The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China, but it would take a more severe hit if Trump carries through on his toughest “reciprocal” tariffs.

A year ago, EU nations endorsed sweeping reforms to the bloc’s failed asylum system. The rules were meant to resolve the issues that have divided the 27 countries since well over 1 million migrants swept into Europe in 2015, most fleeing war in Syria and Iraq.

Boupendza’s death was confirmed by the Gabonese Football Association (FEGAFOOT) in a statement on Wednesday. It said the 28-year-old who featured for Chinese side Zhejiang FC – fell from the 11th floor of his apartment building

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic led to lockdowns and economic chaos around the world, the WHO member states have concluded negotiations on a draft “pandemic treaty” outlining the international response to the next global health crisis.

“The victim was found inside the same vehicle from which the suspects had launched their attack,” Lieutenant Colonel Avele Fumba said in a statement. “Miraculously unharmed, he was immediately assessed by medical personnel and is currently in excellent condition.”

South Africa’s new special envoy to the United States is already under scrutiny for calling U.S. President Donald Trump a racist, homophobic and narcissistic “right-winger” in a speech in 2020.

Mozambique’s security forces carried out a brutal, three-month crackdown on protesters after the country’s election last year, a leading international rights group said Wednesday, citing local activists who alleged that more than 300 people were killed and more than 3,000 were injured in the unrest.

Two years into the civil war, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has declared a rival government in a challenge to the government supported by the Sudanese armed forces.

Since 2020, Kenya’s judicial system has undergone a rapid digital transformation, accelerated by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most notable advancements is the emergence of AI-powered legal assistants, which are revolutionizing how legal professionals conduct research.

Marrakech has hosted Gitex Africa, said to be Africa’s largest tech show, for three days. On its final day, the fair showcases drones, high-tech cars and a wide range of other smart city solutions.

To engage the youth, services are offered in both Amharic and English, with translations displayed on screens. The rituals, from removing shoes upon entry to kissing the Gospel as it’s carried through the congregation, are rich in symbolism.

In recent weeks, dozens of videos have gone viral, showing Chinese factory workers and influencers claiming that many luxury goods from Louis Vuitton handbags to Lululemon leggings are manufactured in China, and can now be bought directly from the source at a fraction of the price.

The event highlighted solidarity among climate defenders, with representatives from countries like Ghana and Papua New Guinea uniting to amplify the demand for climate justice on the road to COP30.

Mediated ceasefire negotations taking place in Cairo have led to Israel submitting a ceasefire proposal to Hamas. On the ground, the Palestinian population sees little hope in the ongoing talks.

. If accepted by the National Assembly, this could lead to an unprecedented legal case in Senegal’s democratic histor

With both warring parties accused of committing war crimes, and civilian casualties continuing to mount, the call for increased humanitarian assistance and a durable political solution is more urgent than ever.

The electoral body accused CHADEMA, the country’s main opposition party, of refusing to sign a document pledging to respect the commission’s decisions

France said Tuesday it was expelling 12 Algerian diplomatic officials a day after Algeria announced the expulsion of the same number of French officials in escalating tensions between the two countries

The trial could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups Meta bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into social media powerhouses

A newly established regulatory authority for gold exports in Ghana declared on Monday that foreign buyers will no longer be permitted to purchase or trade artisanally mined gold in the nation, which is Africa’s leading gold producer.

Kenya Wildlife Services described the case as a “landmark” trail, which “highlights a growing global threat to biopiracy of native species”

The African Union has co-hosted an international conference in London on Tuesday, aiming to support the suffering population in war-torn Sudan. The country was plunged into a brutal civil war on 15 April 2025.

The Maldives has declared a ban on Israeli visitors to its luxurious tourist islands, expressing strong support for the Palestinian people.

Officials said 189 people were rescued alive from the rubble, with 24 of them still hospitalized

While his final destination remains unconfirmed, Casablanca is believed to have been a transit point. The lack of official communication regarding his departure has sparked criticism from human rights organizations and families of the massacre victims, who view the move as a setback for justice.

The South African government has appointed Mcebisi Jonas, former deputy finance minister, as special envoy to the US in an attempt to improve relations with Washington. The two countries’ relationship is at its lowest point in years.

Human Rights Watch also urged the UN peacekeeping mission to establish bases in high-risk areas, warning that without security guarantees, peacekeepers cannot operate effectively.

Zuckerberg and other top Meta executives are expected to testify as the trial unfolds, in what could be a defining moment for tech regulation in the U.S.

Gunmen suspected to be cattle rustlers raided two villages in Plateau state’s Bassa district before shooting and hacking their victims

Renganaden Padayachy was charged alongside former central bank governor Harvesh Seegolam. They are accused of embezzling about $6.7 million from the Mauritius Investment Corporation

Gabonese expressed themselves following the provisional results indicating that Brice Oligui Nguema, the military junta who removed longtime president Ali Bongo in a coup in 2023, has emerged victorious in Gabon’s presidential election, securing an impressive 90.35% of the votes.

A judge in charge of emergency proceedings declared herself not competent to rule in the case brought by Valérie Yapo, who had sought the removal of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) leader. While his boosts the former banker’s chances, the saga is far from over

The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of “the world’s largest hunger crisis” in war-torn Sudan, where famine has been confirmed in several places.

Islamic extremists with the Boko Haram group took up arms in 2009 to fight Western education and impose their radical version of Islamic law.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a former deputy finance minister as a special envoy to the United States on Monday. The ambassador was expelled last month by the Trump administration.

Many living with serious injuries have limited access to orthopaedic therapy and must navigate damaged communities that have little or no infrastructure to accommodate them

After a first round of “positive” and “constructive” discussions in Oman over the weekend, Washington and Teheran are set to continue their talks over Iran’s nuclear programme in Rome this week.

A South African court is set to re-open Monday an inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli, a key anti-apartheid figure and Nobel laureate, in 1967.

In January, imports and exports dropped by 2.2 percent. The decline eased in February, with trade remaining largely flat.

Authorities announced on Sunday that a human trafficking ring responsible for smuggling Moroccan migrants into Spain and other EU nations has been dismantled in southern Spain.