insert_link AfricaDRC violence resumes despite Doha peace agreement Truck carrying people in the DRC (Photo: GUERCHOM NDEBO/AFP via Getty Images) Fighting broke out between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The clashes, which took place in North Kivu province, have intensified tensions in the region already plagued by years of armed conflict. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. […] today11 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSouth Africa must diversify trade South Africa’s envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, says the country must broaden its trade relationships as it faces potential tariff changes and uncertainty over the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Jonas made the remarks ahead of an expected announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on trade policies related to Africa. He said African countries should take the lead in navigating global trade, despite challenges […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link AfricaHunger must never be a weapon of war, UN warns at Africa Summit UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has cautioned that hunger should never be used as a tool of war, speaking via video message at the UN Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia. He emphasized that conflict zones such as Gaza and Sudan are exacerbating food insecurity across the continent. Guterres, according to the Associated Press, noted that around 280 million Africans are malnourished, with nearly 3.4 million at risk of famine, despite global […] today29 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaPresident Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for trust and speed in U.S.-Africa deals President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a strong call for quicker, more transparent business dealings between the U.S. and Africa. Addressing a high-profile panel on energy partnerships, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said American investors must accelerate project timelines and ensure that real social impact—like job creation and infrastructure improvements—reaches Namibian citizens. Without this, she cautioned, communities may lose faith in future collaboration. “Communities must see the benefits of these deals, not just promises. […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link OshiwamboPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah apula ovanangeshefa va Africa va kwatele komesho omayambulepo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah onghela okwa pula ovanangeshefa va Africa va kufeko oinyangadalwa oyo tai kwatele komesho omayambulepo enenedu. President edi okwe di popya pefimbo ali eya oku talelwapo ko mu nageshefa wa Nigeria Aliko Dangote, oo eya pamwe no sheendo shaye sha ningilwa peumbo le pangelo. Moshipopiwa shaye omu president okwati okwa itavela kutya Africa olo va Africa voo vene, unene tuu ngee tashiya ko i kundafanwa oyo inasha no […] today20 June, 2025
insert_link OshiwamboBill Gates audaneka oku kayandjapo eliko laye ku Africa Oshipuna sho shilongo sha America no kuli yoo omweetipo wo Microsoft Bill Gates, okwati konyala eliko laye alishe okuna omafaneko opo eke li yandjepo moku ka kwafela oikondo yo uhaku ne longo mo ilyolongo ya Africa moule womido 20 twa taalela. Tapopi moshilando Addis Ababa, Ethiopia omunamido 69 Gates, okwa pula yoo ovapunguli ovanyasha mu Africa vatule moule omadilaadilo avo anghene taku dulu oku tungwapo ounongo wo paunongononi Artificial Intelligence […] today3 June, 2025
insert_link OshiwamboNamibia taka tamununamo eenghendabala do kutuma ombelela mu Africa Omunambelewa omukulunhu mo uministry womakwatafano oikwapondje noipindi Penda Naanda, okwati ouministry wavo ota udutupo omafaneko oku tamununamo etumo lokuAngola, Zambia, Nigeria, kalandifa ombelela yo ngobe koilongo ikwao ya Africa. Naanda edi okwe di popya onghela momukanda lopota oo wanuninwa ondungefaneko yo uministry yomido dili 5 dili komesho okupitila moshongalele pukululo osho shaningilwa mo Windhoek. Okwa denga omufindo kutya moule womido mbali da djako, Namibia okwa kala noku tuma ombelela yo […] today20 May, 2025
insert_link AfricaEnergy leaders converge in London for Africa Energies Summit Energy leaders from across the globe have gathered in London for the Africa Energies Summit, hosted by the Frontier Energy Network. The three-day event, running until Thursday, 15 May, brings together industry experts, government representatives, and key stakeholders to discuss the future of energy in Africa, focusing on market opportunities, the energy transition, and technological advancements in the oil and gas sector. Africa Energies Summit, London 2025 - Shakwa Nyambe […] today15 May, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsPresident of S.A urges G20 to renew its efforts to advance debt sustainability President Cyril Ramaphosa of S.A has urged the G20 to renew its efforts to advance debt sustainability, with a particular emphasis on African countries. The president delivered the opening address at Thursday's G20 foreign ministers' meeting at Nasrec in Johannesburg. South Africa is hosting the first meeting of foreign ministers since taking over the G20 presidency from Brazil in December. Ramaphosa says more than 3.3-billion people live in countries where […] today21 February, 2025
