… "There may be a need for a special dispensation allowing seasonal labour from SADC countries where local supply is insufficient," he told Newsroom Afrika, referring to the 16-member Southern African Development Community bloc. …
… ally opened on July 21, 2026 in Nairobi, bringing together delegations from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda, alongside representatives from the East African Community (EAC), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Southern African Development Community …
… "Organisations such as the African Union, IGAD, SADC, ECOWAS, and the Indian Ocean Rim Association must strengthen collaborative frameworks that facilitate intelligence sharing, joint patrols, coordinated responses, and common operating procedures." The expert further explained t …
… He commended progress towards the convergence of COMESA, Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) under the Tripartite Free Trade Area, and offered Kenya as host for this free trade area ecosystem to unlock a market of 800 million people, …
… Kenya and South Africa have maintained strong diplomatic relations since 1994, with both countries serving as key economic and political anchors within the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). …
… Kenya and South Africa have maintained longstanding diplomatic relations since 1994, with both nations viewed as key strategic partners within the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
… "The initiative aligns with the vision of (Agenda) 2063, as well as the efforts of regional bodies such as the Southern African Development Community to integrate and diversify their economies," he said, emphasizing that the size of the opportunity that China has opened up for Af …
… Regional observers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) were also cited as having noted low voter turnout and an uneven political playing field. …
Thousands of foreign workers have left South Africa in recent weeks following deadly anti-migrant protests and intensified immigration enforcement, leaving farms, factories, and households struggling to fill labour gaps, particularly in fruit and grape harvesting.
Thousands of foreign workers have left South Africa in recent weeks following deadly anti-migrant protests and intensified immigration enforcement, leaving farms, factories, and households struggling to fill labour gaps, particularly in fruit and grape harvesting.
The PROSPECTS Africa Forum on Decent Work and Forced Displacement opened in Nairobi on July 21, 2026, bringing together delegations from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda to seek solutions for creating decent work for people displaced by conflict, particularly in the Horn of Africa. Participants called for stronger social security systems, equitable treatment of host communities and refugees, and greater inclusivity in labour policies.
Maritime experts at the Sea Power for Africa Symposium 2026 in Nigeria have urged African nations to invest in stronger navies, modern surveillance technology, and regional cooperation to protect their blue economy, rather than depending on external partners for maritime security.
President William Ruto has challenged African businesses to focus on trading within Africa rather than overseas, stating the continent is becoming a major frontier for trade and investment. Addressing a Kenya-South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ruto said the two nations must lead in building integrated value chains under the African Continental Free Trade Area, noting bilateral trade between Kenya and South Africa reached about $680 million in 2025.
President William Ruto is undertaking a two-day state visit to South Africa, where he was received by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The talks are expected to centre on trade expansion, investment flows, regional integration, peace and security cooperation, and vaccine development collaboration.
President William Ruto has landed at Waterkloof Air Force Base for a three-day state visit to South Africa, hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, regional integration, peace and security, and will include official talks, signing of memoranda, and a business forum.
The first flight of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa landed in Accra on Wednesday following anti-immigrant protests and violence. Around 800 Ghanaians in total are expected to be repatriated through flights organised by the Ghanaian government.
Analysts welcome China's zero-tariff treatment on goods from 53 African countries, effective May 1, saying it will boost industrial development and value-chain integration across the continent. The measure includes an upgraded "green channel" for African agricultural exports and supports Africa's shift from primary commodity exports toward value-added production.
The Orange Democratic Movement's Linda Mwananchi movement has opposed President William Ruto's planned visit and address to Tanzania's Parliament, arguing it risks undermining democratic values and risks legitimizing actions perceived to violate democratic norms. The group criticized Tanzania's general elections, citing arrests and intimidation of opposition leaders, and referenced African Union Election Observer findings that the elections fell short of democratic standards.
Nigeria's government has summoned South Africa's top diplomat in Abuja over attacks on foreigners, following a similar move by Ghana. South Africa, facing an unemployment rate over 30 percent, has experienced repeated xenophobic and anti-migrant protests including renewed violence in recent weeks.