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Zimbabwe’s mineral exports this year have recorded tremendous growth driven by lithium sales, following strict policies guiding the sale of the product. Zimbabwe’s mineral exports have doubled to $4.7 billion this year, driven mainly by surging lithium sales. A government ban on raw lithium concentrate exports and new policies requiring domestic processing boosted value retention…
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South Africa is emerging as a transit point in recruitment operations drawing African nationals into Russia’s war against Ukraine, after six Zimbabweans pleaded guilty to planning to travel through the country to join the Russian military. South Africa is being used as a transit point for African nationals recruited to fight for Russia in its…
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Drone strikes reportedly targeted Eritrean military vehicles inside northern Ethiopia, raising the risk of direct confrontation between two neighbours that fought on the same side during the previous Tigray war. Drone strikes reportedly targeted Eritrean military vehicles inside Ethiopia on 7–8 October. Conflict monitor ACLED linked the attacks to troop movements near Adigrat in northern…
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South Africa has withdrawn a directive governing the intake of asylum applications after anti-migrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban turned violent, exposing growing tensions between immigration enforcement and refugee protection. South Africa has withdrawn a directive on asylum applications after violent anti-migrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban. The unrest was fueled by a court ruling…
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Zambia and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and a data-sharing deal worth around $2 billion. Zambia and the United States signed a $2 billion Memorandum of Understanding to enhance healthcare, epidemic preparedness, and data-sharing. The agreement commits $1.5 billion from the US and $975 million from Zambia toward health initiatives, totaling…
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Morocco has signed a letter of intent with French defence company Harmattan AI to develop and produce a long-range autonomous strike system, advancing its ambition to manufacture more military technology locally. Morocco has signed a letter of intent with France’s Harmattan AI to develop the IRIFI strike system. The company describes a drone designed for…
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Rwanda is set to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, bringing the sport back to Africa for the first time in 33 years as the East African country intensifies efforts to attract tourists, investors and global attention through major sporting events. Rwanda is poised to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, marking the sport’s return…
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Under the second Trump administration, an estimated 35,000 children in the U.S. have had both of their parents deported, leaving thousands of minors without legal guardians or financial support. An estimated 35,000 US-citizen children have lost both parents to deportation during the second Trump administration. Federal immigration enforcement now prioritizes rapid deportations, bypassing previous requirements…
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Ghana’s cocoa regulator has raised 3.39 billion cedis ($288 million) through a short-term domestic debt sale, giving it fresh funding to resume payments to cocoa buyers and support purchases from farmers during the new season. Ghana’s cocoa regulator, COCOBOD, raised 3.39 billion cedis ($288 million) through a short-term domestic debt sale to resume payments to…
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