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By Moise M. Bahati The Rwandan government has confirmed the arrival of seven migrants from the United States, as part of a resettlement agreement signed this year. “The first group of seven vetted migrants arrived in Rwanda in mid-August,” Yolande Makolo, the government spokesperson, said. ALSO READ: Rwanda, United States agree on migrant resettlement agreement

Cleared   –   Copyright © africanews Africanews By Agencies Last updated: 8 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo US-based mining startup KoBold Metals, backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has been granted seven permits to explore for lithium in the Democratic Republic of Congo, officials announced this week. The permits cover a 4,500-square-kilometer area in

A historic deal has been finalised to directly supply Tungsten concentrate from Rwanda to the United States, with the first shipment now being prepared, Trinity Metals has announced. The development marks the first consistent and reliable supply of high-grade tungsten from Africa’s Great Lakes region to the US. Trinity Metals, which operates the Nyakabingo Mine

Protesters express their anger during a demonstration in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, to show solidarity with the people of Gaza   –   Copyright © africanews Emilio Morenatti/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 11 hours ago Israel Hamas war Mediators Egypt and Qatar were still waiting for Israel’s response to a

Adventure and culture will meet on two wheels this September as Rwanda welcomes riders from around the world for the Rumble in the Jungle Ride 2025, a four-day motorbike experience showcasing the nation’s landscapes, heritage, and vibrant communities. Organized by Silverback Event Management, the event will be officially launched at the Kigali Paramount Hotel with a cocktail

Traders at a market in the suburbs of Kigali, Rwanda, 4 April 2024   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Rwanda Rwanda says a first group of seven deportees from the United States arrived in the country in mid-August under an agreement with Washington. A government spokesperson added that each case was vetted under the bilateral

THE United States (U.S) Embassy in Harare has extended the validity of C1/D (transit or crew member) visas for Zimbabwean applicants to 24 months with multiple entry. Routine visa services, however, remain suspended at the Harare Embassy and applications will only be accepted at U.S. missions outside Zimbabwe. This comes after the U.S embassy in

Prominent Kenyan social justice campaigner and government critic, Boniface Mwangi, on Wednesday said he plans to run for president in the 2027 elections. His announcement comes weeks after the latest round of deadly protests against President William Ruto, which have seen more than 100 people killed since June last year. For years, Mwangi has faced

Universities are essential partners in Africa’s development, and the African Development Bank is committed to supporting them as centres of innovation that can attract not only Bank financing but also private investment and venture capital, Vice-President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, Nnenna Nwabufo, said. She was speaking at a symposium held Saturday 23

Fossils and three dimensional model of 3.2 million-year-old hominid “Lucy” at an exhibition at the National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Petr David Josek/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Archaeology Prague’s newest visitor is 3.2 million years old. Lucy, the famed Australopithecus afarensis fossil, has arrived

Senegal kept their title defence alive with a composed 1-0 victory over co-hosts Uganda to book their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Pamoja 2024.The reigning champions showed once again why they remain one of the continent’s most consistent outfits, relying on discipline, experience and clinical execution in key moments

FILE – In this Nov. 4, 2010 photo, children collect drinking water from a pond using filters   –   Copyright © africanews Maggie Fick/AP2010 Last updated: 20 hours ago WHO Progress has been made in terms of improving sanitation and hygiene worldwide, but 2.1 billion people globally still lack access to safe drinking water. 1.7 billion

The glittering TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy has arrived in East Africa — not just as silverware to be lifted, but as a symbol of a region finally stepping onto the centre stage of African football. For the first time in history, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are co-hosting a major continental tournament, with the

The Iranian government on Tuesday denied allegations it had played a role in organizing two antisemitic attacks in Australia. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the accusations and said the country was cutting off diplomatic relations with Tehran in response. “My colleagues are investigating the issue and our response, but the accusation made is completely

Debunking multiple fake graphics claiming that former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua was deported from the US IN SHORT: Multiple news graphics doing the rounds online claim that former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua was deported from the US. But all of them are fake. Several “BREAKING NEWS” graphics circulating on social media claim that

Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli airstrike in the northern Gaza Strip as seen from southern Israel, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)   –   Copyright © africanews (AP Photo/Leo Correa) Last updated: 25/08 – 17:18 Gaza An Israeli missile strike hit the largest hospital in Southern Gaza on Monday, killing 19 people

Nigerians, ignore viral message about harmful weather conditions from a non-existent agency IN SHORT: A message doing the rounds on social media warns Nigerians of “an extreme form of air pollution that is harmful to health” and claims the warning is from the “Environmental Protection Agency”. But there is no agency with that name in

Cleared   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2008 AP. All rights reserved. By Agencies Last updated: 14 hours ago Protest Thousands of demonstrators in Kenya, Senegal and South Africa rallied over the weekend to denounce Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, as the humanitarian toll in the enclave continues to mount. In Dakar, Senegal, protesters including lawmakers

Former governor of Nigeria’s Lagos state Akinwunmi Ambode denies claims linking him to new 2027 election coalition IN SHORT: Akinwunmi Ambode, the former governor of Lagos state in Nigeria, has dismissed rumours that he’s joining the African Democratic Congress coalition in order to become governor again. “AKINWUNMI AMBODE, former Lagos State Governor set to declare

As millions of children in Ethiopia remain out-of-school, the Amhara region has launched a massive registration campaign. The Regional State Education Bureau says it plans to enrol 7.4 million students for the 2025/2026 academic year. It has allocated a large budget to train over 10,000 teachers and school leaders, while more than 24,000 other educators

Principal Magistrate Touray of the Kanifing Magistrate Court has remanded former soldier Abdoulie Sanyang in custody on an arson charge relating to the burning of the APRC Bureau in Kanifing South, transferring the case to the High Court for trial. The decision followed a prosecution application arguing that the Magistrate Court lacked jurisdiction to hear

Matsapha Correctional Complex, near Mbabane, Eswatini, 17 July 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Last updated: 24/08 – 08:36 Eswatini A group of human rights lawyers and NGOs are suing the Eswatini government for accepting five people deported by the United States. They say the secret deal with US President Donald Trump’s administration’s to accept

The defence in the ongoing homosexual case involving Muhammed Krubally and Muhammed Jawo concluded cross-examination of the prosecution’s chief witness, Momodou Sanyang, on Thursday, 21 August 2025 before Magistrate Isatou Jallow. The accused are alleged to have engaged in gross indecency at Old Yundum in the West Coast Region. The prosecution alleged that on 18

