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The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra on April 22-23, 2024. Organized by Zenith Global Health, this year’s theme was ” Advances in Public Health-Tackling Inequities and Access: A One Health Approach”.  The organization’s mission is to foster partnership, collaboration and share learning, thereby bridge the global south/north divide and form

Fighting has intensified in western Sudan. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed grave concerns over the worsening situation in and around the city of El-Fasher located in North Darfur. The spokesperson for the UN human rights chief briefed reporters Friday (Apr. 26). “Reports indicate that both parties have launched indiscriminate attacks using

Mombasa — A Mombasa Court on Thursday allowed cult leader Paul Mackenzie and his wife, Rhodah Mumbua, to meet in prison under strict supervision of the prison’s authority. Mackenzie had prayed to the court to direct the authorities at Shimo La Tewa Prisons to arrange a meeting between him, his wife and also their children

Amid Africa’s pursuit of agricultural prosperity, a pressing challenge emerges: the need to bolster soil health while mitigating the impact of pesticides. In Kenya, recent developments, such as the circulation of counterfeit fertilizers, underscore the urgency of addressing these issues.  Dr. Debisi Araba, a Research Fellow at Imperial College London, renowned for his vision in

Nairobi — Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has filed a notice of motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. The motion which is supported by 110 legislators cites that the CS should be removed from office due to gross violation of the constitution and criminal negligence under the Penal Code. Linturi becomes the

French President Emmanuel Macron took part in a charity football match on Wednesday (Apr. 24) – and got on the scoresheet in the second half. The game at the Stade Bernard Giroux outside Paris raised funds for a French foundation dedicated to improving the lives of hospitalised children and adolescents. Former Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger

During a meeting between Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), and a delegation from the Chinese Council for Textiles and Ready-made Garments, an alliance from China expressed its interest in establishing an integrated textile city in Egypt. The proposed textile city would cover all stages of the industry

DR Congo’s TP Mazembe are on a mission to unseat the CAF Champions League defending champions al Ahly. TP Mazembe were held in check durind the first leg of the semi-final on Saturday (Apr. 21). After the squad’s training session in Cairo, Thursday (Apr. 25), midfielder Augustine Oladapo gave his impressions. “It’s a very big

By Willie N. Tokpah Monrovia — The government of Liberia has failed to win four landmark tenure cases regarding heads of four agencies: the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Governance Commission, Liberia Lottery Authority, and the Liberia National Identification Registry. These cases were lost due to procedural errors in President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s nominations, as per a

A family uses a boat after fleeing floodwaters that wreaked havoc in the Githurai area of Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday, April 24, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Patrick Ngugi/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 18 hours ago Kenya Floods continue to cause widespread devastation to some parts of Nairobi. Residents of the Kenyan

Dear malaria partners and friends, On this year’s World Malaria Day, WHO has joined forces with the RBM Partnership and other partners to spotlight the critical importance of advancing health equity, gender equality and human rights in malaria responses worldwide. I would like to begin by acknowledging the tremendous contributions of national malaria programmes and

Portugal’s president said late on Tuesday (Apr. 23) that his country was responsible for crimes committed during the transatlantic slave trade and the colonial era, and suggested there was a need for reparations. “We have to pay the costs,” Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said, adding Portugal should look for ways to repair crimes committed. Last

New York — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has objected to what it calls “baseless allegations” made by the Permanent Representative for Sudan, El Haris Idris, to the 9,611th meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on April 19, in which he accused Abu Dhabi of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and supplying them

At least 16 people have died and 28 others are missing after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti. It is the latest tragedy on the perilous so-called Eastern Migration Route from Africa to the Middle East. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says 77 people, including children, were on board, and that

Nairobi — Kenya has issued flood warnings as heavy rains pound the region. The Kenya Red Cross Society said flooding in the East African nation has killed 38 people and displaced more than 11,000. The agency said it has rescued 180 people from the waters across the country, Venant Ndigila, head of operations at the

Despite a groundbreaking 2017 law banning single-use plastic bags for household and commercial use, Kenya has not quite won its battle with plastic pollution. Its capital, Nairobi, for example, generates about 2,400 tonnes of solid waste every day, of which a fifth is plastic. But now, it is going one step further. The National Environment

As part of strengthening and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and resilience of higher education in Ethiopia, the e-SHE program, a partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State University, and ShayaShone, successfully established five state-of-the-art multimedia studios in public universities across Ethiopia, known as ‘Resource Centers’. These resource centers are in Addis

Autism is still little-known in Burundi, and autistic children are often hidden away, accused of being spoilt, capricious, or possessed. Some rare parents, however, understand this situation and support their children, as does Alice, a mother of three, one of whom is autistic. “Few parents understand this, it takes patience and courage. Some parents get

Mr President, it is gratifying to see the newly elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye make its first visit to The Gambia, to discuss pertinent issues including cementing the existing bilateral relations between the two sister countries with you. In the first place, this is a sign of respect and love for the Gambian

Nigeria’s military said six soldiers were killed in an ambush in the centre of the country on Friday where the army is fighting armed criminal gangs. In a statement on Sunday, it said the troops were attacked while on a “fighting patrol” in Shiroro district in Niger state, which lead to a gunfight. Two other

