The Mozambican government has awarded a 25-year public-private partnership concession to a Chinese-led consortium to modernize, expand and operate the Machipanda border post, a strategic crossing connecting Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The project is expected to ease persistent congestion along the Beira Corridor, one of Southern Africa’s most important trade routes. The corridor connects landlocked countries […]

The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo has upheld a controversial referendum law that could create a pathway for major constitutional changes, intensifying political tensions over President Félix Tshisekedi’s future. The court ruled that the legislation was broadly consistent with the country’s Constitution, although judges ordered changes to some of its provisions. The […]

Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced plans to close 14 embassies and about 15 consulates as part of a sweeping restructuring of the country’s diplomatic network. The overhaul, which is expected to begin after De la Espriella assumes office on August 7, 2026, will significantly reduce Colombia’s diplomatic presence in Africa while redirecting […]

Daniel Angel Masie Nchama, a 22-year-old former information technology student from Equatorial Guinea, has warned young Africans against deceptive overseas employment offers after escaping forced service with Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. Now safely back with his family in Malabo, Nchama has described how promises of military training and future employment as a bodyguard allegedly […]

Ethiopian Airlines Group generated a record $9.1 billion in revenue during its 2025/2026 financial year, strengthening its position as Africa’s largest and fastest-growing aviation group. Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew announced the financial results on July 29, 2026, revealing that annual revenue increased by 20% compared with the previous financial year. The state-owned carrier […]