Jihadists kill and kidnap in new Mozambique attacks

TotalEnergies was expected to resume this year a massive LNG project near Palma that was halted in early 2021 after a militant strike on the town killed more than 800 people. Around 15 insurgents entered Palma, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) from...

Escalating violence in northern Mozambique leading to new wave of displacements, UNHCR warns

The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR says it’s concerned about the “rapid rise” in the number of displaced people in northern Mozambique. Since the start of the year, violence in the southern African country has displaced 100,000 people, the agency says,...

Zimbabwean companies pioneer smarter farming and trade in Botswana

Zimbabwean companies pioneer smarter farming and trade in Botswana AT the heart of Zimbabwe’s vibrant agri-business sector, two innovative companies are using technology to solve some of the continent’s most pressing agricultural challenges....

Ghana ranked 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa with highest policy rate

Ghana ranks 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa with the highest policy rate, the World Bank has disclosed in its October 2025 Africa Pulse Report. This is coming despite the 7.5 percentage points drop in the policy rate since January 2025. The Bank of...

State President presents title of ambassador to diplomats

Hanoi (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong on October 10 handed over decisions on the conferment of ambassadorial title to officials and diplomats at a ceremony held in Hanoi. The title recipients were Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh...

New cruise ship headed to South Africa for 2026 cruise season: Tips for first time cruisers

A fresh wave of excitement is set to sweep through South Africa’s cruise industry as MSC Cruises announces the arrival of a new ship for the 2026/2027 cruising season. The MSC Armonia will make its debut in South African waters, marking a...

US Senate Committee Chair Decries 'Killings Of Christians' In Nigeria, Across Africa As ISIS Beheads 30 In Mozambique

In a statement condemning the growing wave of religious persecution across Africa, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), has decried the continued killing of Christians by Islamist extremists,...

Mozambique’s Border Bets

Good morning. Mozambique has a plan to concession two of its land border crossings to private operators, under public-private partnerships (PPPs) that it hopes will speed up trade flows, increase revenue, improve security, reduce dependence on...

NEW: Pan-African Parliament vows to promote tolerance and peace on the continent

George Maponga Masvingo Bureau THE Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has pledged to help usher a new epoch for Africa through the promotion of tolerance and peace to ensure political stability on the continent. Addressing the 13th plenary session of...

Engie sells Africa off-grid business to Ignite

UAE-based Ignite has bought Engie Energy Access, creating Africa’s largest off-grid solar and minigrid operator, serving 15 million people. October 10, 2025 Marie Beyer Image: Engie Energy Access From pv magazine France French energy group Engie...

U.S. Positions Itself as Alternative to China in Africa

The race for Africa’s energy future is intensifying as the United States and China compete for dominance in the continent’s economic and infrastructure landscape, a contest that could shape global power dynamics for decades. Washington is now...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 to be Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Office (CEO) and Inaugurated by the President of The Gambia

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lumina”y”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in...

Slow progress on access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for eight of every ten people lacking access to electricity, according to the International Energy Agency, with early data for 2025 suggesting the rate of progress is set to remain broadly flat. October 10, 2025 Patrick...

【SMM Aluminium Market Analysis】The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Implications on the Global Aluminium Industry

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Implications on the Global Aluminium Industry What Is CBAM — And Why It’s Shaking Up Global Trade The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy introduced...

Robust International expands African footprint with the support of European entities

Global trader of sesame and cashew nuts Robust International is expanding its footprint in Africa with three new processing plants now operational in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique. The company, headquartered in Singapore, is...

US Seeks Deeper Energy Partnership with Africa Says Cruz

The United States is stepping up efforts to become Africa’s key energy partner, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said this week, urging closer cooperation between Washington and African nations to unlock the continent’s energy potential through private...

Sports11 minutes ago Amoura Hits Brace As Algeria Seal 2026 World Cup Spot Algeria have become the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Somalia on Thursday in Oran....

Algeria have become the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Somalia on Thursday in Oran. Goals from Mohamed Amoura and captain Riyad Mahrez ensured the Desert Foxes joined Morocco,...

Russia moves to add 4 African countries to its visa-free travel network

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russians may soon be able to travel visa-free to several additional African nations for stays of up to 30 to 90 days, with draft agreements currently under review, Izvestia reports. The move would expand...

As child abductions rise in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado, churches serve as safe spaces

MAPUTO, Mozambique (RNS) — In the remote villages of Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, fear seems constant. Families say they no longer sleep through the night, children jump at the sound of footsteps and parents clutch their little ones close,...

17 African countries commit to scale up electricity access

Seventeen African governments have committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300—an ambitious partnership led by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group that aims to connect 300...