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Mogadishu — A former Prime Minister of Somalia has openly criticized the recent agreement between Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Addis Ababa last week, describing it as a direct threat to Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The deal, Omar Abdirashid Sharmarake said allows Ethiopia to use Somalia’s coastline for commercial

Dozens of men sat and lay together in small caves, some so shallow they couldn’t stand up. The air was wet and stuffy, and wracking coughs echoed in the confined space. Bodies wrapped in fabric and twine were set aside in rows nearby. Bad odors permeated everything, so it was hard to distinguish what smells

Juba — Yesterday, January 16, riots broke out in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, where demonstrators took to the streets to protest against the massacre of South Sudanese in neighboring Sudan. Some criminals took advantage of the chaos to loot shops belonging to Sudanese citizens and attack the Sudanese embassy, where a diplomat was

Yazeed Al-Rajhi became the first Saudi to win the Dakar Rally when he completed the race on home sand on Friday. After 13 days of desert racing and more than 5,000 kilometers of specials, Al-Rajhi beat home Henk Lategan of South Africa by less than four minutes, the smallest margin in 15 years. Daniel Sanders

Addis Abeba — Ethiopia has been listed among the worst jailers of journalists in Africa, with six journalists detained–five of whom are facing “terrorism” charges that could carry death sentences, according to the 2024 prison census by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), released Thursday. CPJ reports that the sixth journalist, Yeshihasab Abera, was arrested

FILE – Togo’s President, Faure Gnassingbé, centre, looks on, prior to the start of the ECOWAS meeting, in Abuja, Nigeria, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Gbemiga Olamikan/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 2 hours ago Togo Togo is considering the possibility of joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)

The American general and West African air forces were boosting America-Africa security through airpower cooperation. The United States and Nigeria share a long history of collaboration in addressing security challenges, with airpower and intelligence cooperation becoming vital cornerstones of their bilateral relationship. In 2024, Kenneth Ekman, AFRICOM’s Deputy Director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programmes, played

Horses and donkeys are crucial for transport and trade in Ethiopia, yet little attention is paid to their welfare. Brooke, an international charity dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys, and mules, says diseased animals are often abandoned and left to wander the streets. Now, vets are trying to raise awareness about their

“We extend an invitation to our esteemed former president to join us in this historic journey,” Mr Soneye said. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says the 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt Refinery and Kaduna Refinery are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul, designed to meet world-class standards. The company said the rehabilitation

President Joe Biden speaks during his farewell address at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Mark Schiefelbein/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 8 hours ago USA As the Democratic president prepares to hand over the reins to Donald Trump on Monday, January 20, he has

Mark LeVine is a longtime contributor to Afropop Worldwide, also a scholar, musician and author of numerous books. Here, he reviews Rikki Stein’s memoir, Moving Music. Afropop’s Banning Eyre recently interviewed Rikki Stein about the book. If you were, like me, an aspiring musician born about a generation after your heroes of the Woodstock era

Ethiopia and Somalia buried their year-long hatchet caused by Addis Ababa’s quest for sea access from Somaliland. The African Union has called the restoration of full ties between the two countries an ‘important milestone’. The 54-nation bloc which is headquartered in Ethiopia’s capital walked a tight rope throughout the dispute, careful not to criticize its

Duke Amayo is a familiar figure to fans of America’s pioneering Afrobeat band, Antibalas. A charismatic and flamboyant frontman, Amayo has provided Antibalas shows and recordings with an authentic shot of Nigeria-ness. And no surprise. Amayo grew up in the same Lagos neighborhood as Fela Kuti, and began attending shows at Fela’s Shrine at a

The royal guard escort the royal coach during a ceremony of allegiance marking the 19th anniversary of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI accession to the throne at the king’s palace   –   Copyright © africanews Abdeljalil Bounhar/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 12 hours ago Morocco Morocco has officially become Africa’s most visited country

As France prepares to hand over its military base in Port-Bouët to the Ivorian army by the end of January, local shopkeepers are worried about how the departure of French soldiers will hurt their livelihoods. Cote d’Ivoire this week announced the withdrawal of French troops from the 43rd marine infantry battalion camp (BIMA) in Port-Bouët

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from pad 39A with a payload of a pair of lunar landers at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews John Raoux/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved USA Space X has launched a rocket towards the moon with

Nairobi — President William Ruto departed Kenya on Monday for Accra, Ghana, to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama The visit follows a special invitation extended by President-elect Mahama during his recent visit to Kenya on December 29, 2024. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed stated that President Ruto is scheduled to

A view of mpox test kits is displayed in Moldiag, a biotechnology startup, in Tamesna, Morocco, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 20 hours ago Sierra Leone Health authorities in Sierra Leone declared a state of emergency Monday after the country reported its

The incident occurred on Saturday night in Nise, a community in Awka South Local Government Area of the Anambra State. Some gunmen have killed three siblings in Anambra State, Nigeria’s South-east. The incident occurred on Saturday night in Nise, a community in Awka South Local Government Area of the state, PREMIUM TIMES gathered. The hoodlums

A prominent opposition figure in Uganda will stand trial on the serious charge of treachery, a military court ruled Tuesday, escalating the legal trouble Kizza Besigye faces ahead of presidential elections scheduled for 2026. Treachery carries the death penalty for those convicted. Besigye, who has contested the presidency four times, went missing in the Kenyan

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to reset Ghana and transform its economy and governance structures. He announced this during his swearing-in ceremony with his vice president, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang in Accra on Tuesday. “We need a reset with our faith in our country and our leadership. We need a reset with our

Mozambique’s opposition leader Venancio Mondlane arrives at the Mavalane International Airport in Maputo, Mozambique, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Carlos Uqueio)   –   Copyright © africanews Carlos Uqueio/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 13/01 – 10:25 Mozambique Mozambique Faces Turmoil Amid Election Disputes and Deadly Violence Venancio Mondlane, a key opposition leader, returned

Mr Imam was sacked as special adviser on youth and sport by Governor Abba Yusuf for trolling Vice President Kashim Shettima in September 2023. The controversial chairman of Nasarawa Local Government in Kano State, Yusuf Imam, has appointed 60 persons to serve as his aides. The appointments were conveyed in approval letters signed by the

Policemen are seen at the site of a plane crash in Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, June 4, 2012.   –   Copyright © africanews Sunday Alamba/AP Last updated: 13 hours ago Nigeria A Nigerian military airstrike targeting armed groups in the conflict-battered northwest mistakenly killed a number of civilians working in community security outfits, authorities and residents said.

