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African Union Seeks More Investment at World Bank-IMF Meetings

The African Union calls for more investment, development financing and sustainable jobs at the 2026 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok….reports Africa Daily News Desk The African Union Commission has called for increased investment, development financing and stronger economic cooperation across the continent during the 2026 World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi participated in the African Caucus Meeting with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, where discussions focused on mobilising private capital, creating sustainable jobs and accelerating industrialisation in Africa. The high-level meeting addressed key development priorities, including skills development and support for

South Africa Minister Rejects Allegations Against King Misuzulu

South Africa’s minister rejects allegations against King Misuzulu and calls for accountability over governance and a reported R4 million Ingonyama Trust budget…reports Africa Daily News Desk South Africa’s Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso has rejected allegations that King Misuzulu kaZwelithini ordered traditional warriors to disrupt a public gathering in Durban, while backing the monarch’s demand for accountability at the Ingonyama Trust Board. The minister has also pledged to investigate concerns over a reported R4 million budget for an investment

Yemen’s Taiz Faces Humanitarian Crisis As Food Prices Rise

Yemen’s Taiz faces a deepening humanitarian crisis as food prices rise 50%,

Trump’s Somaliland Remarks Fuel Hopes For Closer US Ties

Somaliland has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s remarks acknowledging it as a

UN Chief Condemns Rising Attacks On Civilian Shipping

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned attacks on civilian shipping following drone

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UN Chief Condemns Rising Attacks On Civilian Shipping

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned attacks on civilian shipping following drone strikes on two cargo vessels off Bulgaria’s coast…reports Asian Lite News Desk

UN Chief Condemns Rising Attacks On Civilian Shipping

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned attacks on civilian shipping following drone strikes on two cargo vessels off Bulgaria’s coast…reports

DR Congo Seeks UN Support for Refugee Returns

DR Congo reported 6.1 million internally displaced people and more than 1.3 million Congolese refugees across Africa as insecurity continues

Africa Must Have a Greater Voice at the UN, Uganda Says

Uganda has renewed calls for UN Security Council reform, demanding at least two permanent African seats with veto rights and

Tax AI, Protect Workers: Bill Gates’ Bold Proposal

Bill Gates has urged governments to consider taxing AI and reserving certain jobs for humans as automation accelerates…reports Asian Lite

Beyond the Summit: Why BRICS Businesses Need Better Intelligence, Not Bigger Declarations

BRICS is gaining economic weight, but business confidence hinges on distinguishing diplomatic ambition from commercial reality, writes Ishan Jasuja, Founder

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Africa Launches Credit Rating Agency as Kenya Eyes Key Role

Kenyan President William Ruto has welcomed the launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius, calling it a step towards stronger African financial independence….reports Africa Daily News Desk Kenyan President William

Zimbabwe Courts India’s UPI

Zimbabwe is in talks with India’s NIPL to adopt UPI-based payments, potentially cutting transaction costs and improving digital transfers across the country….reports Africa daily News Desk Zimbabwe is in talks with NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the overseas arm of

Tshisekedi Launches ExpoBéton 2026 In Kinshasa

Félix Tshisekedi launches ExpoBéton 2026 in Kinshasa, urging stronger construction standards and

Uganda, South Sudan Team Up For Trade

Uganda and South Sudan will bring businesses and government officials together in

Culture

Ramaphosa Warns Against Words That Divide South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to protect the constitutional values of equality, non-racialism and human dignity alongside the country’s diverse cultural heritage.

Egypt Unearths 4,000-Year-Old Tomb

Joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovers Fifth Dynasty tomb containing decorated chapels of two ancient officials….reports Africa Daily News Desk Egypt has announced the discovery of

Nigeria: Kano Hosts Mass Wedding for 1,500 Couples

Nigeria’s Kano State hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples under the Auren Gata programme, with the initiative providing marriage support, medical screening, counselling

Archbishop of Canterbury Reaffirms £100m Slavery Fund Commitment

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has visited Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, where thousands of enslaved Africans were imprisoned before being transported across the

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Proteas Welcome Jonsson Workwear Test Deal

Jonsson Workwear will become the first brand on the front of the Proteas Men’s Test shirt in five years….reports Africa Daily News Desk Cricket

Seven Nations Vie To Host 2036 Olympics

Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, South Africa, Türkiye and the Republic of Korea are in the race as the IOC outlines the road to the

India’s Golden Gun Strikes

The victory marks the latest and biggest achievement in a rapid rise that has established Dhanda as one of India’s leading international trap shooters….reports

Why Kohli Isn’t Chasing Records

Kohli says winning matches, rather than personal records, has always been his priority in international cricket….reports India Daily News Desk Virat Kohli has said

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Tax AI, Protect Workers: Bill Gates’ Bold Proposal

Bill Gates has urged governments to consider taxing AI and reserving certain jobs for humans as automation accelerates…reports Asian Lite News Desk Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for society to decide how to tax artificial intelligence (AI) and which