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Congo M23 rebels will no longer join peace talks in Angola on Tuesday, rebel alliance says

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels said on Monday that they had withdrawn from planned peace talks aimed at resolving a spiralling conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo after the EU imposed

Congo M23 rebels will no longer join peace talks in Angola on Tuesday, rebel alliance says
Africa|Political|US|World

US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable'

Remarks by South Africa's ambassador to the United States about President Donald Trump were "unacceptable," a State Department spokesperson told reporters on

US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable'
Africa|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Sisi says

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday that the monthly losses of the Suez Canal revenues reached around $800 million due to the regional "situation", as Yemen's

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Sisi says
Africa|Business|Political|World

M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks, citing international sanctions

The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east say they have withdrawn from planned peace talks with the country’s government in Angola

M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks, citing international sanctions
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump administration says South African ambassador has to leave the US by Friday

The State Department says South Africa’s ambassador to the United States has until Friday to leave the country

Trump administration says South African ambassador has to leave the US by Friday
Africa|Crime|World

Bodies pulled out of well point to killings in areas recaptured from Sudan fighters

In a part of Sudan recaptured by the army just weeks ago after nearly two years under the control of paramilitary fighters, Red Crescent volunteers in hazmat suits and

Bodies pulled out of well point to killings in areas recaptured from Sudan fighters
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

Nigeria inflation eases for second month after data overhaul

Nigeria's annual headline inflation eased to 23.18% in February, the country's statistics agency said on Monday, a month after it rebased its Consumer Price

Nigeria inflation eases for second month after data overhaul
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

What's next for South Africa's budget and planned VAT hike?

South Africa's lawmakers will scrutinise the 2025 budget in the coming weeks, with amendments not ruled out as political parties weigh up a contentious plan to

What's next for South Africa's budget and planned VAT hike?
Africa|Political|World

M23 rebels pull out of peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday pulled out of peace talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo's government less than 24 hours before the warring parties in eastern Congo's worst

M23 rebels pull out of peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Rwanda and Belgium expel each other's diplomats over Congo conflict

Belgium and Rwanda announced the expulsion of each other's diplomats, as relations deteriorated over allegations about their respective roles in the conflict in eastern Democratic

Rwanda and Belgium expel each other's diplomats over Congo conflict
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review

Kenya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will discuss a new lending programme and abandon the current one, as the country struggles to

Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

South African inflation forecast falls further in key survey

The average inflation forecast for 2025 in a closely watched survey commissioned by the central bank fell further in the first quarter of this year, dropping below the level

South African inflation forecast falls further in key survey
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has met U.S. lawmaker Ronny Jackson to discuss fighting in the east of the country and opportunities for U.S. investment,

Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal
Africa|Political|World

Congo says it will join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday

Democratic Republic of Congo will send a delegation to Angola on Tuesday for talks aiming to resolve a spiralling conflict against Rwandan-backed rebels in the east, the presidency said on

Congo says it will join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday
Africa|Political|US|World

US expels South Africa's ambassador, calling him 'race-baiting' Trump hater

The U.S. has is expelling South Africa's ambassador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, calling the envoy a "race-

US expels South Africa's ambassador, calling him 'race-baiting' Trump hater
Africa|Political|US|World

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-American

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American
Africa|Economy|Political|US|World

Rubio says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US

Rubio says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US

Rubio says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment

A river ‘died' overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine

Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that poisoned a major river and could potentially affect millions of people after signs of pollution were detected at least 100 kilometers downstream

A river ‘died' overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine
Africa|Political|US|World

Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the US 'is no longer welcome' in the country

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the United States “is no longer welcome” in the United States

Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the US 'is no longer welcome' in the country
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Somalia and Somaliland say no talks on resettling Palestinians from Gaza

Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland have not received any proposal from the United States or Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, their foreign ministers said on Friday,

Somalia and Somaliland say no talks on resettling Palestinians from Gaza
Africa|Political|World

Embattled Congo president considers sitting down with M23 rebels

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has long ruled out dialogue with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels rampaging through eastern

Embattled Congo president considers sitting down with M23 rebels
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

South African Reserve Bank to pause rate-cutting cycle, resume in May- Reuters poll

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will likely keep interest rates steady at its March 20 meeting as global trade risks and battles over the national budget

South African Reserve Bank to pause rate-cutting cycle, resume in May- Reuters poll
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

Fitch thinks S.Africa will struggle to stabilise debt as projected in budget

Fitch ratings agency said on Friday that it thought South Africa's government would struggle to stabilise debt as projected in this week's revised budget.

Fitch thinks S.Africa will struggle to stabilise debt as projected in budget
Africa|Europe|Political|World

EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say

The European Union is expected to sanction nine individuals in connection with violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two EU diplomats said on Friday.

EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say

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