President Tinubu, who was the special guest of honour, commended the relationship between Nigeria and Ghana, stating that the two nations must work together to address the challenges confronting them. President Bola Tinubu has called for close collaboration between Nigeria and Ghana to tackle insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and insurgency. Mr Tinubu made the call in

In a Jan. 12, 2025 video, Russian rescuers clean up fuel oil around the Volgoneft-239 tanker near Taman after a spill in Krasnodar.   –   Copyright © africanews AP/Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service Last updated: 3 hours ago Oil spill An emergency task force arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Sunday as an oil spill

London — In late December, Burkina Faso passed a law granting amnesty to soldiers accused of plotting a failed 2015 military coup. Analysts say current leader Ibrahim Traore, who took power in a coup himself and has since dodged several reported coup and assassination attempts, could be setting a dangerous precedent. In late December, Burkina

FILE – Sam Moore arrives at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the 18th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in Washington, Oct. 18, 2015.   –   Copyright © africanews Owen Sweeney/Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP Last updated: 11/01 – 15:14 USA Sam Moore, the iconic half of the legendary 1960s duo Sam & Dave, known

Mbabane — The southern African nation of Eswatini has secured continued eligibility for benefits under the U.S African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for the 39 companies currently trading under AGOA, including some of Eswatini’s biggest brands. U.S. Trade Representative spokesman Sam Michel confirmed Eswatini’s eligibility in late December. Eswatini’s exclusion from the trade agreement

Al Ittihad’s Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring against Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Manu Fernandez/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 11/01 – 16:42 Saudi Arabia Back in mid-December, it was rumored that Karim Benzema, the 37-year-old

A society must have members. It must also have a constitution or bye-laws governing membership. Foroyaa is reliably informed that the registrar general of the department of cooperative development must receive a list of the members of a cooperative producer and marketing society (CPMS) and the members they elect before registering the society for the

President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands at the beginning of a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Agencies Last updated: 10/01 – 20:42 Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Friday in Rome

The Senegalese Inspector General of Police, General Mame Seydou Ndour arrived in The Gambia for a working visit from January 7 to 11, 2025. General Ndour was received at the Banjul International Airport by senior officers of The Gambia Police Force, including AIG Ebrima Bah, AIG Pateh Jallow, CP Buba Sarr, CP Adeline Basangeh, CP

A tragic plane crash near Malindi Airport in coastal Kenya on Friday claimed three lives and left a trail of destruction, local authorities confirmed. The light aircraft crash landed in the town of Kwachocha, along the busy Malindi-Mombasa highway, just meters from the airport. Eyewitnesses described harrowing scenes as the plane struck bystanders and burst

Juba — South Sudan announced early this week its plan to produce at least 90,000 barrels of crude oil per day as the country resumes normal production. This comes after oil supply to international markets were cut off last February because of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Ninety percent of South Sudan’s Gross Domestic Product

Soldiers guard the venue of a meeting between leaders of political parties and military junta Col. Mamady Doumbouya, in Conakry, Guinea Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.   –   Copyright © africanews Sunday Alamba/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved Guinea The Guinean government’s spokesperson announced that the presidential election might occur before the close of 2025. Initially

The now-former cleric has served as Catholic priest for 17 years in Anambra State before taking the decision. A Nigerian Catholic priest, Echezona Obiagbaosogu, has denounced Christianity and joined the African Traditional Religion. Mr Obiagbaosogu has served as a Catholic priest for 17 years in Anambra State before taking the decision. The former cleric now

In this photo released by the Lebanese Parliament media office, newly-elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is sworn in as a new president, at the Lebanese parliament, in Bei   –   Copyright © africanews HOGP/AP By AP Last updated: 09/01 – 22:27 Israel-Hezbollah conflict After a prolonged presidential vacuum lasting over two years, Lebanon’s parliament on Thursday

M23 rebels are establishing control over key mineral-rich territories in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), United Nations experts have warned. The Tutsi-led rebels, active in North and South Kivu provinces, have seized key towns since April 2024 – allegedly with support from Rwandan forces, though Kigali denies supporting the rebels and says it is

The Prime Minister of the UK announced on Thursday that his administration will implement sanctions against individuals involved in people-smuggling operations that transport migrants across the English Channel in unsafe boats. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to curb these perilous journeys. Labour leader Keir Starmer expressed his strong commitment to halting the

Yaounde — Chad’s government has reiterated its order for French troops to withdraw from the central African country before the end of this month, following remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron that African countries are ungrateful for France’s role in helping to fight jihadist insurgencies. Macron said on Monday that France did the right thing

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrives at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (   –   Copyright © africanews Alexander Zemlianichenko/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved By Agencies Last updated: 08/01 – 19:58 Egypt Leaders from Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece convened in Cairo on Wednesday to address escalating tensions in the

The promise of a more transactional U.S.-Africa relationship risks alienating African populations. For some, the future of U.S.-Africa policy is looking up. Optimists are trumpeting the virtues of President-elect Trump’s enthusiasm for transactionalism, noting that it could lead to more investment on the continent and less moral posturing. Certainly, those outcomes are desirable, and a more transactional approach

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, has returned home after nearly three weeks in solitary confinement in Iran. She was greeted at Rome’s Ciampino airport on Wednesday by family members and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, marking a diplomatic success for Italy’s government. Sala, a reporter for Il Foglio, was arrested on December 19 for allegedly

On 8 January, at around 8 p.m., heavy gunfire was heard in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, near the presidential palace. Armed men allegedly attacked the interior of the presidential palace. In response, the Chadian army immediately closed all avenues to the presidency. Tanks and armoured vehicles have been deployed in the streets of the

In a violent confrontation in Chad, at least 19 people have died after security forces intervened to stop armed fighters from attacking the presidential complex in N’Djamena. The government reported that 18 of the 24 attackers were killed during the failed raid on the president’s office on Wednesday evening, with one security officer also losing

London — In a major shift in West Africa’s security landscape, Ivory Coast and Senegal, regional economic powerhouses, have ordered France to remove its troops from their territories. The withdrawals will mark the effective end of a decadeslong military presence by France in Senegal and Ivory Coast. But why is this happening? Geoffroy Julien Kouao

Jean de Dieu Uwukunda, a visually impaired artist from Rwanda, has built a successful career in painting and drawing despite his blindness.   –   Copyright © africanews Diana Iriza Last updated: 07/01 – 21:04 Rwanda Jean de Dieu Uwukunda, a visually impaired artist from Rwanda, has built a successful career in painting and drawing despite his

