Southern Africa

After being at the center of a heated controversy in Nigeria, Tyla delivered a unifying message at the South African Music Awards. The South African singer called for…

South Africa estimates the cost of operations carried out after recent protests against illegal foreigners to be nearly 300 million rands, or around 16 million euros. Pretoria claims…

Ghana and South Africa have joined the intercontinental playoffs for the 2027 Women’s World Cup after their respective victories against Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Both African teams will…

Nearly 9 million Zambian voters cast their ballots on Thursday, August 13, to elect their president and members of parliament. The voting took place peacefully, particularly in Lusaka,…

As Gianni Infantino faces growing opposition, Patrice Motsepe once again offers his support. The president of CAF believes that the future of the FIFA chief should be decided…

Nearly 9 million Zambians are called to the polls this Thursday, August 13, to elect their president and members of parliament. Five years after coming to power, Hakainde…

At least 44 people died in a boat capsizing that occurred on Tuesday, August 11, on Lake Kariba, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Zimbabwean police…

Malawi qualified for the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by beating Algeria (3-1) on Wednesday, August 12, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. In…

Eswatini launched the construction of a 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Nsoko on August 6, as part of its program to increase national electricity production. Developed…

The revenues from the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia increased by 32.1% in the first half of 2026, reaching $852 million compared to $645 million a year earlier.…

The Kangankunde project, led in Malawi by the Australian company Lindian Resources, is part of the race to secure supplies of rare earth elements. The company claims to…

The activist Kémi Séba was unable to appear before the South African court on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The hearing, which was notably regarding the extradition request issued…

The SA-H2 Fund has secured an initial funding of 3 billion rand, or about 185 million dollars, to support the development of green hydrogen projects and its derivatives…

Malawi has launched a 10 MW solar power plant in Nanjoka, located in the Salima district. Developed by the public company Electricity Generation Company Malawi (EGENCO), this installation…

The future gold mine at Dokwe, led by Ariana Resources in Zimbabwe, could produce its first bars in 2028. However, the project must pass through several pre-development stages…

Angola has strengthened its legal arsenal against online misinformation with a law that holds both users and digital platforms accountable. The text provides for fines that can reach…

The Australian junior miner WIA Gold estimates that $475 million is needed to finance the construction of the future Kokoseb gold mine in Namibia. According to its definitive…

The Constitutional High Court of Madagascar has approved law number 2026-007, which provides for the automatic transfer to the State of land titles still registered in the names…

Zambians will vote on August 13 to elect their president and members of parliament. Fourteen candidates are in the running, but the election is primarily expected to be…

South Africa has launched a vast operation aimed at repatriating the remains of anti-apartheid militants who died in exile in Angola. Pretoria claims to have identified nearly 400…

Zimbabwe aims to increase its national grain storage capacity to 1.5 million metric tons by 2030. This goal is part of a strategy to strengthen the country’s food…

A fire ravaged a large part of Bazary Kely, during the night from Sunday, August 2 to Monday, August 3, in Tamatave, also known as Toamasina, on the…

The Mauritian Minister delegated to the Arts and Culture, Véronique Leu-Govind, left the government on Monday, August 3, three days after the arrest of her husband in an…

The investigation into an alleged cannabis trafficking operation between Réunion and Mauritius takes a political turn following the arrest of the husband of a Mauritian minister. Gulshan Govind,…

The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, announced on Friday the signing of three financing agreements totaling 190 million dollars in favor of CBZ Bank Limited, one of Zimbabwe’s leading…

In South Africa, the rise in electricity costs has increased companies’ interest in renewable energy. Solar power, combined with storage and wheeling, is becoming an increasingly sought-after solution…

The South African football community is struck by a tragedy. Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away at the age of 25, just weeks after participating in…

A military helicopter transporting Zambian Vice President Dr. Mutale Nalumango crashed on Thursday, July 9, shortly after taking off in Nakonde, in the northeast of the country. The…

Winners against South Korea (1-0) thanks to a goal from Thapelo Maseko, South Africa has secured its spot in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.…

The incarceration of the president of the Urgences Panafricaniste NGO, Kemi Séba, continues. His request for bail has been rejected by the Pretoria court. The South African justice…