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White Farmers in Zimbabwe to Get Compensation for Land Takeover

White Farmers in Zimbabwe to Get Compensation for Land Takeover

(3 Minutes Read) This marks the first disbursement under the 2020 compensation agreement established between the government and local white farmers, in which Zimbabwe pledged...
Speaking to lawmakers, Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said the U.S. acted unilaterally when it introduced a new tariff regime via executive order 14257 on April 2. The policy includes a 21 percent "reciprocal tariff" on Namibian exports to the United States, set to take effect on April 9.

Namibia’s First Female President Keen to Chart New Economic Course

(3 Minutes Read) With U.S. tariffs threatening traditional export routes, Namibia's strategy aims to reduce dependency on external markets and enhance intra-African trade. The leadership’s...
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rising insecurity has turned fishing on Lake Kivu into a perilous activity. In Bukavu, the recent takeover by the M23 armed group has severely disrupted local communities and economic activities.

Crisis on Lake Kivu in DRC Affects Fishing

(3 Minutes Read) The instability is deepening poverty and threatening food security for thousands of households that rely on fishing as a primary source of...
Europol and Egypt Sign Security Arrangement

Europol and Egypt Sign Security Arrangement

(3 Minutes Read) Signed on 9 April, the agreement sets up a framework for enhanced cooperation between EU Member States and Egypt, focusing on the...
Ahmadu Musa Kida has been appointed as the new chairman of NNPC, with Bayo Bashir Ojulari taking over as the new managing director.

Nigeria Working on Reforming Oil Sector

(3 Minutes Read) The "Naira for Crude" initiative aims to "promote local refining, enhance energy security, and reduce reliance on foreign currency in the domestic...
Sudan Charges UAE of Violating UN Genocide Convention in ICJ

Sudan Charges UAE of Violating UN Genocide Convention in ICJ

(3 Minutes Read) Sudan is asking the International Court of Justice to issue emergency orders, known as provisional measures, including orders for the UAE to do everything in its...
Gabon’s Election: Suspense Over Who Will Win Lingers

Gabon’s Election: Suspense Over Who Will Win Lingers

(3 Minutes Read) Nguema’s main challenger is Bongo’s former prime minister Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze, who has promised to reorganise public finances, create jobs and reduce...
Turkey and Somalia have strengthened their energy collaboration by signing an agreement for onshore hydrocarbon exploration and production. This agreement permits Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) to initiate oil and gas exploration across three land blocks spanning about 16,000 square kilometers in Somalia.

Somalia and Turkey Sign Onshore Hydrocarbon Exploration Deal

(3 Minutes Read)   Turkey and Somalia have strengthened their energy collaboration by signing an agreement for onshore hydrocarbon exploration and production. This agreement permits...
In 2024, South Africa’s telecommunications sector experienced an 11.7% increase in revenue, climbing from ZAR 208.29 billion in 2023 to ZAR 232.67 billion, according to the latest figures from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).

South Africa’s Telecom Sector Surges to ZAR 232.6 bn in 2024

(3 Minutes Read)   In 2024, South Africa’s telecommunications sector experienced an 11.7% increase in revenue, climbing from ZAR 208.29 billion in 2023 to ZAR...
The United States' newly implemented tariff policy, which imposes a steep 31% tariff on imports from South Africa, is expected to have widespread and far-reaching consequences for multiple key sectors of the South African economy.

Trump Tariffs Spark Outrage in South Africa, Job Losses Loom

(2 Minutes Read) The United States' newly implemented tariff policy, which imposes a steep 31% tariff on imports from South Africa, is expected to have...

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