SA police say death of Nigerian man not linked to anti-migrant marches
South African police said on Tuesday the death of a Nigerian man in custody late in June had nothing to do with a surge in anti-migrant sentiment and that he collapsed... Read more.
Zimbabwe restores power after nationwide blackout, ZESA says
Zimbabwe’s state power utility, ZESA, said on Tuesday it had restored power to most of the country. This comes after a fault on a key transmission line caused... Read more.
South African rand softens after foreign reserves fall
The South African rand softened in early trade on Tuesday after central bank data showed a decline in the country’s foreign reserves last month. • At 09:04PM,... Read more.
Oil falls by more than 1% after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targets
Oil prices fell by more than 1% on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to further increase its output targets from August while exports from key producers via the Strait of... Read more.
Soccer-Morocco’s football dreams fertilised by phosphate riches
INGLEWOOD, California – Morocco’s rise in global football is being powered by an unlikely source of funding: the country’s vast phosphate reserves,... Read more.
Insurgents stage co-ordinated attacks on army positions across Mali
BAMAKO – Insurgents staged attacks on army positions across Mali on Saturday, including in a northern town where government and Russian fighters are based... Read more.
Soccer-Clinical Morocco ease past Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
HOUSTON – Morocco dispatched a determined Canada 3-0 in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday as Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and the North Africans ended the... Read more.
Oil prices steady as hopes grow for US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices were steady on Friday and little changed for the week as traders held on to hopes for a successful outcome from attempts to secure peace between the United... Read more.
Ramaphosa’s letter shows state deployed 3,400 troops as anti-migrant protests intensify
South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers nationwide to bolster security and support police this month during anti-migrant protests that organisers have... Read more.
Oil falls for third straight day after US, Iran conclude talks in Doha
Oil prices fell for a third consecutive day on Thursday as concerns over supply disruptions eased after Qatar said Iran and the U.S. had made progress in talks over... Read more.