Military bands from across the world converged on Moscow’s Red Square to take part in the 17th edition of the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival. Twenty-seven teams from 10 countries are taking part this year, including Ethiopia’s National Defence Force Marching Band, Zimbabwe’s Armed Forces Orchestra, and for the first time, Burkina Faso’s Presidential

A view from afar When Professor Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera stood before a jubilant nation on June 27, 2020, taking the oath of office as Malawi’s sixth President, he wasn’t just assuming a political role—he was fulfilling a divine calling. Once known as “the man of the cloth” for his decades as a pastor and theologian

Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar rest after crossing over the border with Bangladesh, as they wait for permission to proceed towards a refugee camp, 10 November 2017   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 3 hours ago Myanmar Eight years after the Rohingya’s forced displacement from Rakhine State in

Boosaaso — A key customs checkpoint in Harfo, Mudug region, has been under the control of mutinous soldiers for nearly ten days, disrupting one of Puntland’s main trade routes and stranding hundreds of cargo trucks carrying goods from the port of Boosaaso. The troops, who say they have not received salaries from the Puntland administration

Uganda has agreed to a deal with the United States to take deported migrants as long as they don’t have criminal records and are not unaccompanied minors, the foreign ministry said Thursday. The ministry said in a statement that the agreement had been concluded but that terms were still being worked out. It added that

Europe’s search for resilient supply chains and Africa’s demand for capital are now intersecting in a place few would have predicted a decade ago: Abu Dhabi. While Dubai built its reputation as a commercial crossroads, the capital of the United Arab Emirates has emerged as the system integrator of a triangular corridor that now channels

Graves where victims of a Christian cult are buried in the Shakahola forest, near the tourist town of Malindi, Kenya, Tuesday, April 25, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 4 hours ago Kenya More than two years after the discovery of over 400 bodies linked to

The government of Japan and the African Development Bank on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching the sixth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance (EPSA6) agreement, which provides a framework for critical resource mobilization and development partnership for African countries. Under EPSA6, the Bank and JICA will work together to support regional member

Workers fix electricity cables, previously destroyed during fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, in Khartoum, Aug. 18, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 21/08 – 20:55 Sudan Devastated by over two years of civil war, Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, is beginning

Port Sudan — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) marked World Humanitarian Day on 19 August by highlighting the staggering toll on aid workers in Sudan, where at least 120 humanitarian staff were killed. UNDP Resident Representative in Sudan Luca Renda issued a statement from Port Sudan underscoring the significance of the day. In a

A Ukrainian man suspected to be one of the coordinators of undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022 was arrested in Italy on Thursday, authorities said. The 49-year-old was detained in the early hours in San Clemente, a village inland from Italy’s Adriatic coast and 11 kilometers

Zimbabwe’s healthcare system is burdened by a shortage of medical doctors, who are leaving in droves for greener pastures, affecting the delivery of health services, a government official has said. The country’s fragile health system has been strained by the lack of healthcare professionals, who are leaving public hospitals due to a poor working environment

A military court has acquitted a former special advisor to the DR Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi. Arrested in 2022, François Beya was charged with conspiring to kill the head of state. He was accused of violating orders and inciting soldiers into a dereliction of duty.   Beya began his career under the regime of Mobutu Sese

With the group stage of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 concluded, the battle for the tournament’s Golden Boot is heating up as the competition heads into the quarter-final phase in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. At the top of the scoring charts are South Africa’s Thabiso Kutumela, Uganda’s Allan Okello, and Morocco’s Oussama

PoliceDemonstrators wave England and Union flags as they stand outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, near London, Sunday, July 27, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Alberto Pezzali/Copyright 2022 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 20/08 – 18:22 United Kingdom A dozen councils in England are set to take legal action to remove asylum seekers

Tournament football is often defined by momentum, and for Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah, his side is finding theirs at precisely the right moment. The Falcons of Jediane topped Group D of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, edging holders Senegal on goal difference after a tense 0-0 draw in Zanzibar on Tuesday night. Remarkably

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi walks to the bench before an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles Galaxy, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 22 hours ago Angola Angolan civil society groups are calling on the Argentine Football

On Wednesday, August 27, President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and former President Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will lock horns in a live televised debate at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. The debate, organized by Democracy Milestone (DI)–a continental consortium of media, civil society and human

South African economists are urging enhanced global cooperation, stressing the urgent need to counter American trade policies that have severely disrupted exports and could exacerbate job losses in an already struggling economy.  Barely two weeks in to the new US tariff regime, South Africa’s economic outlook has taken a hit. Facing tariffs of 30 percent

Nairobi — President William Ruto’s latest corruption salvo has placed the Senate in an uncomfortable spotlight, after revealing unnamed Senators pocketed Sh150 million to sway an impeachment vote. The revelation, made during a joint Kenya Kwanza-ODM parliamentary group meeting on Monday, has raised fresh questions about the integrity of impeachment proceedings, already derided in political

Rescue efforts were ongoing in Pakistan on Tuesday, as the death toll from last week’s flash floods rose to almost 400, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Torrential rain began on Friday and devastated the country’s northwestern region. Flooding and landslides destroyed villages and trapped many people under the rubble. Over 150 people were

Nairobi — Environmental campaign groups are confident that a suit filed in the United States, seeking to stop the country’s Export-Import Bank (EXIM) from the ‘unlawful’ lending of nearly USD 5 billion to the controversial Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, will succeed. The groups, including Friends of the Earth U.S. and Justiça Ambiental/Friends of

Protesters on Tuesday gathered in the West Bank city of Ramallah in support of imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti. Demonstrators took to the streets after far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was filmed berating and confronting Barghouti in jail. In the video shared on X on Friday, Barghouti appears older and gaunt, in the first images

Digital learning is transforming how students in Africa access knowledge, offering a new way to overcome long-standing barriers in education. From city classrooms equipped with smart boards to remote schools making use of mobile learning apps, technology is helping teachers reach more learners. At the heart of this transformation is video. A tool that combines visual

Former Malian civilian prime minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga was charged with embezzlement of public funds, his lawyer Cheick Oumar Konare announced on Tuesday.  He was remanded in custody following a hearing before the country’s Supreme Court. No date has yet been set for his trial.  Mali has been ruled by the military after back-to-back coups in

Kampala — The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Washington, in partnership with today launched a six-day training program designed to enhance the skills of 100 Ugandan artisans to explore entry opportunities for their products in the US market. The initiative is funded through the Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) Fund of the Ugandan

