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• Leader of major South African party to step down February 6, 2026
  John Steenhuisen has said the decision to step aside from leadership of the Democratic Alliance will allow him to focus on his duties as agriculture ministerThe leader of South Africa's second-largest party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), John Steenhuisen, has withdrawn from the race for a third term, saying he has achieved what he set out […]
• Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026: Sources February 6, 2026
  New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): Team India all-rounder Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 due to an injury, said sources. Harshit Rana was injured during Team India's T20 WC 2026 warm-up match against South Africa on Wednesday.India's captain Suryakumar Yadav revealed, during the pre-match press conference […]
• (Hello Africa) Chinese-backed musical talent show unlocks creative genius of Kenyan youth February 6, 2026
  Fanuel Mulwa was over the moon after outperforming dozens of contestants to win Sing for Africa, a Chinese-supported musical talent show launched in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, in November 2025.NAIROBI, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Fanuel Mulwa was over the moon after outperforming dozens of contestants to win Sing for Africa, a Chinese-supported musical talent show launched […]
• Kiev regime supplying terrorists in Africa Russias UN envoy February 6, 2026
  Weapons being sent to armed groups must not go unpunished, Russian envoy Vassily Nebenzia has saidRussia has taken Ukraine's alleged involvement in terrorism in Africa to the UN, warning that Kiev is actively supplying weapons and training militants operating across the continent, particularly in the Sahel.The allegations were made by Russian Ambassador to the UN […]
• Kiev regime supplying terrorists in Africa - Russia's UN envoy February 6, 2026
  Weapons being sent to armed groups must not go unpunished, Russian envoy Vassily Nebenzia has said Russia has taken Ukraine's alleged involvement in terrorism in Africa to the UN, warning that Kiev is actively supplying weapons and training militants operating across the continent, particularly in the Sahel. Th
• Rwandan president urges faster progress, self-reliance at National Dialogue Council February 6, 2026
  Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday called for renewed commitment to self-reliance and accelerated national development, as the African country convened the 20th National Dialogue Council.KIGALI, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday called for renewed commitment to self-reliance and accelerated national development, as the African country convened the 20th National
• BRI Stories | Chinese-supported musical talent show unlocks creative genius of Kenyan youth February 6, 2026
  (260206) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fanuel Mulwa receives an interview during the finals of Sing for Africa, a Chinese-supported musical talent show in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 29, 2025. Fanuel Mulwa was over the moon after outperforming dozens of contestants to win Sing for Africa, a Chinese-supported musical talent show launched in Nairobi, […]
• France is plotting revenge on its former colonies February 6, 2026
  African sovereignty still seems to be perceived as a threat by Paris A diplomatic shockwave has been sweeping across Africa following the publication of a statement by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service
• RBI permits direct bank lending to REITs; Industry applauds move to ease funding and stability February 6, 2026
  New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday that banks are now allowed to lend directly to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO for India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa at CBRE, welcomed the move, stating it will provide a […]
• MCA shows readiness to host T20 World Cup 2026 matches, pledges full support for Team India February 6, 2026
  Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 6 (ANI): Ajinkya Naik, President of the Mumbai Cricket Association, said MCA is committed to providing excellent facilities for fans during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, ensuring that every cricket fan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai enjoys the World Cup fixtures in the marquee event.Mumbai is set to […]
• Indian community emerges as UK's most economically successful migrant group, shaping UK's economy: Report February 6, 2026
  New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): The Indian community has emerged as the most economically successful migrant group in the United Kingdom, with generations of Indians playing a key role in shaping the country's economic strength, public services and global influence, according to a new report by Aston University and Here & Now 365 a […]
• Panama to face South Africa in friendlies February 6, 2026
  PANAMA CITY, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Panama and South Africa will step up their preparations for this year's FIFA World Cup with a double-header of friendlies next month, the Panamanian Football Federation (FPF) said on Thursday. The fixtures will be played in South Africa on March 27 and 31, at venues that have yet to […]
• Tata Sierra Bookings Cross 1 Lakh Units Mark Production Increased February 6, 2026
  Bookings Cross 1 Lakh Units Mark Production Increasedhas made a big impact with its distinctive design, premium features and range of powertrain options. More than 70,000 orders were received within 24 hours of the booking window opening in December 2025. Tata has now revealed that total bookings have crossed the 1 lakh mark. To ensure […]
• ECA sub-regional office for southern Africa transitions to clean energy with ground-breaking hybrid solar system February 5, 2026
  Lusaka, Zambia - 5 February 2026 (ECA) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) today held a Contract Close-Out Session marking the successful completion of a pioneering hybrid photovoltaic (PV) solar system at its Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA) in Lusaka, Zambia. The project represents a significant milestone in the ECA's commitment […]
• Namibia fast-tracks AfCFTA agreement implementation as government, ECA and private sector validate step-by-step trade guide February 5, 2026
  Windhoek, Namibia, 5 February 2026 (ECA) - Namibia has taken a decisive step towards strengthening private sector participation in continental trade with the official opening of the Validation Workshop for the Step-by-Step Guide for Trading in Goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), scheduled to take place from 5 to 6 February 2026 […]
• Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics enters delivery phase February 5, 2026
  MILAN, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) have entered the delivery phase, with venue construction and operational readiness advancing in the Games year, Humphrey Kayange, chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the YOG Dakar 2026, said here on Thursday. "For us at the coordination […]
• RWANDA-KIGALI-NATIONAL DIALOGUE COUNCIL February 5, 2026
  (260205) -- KIGALI, Feb. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame speaks at the 20th National Dialogue Council, in Kigali, Rwanda, Feb. 5, 2026. Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday called for renewed commitment to self-reliance and accelerated national development, as the African country convened the 20th National Dialogue Council. The dialogue, locally known […]
• Greece migrant boat collision off Chios leaves 15 dead February 5, 2026
  Athens [Greece], February 6 (ANI): At least 15 migrants were killed late Tuesday night after a speedboat carrying undocumented migrants collided with a Greek coast guard patrol vessel and sank in the Aegean Sea off the eastern Greek island of Chios, authorities said, in one of the deadliest maritime incidents involving migrants in the region […]
• US, partners take action to build secure, resilient critical mineral supply chains at the Ministerial February 5, 2026
  Washington DC [US], February 5 (ANI): The United States, with its partners and allies, has set out to reshape the global market for critical minerals and rare earths and in the '2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial, Washington and its partners 'took action to build secure and resilient supply chains'A Fact Sheet from the office of State […]
• Australia's Albanese Should Raise Israeli Crimes With Herzog February 5, 2026
  In the wake of the Bondi Hannukah attack, the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in three decades, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit, to "