Hill-Lewis weighs DA leadership while seeking to remain Cape Town mayor
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is seriously considering standing for leader of the Democratic Alliance, following confirmation that John Steenhuisen will step aside. Hill-Lewis has indicated he would want to remain mayor if elected, a position that could complicate internal party arrangements.
Trump extends African Growth Act for one year
US President Donald Trump has agreed to a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, providing temporary relief for African exporters reliant on duty-free access to the US market. Analysts warned the short extension offers limited certainty and leaves longer-term trade relations unresolved.
South Africa secures R127bn funding after joining Afreximbank
South Africa has secured access to about R127 billion ($8 billion) in funding after becoming a full member of the African Export-Import Bank, strengthening its access to trade and development finance. The government said the funding would support infrastructure, industrial growth and export development.
Tunisian police arrest MP who mocked president
Tunisian police have arrested a member of parliament who mocked President Kais Saied, according to two lawmakers. The detention has raised renewed concerns about shrinking political freedoms amid an ongoing crackdown on critics of the president.
Israeli forces bulldoze Gaza war cemetery
Satellite imagery and eyewitness accounts show Israeli forces bulldozed part of a Gaza cemetery containing Allied war graves from the First and Second World Wars. The destruction has drawn condemnation from heritage and human rights groups, who say protected historical sites must be preserved even during conflict.