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Gabon President's West African tour and domestic expansion

10 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: Gabon President issues ultimatums to accelerate infrastructure and corporate investment

Following his West African diplomatic tour in late July and early August 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has continued to engage in domestic and international state affairs. On 8 August, the President met wi

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South Africa xenophobic violence and mass migrations

211 clusters · 488 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana opposition disputes South Africa evacuation figures

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

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Weather patterns in South Africa

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa weather outlook shows mixed conditions and rain

Weather patterns in South Africa transitioned from heat and fog to more unsettled conditions. Initially, the interior provinces like Gauteng experienced warm weather with a very high UVB sunburn index, while coastal area

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MSC Cruises itinerary adjustments

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: MSC Cruises announces new itineraries for Armonia and Magnifica

MSC Cruises has adjusted its vessel itineraries following security concerns in the Red Sea. The company cancelled a 26-night Grand Voyage for the MSC Armonia, originally set to depart from Marghera for Durban, citing an

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Durban 2026 SADC Summit and industrialisation

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Latest: SADC Summit in Durban focuses on regional integration and infrastructure

Leading up to the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa assumed the Chairship of the SADC Council of Ministers for 2026–2027. Minister Ronald Lamola prioritized economic transformation and moving from raw mat

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eThekwini economic development and employment

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Latest: eThekwini Municipality unblocks strategic investments in Durban

The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality reported the lowest unemployment rate among South Africa’s metropolitan municipalities for the second quarter of 2026. The rate stood at 21.2%, significantly lower than the nationa

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SADC regional industrialization and mineral development

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: SADC leaders urge mineral beneficiation and regional development fund

The 9th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Industrialisation Week in Durban, South Africa, focused on transitioning from policy discussions to concrete actions regarding regional manufacturing and economic div

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South African port operational efficiency and growth

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Latest: South African ports report improved efficiency and vessel movements

South African maritime operations, particularly in Cape Town, have demonstrated significant improvements in efficiency and cargo handling. In the 2025/26 financial year, the Port of Cape Town saw a 6.5% increase in conta

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