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the UK-Rwanda migration deal will finally get operational within a period of 10 to 12 weeks as the first flight of illegal migrants from the UK will fly to Rwanda. Signed in December last year in Kigali by the foreign ministers of the two countries, the deal

The U.N. labor organization warned Monday that over 70% of the world’s workforce is likely to be exposed to excessive heat during their careers, citing increased concern about exposure to sunlight. It also warned of air pollution, pesticides and other hazards that could lead to health problems, including cancer. The International Labor Organization said one

Kampala — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$11 million from USAID, on behalf of the American people. This additional funding brings USAID’s total support for refugees in Uganda to nearly $83 million since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2023. The funding provides life-saving unconditional monthly general food assistance

The ongoing war is Sudan has crippled the country’s health system. Seven-year-old Mohammed is homeless. He began showing symptoms of an enlarged spleen and severe anaemia at the age of two. The hospital in Khartoum where the boy used to receive care was destroyed in the conflict and his family fled for safety to Port-Sudan

Briefing to the Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Sudan by Edem Wosornu, Director, Operations and Advocacy for OCHA, on behalf of Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator As prepared for delivery. Madam President, It has been just over a year since Sudan was plunged into an unthinkable catastrophe. On

Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir set Sunday (Apr. 21) a world record for a women-only marathon as she won the London Marathon. She may have been more focused on securing a chance to defend her Olympic gold than on setting a world record for a women-only marathon. She ended up doing both. Jepchirchir had by far the

By Joseph Sany, Ph.D. ECOWAS has proven it can solve crises. But like U.N. and other bodies, it needs updating. As the United States and international partners work to stabilize Africa’s Sahel region — and to prevent its warfare, violent extremism and armed coups from metastasizing into Africa’s densely populous and strategic Atlantic coast —

A car drives on a road between withered stalks in a corn field and the Granville Cemetery, background, in Harare Tuesday April 5, 2005.   –   Copyright © africanews AP/AP Last updated: 20/04 – 14:45 Zimbabwe Mazowe district of Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland Central province is struggling with prolonged severe drought, threatening the country’s maize supply, and impacting

Nairobi — To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF, IFRC, and WHO (the Collective Service core partners) as well as IOM, READY and the UK-PHRST, organized a simulation-based training from 15th to 19th April 2024 in Mombasa, Kenya. This training aims to bolster cross-border

The success of Beyoncé’s latest project, Cowboy Carter has shone spotlight on Black country artists. Rising artist Shaboozey believes the award-winning singer is opening up a much-needed conversation. “I think it’s awesome. I mean, the fact that Beyoncé has been able to create this, you know, conversation for more people to be included in this

The year-long ongoing war in Sudan is “a crisis of epic proportions”, and the world must rethink the way it supports the Sudanese people amid rampant atrocities against civilians and no end in sight, top UN and African Union officials warned the Security Council on Friday. The Sudanese people have endured “unbearable suffering” since the

This Saturday (Apr. 20), as has been the case for the past 6 months in Gaza, funeral prayers were held. The Israeli military operation in the enclave has flattened mosques, churches, schools, hospitals as well as archaeological sites. The latest airstrike in southern Gaza city of Rafah which occured on Friday night killed at least

Africa’s millionaire population is expected to rise by 65 percent within the next 10 years, a report published this week has found. The new recruits to the rich club will come from the fintech and the media sector, says analysis from the Africa Wealth Report. “Fintech is one of the fast growing sectors they’ll choose

Didier Drogba   –   Copyright © africanews Christophe Ena/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 21 hours ago African Football Former Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba said on Friday that the revamped FIFA Club World Cup provided a “great opportunity” for African teams to become world champions. Drogba was endorsing FIFA’s plans

Harare — Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted amnesty to 4,000 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the country’s crowded jails. Pardoned prisoners at Chikurubi Maximum Prison in Harare were freed Friday after Mnangagwa released females, those with chronic ailments, juveniles and those with life sentences who have served at least 20 years. There

Climate activists protest to demand action on climate change, in downtown Kisumu, Kenya, Friday, April 19, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Brian Ongoro/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 8 hours ago Kenya **Dozens of climate activists took to the streets of Kisumu Kenya on Friday to protest against fossil fuel industries in

“This new innovation stands as a testament to the company’s commitment to advancing grid management capabilities,” Ms Mbah said. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Wednesday said it has deployed a Generation Dip/Loss Detection System (GLDS) to detect and respond to sudden drops in power generation across its network. The TCN General Manager, Public

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been welcomed in Ankara by her Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The five-day state visit is the first by a Tanzanian leader to Turkey in 14 years and is expected to focus on bilateral relations and improving cooperation between the two countries. Hassan, who is accompanied by a business

With a target of 58 hours, Onakoya is determined to make a difference in the lives of millions of children across the world Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, is making headlines as he continues the ambitious challenge to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon. With a target of 58 hours

