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Cyclone Gezani leaves 'monstrous' damage in Madagascar
Cyclone Gezani made landfall in Madagascar on Tuesday, lashing the Indian Ocean island nation
South Africa withdraws troops from UN peacekeeping mission in DRC
On Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa informed the UN that the nation will withdraw its contribution to the Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) after nearly 27 years of involvement. In a phone conversation held
Pentagon to Send 200 Troops to Nigeria
The troops will help train Nigerians to fight militants, but will not be involved in combat. U.S. forces have been assisting local soldiers with identifying potential terrorist targets. ...
West Africa Academy of Science, LASU to Hold International Confab on Tinubunomics
Education | 6 seconds ago The West Africa Academy of Science is collaborating with the Political Science Department of the Lagos State University (LASU) to facilitate an international conference on President Bola Tinubu’s economics. With the theme,
Senegal orders university closure following student death during protests
In tonight's edition, anger, grief, and unanswered
Rival designs: How Nigeria and South Africa chart divergent trajectories in Africa’s economy
In the grand theatre of African economics, Nigeria and South Africa occupy the leading roles. Each, in its own way, read more Rival designs: How Nigeria and South Africa chart divergent trajectories in Africa’s economy ...
Global Africa Investment Summit Launched in Dubai to Transform Africa’s Investment Landscape
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 10, 2026-- ...
Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president's term in office
President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time. ...
Nigeria: Payroll Irregularities - Document Reveals Findings That Led Osun Govt to Hire Audit Firm
The report, titled, 'Report of the
Japanese investment delegation visits Egypt to strengthen infrastructure partnerships
A high-level Japanese investment delegation is visiting Egypt as part of ongoing efforts to deepen economic and investment ties between the two countries and advance cooperation on infrastructure and sustainable development projects in Egypt and across Africa.
People climb from windows of burning campus building in Dakar
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Iran tells US not to let Netanyahu thwart nuclear talks before Trump meeting
Tehran’s intervention comes as the Israeli prime minister heads to a hastily arranged White House encounter
Africa : Epstein files: Olivier Colom, Marine Le Pen's undercover fixer
It is a connection that those close to Marine Le Pen would prefer not to see exposed. Since the US Department ...
Inside Canal+’s plan to cut billions in costs at MultiChoice
The absence of Winter Olympics coverage is just the start … ...
RAF tries to ‘make a mockery of the court’ in medical expenses dispute
But fails, as high court dismisses appeal and orders fund to pay accident victim over R350 000 in past medical costs. ...
SA’s tepid incentives push big business to the exit
Jobs at risk because of lack of confidence in the ‘SA investment case’ and policy contradictions. ...
Russian bomb injures journalist in eastern Ukraine
New York, February 10, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for a thorough investigation into a recent Russian attack in Ukraine that wounded Igor Levinok, a war correspondent with the privately owned Ukrainian TV channel Inter. On the morning of
Egypt, Senegal discuss closer ties ahead of African Union summit
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met on Tuesday with Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Cheikh Niang, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and coordinating positions on regional and international issues ahead of the
Beltone Holding acquires Baobab Group to build pan-Africa financial platform
Beltone Holding has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Baobab Group, through which Beltone Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Beltone Holding, acquired 100% of Baobab for a total consideration of €197.6m. The transaction marks
Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan to extend Mnangagwa’s rule till 2030
Zimbabwe’s cabinet backed draft legislation that would change the constitution to extend presidential terms from five years to seven, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030. Other proposed changes in the bill presented to the
South Africa: SA Untapped Mineral Potential Still 'Significant'
Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reiterated government's stance that South Africa's mining industry is on the rise. ...
South Africa open T20 World Cup campaign with Canada thrashing | Kuwait Times Newspaper
AHMEDABAD: South Africa
Syria ranks 172nd on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International released today, Tuesday 10 February, the results of the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which measures perceived public sector corruption worldwide. In the 2025 index, Syria ranked 172nd out of 182 countries and territories,
Taxing Africa's informal economies: Technology's promise and pitfalls
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Kenyans say Russia duped them into fighting in Ukraine | Kuwait Times Newspaper
NAIROBI: The scars on
Son of Zambia's ex-President Lungu ordered to surrender 79 cars, petrol station and 'luxury' flats
The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully. ...
Why Volkswagen tests its cars to the limit before they hit the road
Before a new Volkswagen reaches a South African showroom, it has already endured a harder life than most owners will ever put it through. Thousands of kilometres, tough road surfaces, extreme heat, altitude, dust and heavy loads are all deliberately heaped on.
South Africa rhino poaching falls 16 pct in 2025
Cape Town: South Africa recorded a 16 percent decline in rhino poaching in 2025 compared with the previous year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said on Tuesday, pointing to the continued impact of anti-poaching and anti-trafficking