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England striker Harry Kane exploited error-prone Chelsea to score twice in Bayern Munich’s 3-1 Champions League win. Kane, 32, won and scored a penalty before sealing victory in the second half through a curled shot after a Malo Gusto mistake. Earlier, Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah scored an own goal, while a returning Cole Palmer placed

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market. The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%

THE Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) disclosed that calm has been restored at the Hamile Border Post in the Upper West Region after disturbances involving some members of the local community on Saturday evening, September 13, 2025 erupted. In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, Mr Amoako-Atta, said the

At least 11 of 14 immigrants deported by the United States to Ghana remain in custody in the West African nation — despite Ghanaian authorities insisting they have already been sent back to their home countries. The deportees, speaking to the Associated Press by phone, described being held under “terrible conditions” at the Bundase military

The country’s trajectory shows that natural endowments are neither destiny nor curse; governance determines the outcome. The ‘resource curse’ or ‘paradox of plenty’ affects many resource-rich African countries. In many cases, natural resources fuel corruption, conflicts, economic stagnation and institutional weakness. Botswana stands out as a remarkable counter-example. At independence in 1966, Botswana was one

Each day Beatrice Nutekpor weaves through the mangroves to harvest oysters for sale. In Ghana’s coastal mangroves, oyster farming has been a key source of livelihood dominated for ages by women. Hundreds of women were trained in eco-friendly farming methods for oysters, including mangrove planting and preservation, and selective oyster harvesting, to lessen the impact

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria is now a continental leader in digital identity. Over 126 million Nigerians have been enrolled in the National Identity Database, which reflects the government’s commitment to the vision of a secure, inclusive, and digitally empowered Nigeria. The President said this when he delivered his address at the 2025

People line up to cast their votes in Blantyre, Malawi, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 16/09 – 20:34 Malawi Vote counting has begun following the closure of polling stations at 14:00 GMT in Malawi’s crucial presidential election. Current President Lazarus Chakwera is

To mark its 25th anniversary and the International World Day of Peace, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has restated the importance of local government autonomy as a frontier for curbing conflict and maintaining peace. The institution also revealed plans to soon provide one million Nigerians with free, virtual peacekeeping and conflict resolution

Tanzania’s main opposition leader Tundu Lissu appears at Kisutu magistrate’s court in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 19 May 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 13 hours ago Tanzania Pressure is mounting around Tanzanian opposition figures as presential and legislative elections approach. A Tanzanian court on Monday confirmed that the treason trial against

Taxi Route Closure Sparks Frustration for Mfuleni Residents Some taxi users in Mfuleni have raised their frustrations with the shutdown of a route to Somerset West, reports EWN. At least 10 taxi routes between Mfuleni and Khayelitsha to Somerset West, Lwandle, and Nomzamo have been closed due to violence. This follows deadly attacks on taxi operators and

Chef Hilda Baci, second from right, and her team cook the world’s largest pot of Jollof Rice in Lagos, Nigeria, 12 September 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 16 hours ago Jollof rice It’s official: a new culinary feat was achieved last week in Lagos. Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has broken the

The following is the text of a joint statement by the Quad: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America.  Begin Text: At the invitation of the United States, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have engaged in extensive consultations

The delicate peace agreement holding the world’s youngest nation together is unraveling, sparking fears of a return to full-scale civil war. South Sudan’s political crisis escalated dramatically this week as the main opposition party, led by Riek Machar, urged its supporters to mobilize for “regime change.” The call to arms comes in direct response to

The government is targeting 100 per cent self-sufficiency in chicken production within the next three years, President John Dramani Mahama has indicated. The President gave this assurance on Friday when he toured the National Service Authority poultry farm in Accra. The visit was for the President to acquaint himself with the operations of the facility.

