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South Sudan faces rising instability as violence escalates in Jonglei state

South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is experiencing renewed instability as violence intensifies in Jonglei State amid fears of wider military escalation.

Decode report reveals widening contrasts in SA government, state‑owned company credibility on X

Decode, a pan‑African strategic communications and advisory firm, has released the sixth edition of its annual South African (SA) Government Leaders on X report, themed “Year of Reckoning and Resilience.”

SA considers tariffs of up to 50% on vehicles imported from China, India

South Africa (SA) is considering imposing tariffs of up to 50% on vehicles imported from China and India in a bid to protect its domestic automotive industry from a surge in foreign‑made vehicles entering the local market.

Trump to announce nominee to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to announce his nominee to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh emerging as the leading contender.

Concerns grow over Ghana’s decision to cut its gold reserves by 51%

Ghana’s government has come under scrutiny after slashing the country’s gold reserves by 51% and shifting a significant portion into foreign‑currency investments.

IMF completes key programme reviews for Mauritania, unlocking new financing as reforms progress