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South Africa orders arrests over attacks on Ghanaians amid rising xenophobia tensions
South Africa’s Ministry of Police has directed law enforcement agencies to immediately arrest and prosecute individuals involved in attacks against Ghanaian nationals, as authorities...
US-Iran peace talks collapse drives oil prices and global risk higher
US-Iran peace talks collapse is rapidly emerging as one of the most consequential geopolitical developments of 2026, with direct implications for energy markets, inflation...
West African nations roll out free roaming to cut costs and boost regional connectivity
Togo, Benin and Senegal have launched free community roaming services in a landmark move aimed at deepening digital integration and reducing communication costs across...
White House shooting incident sparks urgent security review
White House shooting incident has once again placed U.S. presidential security under intense scrutiny after gunfire disrupted a high-profile political event attended by President...
Global hunger crisis deepens as conflict traps two thirds of food insecure people in 10 countries
A growing concentration of global hunger in a handful of conflict affected nations is raising alarm among international agencies, with a new report warning...
Africa moves to tighten AI and data laws as stablecoin finance surges
African economies are entering a new phase of digital regulation as governments across the continent tighten oversight of artificial intelligence and data systems in...
UK inflation rises to 3.3% as Iran war pushes up fuel and living costs
The United Kingdom’s inflation rate climbed to 3.3% in March 2026, marking a notable increase driven largely by surging fuel prices linked to the...
Global condom prices set to rise as Iran war disrupts supply chains and production costs
The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex, is preparing to raise prices by between 20 percent and 30 percent, with the possibility of further increases,...
Tinubu appoints Dr. Fatima Zuntu to lead Nigeria’s biosafety agency amid growing biotechnology push
Nigeria has taken a decisive step in strengthening its biotechnology governance with the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General of...
ECOWAS Vice-President’s office holds annual retreat to boost institutional efficiency and team cohesion
The Office of the Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has convened its annual retreat, bringing together staff to strengthen...
Burkina Faso pushes for bigger gold stake as Kiaka mine output surges and investors react
Burkina Faso is intensifying its push to assert greater control over its mining sector, formally seeking a 40 percent stake in the Kiaka gold...
Trump warns of devastating strikes on Iran infrastructure if talks collapse
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to destroy key infrastructure including power plants and bridges if high-stakes...
Iran war sends shockwaves through world economy as Hormuz closure deepens global energy fears
Fears of a major global economic shock are intensifying as Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz tightens, with some of the world's most...
Amazon-backed X-energy targets US$800m IPO as nuclear power gains momentum from AI boom
Amazon-backed nuclear startup X-energy has officially launched plans to raise up to $800 million through an initial public offering, positioning itself at the center...
Malema handed five year jail sentence over 2018 rally gunfire as legal battle shifts to appeals
Julius Malema, one of South Africa’s most polarising political figures and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, has been sentenced to five years in...
Benin’s Romuald Wadagni wins presidency with over 94% in landslide election
Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive victory in Benin’s 2026 presidential election, winning more than 94 percent of the vote in a result that...
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