Qatar hosted an emergency summit gathering Arab and Islamic nations on Monday, hoping to present a united response to Israel’s attack against Hamas leaders in Doha last week.  Qatar’s ruling emir opened the summit by accusing Israel of not caring about its hostages held in Gaza and instead only working to “ensure Gaza is no

The sudden winding down of USAID by the Trump Administration, the linchpin of America’s annual $40 billion vast footprint in global assistance programs led to wide ranging discussion on the future of foreign aid. Africa, a major recipient of foreign aid is now in the eye of the storm as United States and Western allies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said Israel was under “siege” by China and Qatar. He accused them of working to erode support from Israel’s allies, including in Europe and the United States. The Israeli leader spoke to a bipartisan delegation of 250 United States legislators in Jerusalem.  “Democrats and Republicans alike, we value

Amman — “The escalating military offensive in Gaza City is having devastating consequences for over 450,000 children, already traumatized and exhausted by nearly two years of unrelenting war. They are teetering on the edge of survival as both famine and deadly violence spread. “UNICEF is warning of an impending catastrophe as the military operation expands.

The 2025 World Athletics Championships got underway in Tokyo on Saturday and Sunday morning saw the final of the Women’s Marathon.  The race kicked off 30 minutes early in a bid to beat the heat but the morning was still a humid 28 degrees.  Ethiopia’s three runners led the pack as it headed out of

Like other parts of Nigeria, Anambra has witnessed several cult-related incidents. Some gunmen, suspected to be cultists, have killed at least four people in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria. The incident occurred in the late hours of Thursday at a burial event in Ezi Village, Ogidi, a community in Idemili North Local Government Area of the

A woman suspected to be suffering from cholera, is transported in a wheelbarrow to a clinic for treatment, in Harare, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008.   –   Copyright © africanews AP/AP Last updated: 19 hours ago Health Deaths from cholera rose by 50 percent globally in 2024 compared to  the previous year, the World Heath Organization (WHO)

A Facebook user claimed that the actor died after battling diabetes and undergoing spinal surgery. Category: Nollywood Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu has broken his silence following online reports of his death. On Thursday, a Facebook user, Mzansi Celebrities, claimed that the actor died after battling diabetes and undergoing spinal surgery. The post, which has since

Faithful display a picture of Pope Leo XIV as he appears at his studio’s window to bless the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Sept. 14, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 8 hours ago Vatican It was a festive scene in the

Liberia stands at a decisive crossroads. Blessed with abundant natural resources, a youthful population, and a strategic location in West Africa, the nation has the ingredients for profound economic transformation. Yet, although the opportunities are immense, persistent governance weaknesses, fragile infrastructure, and outdated fiscal and monetary systems continue to constrain progress. For the Unity Party

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and urge Israel to commit to a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently opposes. The 193-member world body approved a nonbinding resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration,” which sets out a phased plan to end the nearly 80-year

A view From Afar Elections are scheduled for October 11, 2025, a pivotal moment for a country at a crossroads. President Paul Biya, aged 91, is expected to seek a seventh term. Since assuming office in 1982, he has led Cameroon through decades of stability and profound challenges. Now, as he prepares to run again

A man, center, carries a map with the African continent on it at a local market in the city of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2014 AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 13 hours ago Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is now free to visit for all African nationals.

The United Kingdom’s House of Commons this week adopted a bill on the handing back of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. The decision has been welcomed by the descendants of those who were expelled from the Indian Ocean territory more than 50 years ago to make way for a military base. The “Diego Garcia Military

Last updated: 12/09 – 15:23 The Health Ministry said 34 people were killed and more than 1,300 injured during two days of demonstrations that set government buildings ablaze and forced Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli to resign and flee. Residents rushed to buy food when the army briefly lifted a curfew, while hundreds crowded Kathmandu’s

Windhoek — The sequel edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit opened on Tuesday in Namibia’s capital, drawing heads of state, ministers, financiers, and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond to accelerate investment in the continent’s green energy future. Held under the official patronage and hosted by the Government of Namibia, endorsed by the

Made in China dolls are displayed at Walmart Supercenter on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in North Bergen, N.J   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 16 hours ago Morocco A museum in Rabat’s old medina features dolls from 90 countries dressed in little traditional outfits that reflect snippets of culture, tradition and ways of

From Kampala’s busy streets to the highlands of Lesotho, Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are proving that first aid is more than a skill — it’s a lifeline. In the bustle of Kampala’s streets, motorcycle taxis – known as boda-bodas – weave between cars, carrying millions of Ugandans every day. Accidents are frequent, and

