Addis Ababa hosts first influencer summit to fight stereotypes, reclaim narrative from Western media

Trade ties between Africa and China are growing stronger.

Beijing recently announced a zero tariff for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations, which will expand duty-free access for African exports under this framework.

SADC and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) engaged in discussions regarding potential areas of mutual cooperation concerning the displacement of people within the region.

The SADC region has been jolted into convening a high-level side event at the ongoing Africa Travel Indaba to consider ways to boost the region's tourism potential.

The World Health Organisation attempted to calm fear around the planet on Thursday, saying the 'rat virus' first identified aboard a Dutch cruise ship was not the start of a 'new Covid'.

Botswana's President Duma Boko has announced a three-day mourning period following the death of the country's third President, Festus Mogae. 

Mogae died in his residency in Gaborone yesterday.

Namibia joined the world in observing World Press Freedom Day, with the official handover of the Windhoek Declaration inscription certificate.

The declaration was adopted in Windhoek 35 years ago and remains an important part of global efforts to promote a free, independent, and responsible press.

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi hinted at a potential third term “if people want me” during a World Press Freedom Day event in Kinshasa.

“I haven’t sought a third term, but if the people want me to have one, I will accept it,” he said.

Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s Acting Director for Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, announced in Geneva that the World Health Organization is coordinating an international response after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius resulted in three deaths.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said East African nations must 'stand firm' against cross-border youth protests, describing Gen Z-led movements as attempts to 'spread chaos' and destabilise the region.