Africa

Tensions with Rwanda escalated as controversial comments by Burundi's ambassador to Belgium prompted a sharp reaction from Kigali and defense from Burundi officials; the whole issue has generated and is being mainly handled on social media

At the Gambia Revenue Authority Annual Taxpayers’ Award Ceremony, Jah Multi Industries has been named importer of the Year at the 2026, earning recognition for its consistent compliance and contribution to The Gambia’s domestic revenue base

Human Rights Watch has called for accountability for commanders in Sudan who defected during the conflict, arguing that changing allegiances should not shield them from investigation over alleged abuses

100.000 new jobs could be created in the next five years in the mining sector, thanks to accelerating investments in lithium, gold, platinum and chrome extraction; the hiring surge would be a consequence of Zimbabwe's growing role in global supply chains

The global shock caused by disrupted global energy and freight flows due to the closure of Strait of Hormuz are accelerating structural shifts that could redirect investment towards emerging markets such as Tanzania, stakeholders and policymakers said

In open letter to President Bio, the opposition leader stressed that Spanish Interior Minister linked “Mocro Mafia” to the MV Arconian investigation and said presence of fugitive Bolle Jos in Sierra Leone indicates organized transnational criminal links

Trade with China increased by 170% thanks to customs exemption; figures have been revealed during a press conference, as the Ambassador of PRC discussed the advantages of zero customs tariffs for Mali

Gabon returned to continental diplomacy after taking part in the African Union Coordination Meeting; The government said the renewed engagement marks the normalization of ties with African partners following its suspension after the 2023 coup

The sale of unregulated medicines is increasing in South Africa, where fake and substandard medicines are distributed through informal channels, informal outlets, online platforms, and cross-border smuggling, with people often buying unaware of fakes

The Tripoli Court of Appeal has acquitted several former officials from the Gaddafi-era government of charges linked to the suppression of protests during the 2011 uprising