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Southern AfricaPolitics & Governance
Parliament has backed a 12-month transition period for foreign-owned businesses operating unlawfully, as Eswatini seeks to put more economic activity in citizens’ hands. But with jobs, consumers, investment and the readiness of local entrepreneurs at stake, the crackdown exposes the difficult balance between economic empowerment and economic disruption.
North AfricaPolitics & Governance
Women’s rights advocates are warning that discriminatory family laws continue to undermine women’s economic security and legal protections across the Middle East and North Africa, despite progress in some countries.
East AfricaPolitics & Governance
Ethiopian lawmakers have joined a week of parliamentary discussions in Brussels involving the African, Caribbean and Pacific states and the European Union, as the two sides work to translate their 20-year Samoa Agreement into practical outcomes.
Southern AfricaPolitics & Governance
Parliament has backed a 12-month transition period for foreign-owned businesses operating unlawfully, as Eswatini seeks to put more economic activity in citizens’ hands. But with jobs, consumers, investment and the readiness of local entrepreneurs at stake, the crackdown exposes the difficult balance between economic empowerment and economic disruption.
Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria will be the first to benefit from a facility that combines grants and loans to help governments prepare and finance clean energy, water, food security and infrastructure projects.
South Africa faces losing AGOA preferences from January, putting pressure on exporters and neighbouring countries linked to its supply chains. Pretoria says the direct exposure is limited, but the impact will vary sharply between industries.
The musician’s defence has questioned the investigating officer’s impartiality, challenged alleged irregularities in the police docket and renewed its criticism over CCTV footage that has yet to be produced.
Police intercepted about 250kg of cocaine at OR Tambo and seized suspected drugs worth R9.7 million during a separate raid in Gqeberha.
The EAC has allocated two patrol vehicles to each of its eight member states to help curb smuggling and trafficking and support safer cross-border trade.
Lando Norris claimed victory at Interlagos in a race shaped by changing weather conditions, while newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli recovered from a spin to finish fifth as Mercedes secured their first constructors' title since 2021.
Kimi Antonelli, 20, finished third in Mexico to become F1's youngest champion and Italy's first in 73 years, as Verstappen won and a Ferrari clash cost Hamilton victory.
Achraf Hakimi and Sadio Mané were Africa’s only representatives in the men’s Ballon d’Or top 30, but emerging stars and strong performances in women’s football offer hope.
The musician’s defence has questioned the investigating officer’s impartiality, challenged alleged irregularities in the police docket and renewed its criticism over CCTV footage that has yet to be produced.
Southern AfricaEconomy & Business
The economy added 101,000 jobs in the third quarter, yet the number of unemployed people increased by 97,000. Behind the marginal rise in the official rate is a deeper crisis: 3.7 million discouraged job-seekers, youth unemployment above 47% and job losses in parts of the economy that many households depend on.
A year after severe drug shortages forced the country to declare a public health emergency, Botswana has produced its first batch of HIV medicines locally, marking a step towards reducing its dependence on imports and foreign aid.
A gunman firing from a car killed six people and wounded 15 in Krakow’s Main Market Square before police shot and detained him. Authorities have not announced a motive.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders have been freed, but protests over disputed voter rolls continue as police maintain a heavy presence in New Delhi.
Nepal urged riverside villagers to evacuate after a landslide triggered flooding that swept away houses and bridges. No casualties have been reported.
