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South Africa reshuffles cabinet as president Ramaphosa reassigns Democratic Alliance ministers

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a cabinet reshuffle that includes the demotion of former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, reflecting changes requested by the party’s new leadership within the country’s coalition government. The changes, unveiled late Tuesday, see Steenhuisen moved from his......

ExxonMobil signs landmark LNG supply agreement for South Africa’s first import terminal

South Africa has taken a significant step toward diversifying its energy mix after ExxonMobil signed a preliminary agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the planned Zululand Energy Terminal, a project expected to become the country's first LNG import facility. The agreement marks an important milestone in South Africa’s......

African migrants with deep roots in South Africa face growing xenophobic violence

In recent weeks, a wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa has forced many African migrants to abandon their homes and businesses, despite having spent most of their lives in the country. Among those affected is Princess Adjei, a 33-year-old business owner in Durban. Born in Ghana but raised in South Africa since early childhood, she......

Man arrested at Cape Town airport with 150 venomous scorpions in luggage

Authorities in South Africa have arrested a 28-year-old man at Cape Town International Airport after he was caught attempting to smuggle 150 live venomous scorpions hidden inside his luggage, according to police officials. The suspect was intercepted following an intelligence-led operation in which law enforcement agencies had been alerted......

Morocco becomes Africa’s second largest electric vehicle market in 2025

Morocco ranked second in Africa for electric vehicle sales in 2025, with 5,500 units registered, according to data covering continental EV trends. The country accounted for 22% of Africa’s estimated 25,000 electric vehicles sold during the year, placing it behind Egypt and ahead of South Africa. The figures reflect a rapidly expanding......

Female artists set to headline Mawazine music festival lineup 2026

The Mawazine festival in Rabat brings together a wide selection of female artists for its 21st edition under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The program spans multiple stages across the Moroccan capital and neighboring Salé, highlighting voices from the Arab world, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Each performance......

At least 12 killed and 9 injured in Johannesburg shooting, South Africa police launch manhunt

At least 12 people have been killed and nine others injured in a shooting in a township near Johannesburg, South African police confirmed, prompting a large-scale manhunt for more than 10 suspects. The attack occurred late Tuesday night in an informal settlement in the Cleveland area, located about six kilometers east of Johannesburg’s......

ZONA brings immersive electronic music showcase back to Marrakech

ZONA returns to Marrakech on June 26, 2026 with The Moment, an immersive electronic music showcase designed to strengthen the city’s position on the global electronic scene through large-scale audiovisual production and international programming. ZONA will return to Marrakech on June 26, 2026 with a new edition of its immersive event,......

Morocco Courts Indian Industry After Africa Top Industrial Ranking

Morocco is positioning itself as a strategic partner for Indian industrial expansion following its emergence as Africa’s top-ranked industrial economy. The country is targeting investment in defense, automotive, aerospace, green technologies, and logistics, presenting itself as a gateway linking Europe and Africa for manufacturing and......

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