ECOWAS-AES Talks: Nigeria Leads Efforts to Rebuild Ties With Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso October 17, 2026 Nigeria has stepped up efforts to rebuild relations between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and three Sahelian countries that withdrew from…
South Africa to Phase Out Support for Imported Vehicle Kit Assembly October 16, 2026 South Africa plans to gradually withdraw policy support from automakers that assemble vehicles locally from semi-knocked-down (SKD) kits. Trade Minister Parks Tau announced the…
Angola Fuel Subsidy Costs Could Reach $4.16 Billion in 2026 October 16, 2026 Angola is facing a significant increase in fuel subsidy expenditure, with the government projecting that spending could climb to 3.8 trillion kwanzas, equivalent to…
Karoline Leavitt Net Worth 2026: Biography, Husband, Family and Career October 16, 2026 Karoline Leavitt is an American political spokesperson who rose to national prominence as the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary in…
Benin Pensioners Have Until November 15 to Complete Digital Proof of Life October 16, 2026 Retirees registered with Benin’s National Retirement Fund (Fonds National des Retraites du Bénin, FNRB) have until November 15, 2026, to complete their digital proof-of-life…
CAF Increases Annual Funding for 54 African Football Associations to $700,000 October 16, 2026 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased its annual financial support for each of its 54 member associations to $700,000, giving national football…
UNHCR Reports 223,000 Sudanese Returnees Among New Arrivals From South Sudan October 16, 2026 More than 324,000 people have crossed from South Sudan into Sudan since April 2025, with escalating violence and political instability driving thousands of families…
Royal Air Maroc Adds Two Weekly Flights Between Casablanca and Essaouira October 16, 2026 Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is preparing to introduce a direct flight connection between Casablanca and Essaouira from November 1, 2026, in a move expected…
DR Congo Warns Formula 1 Against Holding Grand Prix in Rwanda October 15, 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has criticised Formula 1’s decision to bring the sport back to Africa through a planned Grand…
G20 Leaders Face Rising Oil Prices, Inflation and Global Debt Concerns October 15, 2026 Finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s major economies have gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss mounting economic challenges as the US-Israel…