Saudi Arabia has granted a royal amnesty to 1,971 Ethiopian nationals following extensive diplomatic negotiations between Riyadh and Addis Ababa, paving the way for their release and return home. Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that preparations are already underway to facilitate the immediate repatriation of the pardoned citizens, with Ethiopian diplomatic missions in Saudi […]

Tanzania has stepped up its fight against illegal mineral exports after authorities intercepted a gold shipment valued at approximately $520,000, underscoring the government’s determination to curb smuggling and protect one of the country’s most valuable economic assets. The seizure comes as Tanzania strengthens surveillance across mining regions and border checkpoints in response to growing concerns […]

South Africa has rejected Nigeria’s request for financial compensation for Nigerian citizens who fled the country during recent anti-migrant protests, deepening diplomatic tensions between Africa’s two largest economies. The dispute intensified on July 13, 2026, when Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni stated that the South African government would not compensate foreign nationals who abandoned […]

Burkina Faso has secured a $300 million loan from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance the construction of the country’s largest power plant, marking a major step in its drive to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported electricity. The project will be developed in partnership with Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji and […]

A British citizen wanted in connection with the alleged murder of his wife and two young daughters has made his first court appearance in South Africa, setting in motion a complex legal process that could ultimately see him extradited to the United Kingdom. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, […]

Nigerian entrepreneur Damilola Olokesusi has emerged as one of Africa’s leading technology innovators after raising more than $5 million to build Shuttlers, a shared mobility platform that is reshaping urban transportation across the continent. Founded with the goal of easing the daily commuting challenges faced by millions of people in Lagos, Nigeria, Shuttlers has grown […]