Burkina Faso’s authorities have taken a step towards making the country more accessible for international travellers, abolishing fees for visas for all African citizens on 11 September. Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers decided on Wednesday to make travel visas for its territory free for all citizens of African countries. The law applies to all 54

A High Court judge has blasted a magistrate for imposing a lenient sentence on a single mother of four caught with almost a kilogram of dagga, ruling that the punishment “fell short of real and substantial justice.” Justice Esther Muremba reviewed the case of Christine Chambati (39), who was arrested at Madokero Mall in June

TikTok star Khaby Lame poses for a photo after being named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal   –   Copyright © africanews Sylvain Cherkaoui/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 11/09 – 13:23 China Senegalese-Italian influencer Khaby Lame — who is famed for his wordless reactions of complicated life

More than 720,000 people commit suicide every year and many more attempt it. Now the head of the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for “shifting the narrative” on the issue “to challenge harmful myths, reduce stigma and foster compassionate conversations.” Speaking on World Suicide Prevention Day, which is marked annually on 10 September

A desert oasis is flooded due to heavy rains in Tazarine, Zagora, southern Morocco, on Sunday, September 8, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews STR/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 14 hours ago Morocco On Tuesday evening, the provinces of Agouatim and Moulay Brahim in Al Haouz were hit by severe thunderstorms and

School meals are a crucial way out of poverty into “a new world of learning and opportunity,” according to the World Food Programme (WFP) executive director Cindy McCain. The number of children receiving school meals through government-led programmes has gone up by 20 per cent since 2020, found the latest edition of the WFP’s flagship

Chinese nationals appear in court in Johannesburg, accused of human trafficking.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 7 hours ago South Africa A court in Johannesburg sentenced seven Chinese nationals on Wednesday to terms of 20 years in prison each for trafficking people from Malawi and forcing them to work at a factory

This annual championship is part of the CDS’ non-kinetic approach to strengthen security and foster unity, discipline, and teamwork among Nigerian youths The fourth edition of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Unity Basketball Championship (South-West Zone) organised by the Defence Headquarters is scheduled to hold from 30 September to 5 October at the National Stadium

The United Nations and the Arab League have strongly condemned Israel after it launched a strike targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar on Tuesday. Israeli officials said the attack was aimed at Hamas’ headquarters in Doha, though details of how it was carried out remain unclear. An Israeli military spokesman suggested the air force was involved.

Kampala — The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., together with its Tier One Contractor for Pipeline (PPL) construction and Above Ground Installations (AGI), China Petroleum Pipeline Ltd. (CPP), has officially launched a scholarship program to support gifted but underprivileged engineering students in Uganda. The program will benefit 28 students from Kyambogo and Makerere

Cleared   –   Copyright © africanews MOULAYE SAYAH/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press By Agencies Last updated: 09/09 – 21:47 Mali Malians are growing increasingly anxious as Al-Qaida-linked militants tighten their blockade on fuel imports, torching trucks on key supply routes and threatening to choke off the country’s economy. The armed group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM)

Mekelle — The President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, has warned of a “visible cloud of war” amid mounting tensions and called on the federal government to honor key provisions of the Pretoria Peace Agreement. Speaking at a two-day forum of senior leaders and TPLF cadres held over the weekend, Lt.

Cleared   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Agencies Last updated: 12 hours ago Uganda Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday began presenting evidence against fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony in the tribunal’s first-ever in absentia hearing. Kony, who remains at large, faces 39 counts of war crimes and crimes against

The International Criminal Court will open hearings against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony, in a landmark step for international justice nearly two decades after issuing its first-ever arrest warrant for him. On Tuesday, judges in The Hague will examine 39 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity against Kony, including murder, torture, rape, sexual

Last updated: 08/09 – 17:16 Demonstrators waving national flags broke through barbed wire and surrounded Parliament, chanting “stop the ban on social media, stop corruption, not social media.” Riot police used tear gas, water cannon and eventually live rounds as clashes escalated across the capital. Authorities said platforms such as Facebook, X and YouTube were

