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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary General Mambwe Zimba of Zambia was arrested on Tuesday, allegedly over a fake image posted on Facebook, depicting the country's president lying in a casket.

Ethiopia on Tuesday revoked the licence of independent online outlet Addis Standard saying it harmed national interests, in the latest curb on press freedom. Africa's second most populous nation s ranks 145th out of 180 in the press freedom index compiled by Reporters without Borders.

DR Congo government forces launched a major attack on the M23 rebel group in the east, using drones to strike a key mining site near Rubaya, North Kivu.

The airline says it is enforcing aviation safety regulations that restrict the onboard use of power banks and limit how they are carried to minimise fire risks. The post United Nigeria Airlines issues safety advisory, bars use of power banks onboard appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signalled increased spending on peace and security in his budget speech from R268.2 billion in 2025/26 to R291.2 billion in 2028/29. The allocation follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in his State of the Nation address (Sona) that the defence force will be deployed alongside the police to combat illegal mining […]

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on a rare visit to Ukraine on Wednesday urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war who were captured fighting for Russia.

Zimbabwe has pulled out of talks with the United States over a new health aid deal meant to replace a program dismantled under President Donald Trump. The agreement would have provided $367 million over five years, supporting 1.2 million Zimbabweans receiving HIV treatment.

Zimbabwe has imposed an immediate freeze on exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate, the mines ministry announced Wednesday, tightening state control over resources critical to global clean-energy and defense industries.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed increases to social grants, including old-age, disability and child support, supporting 26.5 million South Africans amid high unemployment.

Renewed student protests erupt at Tehran universities as a new semester begins, reviving slogans from recent unrest and highlighting growing tensions.