By Rédaction Africanews and Reuters Exporters who violate a new quota system on cobalt will be permanently banned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi has warned. The DRC is the world’s top producer of the metal, which is critical to the manufacture of electric batteries. In February, Kinshasa blocked all exports as prices hit a record low. Last month, it announced a new quota system based on historical exports and due to come into effect on October 16. Miners will be able to ship just over 18,000 tonnes of cobalt for the rest of this year,…
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By Africanews with Cedric Sehossolo Since early October, Congo’s presidential protection force has launched an operation against criminal gangs of machete-weilding teens known locally as ‘bebe noir’ or black babies. The groups have been spreading terror in the country’s major cities for several years, attacking and robbing businesses and homes. ”It’s a good initiative because Congolese people are always afraid to go out. I hope it lasts,” said a resident of Pointe-Noire in Congo’s south. “We shopkeepers now have to close earlier than planned, otherwise they take our money or kill us with machetes,” said a vendor. While many support…
By Dominic Wabwireh with other agencies Just a day after his inauguration, Malawi’s newly elected President Arthur Peter Mutharika has begun assembling his administration, naming a partial cabinet that brings back experienced figures to tackle the nation’s severe economic challenges. A statement from the president’s office confirmed several critical posts. Economist and former banker Joseph Mwanamvekha has been reappointed as Finance Minister, a role he held from 2016 to 2020. In a move signaling continuity in foreign policy, George Chaponda returns as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Mutharika also solidified his electoral alliance by appointing Enock Chihana of the Alliance for…
South Africa’s dining scene is being reshaped by the people who matter most – its diners. The annual Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards, powered by thousands of real reviews, have become one of the country’s most influential restaurant accolades. Backed by authentic guest experiences, the Awards don’t just celebrate restaurants – they fuel them, sending bookings soaring, boosting revenue, and turning rising stars into must-visit destinations. For the fourth year running, the Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards are back! With over 330,000 diner reviews collected from more than 1,700 local restaurants, Dineplan has released the list of South Africa’s Top 100 restaurants…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP A 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan overnight, killing at least 20 people and injuring 320 others, health officials said on Monday. A spokesperson for the Health Ministry warned that the death toll could rise as rescue workers were still digging in some areas. Yousaf Hammad, a spokesman for Afghanistan’s disaster management agency, said most of the injured suffered minor wounds and were discharged after receiving initial treatment The United States Geological Survey said the quake’s epicentre was located 22 kilometres from the town of Khulm and struck at a depth of 28 kilometres.…
TNT Africa’s new documentary celebrates the continent’s rich legacy of superhero storytelling. Long before Wakanda captured the world’s imagination, African creators were building their own superhero universes, rich with ancestral wisdom, urban grit, and mythic power. From Captain Africa to Kwezi and Mighty Man, these homegrown heroes have reflected the continent’s diverse cultures and challenged outdated colonial narratives. Now, a new documentary shines a spotlight on the artists behind the masks and capes. Produced and directed by Xavier Fournier and Frédéric Ralière, Children of Captain Africa premieres on TNT Africa this October. With a runtime of 53 minutes, the documentary journeys through Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and beyond, meeting the…
The 11th edition of the Africa Gas Forum will convene on 5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), alongside the well-established Africa Energy Indaba, marking a pivotal moment for the continent’s gas sector. With the release of the latest national energy planning and continental gas demand indicators, the Forum arrives at a time of accelerating momentum for gas in Africa’s energy future. Why now? Recent developments in South Africa’s energy strategy, including strengthened emphasis in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on gas-to-power capacity, underscore the nation’s intention to shift away from a near-complete dependence on coal. At the same time, the broader…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in Monday at a ceremony limited to invited guests, following a disputed election that sparked deadly protests after two main opposition candidates were barred from running. The ceremony was held on government-owned grounds in the administrative capital of Dodoma, a departure from the past, when president took the oath at packed football stadiums that were open to the public. Tension remained high in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, following three days of election protests. Gas stations and grocery shops were closed with streets were nearly empty as…
Akisa Wandera At Shona EPZ, a garment factory in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, the tension is inescapable. The industrious thrum of the heavy-duty sewing machines, along with the workers’ chatter, normally fills the plant with a reassuring rhythm. But today every sound is tinged with uncertainty as the future of the firm is unclear because of the possible end of a key piece of US trade law. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), embedding in legislation a landmark trade agreement that has for 25 years given some African goods duty-free access to the US market, expires on Tuesday. However, this…
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country’s eastern region. Kabila was convicted on Friday of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, including murder, sexual assault, torture and insurrection. He rejected the case as “arbitrary” and said the courts were being used as an “instrument of oppression”. His current whereabouts are unknown. The 54-year-old led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who…