The High Court has opened hearings in a judicial review case that could have profound implications for Malawi’s 2025 elections, as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the UTM Party, and other claimants challenge the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) over its management of the electoral process. At the heart of the dispute is the question of

African leaders are aiming to offer a global model for tackling the climate crisis through green investments, they said on Monday, after the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement deflated the fight against climate change. The continent, which has been buffeted by landslides, floods and droughts this year, is holding its second climate

Addis Ababa — As we prepare for COP30, Africa must stand not as a bloc of negotiators, but as a continent of solutions, fulfilling the vision of Agenda 2063 for a prosperous, resilient, and innovative future, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored. The second Africa Climate Summit has kicked off in Addis Ababa today in

Turkish police officers in Izmir, Turkey, 12 October 2018   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 10 hours ago Turkey A 16-year-old teenager was arrested on Monday over the killing of two police officers in a shotgun attack on a police station in western Turkey, the country’s interior minister said.  The assault took place in

The concept of “Africa rising” has long lacked significance, and the idea of an African renaissance often appears as a lofty slogan without practical manifestation. However, recent political events in West Africa–specifically Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali–have begun to lend substance to these mottos. Burkina Faso is at the forefront of a new wave of

May 31, 2018, file photo: Congolese health officials prepare to disinfect people and buildings at the Mbandaka General Reference Hospital in Congo   –   Copyright © africanews John Bompengo/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved. By Africanews Last updated: 6 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo Facing a new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus, Congo

The Second United Nations Climate summit in Addis Ababa is expected to uphold a clear and resounding message: Africa cannot afford to wait any longer for meaningful climate finance. The call from leaders, policymakers, and international organizations was unequivocal–financing climate resilience is not charity; it is justice. In his opening address, President Taye Atske Silassie

The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an international health emergency, the U.N. agency’s director said Friday. The new form of mpox emerged in early 2024 in Congo and neighboring African countries, spread through close contact including sex. WHO declared it a global health emergency in August of

A view From Afar The war in Sudan is slipping into silence. Once a land of hope, where protests toppled a dictator, it is now a country of broken dreams. Women flee with children on their backs. Camps overflow. Food, medicine, and clean water are almost gone. Survival is the only politics left. In 2019

European Union regulators on Friday hit Google with a 2.95 billion euro ($3.5 billion) fine for breaching the bloc’s competition rules by favoring its own digital advertising services, but the bloc’s latest move to crack down on Big Tech companies drew outrage from President Donald Trump. The European Commission, the 27-nation bloc’s executive branch and

With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) that has anchored U.S-Africa relations since 2000 set to expire on September 30, prospects for extension or renewal grow increasingly slim. Among foundational principles that have anchored AGOA, the key one is the duty-free entry of specific African products into the American market. “AGOA has helped bolster economic growth

Suzannah Mirghani’s feature debut – a coming-of-age story set in a Sudanese village – is a rarity: a story set in Sudan that does not focus on the negative side of the country. Feminist drama “Cotton Queen” – one of just a handful of movies made by Sudanese filmmakers – had its world premiere in

Ayen community in Uhumwode Local Government Area of Edo State has appealed to the state government and security agencies to address ongoing insecurity and what it describes as unlawful arrests of some of its members. Spokesperson Comrade Segun Babs, in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, said the community has experienced persistent insecurity

In January 2024, a 6-year-old girl trapped inside a bullet-riddled car in Gaza City begged for someone to rescue her. Contact was lost with the first ambulance. Hind Rajab, five family members and two medics were found dead 12 days later. The impact of the story, and the audio of Hind’s voice from that call

Geneva — A new UN report has found that all the parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo)’s provinces of North and South Kivu have committed serious violations of international humanitarian law that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. A UN Human Rights Office report published on September 5 found

Although Africa is home to a huge proportion of the world’s languages – well over a quarter according to some estimates – many are missing when it comes to the development of artificial intelligence (AI). This is both an issue of a lack of investment and readily available data. Most AI tools, such as ChatGPT

Washington, DC — The global trade landscape is full of competing countdown clocks that are quietly challenging U.S. competitiveness as they tick down. In the chaos of today’s trade environment, it’s difficult for American business owners and legislators to know what to address first. But there are two trade agreements whose ringing alarms can no

