South Africa raises policy rate to 7.25% as inflation risks intensify
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, increased its policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25 per cent, citing renewed […]
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Kenya shuts over 600 recruitment Agencies amid overseas jobs scams
The Kenyan Government has closed more than 600 recruitment Agencies suspected of malpractice as authorities intensify efforts to protect citizens seeking employment abroad. Prime Cabinet […]
Botswana Warns Citizens Against Deceptive Recruitment Into Russia-Ukraine War
The Government of Botswana has raised alarm over an increasing number of its citizens being deceived into travelling to Russia, where they are reportedly being […]
Felix Tshisekedi signals openness to third term amid constitutional reform debate in DRC
President Felix Tshisekedi has said he is ready to seek a third term in office if the people of Democratic Republic of the Congo ask […]
Cameroon: WTO Summit Opens in Yaounde with Renewed Push for Global Trade Reforms
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization opened in Yaounde on March 26, 2026, bringing together ministers responsible for Trade, Economy, and Development, […]
Two South Africans Killed After Recruitment Ruse Linked to Russia-Ukraine War
At least two South Africans have died while fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine after being deceived by a recruitment scheme, Foreign Minister […]
Ghana’s Foreign Minister Appeals for Release of Ghanaian POWs During Ukraine Visit
On a rare diplomatic mission to Kyiv on Wednesday, Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, appealed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the release of two Ghanaian […]
Ramaphosa Welcomes Return of South Africans Recruited into Russia-Ukraine War
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday welcomed the return of nationals who were reportedly lured into the Russia-Ukraine war, following diplomatic engagement between Pretoria […]
Kenyan Intelligence Report Alleges 1,000 Citizens Duped Into Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A Kenyan intelligence report presented to Parliament on Wednesday alleges that 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being misled with […]
South Africa: Putin, Ramaphosa Discuss Prospects for Political Settlement in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the prospect of a political settlement in Ukraine during a telephone conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the […]