Mutare — Government officials in Zimbabwe have been scrutinizing a Chinese mining company that has been operating a gold mine in the country’s east since at least 2021. The scrutiny comes as residents voice concern about the impact on health and the environment. The company in question is Sino Africa Huijin Holdings, which faces accusations

Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English football club Liverpool, his father says. The Premier League club is privately owned by Fenway Sports Group, which has not indicated it wants to sell but has accepted external investment in the past. Speaking to Times Radio, Errol Musk acknowledged that the Tesla CEO has shown an

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Monrovia — In a surprising political maneuver, three lawmakers previously aligned with Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s faction have shifted allegiance to the Majority Bloc during the last sitting of the first session of the 55th Legislature. The lawmakers–Rep. Sumo Mulbah (CDC, District #3, Montserrado County), Rep. Priscilla Cooper (District #5, Montserrado

Orthodox Christians gathered in Bethlehem in the West Bank on Monday, marking Christmas Eve; unlike other branches of Christianity, the Orthodox Church marks Christmas on 7th January. The Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar for its liturgical schedule, whereas other Christian groups follow the Gregorian calendar launched by Pope Gregory XIII in 1500. During the

Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, says the fight against insecurity will be better in 2025, noting that last year was challenging. The CDS also said he wants to see a renewed and greater vigor in the fight against insurgency in 2025. Musa said this during his visit to the front line units under

Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Patrice Emery Trovoada meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018.   –   Copyright © africanews Lintao Zhang/2018 Getty Images Last updated: 8 hours ago São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe’s President, Carlos Vila Nova, has

Senator Ayo Arise has expressed his support for the tax reform bill introduced by President Bola Tinubu, saying the country cannot survive without any form of taxation. The former lawmaker who once represented Ekiti North Senatorial District said this while addressing newsmen over the weekend. Arise said: “The country under the current political dispensation has

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech to French ambassadors posted around the world, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at the Elysee Palace in Paris   –   Copyright © africanews Aurelien Morissard/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 9 hours ago France Addressing French ambassadors at a conference, Emmanuel Macron said he was awaiting Africa’s

Yaounde — Cameroon’s military says it has seized several hundred weapons and combat uniforms that were being smuggled to a hideout of the Nigeria-based terrorist group Boko Haram. Officials say troops have been deployed in a bid to capture more weapons and prevent Boko Haram from re-arming itself. Cameroon government officials say long-barreled firearms, military

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi, center, holds hands with his counterparts, Senegal’s Yassine Fall, left, and Congo’s Jean-Claude Gakosso after a joint press conference   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 15 hours ago China Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a visit to four African nations – Namibia, the Republic of

Juba, South Sudan — More than 1.1 million doses of an oral cholera vaccine have arrived in South Sudan, as the government launched a program to inoculate more than 80 percent of the population. But the mass vaccination exercise faces numerous challenges, including a lack of access to the areas dealing with the worst cholera

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport   –   Copyright © africanews FLORENCE LO/AP Last updated: 4 hours ago Sudan The head of the Sudanese army has praised Turkey’s offer to resolve the 20-month-long conflict between his forces and their paramilitary rivals. During a meeting in Port Sudan on Saturday, Abdel

The clash occurred on Friday in Gululu, where peasant farmers accused herders of stealing from provision stores last night One person has been confirmed killed, and four others injured in a violent clash between crop farmers and cattle herders in Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Residents said the clash occurred on Friday at

The world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency has turned sixteen. From mysterious beginnings, Bitcoin has catapulted itself into the digital currency spotlight, capturing the attention of not just investors but also governments and world leaders. Last month, Bitcoin’s record rally topped $107,000 after Donald Trump said he planned to create a US Bitcoin strategic reserve similar

Water levels in Namibia’s major dams have shown improvement over recent days. This is due to increased rainfall received across many parts of the country. This was revealed by NamWater’s spokesperson Lot Ndamonomhata in a media release on Thursday. “The Dam Bulletin dated 30 December 2024 indicates positive inflows into key dams, with notable increases

A sign for flu vaccination is displayed outside of a grocery store in Glenview, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews Nam Y. Huh/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. By Africanews Last updated: 04/01 – 16:44 Influenza A (H1N1) China has dismissed allegations that the country was battling an outbreak of an

As the DRC brings an unprecedented case against Apple, and the company offers assurances that it will no longer use conflict minerals from central Africa, experts are questioning whether real change is on the horizon in illegal mining. The war over so-called “conflict minerals” is more than two decades old, but the fight to prevent

At Owino Market in Kampala, shoppers jostle for space between stalls filled with second hand clothes – mostly from European countries. Here, they can find almost anything, used, but for an affordable price. But not all clothes sell well. This is particularly true for denim, according to one of the traders. Globally the market for

By Yunus S. Saliu The prime minister of Senegal, Ousman Sonko, expressed admiration for the Gambia marble voting system as he delivered his government’s plan of action before the legislature in Dakar, on Friday, 27th December 2024. Answering the question of how to improve Senegal’s electoral system, Prime Minister Sonko suggested that his country should

Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo gestures, during the Globe Soccer Awards 2025, in Dubai, UAE, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse Last updated: 03/01 – 19:05 Football Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, recently reflected on his two-year stint at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, expressing satisfaction but emphasizing his ambition for more.

By Linda M. Kagire It is fair to say that the year 2024 was a ‘dramatic’ one, in which two major life-threatening epidemics were recorded but safely controlled and key achievements were registered in Rwanda’s efforts to improve healthcare service delivery. By far, the Marburg viral disease was the most news-dominating topic for Rwanda in

Syria’s de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, center, meets with German foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, left, and French foreign mini   –   Copyright © africanews AP/AP By Agencies Last updated: 13 hours ago Syria In a historic diplomatic gesture, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock traveled

CELEBRATED musician Mukudzeyi Mukombe also known as Jah Prayzah has drawn widespread condemnation from his fans over his effusive praise for controversial tenderpreneur, Wicknell Chivayo, who has lately been gifting cars and cash. Chivayo, known for his close ties to the ruling party, Zanu PF, and his dubious reputation as a tenderpreneur, the endorsement has

A firefighter fights a blaze set by Makerere University students during a riot that destroyed several properties at the university, after management doubled school fees in Kam   –   Copyright © africanews Stephen Wandera/AP By Agencies Last updated: 02/01 – 21:36 Ghana A massive fire broke out on Thursday at the Kantamanto Market, a major commercial

Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, in Benue State, has more than doubled its bursary payments to the host communities. This was disclosed by the acting plant director, Murusamy Murugan during the presentation of the 2024 Dangote scholarship to the host community through the leadership of the Yion Clan Foundation and the Yion Traditional Council at

