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State utility Eskom says it is optimistic about South Africa’s power outlook, aiming for no electricity cuts in the next four months if breakdowns stay around current levels.

The US President says in interview that he would like to see deal done.

Somalia’s petroleum minister says he is optimistic the hydrocarbon partnership will confirm commercially viable reserves in the African country.

The regulatory authority said Starlink’s operation will begin in the coming days, reversing a previous ban after military officials warned it could be used by rebel groups.

The four-day event takes place at the old Ercan Airport in the capital Lefkosa, under the auspices of the TRNC Presidency, and features a packed schedule of competitions, air shows, exhibitions, and workshops.

Authorities said copper production rose despite electricity shortages after a devastating drought

Kenya will cap its fiscal deficit at 4.5% of GDP in 2025/26, down from 5.1% the previous year, and substantially revise its initial budget of 4.3 trillion Kenyan shillings ($33 billion).

Zimbabwe says it has entered direct talks with the United States to seek a reduction in the 18% tariff imposed on Zimbabwean exports.

Tanzanian officials say the two countries had reached out separately seeking to resolve the trade dispute through dialogue.

The proposal to raise the VAT by 1 percentage point over two years, which was intended to boost state revenue, met resistance.