Africa
Burkina Faso Orders NGOs to Spend 80% of Budgets on Field Projects
OUAGADOUGOU – Burkina Faso’s military government has introduced sweeping new rules requiring all non-governmental organizations operating in the country to allocate at least 80% of their budgets to direct field investments. The measures were approved during a Council of Ministers session on September 24, 2026. Under the two decrees, the government aims to curb administrative
27 Killed in Two Separate Mass Shootings in South Africa
The gunmen allegedly searched some victims and took their mobile phones before fleeing in two vehicles.
The Map Has Changed — But Has Africa’s Place in the World Changed?
If Africa has enormous agricultural land, why does it import so much processed food and clothing?
Zimbabwe, Benin Sign Visa Exemption Deal
The deal is expected to facilitate greater movement of people between Zimbabwe and Benin while creating opportunities for increased trade, tourism, investment and cultural exchange.
Hichilema Under Fire as EU Condemns Killing and Post-Election Crackdown
BRUSSELS —Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has come under direct scrutiny from the European Parliament, which has condemned the killing of opposition member Mutotwe Kafwaya and warned of increased political repression under his administration. In a resolution adopted on 17 September, the Parliament said it “condemns the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya and the increase in political
Fuel Prices Rise Again as Global Conflict Tightens Oil Markets
The latest adjustment comes just days after the previous fuel-price review, raising fresh concerns about how international oil-market volatility affects Zimbabwean consumers and businesses.
Ninth Body Found in Ekurhuleni as SAPS Hunt for Answers
The latest discovery has been added to ongoing investigations into the deaths of women across Ekurhuleni, amid concerns over a series of killings in the area.
US imposes Visa Restrictions on South Africans Over Racial Discrimination
The measures are linked to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in February 2025.
Netherlands Closes Harare Embassy in Global Diplomatic Restructuring Exercise
The Netherlands said it would focus on ensuring a careful transition towards the closure while maintaining cooperation with its networks in the region.
Zimbabwean Spiritual Healer in Court in Botswana Over Suspected Human Body Parts
Mugodzeri is facing charges of unlawful possession of suspected human body parts and entering Botswana through an unofficial border crossing.