Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/south-africas-nuclear-energy-firm-tender-new-multi-purpose-research-reactor-2026-03-24/ The Reuters article reports that South Africa’s state-owned nuclear company, South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA), is preparing to launch the next phase of a tender for a new multi-purpose research reactor. The reactor, expected to generate 20–30 megawatts, is intended to help South Africa maintain its position as a leading global exporter of medical isotopes… Read more »
Link to article:https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/benin-presidential-candidate-vows-new-police-forces-fight-jihadists-2026-03-23/ The Reuters article reports that Benin’s ruling-party presidential candidate, Romuald Wadagni, has pledged to create new municipal police forces in northern border regions to combat rising jihadist violence ahead of the April 12 election. Wadagni, currently finance minister under President Patrice Talon, emphasized that insecurity in northern Benin—particularly near borders with Niger and Nigeria—has worsened due to… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/rwanda-congo-agree-steps-de-escalate-tensions-washington-meeting-2026-03-19/ The Reuters article explains that Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) agreed to take steps to reduce tensions during a U.S.-hosted meeting in Washington on March 17th–18th, 2026. The talks focused on the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, where violence continues due to the M23 rebel group. The U.S. has accused Rwanda of supporting… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-republics-sassou-set-extend-long-rule-focus-succession-2026-03-10/ The Reuters article reports that President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo is expected to extend his decades-long rule in the presidential election scheduled for March 15, 2026. Sassou, who first took power in a 1979 coup and returned to power after the 1997 civil war, has ruled the country for nearly 42… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-ghana-expand-cooperation-climate-tech-maritime-security-2026-03-11/ The Reuters article reports on a meeting between Lee Jae Myung and John Dramani Mahama in Seoul where the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation between South Korea and Ghana in several key areas. During the summit, the countries signed three main agreements focused on climate change cooperation, digital technology and innovation, and maritime safety and… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/drones-hit-east-congos-biggest-city-killing-french-aid-worker-rebels-un-say-2026-03-11/ A drone strike hit the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least three people, including a French humanitarian aid worker employed by UNICEF. The attack is significant because it is the first drone strike in the city since the M23 rebel group seized control of Goma the previous year. According… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/turkey-ethiopia-sign-energy-cooperation-accord-during-erdogan-visit-2026-02-17/ The article reports that Turkey and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — his first in 11 years. The MoU was signed after talks between Erdoğan and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and was described by the Turkish Energy Ministry… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/seven-ghanaian-traders-killed-burkina-faso-by-suspected-islamists-ghana-says-2026-02-16/ The Reuters article reports that seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed when suspected Islamist militants attacked the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, according to Ghana’s Interior Minister Mohammud Mubarak Muntaka. The victims were part of a group of 18 traders who had crossed into Burkina Faso to buy tomatoes when militants stormed… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-says-100-us-forces-arrive-expanding-mission-2026-02-16/ The article reports that about 100 U.S. military personnel have arrived in Nigeria as part of an expanded mission to support the West African nation’s fight against Islamist insurgents. Nigerian Defence Headquarters spokesman Major General Samaila Uba confirmed the deployment and said that the U.S. troops will serve in training and advisory roles, assisting Nigerian forces… Read more »
