KIGALI, Aug. 4 (Xinhua/GNA) – The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA), has announced that it has shut down eight liquor factories “in…
Africa
Magnitude-5.1 earthquake jolts Egypt
Cairo, Aug 3 (dpa/GNA) – A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck Egypt early on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The US Geological Survey…
China-Africa Salon: Africa’s industrial takeoff “only beginning,” says Chinese entrepreneur
Nairobi, July 29 (Xinhua/GNA) – Sany Heavy Industry, one of China’s largest construction machinery manufacturers, posted 3.5 billion yuan (about 517 million U.S. dollars) in…
11 killed in multiple shootings in South Africa’s Western Cape
CAPE TOWN, July 27 (Xinhua/GNA) – At least 11 people were killed in separate shooting incidents since Sunday evening in South Africa’s Western Cape…
Trump thanks Morocco’s King after highway named in his honour
Accra, July 26, GNA – United States President Donald Trump has thanked King Mohammed VI of Morocco after the Tiznit-Dakhla highway was named the:…
DR Congo certifies first-ever lithium export
KINSHASA, July 26 (Xinhua/GNA) – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has certified its first-ever lithium export, marking a milestone in the country’s…
South African police arrest over 12,000 undocumented migrants in 3 weeks
JOHANNESBURG, July 26 (Xinhua/GNA) – South African police said Thursday, that more than 12,000 undocumented migrants have been arrested nationwide over the past three…
Nigeria and UNESCO launch digital teacher training programme to strengthen education, mobile learning
New initiative focuses on digital skills, female leadership and technology-driven professional development July 24 (TV BRICS/GNA) – Nigeria has launched a new digital education…
Addis Ababa becomes leading African tourism destination with record growth in international conferences
Urban renewal projects transform Ethiopia’s capital from a transit hub into a growing leisure and business travel destination, hosting more than 221 global events…
Zimbabwe records strongest mineral export growth in first half of 2026
Higher global demand and increased domestic processing drive export revenues to a record level July 24 (TV BRICS/GNA) – Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose…
At least 16 killed in suspected ADF attack in eastern DR Congo
KINSHASA, July 23 (Xinhua/GNA) – At least 16 people were killed Wednesday in an attack blamed on rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)…
South Africa reaffirms commitment to dialogue with ECOWAS amid migration concerns
JOHANNESBURG, July 23 (Xinhua/GNA) – South Africa remains committed to maintaining open and constructive engagement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
Nearly 200 killed in cholera outbreak in NE Nigeria
ABUJA, July 22 (Xinhua/GNA) – About 200 people have died in a worsening cholera outbreak in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Borno over the past…
Nigerian army kills ISWAP chief propagandist
ABUJA, July 22 (Xinhua/GNA) – Abu Salim al-Barnawi, identified by the Nigerian military as the chief propagandist of the Islamic State West Africa Province…
Nigeria seeks deeper cooperation with Germany ahead of bilateral talks
ABUJA, July 21 (Xinhua/GNA) – The Nigerian government said on Tuesday, that it looked forward to deepening bilateral cooperation with Germany, particularly in areas…
Over 100,000 Zimbabweans repatriated from South Africa amid anti-immigration protests
HARARE, July 21 (Xinhua/GNA) – Over 100,000 Zimbabweans have been repatriated from neighbouring South Africa, amid anti-immigration protests, with the government pledging continued support…
Ghana considers autonomy plan as only realistic and lasting basis for a mutually acceptable solution to Sahara issue
July 22, GNA – This position was expressed in the Joint Communiqué issued following the talks between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation…
Khalil al-Hayya named new head of Hamas
Cairo, July 20 (dpa/GNA) – Khalil al-Hayya has been elected the new leader of Hamas, following an internal vote, the Palestinian Islamist group said…
Yemen’s Houthis announce maritime navigation ban on Saudi Arabia
Cairo, July 20 (dpa/GNA) – Yemen’s Houthi movement said on Monday, that it was imposing a ban on maritime navigation involving Saudi Arabia. The…
Cameroon launches push to recover more than 500 million U.S. dollars in unpaid gold taxes
YAOUNDE, July 19 (Xinhua/GNA) – The Cameroonian government announced Saturday that beginning August 1, it will initiate a large-scale crackdown to collect over 500…