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At the 46th SADC Summit in Durban, leaders called for increased local processing of minerals to create jobs and retain value, highlighting the slow pace of regional integration and low intra-regional trade.
Zambia's main opposition leader Brian Mundubile has rejected the presidential election results and plans to challenge them in court, citing irregularities. The UN human rights chief has expressed concern over arrests of opposition figures and urged authorities to uphold due process, following a raid that left a former minister dead.
Signatory States of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment have agreed to set up a Combined DCoC Task Force to coordinate maritime operations against piracy in the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. The decision, endorsed at an extraordinary Steering Committee meeting in July and by National Focal Points in August, aims to complement existing international efforts while addressing the continued captivity of seafarers.
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping restrictions across virtually all legal immigration categories, including the Diversity Visa lottery, refugee admissions, family- and employment-based visas, and public charge rules. Analysts project the policies could cut legal immigration by up to 50% and cost the U.S. economy trillions of dollars, sparking legal challenges and employer concerns.
The CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifier returns to Gaborone from August 20-29, with eight clubs competing for a spot at the continental finals. Defending champions Gaborone United aim to become the first Botswana club to win on home soil, while two-time winners Mamelodi Sundowns headline Group B. The tournament will feature a round-robin format, a Fair Play system for breaking ties, and a knockout stage where only the final sees extra time.
About 2.5 million illegally harvested succulents have been seized in South Africa's Western Cape since 2018, but CapeNature says that's likely under a quarter of the real number. The trade, driven by international demand and local poverty, is pushing species to extinction and straining enforcement.
The draft Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill of 2022, which includes decriminalising sex work, will return to Parliament after being redrafted-more than two years after it was sent back for revision. Department of Justice spokesperson Samuel Modipane said the bill would be published for public comment and submitted to Cabinet for approval, with a likely tabling in 2027, while advocacy groups welcomed the progress.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has publicly praised Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo for his philanthropy, while Chivayo announced a substantial financial pledge to Junior Parliamentarians. The developments highlight the businessman's significant public profile and close ties to the president.
Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa turned a passing remark into Africa's first large-scale women-owned sanitary pad factory. Her journey from a home kitchen to leading a manufacturing empire in Centurion is a story of resilience, breaking barriers, and empowering women across the continent.
Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets as Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay, leveling the series after Bangladesh's historic maiden Test win in Australia. Starc also became the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship history, while Cameron Green's 67 and Shoriful Islam's 7-48 were notable individual efforts.
Fifteen-year-old Lucky Rawat from Chakrata, Uttarakhand, returned to India on August 15 after representing his country as the sole Indian student on Rosatom's 'Icebreaker of Knowledge' expedition to the North Pole. The journey aboard the world's most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker, 50 Let Pobedy, included scientific activities and environmental observations, leaving Lucky inspired to set new personal goals.
Mozambique is repositioning itself as an industrial and logistics hub for Southern Africa, building on its deep-water ports, transport corridors, and trade agreements. With the LNG sector recovering, the country is attracting record foreign investment and drawing trade diverted from congested South African ports.
An analysis of how Africa and Brazil can escape the historical cycle of raw material extraction by leveraging their vast resources and South-South cooperation to build green industries, as argued in an article by Désiré Assogbavi and Renata Albuquerque Ribeiro.
As Zambia heads into the 2026 general election, the legacy of former president Edgar Lungu, who died in June 2025, looms large. The opposition Tonse Alliance, now led by Brian Mundubile, seeks to inherit Lungu's political mantle, while incumbent Hakainde Hichilema faces allegations of authoritarian tactics and a bitter feud with Lungu's family over his burial.
President Donald Trump announced what he called the most crushing economic operation ever against Iran, threatening consequences for any country providing a financial lifeline as talks remain stalled. Iranian officials blamed external pressure for domestic difficulties while reports detailed soaring food inflation and currency collapse. Analysts pointed to both sanctions and long-term regime spending priorities as drivers of the crisis.
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a changing global economy are forcing African nations to rethink how they pursue economic growth. Analysts argue that old industrialisation models may no longer work, even as the continent faces a demographic surge in the coming decade.
Macky Sall received six votes in favour, seven against and two abstentions in the Security Council's first straw poll, trailing frontrunner Rebeca Grynspan. Analysts say African candidates face an uphill battle due to regional rotation and internal divisions.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met Colombian officials in Bogotá as the two countries move to restore diplomatic relations. Incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella plans to reverse former President Gustavo Petro’s Israel policy, including restoring ambassadors, lifting visa requirements, and pursuing an embassy in Jerusalem, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Nigerian security forces rescued 308 people abducted by militants in Kwara and Niger states, in what officials call the largest single-day rescue operation in the country's history. President Bola Tinubu praised the joint operation as a sign of improved coordination among security agencies.
Iran and Oman are reportedly on the verge of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restore the US-Iran ceasefire and ease global energy market disruptions. Al Jazeera reports that while the US insists on unrestricted navigation without tolls, Iran has signalled it may introduce a fee system for ships.