Ethiopia signs $13B deals to boost investment and job creation

Wadagni and Hounkpé begin campaigns as Benin heads toward April 12 election

M23 withdraws from key North Kivu towns as fragile peace efforts continue amid clashes

Nigeria’s ruling APC held its national convention in Abuja amid rising militant attacks, selecting leaders ahead of 2027 elections with Tinubu expected to run.

Benin’s presidential race begins with Romuald Wadagni and Paul Hounkpe campaigning while the main opposition is barred, and northern regions face jihadist security threats.

Heavy rainfall and strong winds triggered landslides in southern Tanzania, killing at least 20 people and prompting authorities to warn of more rain.

Canada and Mercosur are advancing toward a free-trade agreement in 2026, aiming to diversify Canadian trade and strengthen South American market access.

Ramaphosa says South Africa’s absence from G7 no surprise

South Africa drew 1-1 with Panama in a World Cup warm-up match, with Khuliso Mudau contributing to both goals and creating multiple scoring chances.

Floods in Malawi leave 34 dead and nearly 200 injured, affecting over 310,000 people

South Africa said it was excluded from the France G7 summit after initially being invited, amid confusion over alleged US pressure later denied by all sides.