France has condemned Mali over the arrest of one of its embassy staff in Bamako, firmly rejecting accusations that he was involved in an alleged coup plot to destabilise the country. France condemned Mali over the detention of Yann Vezilier, a French diplomat, rejecting accusations of destabilization activities. French authorities insist the charges against the…
The highly anticipated deployment of 4,000 trucks fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG) at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery was derailed on Friday due to glitches with Chinese logistics that affected supply schedules. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to deploy a fleet of 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to enhance its supply chain efficiency. Delays…
Efforts to resolve the lengthy violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have moved forward, with mediators reporting that a draft peace accord has been exchanged with both the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group. Mediators have presented a draft peace agreement to the Congolese government and the M23 group. Negotiations in…
Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine, a $250 million Chinese-owned project in the east of the country. Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine, a $250 million Chinese-owned project. Gold has become Uganda’s largest foreign-exchange earner, generating significant export revenue. The plant aims to process 5,000 tons of ore daily and produce…
Chinese nickel producer Tsingshan Holding Group will invest $800 million in expanding its steel plant in central Zimbabwe through its unit Dinson Iron and Steel Company. Tsingshan Holding Group will invest $800 million to expand its steel plant in Zimbabwe. The expansion aims to increase steel production capacity from 600,000 to 1.2 million tonnes annually.…
South Africa is rapidly cementing its role as a gateway for international automakers, particularly from China and India, with several major brands preparing to launch or expand operations in the country in the coming months. South Africa is emerging as a strategic hub for international automakers, gaining prominence as an entry point to African markets.…
The Trump administration is weighing a refugee admissions cap of 40,000 for the coming fiscal year, with 30,000 spaces reserved for Afrikaners, a Dutch-descended minority in South Africa, according to U.S. officials and internal government communications reviewed by Reuters. The Trump administration is considering setting a refugee admissions cap of 40,000 for the upcoming fiscal…
The United States could forfeit an estimated $9.4 billion in visitor spending over the next three years following the introduction of a new $250 “visa integrity fee,” according to industry groups, who warn the policy risks undermining tourism and costing thousands of jobs. The U.S. government recently introduced a $250 ‘visa integrity fee,’ provoking concerns…
The South African arm of Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors is positioning itself as a manufacturing hub for commercial trucks on the continent Isuzu Motors South Africa plans to become Africa’s hub for truck manufacturing to boost production and local sourcing. The company conducts discussions with Japan to relocate more commercial truck production to South Africa.…
