The Ugandan and Zambian currencies are expected to strengthen in the next week to Thursday, while Nigeria's and Ghana's could be broadly unchanged, traders said.

PATH has launched the largest study of its kind in Africa, recruiting 9,000 participants to test whether AI can help primary care clinicians make diagnoses.

President Trump has surprised African officials and observers with his recent focus on the continent, where the U.S. has lagged behind China, Russia and Middle Eastern countries in building

South Africa's main coalition partners are embroiled in a spat over how to respond to looming tariffs from a hostile Trump administration, after the smaller party said the president's aide was denied a U.

South African bishop blames "recent suspension of most U.S. foreign aid" for medication shortages and a rise in violence against migrants in parts of the country.

China and India are intensifying their competition for copper and cobalt exploration and mining rights across Africa, driven by surging global demand for green energy and digital infrastructure.

South Africa’s central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago signaled confidence that inflation would remain within its target for the next two years, despite uncertainties stemming from US tariffs.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa placed police minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave of absence on Sunday, following accusations by a top police official that he had colluded with a criminal syndicate and interfered in high-profile investigations.