Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump delays Iran deal
Ceasefire extended, but strikes persist as Trump stalls Iran deal and Hormuz tensions rise
Court orders Zambia to return Lungu’s body in burial dispute
Court blocks Zambia from keeping Lungu’s body as dispute deepens
Mauritius waits until end July for Chagos Islands deal decision
UK and Mauritius hold talks as Chagos sovereignty deal remains paused amid US concerns and geopolitical tensions.
Africa imports face risk as fuel shortfall rises to 86 million tonnes
Africa import reliance deepens as AFC warns of 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040 amid global energy shocks.
Maize harvest in South Africa set for slight increase in 2026
South African maize output is forecast to grow modestly in 2026 with white and yellow maize contributing to the overall increase.
Rand falls as Middle East tensions lift dollar and oil prices
South African rand weakens as stronger dollar and rising oil prices weigh amid ongoing US Iran tensions in global markets.
Over 500 killed in Tanzania election violence as inquiry avoids blame
Over 500 killed in Tanzania election unrest as inquiry avoids blame
Iran tightens grip on Hormuz as talks collapse, tankers seized
Iran seizes ships and tightens control over Hormuz after talks collapse
Trump plans major expansion for White South African refugees
US weighs major refugee expansion for Afrikaners as South Africa rejects persecution claims
Six men plead not guilty in Nigeria coup trial court hearing
Nigeria begins trial of six accused civilians and military officers linked to alleged 2025 coup attempt in Abuja court.
UN envoy warns Libya faces deeper instability amid delays
Libya risks deeper instability as UN highlights delays divisions and rising economic pressures across the country.
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