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S.Africa Races to Keep Auto Exports Competitive in EV Era
South Africa offers 150% tax break to boost EV manufacturing. Carmakers say tax breaks alone will not secure investment About 67% of South African-made vehicles are exported. Industry says power, logistics and policy certainty remain key hurdles.
Sul-africanos protestam após série de assassinatos de mulheres no país
Sul-africanos reuniram-se nesta semana para corridas em memória e protestos, após o assassinato de nove mulheres perto de Joanesburgo, no nordeste do país, reacender a indignação e o medo em relação a uma violência que, segundo muitos, reflete os perigos que as mulheres enfrentam diariamente. A polícia encontrou os corpos de nove mulheres em Ekurhuleni, a leste de Joanesburgo, nos últimos dois meses, e investiga se os assassinatos estão relacionados. A maioria das vítimas tinha entre 20 e 40 anos.
Spain defeats France 2-0 to advance to World Cup final.
By Ossian Shine, Reuters. Caption: Mikel Oyarzabal of Spain celebrates with teammates after converting a penalty to score the team’s first goal during the World Cup 2026 semifinal match against France. Hector Vivas / FIFA via Getty Images. Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with a spellbinding 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
Macky Sall visit Senegal as UN bid gathers pace.
By Bate Felix and Diadie Ba. Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will travel to Senegal on Friday, his first public visit to the country since leaving office as he campaigns for the post of U.N. secretary-general. Sall remains a divisive figure in Senegal following his unsuccessful attempt to postpone the 2024 presidential election, a move that triggered deadly protests and was ultimately struck down by the Constitutional Council.
Guinea agrees payout to EGA for bauxite trade to resume
Guinea has reached a settlement with Emirates Global Aluminium to resolve a long-running dispute over the seizure of its local operations and enable the resumption of bauxite shipments, the two said in separate statements on Wednesday. Under the deal, which remains subject to conditions, Guinea will pay a lump sum to the Abu Dhabi-based miner in exchange for transferring Guinea Alumina Corporation’s assets to the state-owned Nimba Mining Company. Financial details were not disclosed.
South Africa says British national critical after hantavirus case on antarctic cruise
The ship, carrying about 150 tourists from various countries, had departed Ushuaia, Southern Argentina, for Canary Islands about three weeks ago International News via Reuters: South Africa’s health ministry said on Monday that two passengers have died and a British national was in critical condition after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus.
Copper Intelligence targets untapped eastern Congo deposit
US explorer Copper Intelligence plans to begin drilling within four to six weeks at what it believes is a previously unexplored copper district in eastern Congo, an area largely overlooked by major miners, its chairperson said. The Democratic Republic of Congo is the world’s second-largest copper producer behind Chile, supplying about 4.8 million metric tons of the metal needed for electric vehicle batteries and clean energy transition last year.
Congo peace project plans first gold exports in September from restive east
UK-based social enterprise PeaceGold plans to make its first exports from restive eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by September, its founder told Reuters, despite fighting last year that disrupted artisanal gold mining across the region. PeaceGold was set up in 2013 with the local nonprofit Conflict Resolution Center to help formalize artisanal mining and reintegrate former combatants into regulated work, including gold mining, as a way to reduce conflict.
Madagascar’s President Randrianirina dismisses prime minister and cabinet
Randrianirina seized control of the Indian Ocean island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor, Andry Rajoelina International News via Reuters: Madagascar’s President Michael Randrianirina, who seized power in October, has dismissed his prime minister and the entire cabinet on Monday, his spokesperson said in a statement.
Ghana's gold output hits record 6 million oz in 2025, industry group says
Ghana produced a record 6 million ounces of gold in 2025, according to provisional data, with large‑scale mines contributing 2.9 million ounces, unchanged from last year, an association of multinational and local mining companies told Reuters on Thursday. However, the industry cautioned that next year’s projected 6.5‑million-ounce output is at risk, citing concerns over Ghana’s planned overhaul of mineral royalties, which could delay new projects and expansions that underpin 2026 production.
Gabon dismisses energy concerns over 2029 manganese refining deadline
Gabon’s mining minister said on Wednesday that energy shortages will not be accepted as justification for missing the country’s 2029 ban on raw manganese exports, dismissing industry warnings that power constraints could delay refinery construction.
Burkina Faso military government dissolves political parties
The decision by the military rulers who seized power in September 2022 is the latest move to tighten control following the suspension of political activities after the coup International News via Reuters: Burkina Faso’s military-led government has dissolved all political parties and scrapped the legal framework governing their operations, according to a decree approved by the West African nation’s council of ministers on Thursday.
IMF expects staff visit to Gabon in February despite no formal request for programme
The International Monetary Fund expects to carry out a staff visit to Gabon next month as part of ongoing work with the Gabonese authorities, but no formal request for a programme has been made, a Fund spokesperson said on Friday.
Congo, Rwanda fighting continues despite peace pledge
(Reuters) – Fighting raged in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Congolese and Rwandan leaders in Washington to sign new deals aimed at ending years of conflict in a region rich in minerals. Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s Paul Kagame on Thursday reaffirmed commitments to a U.S.-brokered deal reached in June to stabilise the vast country and open the way for more Western mining investment.
