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Best Airlines In Africa, 2026

01 Ethiopian Airlines🇪🇹

02 EgyptAir🇪🇬

03 Air Mauritius🇲🇺

04 Royal Air Maroc🇲🇦

05 RwandAir🇷🇼

06 South African Airways🇿🇦

07 Kenya Airways🇰🇪

08 FlySafair🇿🇦

09 Fastjet🇿🇼

10 LIFT🇿🇦

🌐Source: Skytrax

US–South Africa Tensions Deepen!

United States🇺🇸 is reportedly considering former South African🇿🇦 President Thabo Mbeki as a special envoy to help ease growing tensions between Washington and Pretoria.

The diplomatic strain involves trade, geopolitical disagreements and new US visa restrictions affecting South Africans. Mbeki’s extensive diplomatic experience could make him a potential bridge between the two countries as relations come under increasing pressure.

Zimbabwe Approves Drones For Medical Deliveries! 🛩

Zimbabwe🇿🇼 has approved drone deliveries of medical supplies, allowing Drone Solutions Zimbabwe to conduct beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations using Kite Aero drones.

Following successful trials, the drones will deliver vaccines, blood, pathology samples and medicines to remote areas, potentially cutting delivery times to around 30 minutes.

South Africa🇿🇦 Has Unveiled Another New Combat Drone!

Paramount Aerospace Systems has unveiled the V-Raven, a fixed-wing VTOL drone designed for surveillance, intelligence and light precision attacks. It can operate from remote locations without runways or catapults, with petrol and electric versions offering different ranges and endurance.

The armed variant can carry precision weapons such as the LongClaw glide weapon, while Paramount also unveiled the Mwari Counter-UAS to combat hostile drones threatening critical infrastructure.

South Sudan Ready To Build Dams On The Nile!🌊

South Sudan🇸🇸 says it will move ahead with plans to build dams on the Nile despite possible opposition from downstream countries such as Egypt🇪🇬. Energy and Dams Minister Agok Makur says South Sudan has the sovereign right to develop its water resources.

The government says 34 Nile Basin projects, including dams, have already been approved, and investors are showing interest. Supporters argue that hydropower could provide reliable electricity, create jobs and accelerate South Sudan’s industrial development.

African Countries With The Highest Minimum Wages (PPP - Adjusted), 2026

01 Egypt🇪🇬 $863 (42nd Globally)

02 Morocco🇲🇦 $773 (48th Globally)

03 Seychelles🇸🇨 $766 (50th Globally)

04 Mauritius🇲🇺 $753 (53rd Globally)

05 South Africa🇿🇦 $620 (62nd Globally)

06 Libya🇱🇾 $553 (72nd Globally)

07 Gabon🇬🇦 $529 (74th Globally)

08 Congo-Brazaville🇨🇬 $517 (76th Globally)

09 Tunisia🇹🇳 $513 (77th Globally)

10 Algeria🇩🇿 $473 (81st Globally)

11 Equatorial Guinea🇬🇶 $425 (85th Globally)

12 Mozambique🇲🇿 $379 (90th Globally)

13 Kenya🇰🇪 $361 (92nd Globally)

14 Botswana🇧🇼 $354 (93rd Globally)

15 Ivory Coast🇨🇮 $320 (95th Globally)

🌐Source: Visual Capitalist

Bafana Bafana🇿🇦 coach Pitso Mosimane has announced his 30-man final squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Guinea🇬🇳 & Eritrea🇪🇷

Eswatini Soldiers Accidentally Shoot Two US Government Personnel!😳

A serious diplomatic incident has emerged in Eswatini🇸🇿 after soldiers accidentally shot two U.S. government personnel during an anti-smuggling operation in the country’s northeastern Lubombo region. Eswatini authorities say the two Americans🇺🇸 suffered minor injuries and are safe.

The identities of the Americans — and exactly why they were in the area — have not been publicly disclosed. The U.S. State Department has confirmed it is aware of the incident and is working with Eswatini on an investigation. Eswatini’s army has described the matter as a “diplomatic issue.” The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

Lusaka — THE HEART OF ZAMBIA❤

Lusaka🇿🇲 is Zambia’s capital and largest city with a population of 2.39 million inhabitants. The city became the country’s capital when Zambia gained independence in 1964.

Today, it is the country’s political, economic and commercial hub, with a rapidly expanding population, businesses, modern developments and major institutions.

Samuel Eto’o is facing renewed scrutiny over approximately $665,000 (€567,570) in fees connected to Cameroon’s🇨🇲 2023 friendly against Russia🇷🇺 after documents reportedly directed the money to his personal bank account in Qatar.

Documents reportedly reviewed by The Times indicate that two payments totaling about $665,000, linked to Cameroon’s 2023 friendly against Russia, were directed to Eto’o’s personal bank account in Qatar🇶🇦. Former FECAFOOT officials say they found no evidence the money entered the federation’s accounts.