South Africa treasury seeks new funding without VAT hike
President Ramaphosa notes few viable alternatives to a VAT hike as the treasury continues its 30-day revenue review.
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April 2025
Fans, artists pay tribute to Amadou Bagayako
Amadou Bagayako, Malian music legend and global icon, was honored by fans, artists, and officials at his funeral after passing away at age 70.
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Life halts in El-Fasher as fighting deepens crisis
Activists report catastrophic conditions in Sudan’s El-Fasher city, where civilians are trapped under a paramilitary siege amid famine and halted aid.
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Mohamud and Museveni focus on Horn of Africa stability
Somali and Ugandan leaders discussed regional security issues and the importance of funding the AU mission.
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Heavy rains cause deadly flooding in Kinshasa, officials state.
Heavy rains in Congo’s capital Kinshasa led to severe flooding, tragically claiming the lives of approximately 30 individuals and disrupting essential services.
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Zimbabwe suspends tariffs on US imports to boost trade
In a bid to improve bilateral relations, Zimbabwe suspends tariffs on US imports, promoting more American goods in the country.
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Nigeria’s central bank sells $200 million to stabilize the naira
To counteract the economic effects of Trump’s tariffs, Nigeria’s central bank sold US$197.71 million to defend the naira currency.
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RSF accuses Egypt of airstrikes, rejects one-sided peace
RSF officials argue that Cairo’s rejection of a negotiated settlement has worsened the humanitarian crisis
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US revokes South Sudan visas over refusal to repatriate citizens
In a statement on Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move takes effect immediately and includes a halt to issuing new visas to South Sudanese nationals
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Libya devalues dinar by 13.3% amid fiscal strains
The dinar currently trades at 7.20 to the dollar on the parallel market
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