A Dar es Salaam court on Monday banned media from live broadcasting the trial of Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, who is charged with treason   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 17 hours ago Tanzania A Dar es Salaam court on Monday banned media from live broadcasting the trial of Tanzania’s main

Johannesburg — For nine years, in Khar Yalla, authorities have effectively abandoned Senegalese families internally displaced from the Langue de Barbarie peninsula by coastal floods, violating their rights to an adequate standard of living, education, health, and to take part in cultural life. Senegalese authorities failed to include these families in a World Bank-funded planned

Former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and police officers who allegedly surrendered to M23 rebels arrive in Goma, 23 February 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 7 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 movement

TLDR Nigeria has introduced new regulations imposing fines of ₦50M for individuals and ₦100M, or 1% of turnover, for companies engaging in unethical digital lending practices The rules cover all lenders operating across state lines, including airtime credit services offered by telcos, but exempt microfinance banks that secure waivers Lenders must now avoid unsolicited marketing

Dozens of men, women, and children holding any form of container they could find, scrambled on Saturday to get some rice or lentils at a makeshift charity kitchen in Gaza City. Amid severe hunger and food shortages it is their only hope of getting something to eat for their hungry families. Zeinab Nabahan, a displaced

In global health security, speed can determine whether lives are saved or lost. From transporting blood to a mother in critical condition to delivering vaccines during an outbreak, timely access to essential medical supplies is non-negotiable. Around the world, innovations in health logistics are shaping what is possible. Zipline’s autonomous drone delivery system is one

Dozens of people have been arrested as thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday in a nationwide strike. They are demanding an end to Israel’s war in Gaza and the release of the remaining 50 hostages, of which about 20 are believed to still be alive. As the protests unfolded across Israel, Prime

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has met with all public transport operators in Soweto as part of efforts to find lasting solutions to issues affecting the sector. Stakeholders included local taxi associations, e-hailing service operators and law-enforcement officials. This comes in the wake of resurging violence which left one person dead and

Congolese soldiers returning from the frontline of fighting against rebel forces in Kinyamahura, Congo, 17 May 2012   –   Copyright © africanews Marc Hofer/AP Last updated: 5 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo A Qatari official said on Sunday that a draft agreement to end fighting between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 has

David Friday and Innocent Victor committed the offence on 15 January, 2021. An Ondo State High Court in Akure has sentenced David Friday and Innocent Victor, to death by hanging for their involvement in armed robbery. They were arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, armed robbery, and impersonating members of the armed forces.

FILE – Guninea Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, poses for a photo, prior to the start of the ECOWAS meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, Sunday, Dec 15, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 20 hours ago Guinea-Bissau Lisbon is pushing back after Guinea-Bissau abruptly expelled reporting teams

guest column By Daniel T. Makokera In recent years, a wave of military takeovers has swept across the Sahel region—Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali—toppling long-standing regimes and sending shockwaves through Africa’s political establishment. To many in the West and traditional governance circles, these coups are seen as dangerous regressions from democracy. But on the ground

FILE – An election poster with President Cyril Ramaphosa is seen atop a pole in Soweto, South Africa, on April 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 9 hours ago South Africa South Africa has launched a sweeping national dialogue to confront

Video shows Ghanaians destroying stalls allegedly selling illicit drugs, not shops belonging to Nigerians in Ghana IN SHORT: A video on social media shows residents of a town in Ghana destroying stalls allegedly selling drugs illegally, in April 2025. It does not show recent attacks on Igbo people’s shops in the country. A video is

As Haitians continue to face violence from armed gangs, a prominent supporter of US President Donald Trump says his private security company will soon deploy personnel to the country. Erik Prince, a former US Navy Seal, says Vectus Global, has secured a 10-year deal with Haiti’s government. It includes fighting the criminal gangs who control

The long-awaited National Convention, which paves the way for the National Dialogue, has kicked off this morning at the University of South Africa (Unisa) in Pretoria. The two-day National Convention, in which stakeholders and representatives from all quarters of society will participate, aims to outline and agree on key themes for the National Dialogue. The

Last updated: 15 hours ago In India-controlled Kashmir, at least 60 people died and 80 remain unaccounted for after a cloudburst struck Chositi village, sweeping away homes and suspending a major Hindu pilgrimage. In Pakistan, 164 people were killed, including 78 in Buner district, while a relief helicopter crashed in bad weather, killing all five

In a landmark victory for civil society and coastal communities, the Western Cape High Court has set aside the South African government’s decision to grant environmental authorisation for offshore drilling in Block 5/6/7, along the South-West Coast. Judge Mangcu-Lockwood delivered her judgment  on Wednesday, 13 August. Following an intense legal challenge by The Green Connection

Robots march in for the opening ceremony of The World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing, China, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 4 hours ago Robotic The World Humanoid Robot Games, an international sports competition for human-form robots, opened in Beijing on

Kismayo, Somalia — Jubaland state issued a strongly worded statement rebuking the Somali federal government following a late-night communique from Villa Somalia that addressed the ongoing conflict in the Gedo region. In the statement, Jubaland rejected accusations leveled against its administration and claimed that the latest outbreak of violence was initiated by federal forces under

On a mountain rubbish dump a young man sifts through looking for plastics which can be recycled, it’s a mammoth task. With the quest for a better life driving millions of Nigerians to Lagos, some in the city are finding ways to manage the pollution. Recent years have seen a rise of private waste managers

South Africa has rejected a US government report accusing it of moving towards land seizures from white farmers, calling the allegation “deeply flawed” and “inaccurate”. The claim was made in the latest annual human rights report from the US State Department, which has faced criticism for softening language on the abuses of Washington’s allies while

Last updated: 14 hours ago In Greece’s third-largest city, firefighters battled to save homes and farmland while olive groves and pine forests burned. A farmer carried a sheep to safety on his motorbike through smoke-filled roads. Another man fled with goats ahead of advancing flames. Residents evacuated with pets and livestock as firefighting aircraft moved

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has formally recognised what he called France’s “repressive violence” in Cameroon during and after the country’s fight for independence in the late 1950s – a rare admission of a long-overlooked part of France’s colonial history. In a letter to Cameroonian President Paul Biya, published on Tuesday but sent last month, Macron

In a powerful condemnation released on Thursday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has denounced the Israeli airstrikes on Evin Prison in Tehran, which occurred on June 23, 2025, as both unlawful and indiscriminate, amounting to clear war crimes. The bombings struck multiple buildings within the prison complex, claiming the lives of at least 80 individuals, including

