The United States is stepping up efforts to reduce its dependence on China for critical minerals by backing a major rare earth project in Madagascar, highlighting Africa’s growing importance in the global race for strategic re
Author: Nouman Mustaf
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party called Kiiraay, after his falling-out with his former mentor and ex-prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, and his party, Pastef. Faye and Sonko were engaged in a months-long power struggle, culminating when Faye dismissed Sonko as prime minister.
Zimbabwean farmworker Aaron Majatamhe was heading home at sunset after a shift in one of South Africa’s top fruit-producing regions, where bushes laden with bright unpicked citrus stood in rows.
Nigeria has issued one of its strongest diplomatic protests yet over the recurring killing of its citizens in South Africa, revealing that at least 98 Nigerians have been killed since 2022 in mob attacks, hate crimes, and extra-judicial killings. Abuja demanded urgent action from Pretoria to halt the violence and bring perpetrators to justice.
Life‘Locals first’ push leaves South Africa scrambling for labour Wednesday, 29 Jul 2026 1:39 PM MYT
Onome Omolola Didih did not fail to impress when she commanded complete control of the Women’s 53kg Weightlifting competition at Day 3 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, July 27 2026
The state’s star witness in the case against former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been pressed to give further details about a reference to a wig as an alleged code for a bribe.
Africa’s digital future will take centre stage at the fourth edition of TechCabal’s Moonshot conference, where leading figures from the technology, finance and regulatory sectors will join founders, investors and policymakers to explore the continent’s next phase of digital growth.
South Africa’s leading economic indicator weakened again, pointing to slower momentum in the economy in the months ahead.
📅 July 29, 2026 • 👤 Kabuma Node • 📁 East Africa • 🕑 2 min read
