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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is headed to the United States, where aides say he’s expected to press for more negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday. Ramaphosa is among the African leaders who have maintained a neutral stance on the war, with South Africa abstaining from a U.N. vote condemning Russia’s actions… Read More

Tunisia’s government and the country’s main labour union (UGTT) struck a pay deal Thursday in the capital. The agreement involves a five percent annual hike to public sector wages every year until 2025.  The breakthrough comes after arduous negotiations and a general strike observed in June. The purchasing power of Tunisians had eroded since the beginning of the year amid… Read More

Every region of Africa is at risk of not achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal. According to data provided by AGRA, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, more than half of the population in South Sudan, Mali, and Niger suffer from hunger. What can be done to completely eliminate hunger by 2030 in Africa? With eight years to go,… Read More

Swiss police are investigating a fake advertising campaign that encouraged people to report their neighbours. Citizens were told to notify the authorities if anyone heated their homes more than 19 degrees Celsius this winter amid the energy crisis. A reward of 200 Swiss francs (€208) was supposedly offered for the anonymous tips. The fake ads were widely shared on Telegram… Read More

The re-elected president of Angola, João Lourenço, took office this Thursday starting his second mandate. In his inauguration speech, João Lourenço elected social welfare and the economy as his priorities. “We will continue to invest in human beings as the main agents of development, in their education and training, in health care, in decent housing, in access to drinking water… Read More

In Zimbabwe, the Bishop of Harare held a memorial service for the late Biritsh Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last week. The service was held at the Anglican Church in the capital, Harare. SOUNDBITE 3 – Farai Mutamiri, Bishop of Harare (English, 24 sec): “We think of you and we would like to reassure you of our prayers… Read More

US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, refused to hold all responsibility for dealing with the consequences of climate change. Speaking at the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) taking place in Dakar, Senegal, Kerry said all had to bear responsibility. “But others, despite what the science is saying, hold back, saying, pointing the finger elsewhere “You guys… Read More

Angolan president João Lourenço pledged on Thursday to be “the president of all Angolans” during his inauguration for a second term in the capital, Luanda. The ceremony took place under a heavy security presence after elections whose results were disputed by the opposition. The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), in power since independence from Portugal in 1975,… Read More

The South African parliament has set up an independent commission to investigate a murky burglary case that has embarrassed President Cyril Ramaphosa for several months, the National Assembly announced on Wednesday night. The independent commission, made up of former Constitutional Court president Sandile Ngcobo, a former judge and a university professor, has 30 days to deliver its conclusions, Assembly Speaker… Read More

Last updated: 10 minutes ago Fuel prices in Kenya surged to record highs on Thursday after the new government slashed subsidies, piling on misery for a population already facing deep economic hardship. The price of petrol increased by 20 shillings to 179.30 (about $1.50) per litre while diesel and kerosene prices are up by 20 and 25 shillings respectively, the… Read More