Somali pirates free ship and 17 crew
MOMBASA, Kenya: Somali pirates have released the cargo ship Sward and its 17 crew members after holding the vessel for about 138 days,...
Boakai vows to protect press freedom
MONROVIA, Liberia: Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has pledged that his administration will not muzzle or control the media, calling for stronger relations...
Hichilema reshuffles Zambia cabinet
LUSAKA, Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed four cabinet ministers and made changes to several senior government positions as his administration moves to...
Ethiopia moves to join Africa’s tax forum
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Ethiopia has begun the process of joining the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) as the government seeks stronger tools to...
Russia launches 5G in 16 cities
MOSCOW, Russia | September 14, 2026 — Russia has launched commercial fifth generation mobile networks for the first time, bringing 5G services to...
Africa steps up tax information sharing
HARARE, Zimbabwe | September 14, 2026 — African tax administrations are preparing to deepen continental cooperation on the exchange of tax information as...
Ramaphosa calls for stronger AI oversight
NEW DELHI, India | September 14, 2026 — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS countries to establish an international mechanism for the...
Namibia sends young skills team to WorldSkills competition
WINDHOEK, Namibia | September 14, 2026 — President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah has officially sent off 17 young Namibians who will represent the country...
Ebola cases surpass 7,000 in DRC
DAKAR, Senegal | September 11, 2026 — Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 7,022, according to the...