Global standards for heating comfort are largely based on cooler, northern hemisphere climates. How relevant are these benchmarks in low-cost housing in warmer African regions? Mak Okay-Ikenegbu did his doctoral research on thermal comfort in low-cost housing for warm and humid climates in Nigeria. His research showed that people in tropical environments can withstand higher

A pregnant woman who went into labour shortly after being rescued from a migrant boat in the Mediterranean Sea was evacuated by helicopter to Italy on Monday. Rescuers from the German charity Sea-Watch found the boat in distress packed with 67 people on Monday morning in the Central Mediterranean. They handed out lifejackets before transferring

New York — The Africa-America Institute (AAI) is proud to announce the appointment of Felicia Appenteng as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Appenteng, who has served as Interim CEO since July 1, 2025, assumes the permanent leadership role after a comprehensive executive search led by the AAI Board of Trustees. “Felicia

French president Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that France had led a war in Cameroon during the country’s independence struggle in a document made public on Tuesday.  Macron wrote to Cameroon president Paul Biya on 30 July to take responsibility for actions of repressive violence against insurgent movements in Cameroon.  He said this violence took place before

Washington, DC — Today, the United States is sanctioning armed groups carrying out illegal mining and supply chain actors profiteering from conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).  The Department of the Treasury is designating four entities producing and trading in conflict minerals in Rubaya, an expansive mining area rich in critical

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday held talks wwith his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni in Cairo, in which the contentious topic of River Nile was discussed. At a joint press conference with Museveni, Sissi vowed to take all measures to protect his country’s water security. Sisi’s remarks were likely in reference to Ethiopia’s Grand

What: Ceremonial signing as mandated lead arranger for the mobilization of financing for Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia. Who: Ethiopian Finance Minister, Hon. Ahmed Shide, and African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina When: Monday, 11 August 2025; 11:30 a.m. EAT Where: Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethiopian Finance Minister, Hon. Ahmed Shide, and

United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that he’ll know “within the first two minutes” of his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin whether a deal can be made on ending the war in Ukraine.  Trump spoke to reporters in the White House ahead of his Friday talks with the Russian leader in Alaska.  “I think

Imagine running a business for over a century without knowing what’s in your warehouse. That’s essentially what many African countries are doing with their mineral wealth. Governments across the continent still have very little knowledge of what lies beneath their soil. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, European colonial powers exploited African mineral wealth for

The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Monday has agreed to contribute 500 million dollars to help develop a new mega airport in Ethiopia. Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Commercial Officer Lemma Yadecha and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina have signed an agreement appointing the AfDB as Mandated Lead Arranger. The bank will lead efforts to raise as

The late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, was laid to rest on Friday, surrounded by an outpouring of tributes from dignitaries and residents. The funeral service, held at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter’s Church, Aremo, Ibadan, was attended by a large congregation, all gathered to celebrate the life and enduring legacy of the

Could he be named the best football player of the year? Moroccan-born Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, believes it’s possible. The 26-year-old said in an interview with French TV channel Canal+ on Saturday that his achievements could merit him a nomination for the prestigious French Ballon d’Or award, which seeks to reward the

Nairobi — After successfully eliminating sleeping sickness as a major health threat, Kenya is now working to get rid of other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that still affect many people, especially in poor and remote areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially confirmed in June 2025 that Kenya had eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis, commonly known

President Donald Trump departs an event to mark National Purple Heart Day in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 10/08 – 15:14 USA An expert warned that U.S. President’s Donald Trump “astonishing U-turn” after

Nairobi — Kenya has officially eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem, a milestone that signals the disease is no longer a major threat to the population. The validation by the World Health Organization (WHO) means that Kenya has successfully reduced cases of the deadly disease to

Reactions to the idea of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia in Kyiv varied on Sunday from skepticism to quiet resignation. This came following US President Donald Trump suggestion of a peace deal that could include “some swapping of territories.” Anastasia Yemelianova, 31, said she felt torn. “As a person who loves her country. I don’t

After starving and strangling local councils through prolonged funding delays in the previous financial year, the Malawi Government now appears determined to finish them off altogether in the 2025/2026 fiscal year. This is the chilling warning from a new fiscal space analysis released by the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA), the umbrella body for all

Nagasaki is marking the U.S. atomic attack on the southern Japanese city 80 years ago and survivors are working to make their hometown the last place on earth hit by the bomb. The atomic bomb dropped by the United States on Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 1945, killed some 70,000 people, three days after the bombing

The Pretoria High Court has delivered a historic ruling today, ordering the repatriation of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s body home for a state funeral, resolving a nearly two-month dispute that captivated the nation and resonated across southern Africa. Lungu, who passed away on June 5 at Mediclinic Medforum in Pretoria during treatment for oesophageal

This Nov. 23, 2018, file photo shows Felix Tshisekedi of Congo’s Union for Democracy and Social Progress opposition party, at a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 19 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo The changes are not radical at first view…

In the quiet corridors of Gaborone, where power has long been polished like a flawless diamond, a seismic shift has reshaped Botswana’s political landscape. The 2024 general elections delivered a stunning verdict: the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had ruled uninterrupted since independence in 1966, was swept from power. In its place rose Duma Boko

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara sit during a conference in Jerusalem, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 7 hours ago Turkey During their bilateral meeting in Egypt on Saturday, the two foreign ministers were in tune.

MONROVIA — The All Liberia Coalition Party (ALCOP) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing nationwide protest against the growing drug crisis in Liberia, urging the government to officially declare the situation a National Emergency. In a statement issued Wednesday, ALCOP described the drug pandemic as a direct threat to Liberia’s peace, stability, and future

Cleared   –   Copyright © africanews image prise sur Facebook, Maurice Kamto By Agencies Last updated: 08/08 – 13:49 Cameroon Maurice Kamto, former leader of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC), has sharply criticized the country’s ruling party and its institutions after being excluded from the upcoming 2025 presidential election. In a fiery speech, Kamto denounced what

Dynamos FC is this season not prioritising winning the Chibuku Super Cup tournament despite being the defending champions. The two-time winners revealed this on Wednesday after eliminating Yadah in the preliminary round of the tournament at Ngoni stadium via penalties 4-3 following a nil-all draw in regulation time. Having won the Chibuku Super Cup back

Last updated: 17 hours ago In Kagoshima’s Aira city, a mudslide buried two people who were rescued and hospitalised, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. Evacuation advisories were issued to more than 360,000 residents in Kagoshima and neighbouring Miyazaki. Television footage showed swollen rivers and knee-deep water at a shopping mall in Kirishima.

