Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey have aligned to condemn recent strikes launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, including a strike hitting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey condemned recent Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia, including an attack on King Khalid International Airport. The R4…
Airbus plans to establish a third factory in Morocco and launch a helicopter-maintenance operation that could serve West Africa, expanding the country’s role in the European aircraft manufacturer’s production and service network. Airbus has disclosed plans for a third factory in Morocco as it expands its industrial presence. The proposed facility would cover approximately 6,900…
Kenya has approved a $350 million financing package for its national airline, seeking to return grounded aircraft to service while preparing a separate overhaul of approximately $941 million in existing government debt. Kenya has approved $350 million in shareholder financing for its national airline. The money is intended to meet urgent obligations and return grounded…
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…
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…
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…
South Africa has withdrawn a directive governing the intake of asylum applications after anti-migrant protests in Johannesburg and Durban turned violent, exposing growing tensions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…
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…
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…
