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Rand weakens as dollar skims six-week lows on Iran talks

15th April 2026

The South African rand weakened on Wednesday as the safe‑haven US dollar skimmed six-week lows, with markets focused on the prospect of...

World

Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, says world needs message of peace

15th April 2026

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT – Pope Leo said on Wednesday that the world needs to hear a message of peace and coexistence...

World

Oil gains as Hormuz shipping constraints persist despite hopes for US-Iran talks

15th April 2026

LONDON – Oil prices rose after steep falls in the previous session as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained constrained, outweighing...

World

Tanzania investigates death of American social media influencer

15th April 2026

DAR ES SALAAM – Police in Tanzania said they are questioning the fiancé of US social media influencer Ashly Robinson, who died...

Business

Oil prices flat as traders assess U.S.-Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz closure

15th April 2026

Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors assessed prospects for renewed US–Iran talks and the potential for supply to be...

Business

Botswana has not requested stake in Lobito refinery, Angola’s Sonangol says

15th April 2026

State-owned oil firm Sonangol has not received any formal communication from Botswana signalling its desire to acquire a stake in Angola’s new...

World

Congo to receive first group of deportees from US this week, sources say

15th April 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to receive more than 30 deportees from the US this week, four sources told Reuters,...

World

Togo to ask UN member states to use map showing Africa’s true size

15th April 2026

Togo will ask United Nations member states to adopt a world map that more accurately reflects the true size of Africa and...

Business

‘Blend’ countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows

14th April 2026

Developing nations are paying tens of billions of dollars extra to fund infrastructure, education, and health projects due to inadequate access to...

World

Millions in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say

14th April 2026

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country’s food crisis deepens and threatens to...