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• Under pressure: How US tariffs could make this BRICS nation stronger September 18, 2025
  The South African economy will likely emerge from the crisis with a reduced dependence on the American market It's been six months since the US administration made a concerted effort to exert pressure on South Africa. This move was clearly motivated by long-time political and economic contradictions, but was framed as
• Electricity demand surges across MENA, driven by cooling, desalination needs: IEA September 18, 2025
  PARIS, 18th September, 2025 (WAM) -- Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has soared in recent decades and is set to keep rising sharply, with a range of sources expected to meet the growing demand as countries seek to diversify their power supplies, according to a new IEA report out today.The Future […]
• Uganda moves up six places in latest FIFA world rankings September 18, 2025
  KAMPALA, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has risen six places to 82nd overall in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday. The improvement comes after Uganda reached the quarterfinals of the CAF African Nations Championship in August, and beat Mozambique and Somalia in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers earlier this month. Uganda has now […]
• Partnerships with China offer opportunities for Africa's economic growth: South African officials September 18, 2025
  JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- African countries should tap into their partnerships with China to boost skills transfer, infrastructure development, and economic growth, South African officials have said. Anna Thandi Moraka, South Africa's deputy minister of international relations and cooperation, made the remarks on Wednesday in Pretoria, the country's administrative capital, at a seminar themed […]
• AU calls for civilian-led transitional gov't in Sudan September 18, 2025
  ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for the establishment of a civilian-led transitional government in Sudan, urging all Sudanese stakeholders to play a constructive role in ending the conflict in the country. The chairperson of the 55-member continental organization made the call on Wednesday during […]
• Top-ranked players from each team ahead of Women's World Cup September 18, 2025
  New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): With the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 just around the corner, starting in less than two weeks, let's take a look at the top-ranked players from each nation in the ICC Women's Rankings, as the stage is set for thrilling action in India and Sri Lanka, as per […]
• South Africa urges action after UN report on Gaza genocide September 18, 2025
  Pretoria has called for enforcement of ICJ rulingsThe South African government and Doctors Without Borders (MSF) both issued urgent calls on Wednesday for international intervention after a United Nations commission found Israel responsible for acts of genocide in Gaza."The Government of the Republic of South Africa takes solemn account of the findings of the United […]
• South Africa raises alarm over safety of Gaza-bound flotilla September 18, 2025
  Sixteen countries have voiced concern after drone attacks on two ships near TunisiaForeign ministers from South Africa and 15 other nations issued a joint statement on Tuesday voicing concern for the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a civilian maritime humanitarian initiative for Gaza.The appeal follows reports of drone attacks last week on the […]
• Only 13 survive as boat carrying 74 refugees capsizes off Libya coast: UNHCR September 18, 2025
  Tripoli [Libya], September 18 (ANI): Only 13 people have survived and dozens remain missing after a vessel carrying 74 refugees, mostly from Sudan, capsized off the coast of Tobruk in eastern Libya on September 13, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said, making this the second major maritime tragedy in the region within […]
• "Commitment to work together for Global South": PM Modi thanks South African Prez for birthday wish September 18, 2025
  New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for his warm birthday wishes, reaffirming the strong partnership between India and South Africa and their shared vision for advancing the interests of the Global South.'Thank you for your kind wishes President Cyril Ramaphosa. […]
• Tunisia hosts Arab central bank governors' meeting September 17, 2025
  TUNIS, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Council of Arab Central Bank Governors and Monetary Authorities opened its annual meeting in Tunisia on Wednesday, with discussions focusing on monetary policy challenges in North Africa and the wider Arab region. In his opening speech, Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), Fathi Zouhair Nouri, underscored the […]
• Experts urge state-managed buffer stocks to tackle food insecurity in South Africa September 17, 2025
  CAPE TOWN, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Experts have called for the establishment of state-managed food buffer stocks to address food insecurity in South Africa and protect consumers from sudden global disruptions. The proposal was outlined in a new policy brief, "Staple Food Price Trends in South Africa: A Case for Buffer Stocks?," launched on Wednesday […]
• Tanzania's Zanzibar aviation sector records rapid growth: official September 17, 2025
  DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania's Zanzibar aviation sector has recorded significant growth over the past five years, according to Seif Abdallah Juma, director general of the Zanzibar Airports Authority (ZAA). Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, Juma said ZAA had achieved improvements in airport infrastructure and air services, supported by government […]
• Inaugural China-Ghana Climate Summit held in Accra to boost green cooperation September 17, 2025
  ACCRA, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The inaugural China-Ghana Climate Summit was held in the Ghanaian capital of Accra on Tuesday, aiming to boost bilateral climate cooperation and focusing on green finance, renewable energy, and sustainable development between China and Africa. Speaking at the summit, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana Tong Defa said China has been an […]
• Indian Navy's first training squadron arrives in Mozambique, visit to enhance interoperability between two navies September 17, 2025
  Maputo [Mozambique], September 17 (ANI): The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi, entered Maputo on Tuesday.The Mozambique Navy warmly received the squadron led by Captain Tijo K Joseph, along with the Defence Advisor. The visit of 1TS ships to Mozambique marks a special […]
• Egypt grants unique terms to Russian companies September 17, 2025
  Agreement guarantees customs and tax regime for 49 years, Russian official has saidRussian companies will receive major tax and customs incentives to operate in Egypt's Russian Industrial Zone (RIZ) under a new long-term deal, Roman Chekushov, Russia's deputy minister of industry and trade, told the media.The announcement followed a recent high-level delegation visit to Egypt, […]
• South Africa calls for safer children's healthcare on World Patient Safety Day September 17, 2025
  CAPE TOWN, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- South Africa on Wednesday joined the global community in observing World Patient Safety Day, calling for collective action to protect children from preventable harm in healthcare settings. "Patient safety remains the cornerstone of high-quality health care," the Department of Health said in a statement, emphasizing the need to make […]
• Mozambique launches 490 mln USD plan to eliminate cholera by 2030 September 17, 2025
  MAPUTO, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The government of Mozambique has approved the Cholera Elimination Plan, valued at 31 billion meticais (about 490 million U.S. dollars), aiming to eradicate the disease as a public health threat by 2030, the Mozambique News Agency reported. The announcement was made Tuesday in Maputo by Council of Ministers spokesperson Inocencio […]
• Uganda Airlines, Air India sign interline deal to expand connectivity September 17, 2025
  KAMPALA, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Uganda Airlines announced a strategic interline partnership with India's flagship carrier, Air India, to strengthen travel links between Africa and the Indian subcontinent. In a joint statement issued Wednesday, the Ugandan national carrier said the agreement, which took effect recently on Aug. 25, allows passengers to book single tickets from […]
• (SP)JAPAN-TOKYO-ATHLETICS-WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S 200M-HEAT September 17, 2025
  (250917) -- TOKYO, Sept. 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Ogando (R) of the Dominican Republic and Wayde Van Niekerk of South Africa are seen after the men's 200m heat at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)