Africa
Russian President Putin to meet Togo’s President Gnassingbe in Kremlin to strengthen bilateral ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe at the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks aimed at deepening cooperation...
Dutch brewer sells Bukavu brewery in eastern Congo to Mauritian firm for one euro after losing control
A Dutch brewing company has agreed to transfer its brewery in Bukavu, the second-largest city in the conflict-affected eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,...
Zambia welcomes Chinese premier for first time in 28 years amid economic recovery and Belt and Road focus
Zambia will host a Chinese premier on Wednesday for the first time in 28 years, marking a high-profile visit as the sub-Saharan nation...
Volunteers battle flooding in Alexandra ahead of G20 summit as South Africa urges global climate action
In Johannesburg’s oldest township, volunteers in wetsuits wade through thigh-deep water in the polluted Jukskei River to repair a net designed to trap...
South Africa criticises flight carrying more than 150 Palestinians, cites broader agenda to remove people from Gaza and West Bank
South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola on Monday criticised a plane that arrived in the country carrying more than 150 Palestinians, describing the...
Coalition of 13 countries introduces new taxes on luxury air travel to fund climate action
A coalition of thirteen countries has announced new taxes on luxury air travel, targeting private jets as well as business and first-class tickets,...
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan appoints family members to key cabinet positions in major reshuffle
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her daughter and son-in-law to prominent government positions as part of a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle. In...
UN humanitarian chief calls for major surge in Sudan presence as violence in Darfur escalates
The United Nations must dramatically increase its presence in Sudan as the conflict in Darfur intensifies, UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said on...
South Africa Hosts G20 Amid Economic Hopes and Lingering Structural Challenges
As South Africa welcomes the G20 leadership summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa is positioning the gathering as a marker of national progress, highlighting fiscal...
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DR Congo Stun Cameroon with Late Winner to Set Up World Cup Play-Off Final Against Nigeria
Chancel Mbemba delivered a dramatic stoppage-time winner as DR Congo edged Cameroon 1-0 in Rabat, booking a high-stakes showdown with Nigeria in the...
Nigeria Crush Gabon 4-1 in Extra-Time Thriller to Reach World Cup Play-Off Final
Nigeria kept their 2026 Fifa World Cup dream alive with a sensational 4-1 extra-time victory over Gabon in Rabat, securing a place in...
