Africa

New terrorism-linked charges in Kenya’s Shakahola cult case

Kenya’s public prosecutions office charged Paul Mackenzie and seven others with organized criminal activity, radicalization, and facilitating a terrorist act tied to at least 52 deaths in Kilifi County.

Nigeria moves to allow electronic transmission of election results

Nigeria’s Senate reversed its earlier rejection and approved real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units after statutory procedures are completed.

Nigeria moves to enforce phase-out of sachet alcohol

NAFDAC said it has resumed enforcement of its December 2025 phase-out of alcohol sold in sachets and in plastic bottles under 200ml.

Hapag-Lloyd resumes Red Sea transits on an India–Mediterranean service

Hapag-Lloyd said its IMX service under the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk will again route through the Red Sea and Suez Canal from mid-February with naval protection.

EU disburses €1 billion in budgetary support to Egypt under 2024 partnership agreement

The European Commission disbursed €1 billion to Egypt in budgetary support under a 2024 partnership agreement, while activists and human rights organizations criticized ongoing repression in Egypt.

South Africa: Zuma's daughter probed over Ukraine war role

South African police are investigating Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla for allegedly tricking 17 men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. This raises serious concerns about recruitment practices and citizen safety.

G20 Summit: PM Modi calls for global compact to stop misuse of AI

PM Modi urged for a global agreement to prevent AI misuse, emphasizing human-centric technology at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.

South Africa’s president delivers G20 summit closing remarks

President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded the G20 summit in Johannesburg, emphasizing a commitment to tackle global issues like inequality and climate change.

Hamas delegation in Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire, sources say

A Hamas delegation is in Cairo to discuss ceasefire violations with mediators. This meeting follows recent escalations in violence between Israel and Hamas.

South African mining faces pressure for fairer tax rules

South Africa's coal-dependent energy sector is under scrutiny as COP30 seeks fossil fuel elimination. A study warns the Northern Cape may become a 'sacrifice zone' due to pollution and resource extraction.

Fighting for food sovereignty at COP30: Interview with GRAIN’s Ange-David Baïmey

GRAIN's Ange-David Baïmey emphasizes the need for African communities to control their food systems at COP30, opposing corporate agriculture. This fight for food sovereignty is crucial amid worsening climate impacts.

‘The perfect ingredients’: WRI Africa deputy director shares vision for the continent’s energy transition

Rebekah Shirley from WRI emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to energy access in Africa, focusing on economic development and renewable resources. This is crucial as 600 million Africans lack basic electricity access.

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