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Volkswagen reclaims top spot in China car sales, BYD falls to fourth as EV subsidies fade

Volkswagen (VW) reclaimed car sales dominance in China, the world’s largest auto market, in the first two months of 2026 when Toyota also regained ground, both overtaking local electric vehicle champion BYD amid fading subsidies for greener cars

Incumbent Sassou favoured in Congo Republic ballot amid rights concerns

The Republic of Congo heads to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election expected to keep longtime ruler Denis Sassou Nguesso in power

Algerian army kills four militants in counter-terrorism operation

Algerian army units killed ‌four-armed militants

‘Shift away from fossil fuels key to tackling climate change in Africa’

Africa must move away from its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and invest in cleaner energy sources

Chinese car brands expand share of SA’s vehicle market

Chinese vehicle brands made up 17% of all car sales in South Africa (SA) during the last quarter of 2025

MSF warns of rising risk of child malnutrition in southeast Madagascar

MSF has warned that the nutritional situation for young children in the Ikongo district in south-eastern Madagascar could deteriorate rapidly