The U.N. Security Council listens to South Korea’s United Nations Ambassador Oh Joon during a meeting Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at the United Nations headquarters.   –   Copyright © africanews Frank Franklin II/AP By Agencies Last updated: 7 hours ago UNSC The Security Council on 2 January welcomed Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia as the

In a significant shake-up of his administration, President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has announced a new cabinet lineup, making notable changes to key ministries. This reshuffle comes as a response to the recommendations from the Chilima Plane Crash Inquiry, which highlighted failures in the coordination and communication within government structures during the tragic incident involving former

In Kenya, where white-collar jobs seem increasingly elusive, young people are turning to content creation and photography to make a living. Leveraging technology, many are tapping into social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to stay ahead. On Sundays, groups of young people can be seen gathering with cameras, dancing in coordinated moves before

The allocation is contained in the N288 billion supplementary budget President Bola Tinubu transmitted to the National Assembly in September, which was passed within five days by the lawmakers. The presiding officers of the National Assembly–Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, and their deputies, Barau Jibrin and Ben Kalu – were allocated N10 billion

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Rabat’s residents find tranquility in the Moroccan capital’s public green spaces. Rabat has an abundance of parks and outdoor spaces, such as the urban forest in the Agdal neighborhood, the Botanical and Andalusian Gardens, and the vast green spaces here along the corniche. Like in all

According to the ministry, there has been a recent surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes in Australia that has heightened the risk of violence. The Nigerian government has issued a travel advisory cautioning citizens against traveling to Australia, citing widespread incidents of verbal abuse, harassment, and discrimination targeting foreigners. The Federal Ministry of Foreign

The most affected groups are those displaced from their homes by floods and refugees from Sudan   –   Copyright © africanews Matthew Abbott/AP Last updated: 11 hours ago South Sudan South Sudan received 1.1 million doses of cholera vaccines on Monday as the country battles an outbreak of the disease. The vaccines, donated by the Global

Authorities in the Somali autonomous region of Puntland said eight foreign militants were killed following an attack by Islamic fighters on security forces early Tuesday. Residents said the attack started with a suicide bombing that targeted an area in Dharjale village in the far eastern highlands of Puntland, where security forces and officials were camped.

Fireworks burst over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Wednesday, January 1, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Bianca De Marchi/AAP IMAGE Last updated: 31/12 – 18:56 New Year New Zealand has kicked off New Year’s celebrations with an elaborate firework display that lit up the skies over

Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa — who has not signed death warrants for those facing capital sentences since he came to power in 2017 — signed the death penalty abolition bill into law Dec. 31, 2024, presidential spokesman George Charamba confirmed to VOA. “Yes, the president had a personal role he played in

Burkina Faso is taking steps to confront its turbulent past. The country’s transitional parliament has passed a law granting amnesty to soldiers accused of a coup attempt in 2015. Then, a group of soldiers from the country’s Presidential Security Regiment, loyal to ousted President Blaise Campaore, attempted to overthrow the transitional government less than a

President Mnangagwa will begin his month-long annual vacation on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. In a statement, acting Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet Mr George Charamba said the President will remain in the country during his leave, ensuring availability for any commitments that demand his personal attention. “His Excellency, the President

Speaking to his Azerbaijani counterpart, Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised for the recent Azerbaijan Airlines crash, but stopped short of taking the blame. The incident unfolded in Russian airspace; Putin said it occurred when air defence systems were intercepting Ukrainian drones. The commercial jet is thought to have attempted touch down in Chechnya but was

Nairobi — In 2024, protests by young Kenyans sent shock waves through the country’s political scene, forcing the government to drop proposed taxes and fire several ministers. The youth movement highlighted the challenges Kenya faces as the government tries to increase revenues from citizens who are grappling with the high cost of living and are

Rescue team members work at the site of a plane fire at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Ahn Young-joon/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 22 hours ago South Korea Some aviation experts are arguing that the deadly Jeju Air crash in South

Former US president Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday aged 100, was well known for his diplomatic skills and commitment to respecting human rights – much less so for his African legacy. And yet he was the first US president to visit sub-Saharan Africa and during his short term in office from 1977 to 1981

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war in the latest such swap that saw the release of hundreds of captives and was brokered with the help of the United Arab Emirates, officials said Monday. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 189 Ukrainian prisoners, including military personnel, border guards and national guards — along with two

South Sudan’s cholera outbreak is worsening as thousands of refugees continue to arrive from neighbouring Sudan – overwhelming transit facilities and straining health services, aid groups warned this week. More than 80,000 people, mostly women and children, crossed into South Sudan in less than three weeks following intensified fighting in Sudan’s White Nile, Sennar and

Chadians voted Sunday in a parliamentary and regional election that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not overseeing a credible electoral process. The parliamentary election is the first in more than a decade in Chad and comes months after the junta

Yaounde — Tensions continue to mount in Chad, with opposition and so-called civil society groups vowing to disrupt Sunday’s local council, regional and parliamentary elections. The groups say the polls will be rigged to favor current President Mahamat Idriss Deby, and are visiting towns and villages warning people to stay home to avoid possible street

Devotees take part in a ceremony honoring Yemanja, a deity celebrated by the African Yoruba religion, on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Bruna Prado/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 19 hours ago Brazil Followers of Afro-Brazilian religions have taken to Copacabana beach, paying

The second leg of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers delivered dramatic moments on Saturday as Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal and DR Congo booked their places in the final phase of the competition. The Central African Republic (CAR) achieved a historic first qualification by eliminating Cameroon in a stunning

179 deaths have been confirmed in one of South Korea’s worst aviation disasters, which occurred at an airport in the southwest of the country on Sunday. Some footage appears to show the aircraft touching down without employing its wheels or landing gear. It then skidded off the runway and crashed into a barrier, before bursting

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the Christmas Day airstrike also killed dozens of livestock in the affected villages. Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the killing of 10 villagers in a Christmas Day military airstrike in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, said, “Launching air

At a gym in Cape Town, the women’s doubles finals in a charity padel competition are underway. Described as a blend of squash and tennis, the sport – which originated in Mexico in 1969 – has enjoyed tremendous growth globally in the last few years, and now South Africa has caught the padel bug too.

“Y’all should leave us alone! Since we married, y’all have been sniffing like hungry dogs, looking for what you will never find…” Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard has addressed ongoing rumours of marital issues with his wife, Peggy Ovire, after over two years of marriage. The couple, both well-known figures in Nollywood, married in November 2022.

