Ramaphosa Deploys Troops to Fight Gang Wars
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist police in tackling escalating gang violence in Cape Town and parts of the Eastern Cape.
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Libya: Licensing Awards Signal “Unprecedented Confidence” in Oil
Despite political risks, major international energy firms have signed new licensing deals for oil exploration in Libya for 2026. Experts say the move shows a global shift toward risk-tolerant investing in North Africa’s massive reserves.
Kenya’s Deputy President Kindiki Assures No Lives Will Be Lost to Drought
DP Kindiki oversaw an emergency coordination meeting in Karen today, declaring that the government will "not spare any resources" to provide water and livestock feed to 23 drought-stricken counties, including Mandera and Wajir.
Ghana’s Unpaid Cocoa Farmers Forced to Go Hungry as Payment Delays Bite
Thousands of Ghanaian cocoa farmers say they are skipping meals and pulling children from school as months-long payment delays leave them without income for beans already delivered to buyers.
Nigeria and Indonesia Poised to Overtake Ghana in Cocoa
Market analysts report that Ghana is on the verge of losing its spot as the world's second-largest cocoa producer. Declining yields due to aging trees and climate change have allowed Nigeria and Indonesia to close the gap.
South African Local Government Leaders Demand Immediate Funding Ahead of Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has arrived at Parliament for President Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address. Their message is blunt: no more "diagnoses" municipalities need immediate funding and a "clear roadmap" for the year.
Death Toll Rises to 21 After Ferry Sinks on Nile in Sudan’s River Nile State
Local authorities in River Nile State, northern Sudan, confirmed that the death toll from Wednesday’s ferry accident has climbed to at least 21 people after the passenger vessel capsized on the Nile River, with search teams still combing the waters for missing victims.
Mozambique: Oxfam Warns of “Disaster upon Disaster”
As Tropical Storm Gezani gains strength in the Mozambique Channel, aid agencies warn that the Gaza and Inhambane provinces already underwater from months of rain, face a total humanitarian collapse. Over a million people are in the storm's projected path.
Ghana: “Fugu Day” Trend Takes Over Social Media
Following an online debate about President Mahama’s traditional northern attire, the Ghanaian government has officially seen a surge in "Fugu Wednesday." Citizens are flooding the streets in colorful, hand-woven smocks to promote national identity and support local weavers.
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Calls for Unified African Front Against Cancer
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba used a major health anniversary event to urge African nations to unite in the fight against cancer and strengthen continental health systems, saying shared action and cooperation are needed to tackle rising cancer burdens across the continent.
