South Africa AI plans hit credibility wall
South Africa delays AI policy to 2027 after fake references scandal, exposing governance risks as governments worldwide struggle to regulate fast-evolving artificial intelligence systems,
Burkina Faso tightens grip on $7 bn gold industry
Burkina Faso is reshaping ownership of its gold mining sector, with local companies and the state taking control of a growing number of industrial
India turns to Africa for crude imports
Indian refiners are increasing crude imports from Africa amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz that are reshaping global energy flows. The shift comes
Africa’s Economy Hit by Middle East Crisis
Africa’s economy is forecast to slow slightly in 2026 as the fallout from the Middle East crisis pushes up fuel, food and fertiliser prices
Democratic Coup Grips Senegal
Ousmane Sonko was elected Senegal’s parliament speaker just days after being dismissed as prime minister….reports Africa Daily News Desk Senegal’s political crisis deepened dramatically
Ramaphosa battles ‘Farmgate’ scandal in court
Ramaphosa fights to quash Farmgate report as legal battle reignites scrutiny over alleged cash theft, constitutional breaches and political fallout threatening his presidency, reports
Mamelodi Sundowns Secure African Champions League Crown
Teboho Mokoena’s crucial away goal helped the South African giants seal a 2-1 aggregate victory at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium….reports Africa Daily News Desk
South Africa Marks Africa Day Amid Xenophobia Concerns
Calls for African solidarity dominated Africa Day celebrations in South Africa as officials pushed back against accusations of xenophobia…reports Africa Daily News Desk South
Senegal Parliament Speaker Quits As Sonko Return Rumours Grow
Senegal’s parliamentary crisis deepened after the National Assembly speaker resigned amid growing tensions within the ruling alliance…reports Africa News Desk Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker
China Tightens Grip On Africa
Beijing is now shaping political decisions, international engagement and security cooperation beyond its traditional economic footprint….reports Asian Lite News Desk China is increasingly expanding
