China reaffirms its dedication to bolstering investments in Africa, aiming to enhance corporate collaboration across various industries. The Ministry of Commerce underscores this commitment, highlighting the growing interest of Chinese enterprises in the continent’s evolving economic landscape. Shen Xiang, Director of the Ministry’s West Asia and Africa Department, emphasizes the sustained momentum in Chinese direct

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa engaged in a tense exchange with President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, where Trump accused the South African government of turning a blind eye to a supposed “genocide” against white Afrikaner farmers. Despite attempts to defuse the situation, the meeting highlighted strained relations between the

An activist detained in Tanzania, Boniface Mwangi, has been freed following Kenya’s demand for his release. Mwangi, along with Ugandan lawyer Agather Atuhaire, was held after observing opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s court hearing. While Mwangi is back in Kenya, Atuhaire remains in Tanzanian custody, raising concerns over foreign interference. President Samia Suluhu’s crackdown on observers

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, renowned for his record-breaking achievements, is set to make a comeback to the ring against world welterweight champion Mario Barrios. The 46-year-old legend will face the 30-year-old Mexican-American in Las Vegas on 19 July, marking his return after almost four years since his last professional bout. Pacquiao, the only boxer

Foreign ministers from the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration on peace, security, and economic partnership. The pledge was made during the third ministerial meeting between the EU and AU in Brussels, emphasizing the need to translate commitments into action. Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving

By Agencies South Africans voiced disappointment and concern following a tense meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Washington D.C., where Trump confronted Ramaphosa with baseless allegations regarding the treatment of white farmers in South Africa. The encounter, initially anticipated as a chance for diplomatic strengthening, quickly escalated as

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Appeal Court has urged the lifting of Justice Minister Constant Mutamba’s immunity to investigate alleged misappropriation of $19 million in public funds. The move follows accusations of embezzlement related to a prison construction project in Kisangani. Mutamba, known for pledging to combat corruption, now finds himself at the center of

It was intended as a routine diplomatic engagement to strengthen ties between the USA and South Africa. However, the meeting between Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump on May 21, 2025, took a dramatic turn when Trump confronted Ramaphosa with baseless claims of a “white genocide” in South Africa. This unexpected move has sparked global

In a report by AP, concerns rise over the Trump administration’s alleged deportation of immigrants to South Sudan, a move that experts warn could create a perilous precedent. Hassan Khannenje, Director at HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies, criticized the actions as potentially jeopardizing international peace and security. The administration’s decision to expel individuals convicted

With the Associated Press reporting, the fate of eight deportees flown out of the United States is cloaked in uncertainty, keeping the world guessing about their ultimate destination. Originally believed to be on their way to South Sudan, a nation teetering on the brink of civil unrest, these individuals of diverse backgrounds find themselves in