Before leaving Papua New Guinea, the Secretary-General highlighted the importance of climate justice and called for reforms in international financial systems to give developing nations a stronger voice. Speaking in Port Moresby, he praised Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of uninterrupted democracy amidst its diverse linguistic and geographical challenges. He emphasized the need for the

The Union of African Journalists, in cooperation with Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has concluded the 61st Training Programme for African Journalists at the Council’s Media Training and Studies Center in Cairo. The three-week programme brought together 21 journalists from 18 African countries including Tanzania, Algeria, Congo-Brazzaville, the

The United States has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger, in a rare shift in U.S. foreign policy since President Donald Trump suspended most aid through the U.S. Agency for International Development. The funding will provide food assistance and nutritional support to internally displaced people in conflict-affected areas, the U.S mission to Nigeria said

Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) has invested EGP 15.3 million to acquire the Olympus X1 gastrointestinal endoscopy system for Sharm El-Sheikh International Hospital, introducing one of the latest global technologies for early cancer detection and therapeutic endoscopy. In a statement, the EHA said the purchase is part of its plan to expand hospital capacities with advanced

Women and children displaced by Boko Haram attacks are seen outside their camp in Dikwa, northeast Nigeria, on April 29, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 14 hours ago nigeria economy In a critical response to Nigeria’s alarming maternal mortality crisis, local healthcare efforts are ramping up to save lives. With a

President Tinubu directed the recall of Salihu Dembos after he was controversially ousted as director-general of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Facts have emerged on why President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reversed the leadership changes he approved late last month at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the state-owned national broadcaster. On Tuesday, the president cancelled

David, a migrant from South Sudan, sits at Tripiti beach on the island of Gavdos, Greece, on Monday, July 7, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Elena Becatoros/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Greece After a new surge in migrant arrivals,Greece has passed a law toughening its stance on failed asylum seekers.  On Wednesday, parliament

Mr Bwala explained that his statement was taken out of context, as it was not about erasing the cultural identity of Lagos. Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has clarified his recent remarks on Arise TV describing Lagos as a “no man’s land.” In an X post on Wednesday

Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila reacted on Tuesday after a military prosecutor sought the death penalty during his treason trial last week. Kabila denounced a political move designed to “silence the opposition.”  “This trial has nothing to do with justice”, he said in a document. He criticised his successor Félix Tshisekedi, saying he had not taken

Yola — The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has matriculated over 300 new students into the institution. The ceremony, which marked the beginning of the 2025 academic year, was attended by esteemed faculties, proud parents, and the new students. In his address, the President of AUN, Dewayne Frazier, emphasized the importance of education in today’s

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro stands at the entrance to his home where he is under house arrest in Brasilia, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 02/09 – 13:04 Brazil Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his

President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, removed the Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, from office with immediate effect. The removal of Justice Torkornoo follows the receipt of the Report of the Committee constituted under Article 146(6) to inquire into a petition seeking her removal from

Jailed Ugandan opposition leader, Dr Kizza Besigye, has boycotted the start of his treason trial, accusing the presiding judge of bias. His advocate, Eron Kiiza, said both Besigye and his aide, Obed Lutale, decided to not attend proceedings after the judge, Emmanuel Baguma, refused to recuse himself. He added that his clients claimed Baguma was

When U.S. immigration officials recently detained Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an asylum seeker from El Salvador, his fate took a startling turn. Rather than send him back to his homeland in central America, the U.S government moved to deport him to Uganda, a country more than 11,250km away and where he has no roots, no family

Last updated: 5 hours ago In villages without running water or rain-harvesting tanks, the journey can take hours, navigating steep paths and carrying heavy jerry cans back uphill. As communities age, the burden is increasingly falling on older women, many widowed and living alone, who continue the demanding treks despite fading strength. The routine repeats

By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa A grassroots initiative is using football to fight child marriage and drug abuse in the country bringing together adolescent girls from across the country in a movement for social justice and empowerment. Over the weekend, Girls and Goals, in partnership with Rosaria Memorial Trust, hosted a campaign tournament at Madziva Teachers

