At a United Nations Security Council meeting, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, informed the members that most Libyan leaders called for an inclusive political process. He also briefed on the need to end unilateral actions, unify institutions, and restore stability.
Northern Africa

New UN Envoy to Libya Calls for Strengthening Political Process

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said that the office is initially planned for two years. His department is currently finalising a budget for the office and assessing potential host countries. He further added that the office will serve as a platform to build relationships with global financiers.
Southern Africa

SA to Open First Overseas Office in Middle East to Attract...

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Ugandan Markets Face Excessive Imports:  Farmers Most Affected
East Africa

Ugandan Markets Face Excessive Imports:  Farmers Most Affected  

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A new storm is shaking global markets. In April 2025, the price of crude oil dropped by more than 20%, reaching its lowest level in four years. The causes include ongoing trade tensions, exacerbated by the Trump administration's tariff policies.
Pan Africa

Oil Prices Decline by 20%: To Affect Africa’s Oil Producing Countries

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Tunisia has dramatically expanded the use of politically motivated arrests and prosecutions to intimidate and silence critics, according to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released.
Northern Africa

Human Rights Organization Comes Heavily on Tunisia

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The South African government is still embroiled in a tax row between the ruling African National Congress party (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA party has taken the government to court seeking to bar the 0.5% VAT increase to 15.5% as proposed by the government. This increase is set to take effect on 1st May. 
Southern Africa

SA Still Embroiled in Tax Disputes Between Ruling Alliances

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President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, said in Algiers that Algeria intends to boost, in the coming years, its economic growth rate by encouraging national investment and non-hydrocarbon exports, in order to make the national economy "the second, if not the first, African economy" in the short term.
Northern Africa

Algeria to Attract Foreign Investments in Non-Oil Sector to Increase Exports

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Speaking during a UN Security Council meeting focused on the Great Lakes region, top UN officials painted a grim picture of the situation on the ground, where a fragile ceasefire continues to be violated and diplomatic efforts have yet to bring lasting peace.
Central Africa

UN Expresses Concern Over Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in DRC

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Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa intervened to resolve the problems. An agreement was reached to appoint the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) to assess the disputed amounts. The report was initially expected by 25 November 2024.
Southern Africa

ESKOM and City of Johannesburg Dispute Over Pending Electricity Bill Escalates

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The JSE Top-40 index rose 0.3%, reflecting renewed confidence in local equities, supported by stable inflation and strong commodity demand. However, local investor optimism remains cautious amid ongoing fiscal disagreements within the Government of National Unity (GNU), especially over a proposed VAT hike aimed at addressing budget shortfalls.
Southern Africa

South African Markets Gain as Rand Strengthens and Gold Surges

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