insert_link Africa Botswana Vaccine Institute supports regional response to FMD outbreak 23 January 2026 - The Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional animal health as Southern Africa faces an escalating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak across several SADC member states. Acknowledging the scale and urgency of the situation in a press release, BVI says it has activated technical support deployments as part of its customer value proposition and long-standing role in regional disease control. A technical […] today26 January, 2026
insert_link Africa African Union approves mediation plan for Eastern DRC conflict The African Union has approved a new plan to coordinate and bolster mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The decision was made during a two-day summit in Lomé, Togo, reflecting growing concern over the humanitarian and security crisis in the region. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa that while the plan sets a framework for action, its success will depend on timely implementation and […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Africa Zambia becomes first in Africa to accept mining taxes in yuan A China yuan note is seen in this illustration (Photo by REUTERS/Thomas White) Zambia has become the first African country to allow Chinese mining companies to pay taxes in yuan, a move aimed at reducing reliance on the US dollar and reflecting the country’s deepening economic ties with China. The policy shift was confirmed by the Bank of Zambia, according to News24. According to Bloomberg Law, the change comes amid […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Africa UN rights chief calls for global action as Sudan conflict intensifies The United Nations’ top human rights official has issued a stark warning that Sudan is sliding deeper into a humanitarian and human rights catastrophe, calling on the international community to act decisively to end the war. Speaking to journalists in Nairobi, Kenya, after a five-day mission to Sudan, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the ongoing conflict has devastated civilian life, crippled essential services, and pushed millions […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Africa Angola opens bidding for a long-term concession to operate Namibe rail and port corridor Angola Benguela railway cargo train near Lobito April 2021 (Photo: International Railway Journal) The Angolan government has launched an international public tender for the concession to operate, manage, and maintain the Namibe Corridor, a key transport route linking southern Angola to regional markets. The Ministry of Transport said bids for the concession, which runs for an initial 30 years and can be extended to 50, will close on 4 May […] today15 December, 2025
insert_link Africa Regional bodies condemn military coup in Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo (Photo by: Amanuel Sileshi, AFP/Getty Images) The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have sharply condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as a “blatant threat” to democratic governance in a region already strained by recurrent coups. The condemnation followed Wednesday’s sudden power seizure by officers identifying themselves as the High Military Command for the Restoration of Order, […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link Africa Namibia calls for fairer global financing at G20 Summit President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing the session on Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth at the G20 Summit (Photo by Namibian Presidency via X) Namibia has called on world leaders to overhaul the global financial architecture, arguing that developing nations continue to shoulder unfair borrowing costs that hinder growth and deepen inequality. Speaking at the G20 summit in South Africa, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commended President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government […] today24 November, 2025
insert_link Africa Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Zambia Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Chinese Premier Li Qiang (Photo: Xinhua/Liu Weibing) Zambia is hosting Chinese Premier Li Qiang for the first time in 28 years, a landmark visit launched amid Lusaka’s post‑crisis economic recovery. China remains Zambia’s largest official creditor, with Lusaka owing about US$5.7 billion, Reuters reports. Reuters reports that Beijing’s push is part of a broader strategy to reinforce its Belt and Road cooperation, positioning Zambia as a […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Africa UK warns Namibia, Angola, and DR Congo of visa restrictions over illegal migration (Photo credit: istock image) The United Kingdom has announced that citizens from Namibia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo could face visa bans if their governments fail to take back illegal migrants. The move forms part of the UK government’s tougher rules on refugees, unveiled on Monday, aimed at reducing illegal immigration. Conservative shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp expressed scepticism about the policy's effectiveness, noting that the UK remains […] today17 November, 2025
