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Zimbabwe gold-backed currency undervalued against dollar – central bank
The ZiG should be trading at around 15 to the greenback, rather than the official rate of about 25, Reserve Bank chief John Mushayavanhu has said
Apr 21, 2026 12:45
Sudan war triggered world’s largest displacement crisis – UN
Most refugees are fleeing to neighboring countries such as Chad, Egypt, and Libya, the UNHCR has said
Apr 21, 2026 12:07
Joint African military force rescues 200 teens from militants
Several militants were killed during a joint military raid in eastern DR Congo, army officials have said
Apr 21, 2026 11:15
South Africa calls for action on inequality
Pretoria has proposed a UN body modeled on climate science panels to track global wealth gaps
Apr 20, 2026 17:27
Nigeria tightens media rules ahead of 2027 election
The measure has drawn criticism from the opposition and rights groups, who say it could curb free expression ahead of the vote
Apr 20, 2026 15:17
Egypt recovers smuggled artifacts from US (PHOTOS)
Ancient objects have been returned due to Cairo’s continued efforts to repatriate cultural heritage, the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said
Apr 20, 2026 11:55
Pope Leo prays at Angola shrine linked to slavery (VIDEO)
The pontiff urged thousands of worshipers to help build a world free from war and injustice during his visit to the African nation
Apr 20, 2026 09:05
Why the end of USAID is a crisis for Washington, but an opening for Africa Opinion
African experts warn against overdependence on any single donor or bloc
Apr 18, 2026 08:02
South African opposition party accused of ‘white supremacy’ over Gaza stance
A religious leader has questioned Democratic Alliance figure Helen Zille about the party’s failure to condemn Israel’s military actions in the Palestinian enclave
Apr 17, 2026 17:39
Joint projects to strengthen Russia-Congo ties – deputy PM (VIDEO)
Alexander Novak has arrived in the African nation for the inauguration ceremony of President Denis Sassou Nguesso
Apr 17, 2026 14:13
British oil giant faces lawsuit over 500 deaths in Kenya
Hazardous waste from 1980s oil exploration in the north of the country was left exposed, poisoning groundwater, petitioners have said
Apr 17, 2026 13:37
Burundi minister found dead in car
The authorities have confirmed Gabby Bugaga’s death early on April 16, while details of how he was found in a parked vehicle remain unclear
Apr 17, 2026 11:13
South African politician jailed for firing gun at rally
Julius Malema has filed an appeal against the sentence and accused the magistrate of being racist
Apr 17, 2026 10:02
Ex-South African foreign minister slams Israeli death penalty bill targeting Palestinians
The Knesset measure echoes legal practices associated with apartheid and colonial rule, Naledi Pandor has said
Apr 16, 2026 14:22
African nation ranks second globally for highest fuel prices – data
Malawi tops Africa and is behind only Hong Kong globally, according to GlobalPetrolPrices
Apr 16, 2026 14:08
Israel appoints envoy to breakaway African region despite protests
West Jerusalem’s latest move on Somaliland is “a direct breach” of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, Mogadishu has said
Apr 16, 2026 12:44
Global powers reject Sudan rival government
Major regional and international bodies have said the move threatens unity and called on the warring sides to enter negotiations
Apr 16, 2026 10:13
UN rights chief backs reparations for slavery
Volker Turk has warned that efforts to advance reparatory justice are facing resistance in “certain quarters,” and urged countries to back Africa’s push
Apr 16, 2026 09:10
Russia doubles wheat exports to African country
Rising milling capacity in Sudan is boosting demand for grain, Agroexport has said
Apr 15, 2026 15:13
Pope Leo begins Cameroon visit
A coalition of separatist groups in the African nation has announced a temporary halt in fighting to allow safe movement during the pontiff’s visit
Apr 15, 2026 15:04
‘Key members’ of terrorist group killed in Somalia
Dozens of Al-Shabaab militants were killed in recent operations, with weapons and military equipment also seized, the Defense Ministry has said
Apr 15, 2026 12:41
Egyptian nuclear plant to get first fuel next year – Rosatom
The El Dabaa project enters next stage of launch preparations, CEO Aleksey Likhachev says
Apr 15, 2026 10:34
South Africa appoints ex-apartheid-era minister as US envoy
Roelf Meyer’s appointment followed the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool by Washington last year for criticizing the Trump administration
Apr 15, 2026 09:17
Elon Musk spreading lies against South Africa – presidency
The Tesla CEO’s disregard for the country’s laws undermines the relationship he is “forcefully seeking,” spokesman Vincent Magwenya said
Apr 14, 2026 14:05

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