Edgar Lungu funeral row causes chaos for mourners of Zambia’s ex-president

China has announced its readiness to eliminate tariffs on imports from all 53 African countries it has diplomatic relations with, amid concerns over rising US tariffs on African products. This decision, which follows a previous agreement for 33 least developed nations, aims to strengthen trade ties as Africa exported approximately $170bn worth of goods to China in 2023. More Context

Kagiso Rabada, recently returning from a suspension for drug use, redeemed himself with a five-wicket haul at Lord's, moving to fourth on South Africa's all-time Test wicket-takers list with 332 wickets. He acknowledged the challenge of the match conditions but emphasized his commitment to perform well for his country, inspired by South Africa's cricketing legends. More Context

Hundreds of thousands of refugees in Kenya's Kakuma camp are facing severe malnutrition due to drastic cuts in US funding for the UN's World Food Programme, which has reduced food rations to 30% of the minimum required for health. As conditions deteriorate, families report eating only once a day, and malnourished children fill local hospitals, leading to fears of widespread starvation if aid does not improve. More Context

Dozens have died in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province due to severe weather, including flash floods that swept away a school bus, killing four children and two adults. As of Wednesday, 49 fatalities were confirmed, with ongoing searches for missing individuals amidst widespread displacement and resource shortages in emergency response. A slow-moving storm caused unprecedented rainfall, with one area receiving 9.4 inches in 24 hours, leading to water levels nearly 10 feet high in some...

A UK soldier has been accused of raping a British national near the British Army Training Unit in Kenya, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which stated the soldier has been arrested and repatriated to the UK. The incident is under investigation by the UK military, not the Kenyan police, and follows a history of misconduct allegations against British soldiers at the Batuk base, including a previous murder case. The MoD emphasized cooperation...

The new successor to Akinwumi Adesina is a largely unknown figure, a discreet Mauritanian who previously led the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). He is set to take on a prominent role in the public eye over the next five years. As he steps into this position, he will likely face significant challenges and expectations as he navigates the complexities of his new leadership role. Full Article