DOCTORS Without Borders (MSF) in South Africa has raised serious concerns over the ongoing xenophobic denial of healthcare access to foreign nationals who are being accused of straining the neighbouring country’s already overstretched public resources. The targeted foreigners include Zimbabweans, who make up a large portion of undocumented immigrants. However, even some of those Zimbabweans

Last updated: 7 hours ago The protest followed Israel’s overnight approval to occupy Gaza City, stopping short of full control of the Strip, amid fears for around 20 surviving hostages held by Hamas. A day earlier, hundreds chained themselves together near the prime minister’s office in Jerusalem as the Security Cabinet debated further military expansion.

Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe has lauded the Zimbabwean government for its leadership of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and its role in advancing regional efforts to resolve the conflict in eastern DR Congo. He made the remarks on Wednesday, August 6, during the Ministerial Session of the Third Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation between

What is chikungunya? Chikungunya is a disease caused by a virus of the same name. The chikungunya virus was first identified in people sickened during an outbreak in Tanzania in 1952. Its name is derived from a word in the Makonde language, which means “that which bends up,” due to the severe pain it can

BAHR EL GHAZAL REGION, South Sudan – Tucked between mango trees in a compound in Wau, a town in the western Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan, stands a quiet shelter. On the parched earth, colourful toys are scattered around. A set of swings sways gently in the breeze. But rather than tokens of

The crash of a military helicopter in Ghana on Wednesday killed all eight people aboard including the West African country’s defense and environment ministers and other top officials, the government said. The Ghanian military said the helicopter took off in the morning from the capital, Accra, and was heading northwest into the interior toward the

More Witnesses to Testify in Lusikisiki Mass Murder Trial The Mthatha High Court is set to hear more witness testimonies in the Lusikisiki mass murder trial, reports EWN. Two witnesses have completed their testimonies about the brutal attack, where 18 people were shot and killed in Ngobozana village in September. One survivor recalled, through tears, how

Ghana has opened investigations into the crash of a military helicopter that killed all eight people aboard, including the West African country’s defense and environment ministers and other top officials. The country has also declared three days of national mourning from Thursday, and all flags are to fly at half mast during the period. Defense

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to take bold steps in building resilient and self-sustaining health systems across the continent. He made the call at the opening of the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Accra. Addressing the gathering, President Mahama said the time had come for

Oscar-winning actor, film producer, and philanthropist Charlize Theron turns 50 on Thursday. Born in South Africa, she modelled in her teens, turning to dancing before an injury forced her to abandon that as a career and try her hand at acting. After a few smaller parts, she gained attention for her versatility, becoming the first

GENEVA/PORT SUDAN — This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Sudan Representative Sheldon Yett – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva “Over the past week, I travelled from Port Sudan to Aj Jazeera and Khartoum States, witnessing the impact

Medical supplies and food reach besieged enclave as international relief efforts intensify The Kingdom of Morocco has successfully delivered its third humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza under the direct orders of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. The shipment, which crossed through the Kerem Shalom border crossing, includes essential medical supplies

Washington, DC — Every four years, a new U.S. administration brings with it a reshuffling of global priorities. Africa is often included in that process but rarely centered. While high-level visits, peace deals, and trade agreements may signal renewed attention, sustained engagement is frequently undermined by shifts in leadership, budgets, and institutional agendas. Today, the

A man paints the office of the electoral commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.   –   Copyright © africanews Sunday Alamba/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved. Maurice Kamto Opposition leader’s disqualification upheld as analysts warn of institutionalized exclusion Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has definitively barred opposition leader Maurice Kamto from October’s presidential election

Kampala — The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has launched a new electronic imports portal (e-Portal), aimed at streamlining import inspections and reducing clearance times. This should in turn address inefficiencies, which, according to a 2022 World Bank report on African trade logistics, cost Ugandan importers up to 15 percent in operational losses through

Simphiwe Hamilton, Director-General of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, South Africa, 4 August 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 10 hours ago South Africa South Africa’s trade and industry minister on Monday said that the 30 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States could put tens of thousands

Seattle — Investments Through 2030 to Catalyze Innovation in Maternal, Menstrual, Gynecological, and Sexual Health for Women Globally The Gates Foundation today announced a $2.5 billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on women’s health. It will support the advancement of more than 40 innovations in five critical, chronically underfunded

Nigeria’s Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi, attends a campaign rally in Lagos, 11 February 2023   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 12 hours ago Nigeria One of Nigeria’s main opposition leaders, Peter Obi, has come under fire for reaffirming his vow to serve only one 4-year

At least seven people have died in Conakry due to heavy overnight rain, exposing the city’s vulnerability to extreme weather. The downpour, which struck overnight from Wednesday 30 July to Thursday 31 July, brought chaos to numerous neighbourhoods, collapsing homes and sweeping vehicles into the floodwaters. The government said seven people had died, though civil

Kemi Badenoch who was born in London but grew up in Nigeria and the United States said she had not renewed her Nigerian passport since 2000. Appearing on a podcast, the Conservative Party leader said she valued her Nigerian ancestry but that her British identity came first. Badenoch was among the last people in 1980 to

Have you ever wondered what the Namibian government owns and where? At the onset, the Government of the Republic of Namibia owns immovable assets with a combined value of N$47.4 billion, which this publication can confirm. In this article, New Era exclusively breaks down the government’s asset register, infrastructural gaps, challenges, and sharp inequalities in

The Nurses’ union said in a statement Saturday that the strike was being called off following a deal with Nigeria’s government. Nurses in public hospitals had gone on a ‘warning strike’ on July 30, demanding higher pay, better working condition and increased staffing. In a statement, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives said

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have severely disrupted maritime navigation through the Suez Canal, with the number of transiting ships dropping from 70-80 vessels per day to just 30-35, said Admiral Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), during celebrations marking the 69th anniversary of the Canal’s nationalization. Despite daily challenges, Admiral

On August 2, the Democratic Republic of Congo observed a national day to remember the millions of Congolese killed in the conflicts that have ravaged the country for over three decades. The official ceremony took place in Kinshasa, at the Genocost Memorial, in the presence of numerous political, cultural, and diaspora figures. Among them were

