African markets and business updates

The Gemini Cooperation partners, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, have folded their China–South Korea A04 relay service into the China–Korea–Malacca A14 service. The revised A14 rotation will cover: Xingang – Dalian – Busan – Xingang – Tanjung Pelepas – Singapore – Xiamen – Busan – Xingang Previously, the A14 operated with the following rotation: Xingang – Tanjung […] The Gemini Cooperation partners, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, have folded their China–South Korea A04 relay service into the China–Korea–Malacca A14 service.…

Eritrean nationals in Riyadh and its environs celebrated the 50th anniversary, or Golden Jubilee, of the establishment of Revolution School on 10 September under the theme “Vibrant Commemoration: New Impetus for Nation Building.” Speaking at the occasion, Ms. Weini Gerezgiher, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy, said that Revolution School is a historic institution that testifies to the priority the EPLF gave to education, even during arduous times, in line with its philosophy that “human is crucial” in the process of the armed struggle.…

Parliament confirms that an individual, a man in his 30s, unlawfully entered the parliamentary precinct in the early hours of the morning on Friday. The individual was immediately apprehended by Parliamentary Protection Services and subsequently handed over to the South African Police Service. He is in police custody. The trespassing incident did not disrupt parliamentary operations. Parliament takes any unauthorised access to its precinct seriously and continues to maintain appropriate security measures to safeguard the institution. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.

The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a fire at two schools in the city of Bukavu, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

On the frontlines of Somalia’s long journey towards peace and stability, some of the most important work happens quietly, carried out by people whose efforts often go unseen. Behind the scenes, they ensure that every officer in the field has what they need to serve, protect, and endure. One such figure is DSP Gifty Essel-Dadzie of the Ghana Police Service, with her experience, calm leadership and logistical expertise which she applies every day in supporting the implementation of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).…

On Thursday, 10 September 2026, students and Directing Staff of the Senior Joint Command and Staff Course No. 42 – 2026/2027 stepped beyond the classroom for an educational visit to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Led by Colonel Trevor Ogutu, Head of the Teaching Team at the Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC), Karen, the delegation was received by Ms Seline Koech on behalf of the Deputy Director, Air Navigation Services (ANS), together with teams from Meteorology and Engineering Services. The visit gave the student officers an opportunity to see first-hand how the different ANS functions come together to keep Kenya’s skies safe, orderly and secure.…

The Olympic flame was welcomed by music and dancing in Senegal 's capital Saturday, as a march by 100 women marked the countdown to the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa — the Youth Olympic Games.

Kongsberg Maritime has entered into an agreement with Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia to supply Kamewa Steel Series waterjets for the Australian Army’s new Landing Craft Medium fleet. The programme comprises 18 vessels, each to be equipped with four Kamewa Steel Series waterjets, constructed at Austal’s shipyards in Western Australia. The Landing Craft Medium vessels are […] Kongsberg Maritime has entered into an agreement with Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia to supply Kamewa Steel Series waterjets for the Australian Army’s new Landing Craft Medium fleet.…

Those who spend their working lives serving others were themselves served, celebrated and placed at the centre of attention during a special Housekeepers’ Week dinner at Espace Bar and Café, attended by President Dr Patrick Herminie. More than 50 housekeepers working within the Ministry of Health across Mahe gathered for the celebration, which recognised their contribution to maintaining clean, safe and welcoming environments across the country’s health facilities.…

President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief, accompanied by Vice President Mr Sébastien Pillay, paid their last respects to Sergeant O’Neal Franchette during his funeral ceremony at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception earlier this afternoon. The funeral service was conducted by Deacon Louis Agathine, Chaplain of the Seychelles Defence Forces. Sergeant Franchette served the Seychelles Defence Forces with honour, determination and dedication for 14 years, having joined the Force on 18 May 2012.…