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News from across the continent, with links to the original reporting.
Mauritius imposed a curfew on Tuesday over roughly a third of the island in response to rare violent protests that erupted after a police officer shot and seriously wounded a woman.
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Also reported by Daily Maverick, Al Jazeera
The envoy lauds the progress in diplomatic efforts despite the worsening security and humanitarian situation.
Foot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock farmers’ livelihoods and disrupts meat supplies as authorities impose curbs.
Simbarashe Kundizeza was responding to an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.
Interim CEO Dr Sifiso Falala discusses the task of the Africa Credit Rating Agency in countering global bias and assessing true continental risk.
The Bundibugyo strain fuels deadliest Ebola outbreak in DRC’s history as health workers face mistrust from communities.
Gregory Fyfe, chief investment officer at the DBSA, explores Africa’s green economy and the opportunity to showcase investment projects.
Duduzile Ramela, host of Moneyweb’s Business of Africa podcast, discusses the findings of the biannual report, public debt, the risks AI poses to the global economy and inflation.
Tonight, we cover market updates with Absa CIB, African credit ratings, carbon investment in Africa, the World Economic Outlook, online gambling regulation and the benefits of owning multiple properties.
Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, submerging cars, trapping people inside buildings.
Fuel shortages in Malawi have been a persistent problem for years.
How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.
A women-owned Malawian design studio, Akhada Baskets, is showing that an eco-friendly woven basket can carry more than household items. It can carry dignity, cultural heritage, income and export potential.
The proposed deal could lift Botswana’s stake from 15% to about 25%, clearing a major hurdle in Anglo American’s planned sale.
The East African nation will host the African Grand Prix under a 10-year agreement.
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Also reported by SABC News, Al Jazeera
Water shortages and rising living costs sparked protests, while an emergency cabinet meeting will address security concerns.