The Libyan State Minister for communications and political affairs arrived in Damascus on Saturday to hold meetings with new Syrian officials. At the Al-Shaab Palace in Damascus, Libyan State Minister Walid Al-Lafi held talks with the Syrian HTS (Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham) leader Ahmad al-Sharaa. After the meeting, Al-Lafi told reporters that he discussed with the

Barely one week from today, we will join others across the world to bid 2024 farewell and welcome the new year, 2025. For Nigeria and Nigerians, 2024 has been a year of mixed feelings. As we await the habitual New Year prophecies, one thing is certain: there is hunger in the land, and nothing suggests

African grey parrots are increasingly being illegally trafficked due to the growing demand for pets. It’s their beautiful feathers and uncanny ability to mimic human speech that make them a prized possession in many households. Most animals captured by poachers don’t even survive long enough to become pets. “Up to 60% of African grey parrots

There is a growing concern among Nigerians over food security in year 2025, considering the prevailing cost of food items in the country today. The last quarter of the year used to be a period for bumper harvest of food crops, when prices of food commodities are expected to be at its lowest ebb. But

Candidates for Chad’s local and parliamentary elections are holding their last rallies ahead of voting on Sunday. In the capital Ndjamena, residents and young people decry poor representation. They want the the election to produce better leaders for the city. ‘’There are a lot of things to be done. The city needs a lot of

Authorities from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have taken into custody the parish priest and several officials of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja in connection with a tragic stampede that occurred in the Nigerian capital. The police are investigating this incident and two similar events in Anambra and Oyo states. The

An alliance between Joseph Kabila and Moise Katumbi seems to be forming, as the two Congolese politicians have united in their criticism of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s current president, Félix Tshisekedi. According to their teams, the two men met in Ethiopia not long before Christmas. More recently, they issued a joint statement underlining shared

Addis Ababa — The establishment of special fund for the implementation of green legacy initiative and rehabilitation of degraded land in Ethiopia will help the efforts being carried out to sustainably develop the degraded lands across the country, Ethiopian Forestry Development announced. In its 12th regular session on Tuesday, Ethiopia’s House of Peoples Representatives approved

A relative mourns over the body of one of the five Palestinian journalists who were killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Thursday, December 26, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews Abdel Kareem Hana/Copyright 2024, The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 23 hours ago Gaza attack An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside

The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) Bishop Kortu Brown says the upholding of the rule of law and the lack of robust efforts to address challenges confronting Liberians remain a serious challenge to the Unity Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. Bishop Brown is the Founder and Senior Pastor

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, right, greets Palestinian Prime minister Mohammed Mustafa, in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Amr Nabil/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 13 hours ago Egypt Egypt’s foreign minister announced on Wednesday that the country is collaborating with Qatar to establish a ceasefire in

More than 1500 inmates have escaped a prison in Mozambique amid escalating post-election violence in the country, reports the BBC. The escapees, dozens of whom have been rearrested, are said to have taken advantage of the deteriorating security situation caused by ongoing political unrest to knock down the prison walls. The country has witnessed a

People gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters. Many wept as they placed flowers at a mass grave in Ulee Lheue village, where more than 14,000 unidentified tsunami

Maputo — Mozambique’s top court has declared election victory for the country’s ruling Frelimo Party and its 47-year-old presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, in an election process marred by widespread rigging that sparked nearly two months of violent protests, causing the deaths of more than 100 people and injuring several others. Frelimo has been in power

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi stressed on Monday the importance of supporting Syria and respecting its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. During a phone conversation, they highlighted the need for enhanced coordination between regional and international actors to support Syria’s reconstruction efforts, according to a statement from the Egyptian

Local media reported the killing of journalist Hanan Adam and her brother, following an attack by the RSF in the rural area of al-Madina in al-Gezira state. Her employer, al-Midan newspaper, released a statement mourning Adam’s loss and praising her journalistic activities. She also worked for the Ministry of Culture and Information in al-Gezira state

A view of the elevated secret narrow 800-meter corridor, known as “Passetto”, that runs inside the old Vatican between the Popes’ Vatican palace and the Castel Sant’Angelo   –   Copyright © africanews Andrew Medichini/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 24/12 – 18:31 Vatican A historic secret passage connecting the Vatican with Rome’s Castel

WFP and UNICEF urge immediate humanitarian access and action to avert what could become the worst hunger crisis in recent history ROME/NEW YORK, 24 December 2024 – Four months after famine was first confirmed in Zamzam camp in Sudan’s North Darfur state, more areas in North Darfur and the Western Nuba mountains have been identified

Talks to reach a deal between Hamas and Israel continue, the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson said during a press conference in Doha on Tuesday. Majid al-Ansari told journalists that he couldn’t say when an agreement would be reached. “I can say that talks are ongoing and that we will not leave any door unopened in

Uganda, a nation known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, is at a critical crossroads. The natural beauty of the Virunga Mountains, the serene shores of Lake Victoria, and the lush forests that once thrived have been integral to the country’s identity. However, as Uganda pursues its ambitious Vision 2040 goal to become a

The year began with a major surprise from the host Ivory Coast winning the Africa Cup of Nations after beating the mighty Super Eagles of Nigeria. This review also looks at the Paris Olympics with notable names like Botswana’s Tebogo. Other events of the year include boxing and the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.  Ivory Coast Triumphs

Veteran opposition stalwart,Dr Kizza Besigye has urged Ugandans to uphold the values of freedom, justice, and love during the festive season. In a handwritten statement, Dr. Besigye reflects on the biblical story of Jesus Christ’s birth in the Kingdom of Judah, drawing parallels to the struggles of oppressed communities throughout history. He recounts the oppressive

Sudan: Civilians Pay the Price On November 18, Russia vetoed a UN resolution on Sudan that aimed to enforce the Jeddah Declaration, a call for the protection of civilians amidst ongoing conflict. Proposed by the UK, the resolution sought to address the violence stemming from clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces, led by Abdel Fattah

Mr Abiodun urges Nigerians to exercise restraint and adhere to security protocols during palliative distribution events. The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the governments and people of Oyo, Anambra and FCT, over the tragic loss of life resulting from recent stampedes at food

Father Christmas delivers gifts in the Amazon   –   Copyright © africanews Edmar Barros/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 22/12 – 14:45 Brazil It might not be quite the 25th of December yet, but Father Christmas was very busy on Saturday visiting children in communities in the Brazilian Amazon. Or at least his

Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has reshuffled his cabinet, dismissing and appointing key ministers in a decree issued on Sunday. Prime Minister Barre removed Abdirizak Omar Mohamed from his post as Minister of Petroleum and Minerals, replacing him with Dahir Shire Mohamed. The government did not provide a reason for Abdirizak’s

Around the world, it’s time for year-end school concerts and Haiti is no exception, despite the gang violence which is ravaging the country. Children at the only music school in the capital Port-au-Prince, demonstrate bravery and devotion to their art, aspiring to futures as musicians and singers. While hundreds of schools across the country were

KEY TAKEAWAYS Former Ghana President John Mahama will return to power after a decisive electoral victory. He faces a dire economic crisis and growing distrust in the political system, especially among young people. As a strong democracy in West Africa, Ghana’s future will have a major impact on the region. With current President Nana Akufo-Addo

French football star, Kylian Mbappe, has been looking happier and more comfortable after a shaky start to his time with Spanish team Real Madrid. He failed to score in his first three La Liga outings but has since netted quite a few goals. The Los Blancos head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has warned the team’s rivals

French soldiers have been asked to leave Chad by 31 January, sources close to the government in Paris say – a deadline that RFI was able to confirm with Chadian authorities. The request, received late Thursday, gives Paris just six weeks to remove 1,000 soldiers and their equipment. French officials say the tight deadline is

The Israeli military on Friday said its forces shot and wounded a protester demonstrating against its army’s presence in a border village in southern Syria. Maariyah is near the Israeli occupied Golan Height, just outside the demilitarised buffer zone established in a 1974 ceasefire agreement between the two countries. A group of people gathered in

Tunis — Prime Minister Kamel Madouri reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to local governance and regional development during his opening address of the Fifth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Public Service, Local Government, Urban Development, and Decentralisation (AU-STC n°8) at the ministerial level. The meeting, convened on Friday, brings together representatives from

After being forced to withdraw its troops from the Sahel region in West Africa, France’s president said on Friday that its military base in Djibouti could assume a great role. Emmanuel Macron said it would be “reinvented” as a projection point for the country’s missions in Africa. Currently the base is more focused on the

Asmara 20 December 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki met yesterday morning at Adi Halo with an Algerian delegation led by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Bidari. Minister Kamel delivered a message from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to President Isaias regarding the enhancement of cooperation and partnership between the two sisterly

South African artist Tyla has been one of Africa’s most prominent figures over the past year, closing 2024 as she began it—with global accolades. In February, she won a Grammy Award in the United States, followed by two BET Awards, and later made history as the first African artist to be honored in three categories

The Ministry of Health plans to adopt advanced technologies, including GPS tracking, to monitor bat migration and behaviour as part of efforts to enhance prevention and surveillance of zoonotic diseases. This development was announced by the Minister of Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana during a media briefing on December 20, as he officially declared the Marburg

Three baby cubs in Nairobi, Kenya   –   Copyright © africanews SAYYID AZIM/AP Last updated: 20 hours ago lion Footage of three rare Northern African lion cubs who were born at a zoo in England has been released. The litter of three were born at Whipsnade Zoo on the 25th November to three-year-old lioness Winta, and

GENEVA — After 20 months, there are no signs the war in Sudan is slowing down, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned Friday that the recent surge of arrivals in South Sudan is overwhelming services in border areas. Volker Türk, the UN Human Rights chief said, “The continuing siege of El Fasher and the

Civilians escaping fumes outside MONUSCO   –   Copyright © africanews Moses Sawasawa/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 9 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the mandate for a long-running U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo for another year. This follows further

Washington — In a landmark event for Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday officially launched the “New Mogadishu” development initiative, a transformative project that aims to reshape the capital’s economic landscape. The initiative includes construction of a modern airport, a port and a key economic zone, all focused on fostering growth and attracting investment.

  –   Copyright © africanews africanews Last updated: 9 hours ago Business Africa Malian Diaspora Pioneers Sustainable Development At COP16 in Riyadh, the Malian diaspora demonstrated how innovative investments, like those by Ciwara Capital, are revolutionizing agriculture and building climate resilience in Mali. By leveraging diaspora resources, they are tackling food insecurity, creating jobs, and driving

The bill, which drew international condemnation, criminalizes sex acts within the gay community. Neither the outgoing nor the incoming president have confirmed they will sign it into law. The Supreme Court of Ghana rejected on Wednesday two legal bids to block a controversial bill that punishes the country’s LGBTQ+ community for engaging in sexual acts. Known as the Sexual Rights and Family

The police have arrested eight people, including the main organizer, Naomi Silekunola. President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences to the victims’ families and called for an i   –   Copyright © africanews cleared By Agencies Last updated: 13 hours ago Nigeria Thirty-five children died, and six others were hospitalized in a crush at a Christmas funfair in

The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”), Dr Patrice Motsepe, on Monday, 16 December 2024 conferred the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award 2024 on Cameroon Head of State, President Paul Biya and Egypt Head of State President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award is in recognition and appreciation of the

Ministers from the D-8 group of developing nations met in Cairo from Tuesday ahead of a summit on Thursday in the Egyptian capital. Discussions focused on issues to be included in the agenda, in particular, ways to enhance economic cooperation among member states. The organisation is made up of big Moslem countries Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia

Mr Akpabio said the budget would be extended till June 2025. The federal government is set to extend the implementation of the 2024 budget till 30 June, 2025. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio announced this on Wednesday at the presentation of the 2025 budget. In his speech, Mr Akpabio announced that the National Assembly has

Last updated: 16 hours ago Hundreds of volunteers and rescue workers continued to clean up the coast of the Krasnodar region in southern Russia on Wednesday. The two ships, the Volgoneft 239 and the Volgoneft 212, were carrying about 9,200 tonnes of fuel oil, a heavy, low-quality petroleum product. According to preliminary estimates, 3,700 tonnes

Washington, DC — “Sudan is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, and the continuing conflict is slowly extinguishing the light of hope for tens of millions of Sudanese inside and outside the country,” wrote Chair Cardin to Secretary Blinken. Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to

Bayern Munich stars have been visiting fans as part of the German football club’s traditional Christmas festivities. Every year they travel to some of the team’s biggest fan clubs to spread some seasonal joy. Forward Jamal Musiala could be seen practicing his traditional folk dancing skills in Niederbergkirchen and shooting baskets with some of the

The World Food Programme (WFP) has intensified its emergency response in Sudan, delivering food assistance to more than 800,000 people in famine-affected and at-risk areas, even as conflict continues to escalate across the country. The surge in aid follows a large-scale effort launched by WFP to address the growing humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict

