s G20 Boycott as “Ineffective”
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to skip the G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg later this month, describing boycott […]
South Africa Sets New Inflation Target at 3 Percent
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, a revised inflation target of 3 percent with a 1-percentage-point tolerance band, during […]
East Africa: EAC Trade Rises to $38.2 Billion in Q2 2025 as Exports Surge 40 Percent
The East African Community (EAC) registered a strong upswing in international merchandise trade in the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the bloc’s economic resilience and […]
South Africa: SAWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Across Four Provinces
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and a yellow […]