Somali and U.S. forces carried out a joint helicopter and drone operation near Jilib, the main stronghold of al-Shabaab in southern Somalia, in what officials described as a key effort to disrupt the Islamist group’s leadership and operations. Somali and U.S. forces performed a targeted joint operation near Jilib, aiming to disrupt al-Shabaab leadership activities.…
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The arrest and conviction of three Chinese nationals in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has renewed scrutiny on how illicit finance networks help sustain conflict economies across parts of Africa. Three Chinese nationals have been convicted in eastern DRC for illegal mining and money laundering, spotlighting foreign involvement in conflict economies. Analysts say…
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South African low-cost carrier FlySafair has been recognised as the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa, achieving an on-time performance score that outpaces even the world’s official top-ranked carrier. FlySafair’s operational efficiency stands out globally, exceeding even Aeromexico’s on-time rating of 90.02%. The airline executed 62,805 flights in 2025, demonstrating consistent precision…
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The United States has expanded a contentious immigration policy that requires visa applicants from selected countries to post a financial bond of up to $15,000, extending it to seven additional nations, five of them in Africa. The United States has expanded its visa bond requirement to seven more countries, five of them in Africa. Applicants…
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Africa’s digital and industrial infrastructure push is drawing fresh momentum from Zimbabwe, where Econet InfraCo says it is planning a large-scale, airport-adjacent industrial development backed by renewable energy and data capacity. Econet InfraCo is initiating a substantial industrial development project adjacent to the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, Zimbabwe. The proposed location aims to…
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The shockwaves from the recent US military operation in Venezuela, where President Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown to the United States, have reverberated around the world. African heavyweights are facing renewed calls for economic and monetary unity amid escalating US interventionism abroad. The US operation in Venezuela and warnings directed at Mexico and Cuba…
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