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South Africa’s Rand Water Says Cyberattack Has Minimal Impact on Operations
Rand Water, which supplies potable bulk water and sanitation services to South…
5 African Countries Leading the 2026 Tech Boom
Africa’s technology landscape is entering a new phase in 2026, driven by…
Liberia Introduces Satellite Communication Rules to Bridge Digital Divide
Liberia's telecommunications regulator has adopted a new regulatory framework for satellite communications,…
Airtel Africa, Starlink Launch Satellite-to-Phone Service in DR Congo
Airtel Africa and SpaceX’s Starlink have launched a satellite-to-phone service in the…
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WFP Condemns Air Strike on Aid Convoy in Sudan’s South Kordofan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned an aerial strike that destroyed two of its humanitarian aid…
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on $2.2bn Loan Programme for Senegal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Senegal on a new $2.2 billion financing programme aimed…
Egypt and China assert Red Sea security belongs to littoral states during Xi’s Cairo visit
Egypt and China declared on Wednesday that the governance and security of the Red Sea are the primary responsibility of…
China backs Egypt against unilateral Nile control as Xi and Sisi sign strategic agreements
China affirmed its support for Egypt's legitimate right to protect its water security on the Nile River, while Cairo reiterated…
Nigeria Records 1,035 Lassa Fever Cases, 252 Deaths as Young Adults Bear Brunt of Outbreak
Nigeria has recorded 1,035 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 252 related deaths so far in 2026, with young adults…
Egypt Hosts FAO-IPPC Workshop to Strengthen Plant Biosecurity in North Africa
Egypt will host a regional workshop next week to strengthen plant biosecurity and cooperation across North Africa and the Near…
Xi Jinping in Egypt: Why Cairo Matters to China’s Africa and Global South Strategy
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt this week highlights Cairo’s growing importance to Beijing’s strategy across the Middle East,…