The official trophy tour for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 began on Friday, August 1, in Tanzania, one of three host nations for this year’s continental tournament, alongside Kenya and Uganda. The CAF TotalEnergies CHAN, PAMOJA 2024 will officially kick off on Saturday, 2 August, with the opening match between hosts

Joao Lourenco avoided the subject of fuel price hikes as he addressed the country for the first time since the outbreak of deadly unrest. He blamed the violence on ‘irresponsible citizens’ manipulated by ‘unpatriotic organizations’ without elaborating. At least 30 people were killed as security forces confronted demonstrators protesting high prices prompted by an increase

The Western Zone of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says tankers will no longer load more than 45,000 litres of the product from Oct. 1. The chairman of the zone, Chief Oyewole Akanni, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Friday. Akanni stated that

Members of the Emancipation Support Committee participate in the annual procession celebrating the 155th anniversary of emancipation in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, on Friday, Aug   –   Copyright © africanews SHIRLEY BAHADUR/AP Last updated: 21 hours ago Slavery The streets of Port of Spain were filled with drums and African colors on Friday as the people of Trinidad

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the new trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), PAMOJA 2024, in a reveal that featured three of the continent’s most celebrated football icons – Victor Wanyama (Kenya), Denis Onyango (Uganda) and Mrisho Ngasa (Tanzania). The announcement comes ahead of the tournament’s much-anticipated kick-off, with

Moussa Mara’s trial for undermining the credibility of the state has been scheduled for September 29, his lawyer said Friday. The other offence is spreading false information. The charges were announced shortly after Mara’s questioning by a judicial cybercrimes unit. He had been summoned several times for questioning in July over a social media post

Jallah Barbu, executive director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, said he had received just $US300,000, or 15 percent, of President Boakai’s promised $US2 million for the 2025 budget year Experts praise the president’s latest move, but urged him to fully fulfil his pledge Office boss Barbu prepares to head

Last updated: 21 hours ago The child, identified as Lana Al-Basous, was treated at a local facility on Wednesday after the bullet became lodged between her skull and scalp without penetrating. A photographer who filmed the aftermath described the incident as “beyond imagination.” The war in Gaza has now claimed over 60,000 lives, according to

Asari Ndem (Lead writer) There is the quiet fear creeping into many Nigerian households, after the United States government passed a sweeping new economic reform bill that includes a 1% tax on all remittances sent abroad. While this may sound like a marginal policy change in America, its implications for health in low- and middle-income

FILE – Nigerian soldiers man a checkpoint in Gwoza, northeast, Nigeria, April 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Lekan Oyekanmi, File)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 11 hours ago Nigeria Nigeria’s Borno state is at the epicentre of an insurgency driven by the militant Islamist groups Boko Haram and

Tharaka Nithi — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyan youth that the government is aligning national policies with their aspirations, describing their demands for a more inclusive and accountable country as “valid and necessary.” Speaking during a youth consultative forum at Mukothima in Tharaka Nithi County on Thursday, Kindiki said the younger generation is

Life-saving aid is being dropped from the sky in the Gaza Strip, but this latest way of delivering assistance to the Palestinians there is not without controversy. Scenes of desperation and chaos play out on the ground as hundreds of thousands of hungry people scramble to get their hands on some of the food. The

Every week, hundreds of victims and survivors of sexual violence seek care at health centres supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In 2024 alone, nearly 40,000 women were treated by MSF teams in North Kivu province — a record high. In January 2025, M23/Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) forces – backed by

Last updated: 14 hours ago Named Pennywise, the turtle was found stranded in May and underwent rehabilitation at the Loggerhead Marinelife Centre. Due to her size, she was taken to a horse clinic for scans, where it was discovered she was carrying eggs. Now healthy, Pennywise returns to the ocean during Florida’s nesting season, which

Monrovia — As global financial aid continues to decline, experts warn of the increasing risks posed to low-income countries and urge regional stakeholders to look inward to fund much-needed development. Speaking at the African Transformation online briefing on Tuesday, the Manager of Resources and Partnerships at the African Development Fund (ADF), Valerie Dabady, said the

It may look like science fiction, but scientists have confirmed a real and record-breaking lightning flash that stretched across the central United States. The single, continuous bolt extended 829 kilometers from eastern Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri. It is now officially recognized by the World Meteorological Organization as the longest lightning flash ever recorded.

Ivory Coast President Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced his decision to run for a fourth term in the upcoming October election. The 83-year-old said his health was not an issue and his candidacy was driven by a need to “preserve national stability amid ongoing security and economic challenges”. He said

Naima Abu Ful poses for a photo with her 2-year-old malnourished child, Yazan, at their home in the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, 23 July 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 29/07 – 22:19 Gaza In Gaza, hunger is no longer a threat but a daily reality, especially for children. Nearly

Agrifood System transformation is at the heart of the new Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), which aims to build resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. This is because the what, when, how, and who of the decisions made about food production, processing, storage, transport, marketing, preparation and consumption drive so much that profoundly affect the

A French UN soldier sits in a newly painted UN vehicle as a Lebanese worker walks past him in Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday, September 14, 2006.   –   Copyright © africanews MAHMOUD TAWIL/AP Last updated: 14 hours ago UNSC A senior United Nations official has called on the Security Council to back peace operations as essential

Humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has warned of rising child deaths as malnutrition crisis worsen in Northern Nigeria. MSF, in a statement said in Katsina State, where it has been operating since 2021, the number of severely malnourished children is surging, adding that 652 children have died in its facilities since January 2025 due

A deadly assault on a military base in Dargo, northern Burkina Faso, has left around 50 soldiers dead. Local sources told the Associated Press that about 100 militants stormed the base on Monday, killing troops before looting and setting it ablaze. The armed group Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin, or JNIM, is suspected of carrying out

A South African court has ruled to seize assets belonging to Marry Mubaiwa the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in a landmark cross-border anti-corruption case. The High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division sitting in Pretoria, granted the forfeiture order on 5 December 2022 effectively handing over Mubaiwa’s luxury property and two high-end

United States president Donald Trump on Monday warned he would only give Russia 10 to 12 more days to reach peace with Ukraine. Two weeks ago, Trump had given Russian leader Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline to find a peace deal. The US president now said he saw “no reason in waiting.” “I want to be

Kinshasa — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to immediately drop legal proceedings against three journalists who were beaten and detained overnight while seeking to interview a provincial minister in the north-eastern city of Kisangani. On July 23, KIS24 Info’s Steves Paluku, ElectionNet’s Paul Beyokobana, and

