Month: February 2026

Wayne Lumbasi South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has ordered the deployment of the military to support police operations in a major escalation of the country’s response to organised crime, describing criminal syndicates as an immediate threat to public safety, economic stability, and social cohesion. The directive authorises the South African National Defence Force to work […]

Wayne Lumbasi  Kenya has announced it will reopen its land border with Somalia in April 2026, ending a 15-year closure imposed over security concerns linked to militant activity along the frontier. President William Ruto made the announcement during a visit to Mandera County, stating that the government will restore operations at key crossing points under […]

Faith Nyasuguta  President Cyril Ramaphosa has inaugurated the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy at the Drakenstein Correctional Facility, commemorating 36 years since Nelson Mandela walked free from the same prison that once held him. The academy – the first in Africa devoted entirely to the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, […]

Wayne Lumbasi Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of assets worth more than $1.3 million belonging to Dalitso Lungu, the 39 year old son of late former President Edgar Lungu, after finding that neither he nor his company could provide a credible explanation for the legal acquisition of the properties. The Economic and Financial […]

Wayne Lumbasi The Democratic Republic of Congo has signaled it is prepared to pursue alternative international partners if its minerals cooperation framework with the United States fails to translate into concrete development projects, underscoring the country’s determination to convert its vast natural resources into measurable economic gains. The government has clarified that the agreement signed […]

Faith Nyasuguta  Ethiopian Airlines has set its sights on Australia, outlining plans to begin operations there in 2028 in what would complete its footprint across all inhabited continents. The proposed launch would mark a symbolic and strategic milestone for the Addis Ababa-based carrier, which already flies to 145 destinations worldwide. The airline, often described as […]

Wayne Lumbasi Botswana is stepping up mineral exploration across large parts of the country that have never been systematically surveyed, in a strategic effort to reduce long-standing dependence on diamonds and broaden its economic base. Mines Minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo said roughly 70 % of Botswana’s territory remains unexplored, presenting a major opportunity to identify […]

Faith Nyasuguta  Zimbabwe’s cabinet has formally approved proposed constitutional amendments that would lengthen presidential terms and potentially allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030, setting in motion a legislative process that could significantly reshape the country’s political framework. The changes include extending the current five-year presidential term to seven years and altering […]