Palestinians walk past a heavily damaged building in the Rimal neighborhood, in Gaza City, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 19 hours ago Israel Hamas war Thousands of Gaza City residents say they will stay despite Israel declaring the city a combat zone.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that discussions about Peter Obi’s possible return to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are detrimental to the party. Some PDP chieftains are said to be making moves to woo the former Governor of Anambra State to rejoin the party ahead of the 2027 presidential

A worker holds organic fertilizer produced by larvae of the black soldier fly, at Marula Proteen Ltd in Kampala, Uganda , 2 September 2022   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 8 hours ago Benin Using insects to help feed Africa’s population? This is the approach that some farmers in Benin have adopted. Deforestation

As South African traders become more strategic and discerning about their choices, what they expect from their broker of choice has also changed significantly. According to recent data from Kantar’s Global Brand Health Tracking study¹, trader preferences in South Africa are now shifting increasingly towards trust, transparency, and operational reliability. Fast access to funds is

In a devastating incident on Saturday morning, fourteen lives were lost in a horrific head-on collision on Highway B1 near Mariental, located about 270 kilometers from Windhoek. According to police, the crash involved a police van and a vehicle from the Namibian Prison Service. Hardap’s Deputy Police Commissioner, John Mwatongela, reported that the police vehicle

Saul Frazer has never been afraid to take bold steps. Nearly two decades ago, the young Gambian entrepreneur returned home with a vision to transform the way people think about property ownership. In 2007, he founded Global Properties Limited, introducing land mortgages and affordable housing to a market where home ownership was once seen as

This image made from a video shows a passenger train derailed in Matrouh, northwest of Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 13 hours ago Protests in Egypt In a tragic train accident in Matrouh on August 30, the Egyptian Ministry of

The Health Policy Advisor at World Health Organisation Country office has underscored the importance of environmental surveillance in this era of increasing global health threats. In light of this, he affirmed that the latter must be integrated into ‘our broader health systems and health security architecture, including disease control, water and sanitation, and One Health

This year marks another opportunity to celebrate and showcase Kaduna’s unique cultural values through the art of filmmaking. Filmmakers emphasize that cinema must serve as a tool for social change, especially in today’s media-driven society. This call was made by industry practitioners at the 8th Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) in North-West Nigeria. They highlighted

Khartoum — At the first meeting of the Sudanese transitional government in the capital Khartoum, two months after its recapture by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) under the command of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the focus of the debate was on post-war reconstruction, economic recovery, improving the security situation, and supporting the voluntary return of

People watch emergency services at the scene of a deadly blaze in downtown Johannesburg, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 16 hours ago South Africa Protests On Sunday, 31 August, it will be two years since a tragic building fire in Johannesburg killed

What: Swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Sidi Ould Tah as 9th President of the African Development Bank Group Who: Government of Côte d’Ivoire and the African Development Bank Group When: September 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM (GMT) Where: In person at Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and online (click here to register) The African

A UNMIS peacekeeper patrol on APC in Abyei, Sothern Sudan, Friday, March 11, 2011.Scores of villagers have died in recent fighting in Southern Sudan   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2011 AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 6 hours ago South Sudan Army The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said Friday it’s constructing a

Kabiru Marafa, a former senator who represented Zamfara Central Senatorial District between 2011 and 2019, announced his resignation in a communique issued on Friday by his political base, the Senator Kabiru Marafa Consultative Forum, after a two-day meeting held in Kaduna. Kabiru Marafa, the Zamfara State Coordinator of Tinubu-Shettima Campaign Organisation in the 2023 presidential

Britain’s Court of Appeal on Friday overturned a ban on asylum-seekers from being housed at a hotel northeast of London that has been the site of protests for weeks and has become a political flashpoint across the country. The three-person panel backed the Labour government’s appeal against the temporary injunction granted by a High Court

The family of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has announced a change in the venue for his one-week observation. The event, which will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, will now take place at the Black Star Square (Independence Square) in Accra instead of the earlier planned

At least 69 people have died and dozens more are missing after a vessel carrying migrants from The Gambia capsized off the coast of Mauritania earlier this week, according to a revised death toll from the Mauritanian coast guard. The tragic incident, caused when passengers rushed to one side of the boat upon seeing land

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.