South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly denied claims that it is engaged in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied allegations of involvement in discussions to resettle Palestinians from Gaza. South Sudan emphasized its priorities are addressing internal challenges, stating these claims…
The Pentagon said that the U.S. State Department has approved possible sales of munitions, precision-guided bombs, and rockets to Nigeria, valued at an estimated $346 million. The U.S. State Department approved proposed sales of munitions and precision-guided bombs to Nigeria worth $346 million. The deal includes FMU-139 fuzes, bomb components, rockets, and various support services.…
Egypt has issued a stern warning to Ethiopia about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty declaring that Cairo will take action if the project threatens Egypt’s water interests. Egypt has issued a warning to Ethiopia regarding potential threats posed by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam to its water security. Egyptian…
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…
