Africa: Rwanda and South Africa – From Diplomatic Frost to Strategic Partnership and Greater People-to-People Mobility

Africa: Rwanda and South Africa – From Diplomatic Frost to Strategic Partnership and Greater People-to-People Mobility

After more than a decade of diplomatic estrangement, Rwanda and South Africa appear to be taking meaningful steps toward rebuilding a relationship long marked by suspicion, political tensions, and missed opportunities. Recent high-level engagements between Kigali and Pretoria suggest a growing recognition that Africa’s future is better served by cooperation than confrontation. As both countries…

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Africa: Rwanda and South Africa – From Diplomatic Frost to Strategic Partnership and Greater People-to-People Mobility

Africa: More Opportunities for Media As CAF Creates Greater Access to Clubs Ahead of TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final in Rabat On Sunday

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) is creating more access for media in the build-up to the much-anticipated second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final between AS FAR of Morocco and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday, 24 May (20h00 local time / 19h00 GMT). CAF, in keeping with a growing demand…

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Africa: Rwanda and South Africa – From Diplomatic Frost to Strategic Partnership and Greater People-to-People Mobility

East Africa: Below-Normal Rainfall Expected Across Northern Greater Horn of Africa During June-September Season, Climate Forum Warns

Nairobi — The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF) has forecast a high likelihood of below-normal rainfall across much of the northern Greater Horn of Africa during the critical June-September 2026 rainy season, raising concerns over potential impacts on food security, water availability, and livelihoods in the region. The outlook released by the…

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Murata Begins Mass Production of Seven Automotive MLCCs with World-leading Capacitance for Their Rated Voltage and Size, Supporting Stable Operation of In-vehicle Systems and Greater Design Flexibility

Murata Begins Mass Production of Seven Automotive MLCCs with World-leading Capacitance for Their Rated Voltage and Size, Supporting Stable Operation of In-vehicle Systems and Greater Design Flexibility

[Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.] Seven automotive MLCCs Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) has begun mass production of seven AEC-Q200-qualified multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) that achieve the world’s largest capacitance for a given rated voltage and size*, supporting stable operation of in-vehicle systems and greater design flexibility. Five parts in the GCM series…

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Africa: Rwanda and South Africa – From Diplomatic Frost to Strategic Partnership and Greater People-to-People Mobility

Africa: From Hunting Demons to Fighting for Gender Equality – Audrey Nuna Calls for Greater Investment in Girls’ Education At the United Nations

UNITED NATIONS, New York – Grammy-winning artist Audrey Nuna – known to many as the singing voice of Mira in the film ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ – used her first appearance at the United Nations to call for greater investment in education for girls. She also spoke about the importance of representation and female-driven storytelling. Ms….

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China’s Xi says SCO bears ‘greater responsibility’ for keeping peace | Xi Jinping News

China’s Xi says SCO bears ‘greater responsibility’ for keeping peace | Xi Jinping News

Summit in China shoulders mission of building consensus among parties and stimulating momentum in cooperation, Xi says. Published On 31 Aug 202531 Aug 2025 The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) security forum now bears “greater responsibility” for safeguarding regional peace and stability, Chinese President Xi Jinping has told about 20 world leaders he hosted for a…

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