SADC Industrialisation Week opens in South Africa with focus on regional growth and economic transformation
DURBAN, South Africa — The 9th Annual Southern African Development Community (SADC) Industrialisation Week (SIW) officially opened on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in…
ECOWAS advances regional development with new investments in finance, energy, and healthcare
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening regional development, expanding energy cooperation, and improving healthcare services across West Africa.…
Middle East tensions continue to weigh on global energy markets and shipping
Global energy markets remain on alert as ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt key international shipping routes, contributing to higher freight costs and persistent uncertainty in…
Real Madrid reportedly secure Diomandé in blockbuster deal as Vinícius Júnior speculation continues
Real Madrid are reportedly set to strengthen their attacking options with the signing of Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig in a deal believed to be worth more than…
Suspect in Deadly Berlin Pride Festival Attack Killed in Police Confrontation
German authorities say the suspect in the deadly attack at the Berlin Pride Festival was killed during a confrontation with police following the incident, as investigators continue working to determine…
Wildfires rage across France and Spain as extreme heat fuels evacuations
Large wildfires continue to burn across parts of France and Spain, forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate as firefighters battle rapidly spreading blazes during the height of the…
Diplomatic momentum builds as U.S.–Iran crisis shows signs of de-escalation
After nearly two weeks of heightened military tensions, the United States and Iran appear to be entering a period of cautious calm, with several days passing without reports of new…
SADC puts industrial growth, regional security, disaster preparedness, top of agenda
DURBAN, South Africa — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is entering a critical period of regional decision-making as leaders, policymakers, investors, and business executives gather in Durban for the…
Ukrainian strike on Iranian vessel raises fears of wider regional conflict
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea has heightened concerns that the war in Ukraine is increasingly intersecting with the broader conflict involving Iran and…
Russian strike destroys Kryvyi Rih’s Epicentr hypermarket
KRYVYI RIH, Ukraine — A Russian strike has destroyed the only Epicentr construction hypermarket in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, triggering a massive fire and marking the loss of…