Ghana gold export rules now require certain exporters to refine gold locally as the country seeks to keep more value from its booming industry

South Africa anti-migrant protest violence leaves five Congolese nationals, including two children, injured during clashes in Durban

South Africa data centres face growing scrutiny as civil society groups raise concerns over their use of water, electricity and land

African migrants in Yemen face trafficking, hunger and homelessness as thousands become stranded while trying to reach Gulf countries

Two WFP aid trucks carrying more than 50 tonnes of food were destroyed in an aerial attack in Sudan’s South Kordofan state

South Korea is considering a military contribution to Strait of Hormuz security as attacks and shipping disruptions raise concerns along the vital route

India Gen Alpha protests are spreading as schoolchildren demand more teachers, safer classrooms and better facilities in government schools

Tata Chemicals Kenya faces an uncertain future after President William Ruto told the company to leave, citing concerns over local investment

UN West Bank withdrawal calls intensify as the UN rights office urges Israel to end its presence and evacuate settlers from occupied territory

Egypt Rafale deal could add 24 French fighter jets to Cairo’s fleet, potentially increasing the country’s total number of Rafales to 78

Ivory Coast cocoa price remains at 1,200 CFA francs per kilogram for the main harvest, disappointing farmers who hoped for an increase