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Flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, known for his high-profile lifestyle and ties to African leaders, died in a helicopter crash near Marondera alongside his wife and several others.

Resource-rich Mozambique may grapple with rising public debt and foreign currency shortages, but the potential for further growth lies with SMEs, says Nedbank Mozambique’s MD Joel Rodrigues

Government targets gas pipelines to end costly reliance on imported diesel

Officials report slowing transmission in some areas but rapid spread persists

Rival alliances and foreign interventions threaten to escalate conflict beyond Ethiopia’s borders

Diplomatic expulsions follow accusations of interference in Ethiopia’s conflict

Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt accused of backing TPLF-led opposition

Former president’s health crisis sparks debate as ICC charges and local cases loom

Drug smuggler Jos Leijdekkers has found refuge and high-level protection in the West African country since at least 2023

Trip by Felipe and Queen Letizia comes just over two months after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta

Site accused of being managed from abroad as ‘part of the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood’s media apparatus’

Deceased had close ties with African leaders while flaunting luxury cars, designer clothing and lavish gifts on social media

Rwanda is in preliminary talks with some EU countries over plans to host migrants deported from Europe.

Tunisian President Kais Saied reduces harsh cybercrime penalties after criticism from rights groups, substituting jail time with fines for first-timers

Accused claims legitimacy of council as prosecutors cite forged presidential documents