Mihiret Gemida

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January 22, 2026

Uganda Gold Exports Surge 76% to $5.8 Billion in 2025

Rising Global Prices Push Gold Past Coffee as Uganda’s Top Export Uganda’s gold exports rose dramatically in 2025. Data from the central bank shows a 76% year-on-year increase. Total exports reached $5.8

The Chinese destroyer Tangshan (122) and Russian corvette Stoikiy (545) docked at Simon's Town naval base, South Africa, for the Will for Peace 2026 drills.

Politics

January 15, 2026

BRICS Naval Drills Raise Tensions Near South Africa Coast

China, Russia and Iran conduct joint naval exercises with South Africa amid rising global tensions BRICS naval drills involving China, Russia, and Iran have begun off the South African coast. These exercises

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Africa·BUSINESS

January 22, 2026

South Africa Recovery Hopes Rise with Cranes on Joburg Skyline

New Construction and Economic Data Suggest South Africa May Be Emerging from Slow Growth South Africa Economic Recovery Signs as Cranes Return to Joburg South Africa’s economic recovery may be underway after

Cassava AXON AI Network Partnership Transforms Africa

Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks launch Africa’s first AI-driven Operator-as-a-Service platform The Cassava AXON AI network partnership is set to redefine Africa’s digital economy after the two technology leaders announced a groundbreaking

January 29, 2026

BUSINESS·TECHNOLOGY

A wide view of the Simon’s Town naval base featuring a Chinese destroyer and an Iranian corvette docked together under the Cape Peninsula mountains

South Africa Probes Iran Naval Participation Amid US Criticism

Iranian Warships in South African Drills Spark Diplomatic Fallout With United States South Africa has launched an official inquiry into Iran’s role in recent joint naval exercises. This move follows sharp criticism

January 22, 2026

News·Politics

Mihiret Gemida

Uganda Gold Exports Surge 76% to $5.8 Billion in 2025

BRICS Naval Drills Raise Tensions Near South Africa Coast

South Africa Recovery Hopes Rise with Cranes on Joburg Skyline

Cassava AXON AI Network Partnership Transforms Africa

South Africa Probes Iran Naval Participation Amid US Criticism

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