Daily Archives: 13th August 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly acknowledged the brutality perpetrated by French soldiers in Cameroon during and after the country’s fight for independence. French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged French military brutality in Cameroon post-independence. The admission followed a joint historical report highlighting France’s oppressive measures from 1945 to 1971. Historical accounts reveal significant human rights…

De Beers has uncovered a new kimberlite field in Angola, its first such find in three decades, the diamond giant said. De Beers has discovered a new kimberlite field in Angola after three decades. The find resulted from a partnership with Angola’s diamond firm Endiama and surveys conducted in March 2025. This discovery aligns with…

Low domestic sales of locally made cars, an influx of imports, and sluggish local content levels have triggered 12 company closures and more than 4,000 job losses in South Africa’s auto industry over the past two years. South Africa’s auto industry faces challenges with domestic sales, imports, and local production, causing company closures and job…

The United States has sanctioned an armed group aligned with Congo’s military, a Congolese mining company, and two Hong Kong-based exporters over alleged links to violence and illegal mining. The United States imposed sanctions on groups and companies linked to violence and illegal mining in Congo. These actions target the exploitation of conflict minerals in…

South Africa has sharply criticised the United States over its latest human rights situation assessment, dismissing the report as “deeply flawed” and misrepresentative of conditions in the country. South Africa has criticized a US human rights assessment as inaccurate and flawed. The report accused South Africa’s human rights situation of worsening and cited unverifiable sources.…

TotalEnergies SE is preparing a new offshore drilling campaign in South Africa’s Deep Western Orange Basin. TotalEnergies plans an offshore drilling campaign in South Africa’s Deep Western Orange Basin. The company aims to drill up to seven wells, located 211 kilometres off the Saldanha Bay coast. Namibia’s recent oil discoveries have made the region a…

Egypt has taken another significant step toward boosting its automotive sector, signing a $1 billion agreement with China’s Sailun Group to build a large-scale tire manufacturing facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). Egypt signed a $1 billion agreement with China’s Sailun Group to build a tire manufacturing facility in the SCZone by 2026.…

Burkina Faso has secured €17.2 million in financing to advance a major solar project aimed at improving electricity access in one of Africa’s least electrified nations. Burkina Faso has received €17.2 million financing for a significant solar energy project in Dédougou. Funding sources include FMO’s Building Prospects Fund and the African Development Bank’s SEFA. This…

Workers in many African countries, however, are expected to work year-round with little opportunity for relaxation. The frenetic work environment of the modern era sparks discussion on the value of paid leave. This awful reality is that limiting paid leave is not only unfair but also harmful. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African…