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The UK government has issued a firm defence of its agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following a blistering attack from U.S. President Donald Trump, who labelled...

Botswana, the world’s leading producer of diamonds by value, is facing a deepening economic challenge as its national diamond stockpile continues to swell. Reports from the Ministry of Minerals and...

Following the dramatic conclusion of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and several international press unions have issued a stern condemnation of "unacceptable...

Global financial markets are in a state of heightened volatility today, Tuesday, 20 January 2026, as investors scramble to price in the latest trade salvos from the Trump administration. European...

Crude oil prices found a tentative floor today, Tuesday, 20 January 2026, as traders paused to evaluate the geopolitical implications of a sudden and unusual trade dispute: U.S. threats to...

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has raised a red flag over the deteriorating health of veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently in detention. In an urgent...

Pro-government parties in Benin have swept the parliamentary elections, leaving the opposition with no seats in the National Assembly, according to provisional results released today, Monday, 19 January 2026. The...

For the second time in recent weeks, members of the Association of Indigenous Contractors have occupied the main entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance at the Central Business District,...

In a harrowing account that has sparked fresh outrage over police misconduct, a journalist with TheCable has detailed how he, his wife, and their young children were illegally detained and...

A wave of grief has swept across South Africa today, Monday, 19 January 2026, following a horrific road accident involving a school bus. Police and emergency responders have confirmed that...