Chad has inched closer to removing presidential term limits after lawmakers approved sweeping constitutional reforms this week, according to French broadcaster RFI. The National Assembly voted on Monday to extend the presidential term from five to seven years while eliminating…
South African police say they have uncovered a crystal meth lab worth about $20 million during a raid on a remote farm in Volksrust, Mpumalanga Province. The facility, located some 225km southwest of Johannesburg, was fitted with industrial equipment, weighing…
Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier Inc. has thrown its weight behind the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, praising it as a world-class facility and a vital player in the global aviation fuel market. The endorsement came during a high-profile visit by…
Guinea took a major step on Sunday as citizens went to the polls to vote on a new constitution, a move seen as crucial to ending military rule and opening the way for long-delayed elections. Polling stations opened early in…
Botswana pulled off a stunning performance on Sunday to win the men’s 4×400 metres relay at the World Championships, becoming the first African nation to ever claim the title. The race, which played out under heavy rain, ended in dramatic…
Qatar has thrown its hat into Africa’s minerals race with an eye-watering $100 billion investment plan, setting the stage for a showdown with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and China in the global hunt for resources powering the clean energy transition.…
Indian garment powerhouse Gokaldas Exports is rethinking its global playbook as rising US tariffs squeeze profits. Managing Director Sivaramakrishnan Ganapathi told Reuters that the company is shifting more production to Africa while ramping up sales to Europe and the UK…
Moody’s has given sub-Saharan Africa a stable credit outlook, saying the region is set for stronger growth through 2025 and 2026. The global ratings agency, in a new report cited by Bloomberg, believes that faster economic activity will help governments…
Tension is rising in Malawi after police arrested eight election data clerks accused of manipulating vote tallies in this week’s general elections. The arrests, made in Lilongwe and surrounding areas, have stirred fears of déjà vu in a country still…
South Africa’s political scene is heating up as the Democratic Alliance (DA) makes its boldest move yet—appointing veteran activist Helen Zille to lead its charge for Johannesburg in next year’s local elections. The 74-year-old political heavyweight is stepping into the…
