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Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously,…

Egyptian top diplomat received his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne on Sunday in the New Administrative Capital. In a news conference after the meeting, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry warned of a wider conflict in the region…

Zambian Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo has resigned amidst suspicions surrounding a business deal with a Chinese businessman, according to statements from the presidency of the southern African nation. Having taken office in September…

The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali, all ruled by military juntas, have proposed a regional partnership to facilitate trade and tackle insecurity in the region, they said in a joint statement late. The top diplomats of…

Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has unveiled a series of measures aimed at addressing the country’s economic distress. The measures include a complete halt on international travel for all public officials. The move is seen as a…

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with his French counterpart Catherine Colonna in Cairo on Thursday. During their meeting, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations between Egypt and France, as well as the latest…

South Africa's Minister of Foreign Affairs received her Japanese counterpart. The meeting focused on cooperation between Pretoria and Tokyo. Japan is one of the major investors in South Africa," acknowledged Naledi Pandor. "Our…

The UK's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly arrived in Ghana for the start of a four-day visit of three African countries focused on strengthening "future-focused, mutually beneficial" partnerships. In a government press release, the…

In a move considered a tactical way to protect the recent regime change in Niger, Mali’s military Junta said that they stand to support the coup leaders in Niamey. Mali said that they stand together with Burkina Faso to defend Niger and…

Burundi reaffirmed its "neutrality" on the conflict in Ukraine, saying that "no one can win this war", during a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. In February, Burundi, an African country in the Great Lakes region,…