Egypt and Somalia Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Stability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Sunday with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is visiting Cairo, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and address regional developments. A statement from the Egyptian presidency said the talks stressed the…
Legendary Ghanaian Musician Ebo Taylor Dies at 90
Ebo Taylor, the Ghanaian guitarist, composer and band leader whose work helped define the highlife genre and influenced generations of African musicians, has died at the age of 90, his family has announced. Born Deroy Taylor in the city of…
Single term not enough for Nigerian lawmakers — David Mark
Former Senate President, David Mark, has suggested that Nigerian legislators may benefit from serving multiple terms, noting that a single four-year tenure may not allow lawmakers enough time to fully understand the workings of the National Assembly. Speaking on Saturday…
Tanzania, Uganda line up major infrastructure projects as oil exports near
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Uganda are preparing to begin exporting crude oil to the international market in July, a move leaders from both countries say will serve as a catalyst for a wider programme of major infrastructure, energy and…
Ex-AfDB chief launches investment platform to drive capital to Africa
Africa appears to have found a deal and investment channel that will help lure scarce capital into a continent that houses 12 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies, as rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions weaken capital flows. The Global Africa…
China offers South Africa duty-free market access amid pressure from US tariffs
South Africa’s trade ministry said Trade Minister Parks Tau is travelling to China to sign the agreement, which is expected to grant South African exports preferential access to the Chinese market while also attracting new Chinese investment. “This trip comes…
Zimbabwe agrees a staff-monitored programme with the IMF
Zimbabwe has agreed a staff-monitored programme with the International Monetary Fund, a senior official said on Friday, a tentative first step on the way to a closer engagement with the Fund and an eventual loan programme. A staff-monitored programme…
Somalia Enforces Final Judgment in High-Profile Murder Case
The authorities in Puntland, a semi‑autonomous region of Somalia, have executed a woman convicted of murdering a 14‑year‑old girl, in a rare case in the region in which the death penalty has been carried out against a woman. Hodan Mohamud…
Leader of South Africa’s second largest party to step down
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has said he will not seek re-election as the party’s leader in April – a move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government. The DA, South Africa’s second largest party,…
Somalia, South Africa hold bilateral talks in Pretoria
South Africa, 3 February 2026 Somalia and South Africa held bilateral talks in Pretoria on Tuesday aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation across key development sectors, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said. Somalia’s Minister of…