Final preparations were underway on Monday at the vast Tor Vergata field on the outskirts of Rome, where half a million young people are expected to gather for the Youth Jubilee, the largest event of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Holy Year. Workers were rushing to complete the giant 5-metre-high altar-stage, security infrastructure and hydration points

Nairobi — Sudan’s ruling junta has accused Kenya of violating the country’s sovereignty after the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared a parallel government. In a statement on Sunday, the junta-controlled Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Kenya’s reported endorsement of the development, calling it “a blatant violation of Sudan’s sovereignty and a breach of the

Paska Itwari Beda’s neighbours set up a doughnut stand in Juba, South Sudan, Wednesday, May 26, 2021.   –   Copyright © africanews Adrienne Surprenant / Collectif Item Sudan While global hunger is showing signs of decline, a new United Nations report highlights a troubling trend in Africa, where hunger continues to rise. According to the report

Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Trailing 2-0 at half-time in front of a partisan Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons showed their pedigree and resilience, clawing their way

Revolutionary leader Raúl Castro arrived at Ciego de Avila’s Plaza Saturday to kick off the 72nd anniversary celebrations of the Moncada Barracks assault. Despite the failure of the attack and the arrest of the fighters, it is widely regarded as the beginning of the Cuban Revolution. Castro, dressed in his usual olive green, is one

While Banyana Banyana failed to retain their continental title, they leave the 13th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a highly symbolic distinction: the Fair Play Award. With a total of 510 points awarded by the Technical Study Group based on rigorous criteria; on-field behaviour, respect for opponents and officials, and positive commitment

Dozens of people were killed on Sunday in an attack on a church in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo believed to have been carried out by Islamic State-backed rebels. Civil society leaders said suspected members of the Allied Democratic Force (ADF) stormed the building in the town of Komanda, armed with machetes and guns.

Ghizlane Chebbak has once again etched her name in African football history by securing the Golden Boot at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024–three years after her first. The Moroccan captain, who found the net five times during the tournament, emerged as the competition’s top scorer for a second consecutive edition

There are thousands of hopeful gold miners in the village of Bantako, deep in the south-east of Senegal. In the past 20 years, it has become one of the hotspots for prospectors in the region, hoping to find a speck of gold. Due to geopolitical tensions and the unrest surrounding US President Donald Trump’s trade

The Presidency has strongly rejected accusations by 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has marginalised Northern Nigeria in the distribution of national resources. LEADERSHIP reports Kwankwaso made the comments on Thursday during a stakeholders’ dialogue on the 2025 constitutional amendment, held in

The Russian parliament’s upper house on Friday approved a bill that will punish those who search online for content it has officially branded as “extremist”. It is the latest in a series of moves by the authorities to tighten censorship and control of the internet. The legislation makes what it describes as “deliberately searching for

Kigali, July 6, 2025 — From July 4 to 6, the prestigious 2025 African Leadership and Business Summit took place at the elegant Marriott Hotel in the heart of the Rwandan capital. Held under the high patronage of the “100 Most Remarkable Icons of Peace in Africa” program, the summit has become a major continental

A growing number of American Africans say they are considering leaving the United States and relocating to Africa. Those who have made the move cite the need to connect with their history and find a better life, and while President Donald Trump’s not a direct reason to leave, they say the political environment is. American

The president of the Burkina Journalists’ Association (AJB), Guezouma Sanogo, and a journalist from radio Femina FM, Phil Roland Zongo, returned to their families on 21 July, after four months of forced conscription, a few days after the reappearance of journalists Boukari Ouoba, Luc Pagbelguem and Kalifara Séré. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomes this development

Cameroon’s electoral commission, ELECAM, on Saturday announced that opposition politician Maurice Kamto was barred from contesting the 12 October presidential polls. The renowned university professor and former government minister was widely seen as the most serious challenger to  long-standing President Paul Biya. ELECAM said Kamto had failed to comply with legal requirements by accepting a

Former Central African Republic Football Body Chief Gets 12 Years for War Crimes Former Central African Republic football chief Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona was found guilty by the International Criminal Court of committing 28 war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in co-ordinating attacks against Muslims in 2013–2014, alongside co-accused Alfred Yekatom, who was convicted

Bassirou Diomaye Faye holds a press conference after winning the presidential elections in Dakar, Senegal, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 25/07 – 08:33 Senegal The IMF praised Senegal for acting to engage reforms to strengthen its economy, while also

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to pay N10 million in damages to some #EndSARS protesters for the violation of their fundamental rights. Trial judge, Justice Musa Kakaki, in his judgment, held that the applicant/protesters were unjustly harassed and their constitutional

President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said late on Thursday the U.S. was cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing home its negotiating team from Qatar for consultations after the latest response from Hamas “shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.” Witkoff’s announcement came while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Global efforts have cut under-five deaths, but preventable child mortality remains a major challenge The world has made remarkable strides in improving child survival over the last three decades. Since 2000, global efforts have reduced under-five mortality rates by half. A historic milestone was reached in 2022 when child mortality dropped below 5 million for the first time. Millions

Last updated: 4 hours ago The Patient’s Friends Hospital in northern Gaza is overwhelmed by an unprecedented wave of severely malnourished children, many arriving too weak to cry or move. Five children died last weekend, marking the first deaths at the centre in patients without preexisting conditions. Dr. Rana Soboh, a nutritionist with MedGlobal, said

Nairobi — A Kenyan-British woman has lodged a formal complaint with state agencies over what she terms “unlawful arrest, coercion, and targeted harassment” at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 15, 2025, despite a valid court order. Stephanie Carol Grantham says she was detained for over eight hours by immigration and DCI officers, accompanied

The United Nation’s top court says failing to protect the planet from climate change could violate international law.   Nations failing to tackle climate change could violate international law, the United Nations’ top court said on Wednesday, and the consequences could be expensive.   In a landmark advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice in

Nairobi — DCP Women League has condemned recent remarks made by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, accusing him of launching a personal and politically motivated attack against Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, spouce of their Party Leader. The outrage by the Democracy for Citizens Party follows remarks Ichung’wah reportedly made during a recent political meeting in

Kenya, stadium, Ronald Agak   –   Copyright © africanews Kenya, stade, Ronald Agak, Africanews Last updated: 21 hours ago Kenya Preparations to host African Nations Championship (CHAN) across three East African countries are at an advanced stage ahead of its official kick-off on 2 August. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are co-hosting the event.  Salim Mvurya, the

