Kenya, US close in on critical minerals deal, Ruto says

Kenya is close to sealing a critical minerals deal with the United States under which it would process its own resources domestically, its president said on the sidelines of the G7 summit on Wednesday.

'Removing foreigners will not reopen factories, create sustainable jobs': S. African labour unions

South Africa's biggest labour unions on Wednesday urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests that have seized the country, and said they could face consequences if they skip work to attend.