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French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilisation plot

7th June 2026

BAMAKO – A French national accused by Mali’s military-led government of involvement in a plot to destabilise the country last year has...

News

Experts call for Americans to be treated in America

7th June 2026

Most of the 13 US treatment centres in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases were ready to handle patients, including...

FIFA World Cup

The small African country with big World Cup dreams

7th June 2026

MINDELO, Cape Verde – Cape Verde sways to the sound of morna, a homegrown folk music laced with melancholy, longing and soul....

Big Reads

WHO launches $518m plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak

6th June 2026

The World Health Organization chief announced a $518-million six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for money and political commitment...

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TFG plans store closures and spending cuts as profit drops

5th June 2026

Fashion retailer TFG, which owns such brands as Foschini, Markham, Sportscene and Exact,  said on Friday it will step up cost cuts,...

News

Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants

5th June 2026

Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the UN refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest...

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Mozambique tightens grip on mining with 15% state stake rule, local processing

5th June 2026

Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has signed a new law requiring 15% state ownership in all mining ventures and local processing of minerals,...

FIFA World Cup

DR Congo head to Spain to continue World Cup build-up despite Ebola cancellation

4th June 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s squad were heading to Spain on Thursday to continue their World Cup preparations and still hope to...

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Zimbabwe among five countries elected to UN Security Council, Germany misses out

4th June 2026

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member UN Security Council...

Business

Ghana says Africa debt is ‘mispriced’, targets investment-grade rating

4th June 2026

Ghana’s president and finance minister said on Wednesday that African debt was “mispriced” and there needed to be faster and fairer restructuring...