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), is tackling charcoal dependence in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia with a $4 million reimbursable grant. This grant will fund the Burn Electric Cooking Expansion Program (BEEP), deploying 115,000 Burn ECOA Electric Induction Cookers to provide clean cooking solutions for low-income, grid-connected

In this Feb. 25, 2021, file photo, then Libyan Prime Minister-designate Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah speaks during a news conference in Tripoli, Libya.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 11 hours ago Libya Libya on Wednesday denounced the dire conditions in the Gaza Strip during a meeting

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has described as insulting a social media post comparing Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew. Lee Kuan Yew served as Singapore’s Prime Minister from 1959 to 1990. He is widely regarded as the architect of Singapore’s transformation from a modest trading port into

Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith, French Culture Minister Rachida Dati and Iconem CEO Yves Ubelmann at French Culture ministry in Paris, France, 21 July 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 22/07 – 21:01 France American firm Microsoft has partnered with France’s culture minister and a local company to create a

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained Monetary Policy Rates at 27.5 per cent Governor of the Central Bank, Olayemi Cardoso, made the disclosure while briefing the media after the 301st MPC meeting in Abuja, on Tuesday. He said the Committee voted to retain Monetary Policy Rates at

Two new United Nations reports published on Tuesday showed the global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point.”  Solar and wind power are leading the way, and are set to become even cheaper and more widespread in the future.  “The report shows how far we have come in the decades since the

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has been prevented from gaining entry into the National Assembly Complex to attend Tuesday plenary. Security operatives, who kept vigil at all the entrance gates to the National Assembly with their vans, had locked all the gates on Natasha’s arrival. The senator was in company of her supporters and

Michelle Alozie’s long ball bounced into the goal in stoppage time to give Nigeria a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Tuesday and send the Super Falcons into the final at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will play the winner of the late match in Rabat between host Morocco and Ghana for the

Earlier this year, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu signed off on proposals to tighten firearm controls in the private security sector. Recent accusations against him, meanwhile, which he has denied, have ties to guns and the security industry. Scrape beneath the surface of the several accusations recently levelled against Senzo Mchunu, the embattled police minister, and

Sarah Qanan’s goal was to study medicine and become a doctor. Two years ago, she was a star student preparing for her high school final exams but the outbreak of Israel’s war in Gaza in October 2023 turned her dream into ashes. Today, the 18-year-old lives in a sweltering tent in the Gaza Strip with

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $40 million equity investment in Project Zafiri, a transformative equity platform and flagship initiative under Mission 300. This investment will accelerate the expansion of renewable energy access across Africa. Zafiri – jointly developed by the Bank, World Bank Group and other partners –

In the north of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state, expectations for this year’s coffee harvest are clouded by uncertainty, after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports to the United States.  For small producers in the region, the tariffs news hit like a bombshell. “We had high expectations until about a month

Nairobi — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will be required to tighten its belt ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the National Treasury signaling a significant reduction in funding for both the main polls and upcoming by-elections. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate Devolution Committee that the cost of running

Eastern Libyan authorities have sent hundreds of Sudanese back to their war-torn home country, officials said Saturday, in a crackdown on migrants seeking to flee conflict and poverty for Europe by way of the the Mediterranean nation. Seven hundred Sudanese who were detained recently in central and southeastern Libya, were deported Friday by land to Sudan, the

51st session of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review Introduction Human Rights Watch submits the following information regarding Rwanda’s human rights record since its 2021 Universal Periodic Review (UPR), including efforts towards implementation of UPR recommendations as well as developments in the human rights situation since then.[1] This submission is not a complete review of

A new mural of US-French entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker, by artist Franck Duval, aka FKDL, is displayed in Paris, Saturday, July 19, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 17 hours ago France Paris is reviving the spirit of U.S.-French entertainer and civil rights

Kampala — Huawei Uganda has officially launched its 2025 Campus Recruitment Programme at Makerere University, targeting final-year students and recent graduates in ICT-related fields including electrical and telecommunications engineering, cybersecurity, software development, finance, logistics, industrial engineering, human resources, and public administration. Held on July 17 under the theme “The Sky Is the Limit” and the

Democracy is universal – and African: this is the premise of Senegalese journalist Ousmane Ndiaye’s book “Africa against democracy: myths, denial, dangers”. The text, released in French on 10 July, retraces the current crisis of democracy in numerous African countries, where, according to the journalist and former editor-in-chief of French TV channel TV5 Monde’s Africa

Belgian tactician Ivan Minnaert, a former Rayon Sports head coach, has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of Ugandan side Vipers SC. The Ugandan club announced his arrival on Friday, July 18, via its official website. Minnaert is expected to work alongside John ‘Ayala’ Luyinda and Fred Muhumuza, who were in charge of

Bedouin fighters arrive at al-Dour village on the outskirts of Sweida city, during clashes between the Bedouin clans and Druze militias, southern Syria, Friday, July 18, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 18/07 – 20:20 Syria Renewed fighting erupted overnight into Friday between armed Druze groups and Bedouin clan members in southern

Airtel Rwanda has unveiled what it calls “Africa’s first Spam Alert Service,” a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to identify and flag suspicious messages. The feature was introduced during a press briefing on Thursday, July 17, at Zaria Court. The service will label potential spam messages with visible alerts, helping subscribers spot fraudulent activity before

Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, in a jovial mood at the Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005   –   Copyright © africanews DENIS FARRELL/2005 AP Last updated: 18/07 – 21:02 South Africa Former South African President Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918. In 2006, the United Nations declared July 18 Nelson

The African Development Bank Group and institutional partners made a compelling case for accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) during the launch of the 11th Edition of the Assessing Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA XI) report. The African Continental Free Trade Area, signed by 54 African countries and already operational in its initial

In this Oct. 7, 2018 file photo, Cameroon’s Incumbent President Paul Biya casts his vote during the Presidential elections in Yaounde   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 19 hours ago Cameroon Candidates are starting to vie for position in Cameroon’s October presidential election. Candidacy submissions in Cameroon officially opened on Monday for October’s

TLDR The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $367 million disbursement to Ghana after completing the fourth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme Ghana’s economy outperformed forecasts in 2024 and Q1 2025, led by growth in mining, agriculture, ICT, and construction However, the IMF flagged a slowdown in implementing key economic reforms.

The Burkinabe government adopted a bill on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers to dissolve the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). According to Minister of State Emile Zerbo, this decision is part of the government’s overhaul and institutional reforms aimed at reducing operating costs. Election management would once again be entrusted to the Ministry of