Trump likens US naval blockade of Iran to ‘piracy’
Trump calls US naval blockade ‘piracy’ as ship seizures and Hormuz disruption escalate tensions
Over 80 DR Congo soldiers on trial for fleeing M23 front lines
DR Congo puts 84 soldiers on trial for fleeing M23 battles
US sanctions Kabila over alleged M23 rebel support
US sanctions Kabila over alleged M23 support, freezes assets
US slams Zambia over stalled $1B health aid deal
US says Zambia failed to engage as $1B health deal stalls
China removes tariffs on 53 African nations to boost trade and exports
Beijing expands zero-tariff access to African goods, aiming to deepen trade ties and support industrial growth
FIFA picks Morocco to host the 2027 presidential election vote
Gianni Infantino confirms his candidacy for the 2027 FIFA election hosted by his ally in Morocco.
Zambia seeks approval for large budget increase for urgent needs
Finance minister Musokotwane requests extra funds for elections and aid for vulnerable households.
Moody’s drops its local South African rating license
Local banks will have two years to adjust after Moody’s gives up its South African rating license.
Russian forces face credibility crisis after key retreat in Mali
Rebels and militants have forced a Russian withdrawal in Mali raising questions about security.
Kenya eases fuel quality rules to combat regional supply shortages
Emergency measures in Kenya allow for relaxed fuel standards to keep the national economy running.
Ugandan court sentences man to death for killing four school kids
Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha sentenced a man to death for killing four young children at a school.
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