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SA President’s state visit to Brazil aims to deepen economic ties as global tensions reshape alliances

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Brazil for a state visit focused on strengthening political and economic relations with Latin America’s largest economy.

Oil prices surge past $100 as Middle East conflict deepens, raising global inflation risks

Global oil prices have surged beyond $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 as the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States (US) and Israel disrupts key energy routes and intensifies uncertainty in global markets.

Mauritania’s mining revolution, SNIM modernised ports, rail energy to power national growth

A vast ore carrier glides toward Cap Blanc in northern Mauritania as dawn breaks over a calm Atlantic.

Oil shipping disruptions hit African economies

Several African countries are feeling the impact of shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

Nairobi to use $155 million from public offering of shares in Kenya Pipeline Company for airport

Kenya’s President William Ruto says the country will use up to $155 million from an initial public offering of shares in Kenya Pipeline Company to expand the main Nairobi airport

YouTube, TikTok engaging with Indonesia government on child social media block  

TikTok and video platform YouTube are in discussions with Indonesia’s government about its plan to block social media access for children under 16 starting later this month, company ‌officials said on Monday