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SA President responds to Constitutional Court ruling that opens door for impeachment

The Presidency in South Africa (SA) says President Cyril Ramaphosa respects the judgment delivered by the Constitutional Court in a case brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) over Section 89 impeachment proceedings linked to the Phala Phala controversy.

‘There is disjuncture between the SA constitution, lived reality’

Thirty years ago, on May 8 1996, the constitutional assembly formally adopted the constitution.

SA’s Airlink crew told to stay home over hantavirus exposure

The ship was travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde.

IMF staff-level deal for Cabo Verde as reserves reach $1.26 billion

An International Monetary Fund mission led by Martin Schindler visited Cabo Verde from April 27 to May 8, 2026, reaching staff-level agreements on the eighth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) plus the fourth review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

Bank of Ghana posts $1.42 billion loss as OMO costs surge, gold sales questioned

The Bank of Ghana has reported a loss of $1.42 billion for the 2025 financial year, up from $862 million in 2024, with the central bank attributing the deterioration to higher costs linked to monetary policy operations and liquidity management.

Nuclear power returns to Middle East agenda as energy demand climbs

As global electricity demand rises, nuclear energy is regaining momentum, with several Middle East countries evaluating or advancing nuclear power projects while weighing regional security risks, climate constraints, and long-term cooperation.