Ghana opens talks with Russia to build first nuclear power station
Ghana has been exploring nuclear power as part of efforts to diversify its electricity sources.
30 Oct, 2026
Opposition pressures Ramaphosa to publish report on controversial Iran naval drills in South Africa
The controversial drills raised questions about compliance with the president’s instructions as commander-in-chief.
30 Oct, 2026
Tanzania, Angola to link ocean transport corridors by rail
An expected date of completing the new rail corridors has not been announced.
30 Oct, 2026
US-Africa trade: South Africa ‘ready’ for any outcome on AGOA future
Trade minister Parks Tau says South Africa has made “very generous offers” in the ongoing negotiations.
30 Oct, 2026
Putin promises Africa grain supply, deeper partnership
Martian meteorite found in Mali is 4.1 billion years old
African nations agree to keep borders open despite Ebola outbreak
France woos Chad, sends fighter jets to offer training
Hundreds of drones launched toward Moscow, mayor claims, as city hosts Africa summit
29 Oct, 2026
At least 27 Ugandans killed or presumed dead in Russia-Ukraine war
Several African countries have expressed concern over the recruitment of their nationals for the Russia-Ukraine war.
29 Oct, 2026
Bodies recovered in Gabon after sinking of Borr Drilling rig
More victims are still missing as the search continues.
29 Oct, 2026
South African economy estimated to be 4.9% bigger
South Africa economy estimated to be 4.9% bigger after rebasing
29 Oct, 2026
Ebola crisis: Airlines urge US to reconsider DRC travel rules
All US-bound travelers must attest they have not been in the DRC in the prior 21 days.
28 Oct, 2026
Russia-Africa summit: Putin says Russia is a better partner to Africa than ‘colonial’ West
President Vladimir Putin accuses the West of still trying to exploit the continent’s resources and using debt to hold back development.
28 Oct, 2026
Death toll in Nigeria gang attack rises to 62
Bodies were recovered in surrounding bushes and in a river after they had drowned while fleeing the attack.
28 Oct, 2026
US citizen convicted for Rwandan genocide role
Prosecutors said Nshimiye falsified and hid that he participated in the massacre by the hard-line Hutu regime of an estimated 800,000 ethnic Tutsis.
28 Oct, 2026
Ethiopia ‘takes delivery’ of 12 Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets
Recent renewed fighting led to the severing of ties between Ethiopia and its neighbour Eritrea.
28 Oct, 2026
Drone strikes hit power station in Sudan’s Managil, cutting electricity
Drone strikes targeted a power station and other sites in the city of Managil in Sudan’s central Gezira state on Wednesday.
28 Oct, 2026
Russia woos African leaders at Moscow summit
Russia will host almost two dozen African leaders in Moscow on Wednesday and Thursday.