Environmental groups say  the damage caused by oil leaking from two damaged Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait could have a devastating impact on marine life in the area. Footage posted on social media showed birds along the shoreline covered in mazut on Monday, after 3,700 tonnes of the heavy, low-quality oil product spilled into

Ed Duweim / El Awj / Tandelti Locality / Um Ruwaba / Wad Madani / Karari / El Fasher — Sudan’s civil war shows no signs of abating, with intense fighting reported across multiple fronts over the past 72 hours. Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) warplanes carried out airstrikes targeting paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) positions

Last updated: 8 hours ago Thousands of tonnes of mazut, a heavy oil product, spilled into the Kerch Strait in the Black Sea after two Russian tankers were severely damaged during stormy weather. The Volgoneft-212 ran aground on Sunday, tearing its bow and spilling approximately 3,700 tonnes of oil. A sailor from its 13-man crew

Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigeria Army, Port Harcourt, have arrested 29 suspects involved in illegal oil bunkering and deactivated 42 illegal refining sites in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states. A statement issued by the Assistant Director of Public Relations of the division, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, said military operations, which were conducted

A court in Uganda has ordered the government to pay $2,740 dollars to each victim of Lord’s Resistance Army commander, Thomas Kwoyelo. In October, he was sentenced to 40 years in prison for war crimes, the first senior member of the feared rebel group to be convicted. Kwoyelo had been found guilty on 44 charges

Twenty people, mostly women and children, have been confirmed dead following a boat mishap on the River Benue on Saturday near Ocholonya in Agatu LGA of Benue State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Benue Command, SP Catherine Anene, on Sunday confirmed the recovery of 20 corpses and 11 people rescued alive. Anene said

Last updated: 13 hours ago 66% of children under 14 live in families with incomes below the poverty line. Some of them received gifts for the first time. On the first anniversary of his administration, Javier Milei has managed to pull the South American country out of galloping inflation thanks to a painful austerity plan

Africa Agri Expo (AAE) – which is Africa’s Major Agriculture Event with 7 successful editions is coming back on the 19th and 20th of February in Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya and this time, the excitement levels are at peak. Not because it will be yet another edition of  business development for all

Barbra Banda and Ademola Lookman   –   Copyright © africanews capture d’écran Last updated: 4 hours ago Football Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, was crowned the Confederation of African Football’s Player of the Year for 2024 at a glittering ceremony in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on Monday. The Atalanta forward saw off competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi

The harmful use of alcohol causes approximately 3 million deaths every year. Alcohol consumption is linked to over 200 diseases and other health conditions. These include liver diseases, heart diseases and different types of cancers. This is a significant burden on public healthcare systems around the world. Governments must bear costs related to medical treatment

Cyclone Chido has killed at least 11 people, according to France’s interior ministry, and authorities in Mayotte fear that this figure will climb. Bringing winds over 220kmph, Chido tore off metal roofs from homes and demolished many small structures in the French territory of Mayotte. Scores more have been wounded. According to an eyewitness, the

New York — Over 82% of those in global humanitarian need live in 20 countries at greatest risk of humanitarian deterioration in 2025. Sudan is now the biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded, accounting for 10% of people in humanitarian need globally, despite being home to just 1% of the global population, as Syria re-enters top

FILE – Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi speaks during a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, April 30, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Christophe Ena/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 13 hours ago Angola On Sunday, leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda were supposed to meet in order

The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for the rollout of innovative “green shares” aimed at mobilising resources for climate action projects across Africa. The innovative financial instruments are expected to unlock significant funding for high-impact projects, including wind and solar power plants

The United Nations children’s agency, UNICEF, said there has been a welcome increase in the number of children worldwide who have had their births registered. In a new report published recently, it says close to 80 per cent of youngsters under five were registered in the past five years. “We celebrate the progress made for

analysis By Diego E. Rincon-Limas and Aaron N. Johnson Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens muscles. While scientists are aware of this link between inflammation and muscle weakness, the molecules and processes involved have been unclear. In

Namibia’s main opposition party said on Saturday that it plans to file a legal challenge against the results of last month’s disputed election. The announcement by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) came a day after a court granted it and another opposition party the right to inspect material from the polls. They have claimed

The backlog of subsidised public housing in South Africa is estimated at 2.4 million. In this interview, Hlengiwe Maila, a research fellow at the School of Public Management and Administration at the University of Pretoria, answers questions posed by associate professor Adrino Mazenda about possible solutions. Maila’s PhD thesis, which was jointly supervised by Mazenda

Opposition groups in Guinea say they are outraged at an announcement by the junta that the transition to democratic rule will extend beyond the end of the year. A spokesperson for the ruling authority said conditions for the transitional period to end have not yet been met. In negotiations with the regional bloc, ECOWAS, the

Somaliland’s newly elected President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) has highlighted the deep bond between Somaliland and Ethiopia, commending Ethiopia’s unwavering support and its pivotal role in ensuring peace and stability in the Horn of Africa (HoA). The newly elected president made these remarks during his inaugural speech yesterday, emphasizing the enduring partnership between the two

Since July 2024, catastrophic flooding in Chad has wreaked havoc on nearly two million people, marking it as one of the most severe disasters in recent memory. Homes have been swept away, and lives have been shattered. As the floodwaters surged, countless families sought safety on higher ground, grabbing whatever belongings they could carry. No

The African Development Bank and its partners have launched a comprehensive guide that shares practical strategies to ensure equitable access to health infrastructure for sustainable development. The Guidance for Developing Inclusive Health Infrastructure, co-authored by the Bank, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Arup, and WaterAid, was unveiled during UNOP’s Regional Office for

China’s head coach, Li Tie, gives instructions to a player, 2021   –   Copyright © africanews Kamran Jebreili/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 9 hours ago China The former coach of the Chinese men’s national soccer team has received a 20-year-prison sentence for bribery, Chinese state media reported Friday. Li Tie, who played

Have you recently opened YouTube or TikTok and immediately gone looking for cat videos? If your answer is “yes”, then you’re not alone: the global consumption of cat-related media online is simply massive. In 2015, there were over 2 million cat videos on YouTube alone, with an average of 12,000 views each – a higher

Ndéa Yoka, Business Africa host-producer and Gabriel Rufyiri, President of OLUCOME in Burundi Last updated: 22 hours ago Business Africa In this edition of Business Africa, we explore the ambitions of Burundi, which aims to transform its agricultural economy into an industrial one by 2040, despite challenges such as corruption and the need for improved