AU calls for swift international action as Mali’s security woes deepen
Bamako — The AU has called for an urgent international response, including intelligence-sharing, to address worsening security conditions in Mali, where insurgents are imposing a fuel blockade and kidnapping foreigners. An al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group active in West Africa’s Sahel region has blocked fuel imports since September, attacking convoys of tankers and creating a shortage that forced schools and businesses to shut.
Protest erupts in Cameroon's Douala as opposition leader rejects Biya victory
DOUALA (Reuters) -Cameroon's opposition leader has vowed to resist until the "final victory" over President Paul Biya, calling on his supporters to stay mobilised as a civil society group denounced deaths and arrests in protests in multiple cities. Biya, the world's oldest state leader at 92, has ruled Cameroon since 1982.
Protest erupts in Cameroon's Douala as opposition leader rejects Biya win
DOUALA (Reuters) -Cameroon's opposition leader has vowed to resist until the "final victory" over President Paul Biya, calling on his supporters to stay mobilised as another protest erupted in Douala after the veteran leader secured an eighth term in power. Biya, the world's oldest leader at 92, has ruled Cameroon since 1982. His election victory on October 12 has deepened tensions in the cocoa and oil-producing nation, where critics accuse him of using state institutions to cling to power.
Cameroon opposition rejects Biya's win, alleges fraud amid violent protests Original
Supporters of the Cameroonian opposition presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma protest after the Constitutional Council declared Paul Biya the winner of the October 12 presidential election, in Douala, Cameroon, October 27, 2025.
World's oldest ruler re-elected in Cameroon, protests erupt
Yaounde, Cameroon - Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving ruler, secured an eighth term in office on Monday, Oct. 27, election results showed, triggering clashes between security forces and opposition supporters who say the vote was rigged. Backers of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, armed with sticks and stones, blocked off roads with debris and burning tires in the central African country's commercial capital Douala.
カメルーン、現職で世界最長老の92歳大統領が8選
アフリカ中部の国カメルーンの当局は１２日に投票された大統領選の公式結果を２７日に発表し、強権的な姿勢を強めている現職のポール・ビヤ候補（９２）が８期目の勝利を確実にしたと明らかにした。写真は野党指導者のイッサ・チロマ氏の支持者らの抗議デモ。１０月２７日、カメルーンのドゥアラで撮影（２０２５年 ロイター/Zohra Bensemra） [ヤウンデ ２７日 ロイター] - アフリカ中部の国カメルーンの当局は１２日に投票された大統領選の公式結果を２７日に発表し、強権的な姿勢を強めている現職のポール・ビヤ候補（９２）が８期目の勝利を確実にしたと明らかにした。ビヤ氏は１９８２年の就任から在職約４３年と現職では世界最長老の指導者で、任期を全うすればほぼ１００歳になる。 ビヤ氏の得票率は５３．６６％となり、野党指導者のイッサ・チロマ候補の３５．１９％を大きく上回った。チロマ氏は先週に勝利宣言し、敗北を受け入れないと表明していた。投票が不正操作されたと主張する野党支持者と治安部隊の間の衝突が各地で発生し、野党は先週末に同国最大都市ドゥアラで４人が死亡したと指摘している。...
World's oldest ruler re-elected in Cameroon; protests erupt
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving ruler, secured an eighth term in office on Monday, election results showed, triggering clashes between security forces and opposition supporters who say the vote was rigged. Backers of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, armed with sticks and stones, blocked off roads with debris and burning tires in the commercial capital Douala. Police fired tear gas at crowds who wore masks or tried to cover their faces with clothing.
At 92, Cameroon’s Biya clinches eighth term in office
Yaounde — Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving ruler, secured an eighth term in office on Monday, as the main opposition challenger, who has also claimed victory, reported gunfire near his home. Biya, 92, won 53.66% of the vote, against 35.19% for his former ally, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the Constitutional Council said. A new seven-year term could keep the veteran leader in power until he is nearly 100.
World's oldest ruler re-elected in Cameroon, protests erupt
By Bate Felix and Amindeh Blaise Atabong YAOUNDE (Reuters) -Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving ruler, secured an eighth term in office on Monday, election results showed, triggering clashes between security forces and opposition supporters who say the vote was rigged. Backers of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, armed with sticks and stones, blocked off roads with debris and burning tyres in the central African country's commercial capital Douala.
Africa's ageing presidents govern world's youngest populations
The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders govern its youngest populations, often leading to demands for change and accountability from "Gen Z" youth. Below are facts and figures about some of the continent's oldest heads of state.
Issa Tchiroma Bakary – from Cameroon government mouthpiece to Biya challenger
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Issa Tchiroma Bakary - from Cameroon government mouthpiece to Biya challenger Original
Former ally of long-ruling president declares victory Tchiroma's decision to run this year stunned political class Campaign has featured public apologies for past statements YAOUNDE, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a longtime ally and former spokesperson for Cameroon President Paul Biya, is mounting a strong challenge to his former boss, claiming to have defeated him in the October 12 presidential election.
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