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PoliticsUN Probe Finds RSF Campaign in El Fasher Amounted to Genocide
Investigators say mass killings, systematic sexual violence, abductions and deliberate starvation formed part of an intentional campaign against non-Arab communities in North Darfur.
EconomicsSouth Africa’s anti-migrant protests raise fears of economic damage
A surge in anti-migrant protests in South Africa could damage businesses, deepen labour shortages and disrupt economies across the wider region, economists have warned.
PoliticsSenegal’s top court rejects constitutional reform
Senegal’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a proposed reform approved by parliament is unconstitutional, blocking changes that could have altered the balance of power within the country’s government.
PoliticsUS to reduce number of African embassies processing visa applications
The United States is expected to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications, a move that could make travel to the US more difficult and expensive for many African applicants.
PoliticsSenegal’s ousted prime minister Sonko elected parliament speaker days after dismissal
Senegal’s parliament has elected Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, just days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed him as prime minister in a widening political rift over reforms and the country’s debt crisis.
EconomicsAfDB cuts Africa growth forecast as Middle East tensions hit fuel and food prices
Africa’s economic growth is expected to slow slightly this year as tensions in the Middle East drive up fuel, food and import costs, the African Development Bank has warned.
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EconomicsGTF Angola Investment Summit 2026 Concludes in Luanda
The Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit 2026, held from 17–19 June in Luanda, concluded with strong international participation.
EconomicsAfrica’s growth slows in 2026, but AfDB expects rebound next year
Africa’s economic growth is expected to slow slightly this year as the war in Iran disrupts supply chains and pushes up energy and import costs, the African Development Bank has said.
Macron and Kagame unveil Paris memorial to victims of Rwanda genocide
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have inaugurated a memorial in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 Rwanda genocide, in a ceremony that underscored France’s continuing efforts to confront its historical role in the tragedy.
PoliticsUS sanctions militia commanders over violence in eastern DR Congo
The United States has imposed sanctions on two armed group commanders accused of fuelling the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting continues despite Washington-led mediation efforts.
OpinionFrance’s Africa Moment: Macron’s Admission and the Rise of Türkiye as a New Continental Power
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent acknowledgement that France has been outpaced in Africa by Türkiye, China and the United States is more than a diplomatic confession. It is a historic turning point.
NewsWHO chief says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak can be stopped despite rising cases
The head of the World Health Organization says he is confident the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo can be brought under control, despite the virus spreading across several provinces and into neighbouring Uganda.
TravelFrom Safari to Sea: How Kenya and Tanzania Can Extend Visitor Spending Beyond Wildlife Tourism
Kenya and Tanzania are not merely safari destinations; they are complete travel economies. The challenge now is not only how to attract more visitors, but how to make each visit longer, more diverse and more valuable.
OpinionIs Africa Entering a New Cycle of Economic Dependence?
China’s trade initiative presents Africa with a pivotal moment. It offers a pathway to growth, but also carries the risk of reinforcing existing asymmetries.
NewsWHO warns fast-moving Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts
The World Health Organization has warned that a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is spreading faster than response teams can contain it.
PoliticsNiger PM’s visit to Benin inauguration signals possible diplomatic thaw
Benin’s relations with Niger may be entering a new phase after Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine attended the inauguration of Benin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, in Cotonou.
EconomicsSouth African rand weakens as US strikes on Iran weigh on market sentiment
South Africa’s rand retreated on Tuesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran reduced hopes of a lasting ceasefire and pushed investors toward safer assets.
PoliticsSouth Africa’s Ramaphosa faces renewed impeachment threat over ‘cash-in-sofa’ scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing revived impeachment proceedings over a long-running scandal involving hundreds of thousands of dollars allegedly hidden inside a sofa at his private game farm.