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) recorded a new milestone at the Africa Investment Forum 2024, with the announcement of Japan as its newest contributor, expanding the Fund’s donor base to 11 and strengthening its capacity to support crucial energy projects. The announcement was made at a thematic boardroom session showcasing innovative funding structures

Compass Collective rescuers, attend to an 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone rescued in the Mediterranean Sea off Italy’s southernmost Lampedusa island, Thursday, Dec.12,2024.   –   Copyright © africanews CompassCollective/CompassCollective Last updated: 14 hours ago Italy An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was found adrift in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, and is

The 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16) hosted a high-level event to mobilize political support and scale up investments for the African Great Green Wall (GGW) Initiative. Organized in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank, the event celebrated progress and

People gather to buy charcoal at a busy market in Lusaka, Zambia, July, 5, 2021.   –   Copyright © africanews AP/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 3 hours ago Ivory Coast The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $108 million loan to Zambia to enhance the nation’s economic governance

Gaborone — Botswana’s new president has promised to restore some rights, which were taken away from the Bushmen, an indigenous tribe of hunters and gatherers found across southern Africa. This week, the government allowed the tribe to bury Pitseng Gaoberekwe who died in December 2021 on the group’s ancestral land, ending a drawn-out impasse. The

The 2027 Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil from June 24 to July 25. FIFA, the governing body of international football, announced these dates on Tuesday. Thirty-two teams will compete in the Women’s World Cup, which will be held in South America for the first time. Brazil is one of the three CONMEBOL

Yaounde — Chad’s military says it has deployed several hundred troops along the border with Cameroon to stop rebels from abducting civilians after armed men kidnapped a dozen Cameroonians, including a popular traditional ruler this week. Chad’s military has freed the kidnap victims but says troops need civilian help to stop a wave of local

With advanced technology and the help of AI, scientists are increasingly discovering proof that many animals are much smarter than previously thought. From self-medicating great apes to elephants that call one another by individual names, the wonderful world of nature was full of fascinating discoveries throughout 2024.      In June, biologists from Colorado State University in

The victory of PASTEF in the presidential election in Senegal and the victories of the opposition in Botswana and Ghana appear to be shaping a trend where opposition parties are defeating ruling parties in the first round. In Namibia, the SWAPO candidate became the first woman ever to be elected as president. This confirms that

A Syrian girl flashes victory sign in a street in Berlin while wearing a Syrian opposition flag, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews Ebrahim Noroozi/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 22 hours ago Syria Life is slowly returning to Damascus, the Syrian capital. The city has just survived a violent

Monrovia — FrontPage Africa has reliably learned that President Joseph Boakai has reportedly urged House Speaker Fonati Koffa to resign, threatening to strip him of immunities, including security and police protection, if he refuses. According to the Liberian Constitution, Speaker Koffa is second in the line of succession and the third-highest-ranking official in the country

In Zambia, the Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is not eligible to seek a third term in office. The court’s decision comes after Lungu announced his return to active politics last year. The country’s highest court determined that Lungu’s first term, served from 2015 to 2016 following the death of President

Uganda’s political opposition faces a turbulent chapter as internal discord undermines efforts to present a unified challenge to President Museveni’s decades-long rule. Since the 2021 general election, when the National Unity Platform (NUP) emerged as a key challenger, divisions within the party and the broader opposition landscape have grown increasingly pronounced. Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu

People shoot in the air as they celebrate the fall of the Syrian government in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews Ugur Yildirim/AP Last updated: 09/12 – 11:56 war in Syria Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there were concerns about the “possibility of civil war, the disintegration of Syria, a

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh The standoff in the House of Representatives is expected to linger on despite a ruling from the Supreme Court, the Constitution’s designated final arbiter of justice. On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that actions or sittings by members of the Legislature that do not align with the intent of Articles 33

It has been ten years since the first civilian massacres cast a dark shadow over the village of Ngadi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The scars of that horrific period remain, with fear and grief dominating the lives of the residents. In this region, terror continues to reign, fueled by the Allied Democratic Forces

The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight suspects following shooting incidents that resulted in deaths at two constituencies, and other election relate offences during the just ended General Election.. Four persons were grabbed following a shooting incident in Kasoa in the Central Region. The incident that occurred at a polling station at the Awutu Senya

A drone picture shows the dry land next to the “Vanishing Lake” in Israel’s Timna National Park, near Eilat, Israel, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews Ohad Zwigenberg/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 6 hours ago Saudi Arabia Much of Earth’s lands are drying out and damaging the ability

The Mission headed by a former Nigeria’s vice president, Namadi Sambo, said the electoral process was peaceful and orderly. Ghanaian voters came out in numbers on Saturday, 7 December to elect their new president and a 276-seat parliament under the Fourth Republic multi-party democracy from 1992. At several polling stations visited by the Head of

Vote counting got underway in Ghana on Saturday evening following presidential and parliamentary elections which come amid the country’s worst financial crisis in a generation. President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down next month after serving the allowed two terms in office and 12 candidates are vying to succeed him. The frontrunners in the race, including

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, have at about midday today, cast their votes at the rock of ages Polling Station in Kyebi. Describing the process as excellent and very smooth and simple, President Akufo-Addo said the entire procedure was also efficient. He was happy to

Nearly 50 Somalis who survived a migrant boat tragedy last month arrived back home in Mogadishu on Saturday where they were received by government officials. They were rescued after the two boats they were travelling in capsized off the coast of Madagascar, leaving about 25 people dead. There were emotional scenes at the airport as

Ghana’s presidential election was conducted nationwide on Saturday. Vice President Muhammadu Bawumia, the ruling party’s presidential candidate, has conceded defeat in Ghana’s 2024 elections and congratulated former President John Mahama. In a concession speech delivered on Sunday, Mr Bawumia, the candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stated that internal data from his party indicates

Ghana’s vice president and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat Sunday to opposition candidate and former President John Dramani Mahama in the West African nation’s tightly contested presidential election. Ahead of the official announcement, Bawumia told reporters that he respects the decision of Ghanaians to vote for change. “I’ve just called His Excellency John

A group known as the National Prayer Altar has condemned the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) in all its ramifications, as well as the ‘immoral acts’ sponsors in the country. The group, at a press conference on Zoom, called on governments to strengthen the legislation against sodomy, insisting that anyone who publicly supports

This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required.   –   Copyright © africanews Marcos Brindicci/Copyright 2020 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 06/12 – 18:57 Diego Maradona An exhibition centred on football legend Diego Maradona has opened its doors in Buenos Aires. Dubbed ‘Diego Eterno’, it encompasses