3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (196+ words) A Chinese policy giving African nations tariff-free access to its market came into effect on Friday. The deal lasts two years and covers 53 of the continent’s 54 nations. Only Eswatini is excluded over its ongoing ties with Taiwan....

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (366+ words) Officials and business leaders in South Africa and Kenya are welcoming China's new zero'tariff policy for 53 African nations, saying it will open fresh trade opportunities, cut costs for small businesses, and strengthen economic ties across the continent Beginning May 1, China…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (155+ words) Madagascar has expelled a French diplomat, accusing them of involvement in alleged destabilisation activities, in a move that signals growing tensions between the island nation and its former colonial power, France. Authorities summoned French Ambassador Arnaud Guillois before declaring an…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (420+ words) Life is gradually returning to normal in Mali, according to testimonies gathered after the jihadist attack that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara. The authorities declared two days of national mourning after JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front attacked…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (253+ words) South Africa has pledged decisive action against perpetrators of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals, after Ghana formally protested over incidents involving its citizens. His concerns followed the circulation of videos on social media showing attacks and intimidation against foreign nationals....

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (294+ words) China has dismissed criticism from the United States, rejecting claims that it pressured African nations to block a planned trip by Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, and insisting its actions were legitimate. He said the United States had "irresponsibly criticized" China's…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (218+ words) The administration of United States President Donald Trump is reportedly considering more than doubling the annual limit for refugee admissions so it can admit more white South Africans. A report obtained by Reuters news agency showed that under the proposal,…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (297+ words) Senior officials and business people attending the China-Africa Entrepreneurs Summit have called for a deepening of cooperation to ensure mutual development. The inaugural meeting took place at the African Union headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, on Tuesday. It…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (465+ words) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal that has rocked the country and drawn in other officers. The country's police minister, national commissioner and his deputy have all…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (182+ words) Every time someone in Johannesburg drinks a glass of water, there is a 60% chance it comes from neighbouring Lesotho. Now, a newly built bridge will help the tiny mountain kingdom nearly double those exports. The Senqu Bridge, 825 metres long and…...