Johannesburg – February 5, 2026 — Africa has strengthened its position as one of China’s fastest-growing export destinations, with Chinese shipments to the continent surpassing $100 billion in the first
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – February 2, 2026 — Uber has officially ceased all ride-hailing operations in Tanzania, bringing an end to nearly ten years of activity in the country.
Nairobi — Kenyan long-distance runner Benard Kibet Koech has been banned from competition for four years after anti-doping authorities found biological abnormalities consistent with blood doping, athletics officials confirmed. The
Johannesburg — Regional airline Airlink has launched a new international route connecting South Africa to Nacala, Mozambique’s third-largest harbour city, expanding air access to one of the country’s key trade
Mbabane — Eswatini’s High Court has dismissed a legal challenge brought by human rights lawyers seeking to block the government’s agreement with the United States to accept third-country deportees, according
Johannesburg — 4 February 2026 — Vodacom Group has reported strong financial and operational performance for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, with group revenue rising 11% year-on-year to approximately
Istanbul / Dakar — Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, has officially launched its high-speed internet service in Senegal, marking another major step in the company’s expansion across
Lilongwe, Malawi — Malawi’s fuel prices have increased by more than 40%, following a decision by the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to move away from a fixed pricing system
STUTTGART / ABUJA — The United States has deployed a small team of military specialists to Nigeria to support the country’s ongoing fight against Islamic extremist groups, U.S. Africa Command
PRETORIA / TEL AVIV — Diplomatic relations between South Africa and Israel deteriorated sharply on Friday after both countries declared each other’s senior diplomats persona non grata, ordering them to
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