Zambia: Zambia, Zimbabwe Seek Move to Wind, Solar to Avert Power Shortages

Zimbabwe and Zambia are holding a summit this week in Victoria Falls to identify ways to attract investors for energy projects and development. Read more »

Africa: G20 Social Discusses Goal of Lifting 600 Million People Out of Poverty By 2030

As Brazil prepares to welcome leaders from the world's 20 largest economies for the Group of 20 summit, another event is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, one that brings global… Read more »

South Africa: Hundreds of South African Illegal Miners, Police Continue Standoff

Hundreds of illegal gold miners remained stuck underground Friday at an unused mine in South Africa that police have surrounded. South African authorities are refusing to allow… Read more »

Nigeria: Petrol Prices Projected to Decrease in Nigeria Amid New Agreements

For decades, Nigeria has relied on imports to meet fuel demand, spending about $15 billion annually. Now, new alliances aim to cut these expenses by investing in homegrown energy,… Read more »

Africa: Putin Attempts Whitewashing Russian Atrocities in Africa

Disinformation is a key part of the hybrid warfare that Russia unleashed in Africa in a growing effort to expand its influence and gain control over the continent's natural… Read more »

Africa: Analysts Skeptical About African Impact of China's Zero-Tariff Offer

Analysts interviewed by VOA expressed skepticism over China's recent decision to eliminate tariffs for goods from least developed countries with diplomatic relations with Bejing,… Read more »

Somalia: Vote Counting Underway in Somaliland After Peaceful Election

Polls have closed across Somaliland after presidential elections, and it appears Wednesday's voting across the breakaway region has gone smoothly. Read more »

Africa: Experts Push Contract Farming to Boost Africa Food Systems, Farmers' Income

As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in… Read more »

Africa: How Could U.S.-China Rivalry in Africa Play Out Under Trump 2.0?

President-elect Donald Trump talked tough on China during his campaign, vowing to impose higher and sweeping tariffs on imports from the Asian giant. Beijing will now also be… Read more »

Africa: African Presidents Congratulate Trump On U.S. Election Victory

Donald Trump's victory over Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the news cycle across Africa on Wednesday, with coverage reflecting the anxiety being felt… Read more »

Africa: Mideast-North Africa Region Sees Surge in Global Investment Despite Conflicts

For the first time in years, the Middle East and North African region is seeing a surge in interest from international investors. Read more »

Ethiopia: No War to Access Sea, Says Ethiopia Prime Minister

As the dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over sea access escalates, Ethiopia's prime minister on Thursday said his country was seeking access to the Red Sea "through peaceful… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Chinese Steel Plant - Zimbabwe's Economic Boon or Environmental Nightmare?

Zimbabwe is aiming to be home to Africa's largest steel plant, but disputes over the project continue even as it ramps up production. Read more »

Africa: Companies Find Solutions to Power EVs in Energy-Challenged Africa

Some companies are coming up with creative ways of making electric vehicles a more realistic option in power-challenged areas of Africa. Read more »

Chad: Chad Looks to Western Neighbors for Internet Access After Protracted Blackout

Officials in Chad are stepping up efforts to connect the central African state to a regional fiber-optic network after cable breakages caused by flooding in neighboring Cameroon… Read more »

Africa: Bioeconomy Offers Path to Mitigating Climate Change, Enhancing Food Production

Bioeconomy is the production, use, and conservation of biological resources to produce goods that sustain communities. A new report says the promotion of bioeconomy as a way to… Read more »

Botswana: Election Observers Arrive in Botswana Ahead of October 30 Poll

Observers have begun arriving in Botswana to monitor activities ahead of the Oct. 30 general election. On Tuesday, the Southern African Development Community, or SADC, officially… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Begins Selling Stakes in State-Owned Company

Ethiopia's state-owned telecommunications company has started selling shares to the public, in a move aimed at establishing a new national stock market and giving Ethiopians a… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia's President Inaugurated for Second Term

Tunisian President Kais Saied was inaugurated for a second term following a tumultuous first term in which he suspended parliament, jailed his critics and rewrote the country's… Read more »

Africa: African Port Growth Hindered By Poor Road, Rail Networks, Report Says

Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the Africa Finance Corporation says the expansions, upgrades and investments have not… Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Production Rises As Nigeria Intensifies Clampdown On Theft

Nigeria is ramping up efforts to curb crude oil theft, citing notable progress in key oil-producing areas. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Review Gasoline Transport Safety Protocols After Deadly Blast

Authorities in Nigeria have announced plans to review safety protocols for the transportation of gasoline after a deadly tanker accident and explosion in Jigawa state killed more… Read more »

Chad: Business, Communication Nosedive As Chad Internet Blackout Enters Third Day

Civilians in Chad say many businesses are at a standstill since an internet outage that began Tuesday morning. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique's Ruling Party Candidate Poised for Presidential Victory

Daniel Chapo, the presidential candidate of Mozambique's ruling party, is comfortably leading the vote count in nine of the country's provinces and appears set to become the… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Costs Force Some Nigerian Commuters to Quit Jobs

Surging fuel prices in Nigeria are making it unaffordable for some workers to commute to their jobs, forcing them to quit. The trend is hitting low-income and informal workers… Read more »