Africa News Brief – Thursday, 26 February 2026

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In Ethiopia, Herzog says attempts to undermine Israel's ties with Africa will fail In Addis Ababa, President Isaac Herzog tells Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that some in Africa and beyond are trying to undermine Israel’s. New visa launches in South Africa – BusinessTech The Department of Home Affairs has invited South Africa’s tourism and events sector to apply for participation in the new MEETS visa scheme. Bad news for drivers in South Africa – BusinessTech Bad news for drivers in South Africa.

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French President Macron aiming to renew Africa ties – YouTube

French President Emmanuel Macron has met with the leaders of Ivory Coast and Madagascar in his latest attempt to mend ties with African nations….

Bad news for drivers in South Africa – BusinessTech

Bad news for drivers in South Africa … While the 2026 Budget provides some inflationary relief for taxpayers, drivers will once again bear the brunt…

SA-W vs PAK-W Cricket Scorecard, 2nd ODI at Centurion, February 25, 2026 – ESPNcricinfo

Live Cricket Scoreboard: Get South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women 2nd ODI, cricket scorecard, ICC Women’s Championship 2025/26-2029 dated Februaryย ……

New visa launches in South Africa – BusinessTech

The Department of Home Affairs has invited South Africa’s tourism and events sector to apply for participation in the new MEETS visa scheme….

North Africa Regional Outlook: February 25, 2026 – Stimson Center

North Africa Regional Outlook: February 25, 2026. From France recalibrating its Sahel strategy through renewed security deals with Algeria, to Morocco…

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