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Kenya to engage Russia over reports of citizens recruited to fight in Ukraine

Kenyan government says it will formally engage Russia following growing reports that Kenyan citizens are being recruited to fight in the war

Egypt plans $1 billion Red Sea marina, hotel development

Egypt announced plans on Monday for a new $1 billion marina, hotel and housing development on the Red Sea

Ten countries reaffirm diplomatic ties with Namibia

Ten countries have reaffirmed their diplomatic relations with Namibia

Malaria alert issued after flooding raises infection risk in Southern Africa

University of Pretoria’s Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control in South Africa (SA) has issued an urgent malaria alert

Zambia to add 70 new constituencies ahead of August general elections

Zambia’s Electoral Commission has announced plans to increase the number of constituencies in the country from 156 to 226

No commodity should be overlooked in the global race for energy‑transition inputs: Zambian President

The 2026 Mining Indaba has officially opened in Cape Town, South Africa (SA), on Monday, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and global investors at a pivotal moment for Africa’s mineral‑driven development agenda.