“I am deeply saddened to announce the passing on of General rancis Omondi Ogolla, the chief od the Kenyan Defense Force”.  With those words Kenya’s president William Ruto announced the death of the country’s military chief Thursday evening. “Together with him in the crash were eleven other graded military personnel. Nine who also passed on today

In response to pressing appeals from many media practitioners and stakeholders across Africa who believe a free, independent, professional and thriving media industry is essential to the continent’s future, AllAfrica Global Media has agreed to launch a new convening platform: the AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit (AMLS). As with journalism institutions elsewhere in the world, African

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was in Tunisia on Wednesday to reinforce cooperation between the two countries on migration. Meloni said several initiatives to support Tunisia’s economy were signed, especially focusing on energy and education sectors. “We want to work especially on regular flows, as we have done with Tunisia, with a decree that allows

One of the most painful disappearances of a prominent African nationalist occurred on October 15 1975, when Dr Edison Furatidzwayi Chisingaitwi Sithole and his personal assistant, Miriam Mhlanga were kidnapped by Rhodesia Special Branch officers as he disembarked from his car at Ambassador Hotel in the then Salisbury. Disappearances of politically active Africans were common

A pharmacy attendant sells cold remedies in Mexico City Friday Nov. 10, 2000.   –   Copyright © africanews JOSE LUIS MAGANA/AP Last updated: 15 hours ago Kenya Kenya has joined several African countries in expressing concerns over Benylin Paediatric, a children’s cough syrup, following recent toxicity findings. The country along with Tanzania, eSwatini, Rwanda, South Africa

Manchester, United Kingdom — Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham says football’s authorities “need to do more” to tackle racism but he “doubts it will happen”. Bellingham’s Real team-mate Vinicius Jr broke down in tears last month when discussing the impact of racist abuse. In March, Real filed a complaint with the Spanish legal

The perfectly synchronized movements of six dancers from Compagnie Fientan amaze audiences at MASA -Abijan Market for Performing Arts. Yet all the dancers are have varying degrees of hearing impairment. The name of the Fientan company means “Without Handicap” in the Dioula language. Founded by choreographer Yaya Sanou in 2018 in Bobo Diouasso, Burkina Faso

In March 2024, the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre issued a new report, in English-only, “Regional timber-trade flows and trends in Africa”. The report offers guidance on taking full advantage of the timber trade in Africa. Qualitative changes in the processing and trade of wood and wood products are being called for. The

Ghana is yet to reach a definitive deal with international bondholders towards the restructuring of about $ 13 billion of its external debt. The office of the Finance minister reassured Ghanaians Monday (Apr. 15) saying an interim agreement had been reached and that negotiations with bondholders were ongoing. Reuters reported that Ghana was unable to secure

press release By Office of Rep. Chris Smith Washington, DC — Communist China exploits African children to power the ‘Green Economy’ Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, introduced legislation (HR 7891) this week aimed at ensuring that cobalt—a key natural resource used to power electric vehicles, solar panels and

Every year, Abidji people who live in the southwestern Ivorian village of Yaobou commemorate the foundation of their community. The celebration is known as the dipri festival. In the local language,’ di’ means water and ‘pri’ means the taking off. The role of leading the Dipri ceremony is handed down through families. Koffi N’guessan was

Huye District will accord a decent burial to 2,073 bodies of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi victims that were discovered under a house and a field. The first six bodies were discovered in October, 2023, as workers were building a fence around the compound that belongs to a one Jean Baptiste Hishamunda in Ngoma sector.

A report unveiled Monday (Apr. 15) by the World Bank reveals that one-half of the world’s 75 most vulnerable countries are facing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time in this century. The world’s most vulnerable economies are eligible for low-interest loans and grants from the World Bank’s International Development

Every month, stakeholders such as policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs, teachers, and parents come together to discuss the intersection of education and technology at the EdTech Mondays Radio Show. The show, produced by  Mastercard Foundation  and  Shega Media & Technology , has been running since October 2023 and is aired on Fana FM 98.1 and ten affiliated

Zimbabweans reject the local currency RTGs, turn to US dollar in the Absence of the ZiG   –   Copyright © africanews AFRICANEWS By Gracious Nyathi reporting from Harare Last updated: 13 hours ago Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s informal traders who account for about 75% of all employment in the nation have stopped accepting the ZIMdollar also know as RTGS dollar

After a year of war, Sudan is dealing with one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. As more local and international actors get involved, the outlook remains grim. “There are extreme levels of suffering across the country, the needs are growing by the day, but the humanitarian response is deeply inadequate.” This is how the

In a concerted response to the growing threat of the Monkey Pox virus, also known as simian pox, Africa is mobilizing to strengthen its response. On April 13, nearly 250 experts gathered in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the aegis of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa (CDC), to develop strategies to

Geneva — United Nations and international agencies warn that the lives of millions of people in Sudan are at risk as the world looks away from the enormous humanitarian needs facing the war-torn country. Sudan has endured a year of war, which humanitarian agencies agree is causing one of the world’s worst human-made disasters. The

A voter, left, takes a photo with his telephone of Togo election results at a polling station in Lome, Togo, Saturday, April 25, 2015.   –   Copyright © africanews Erick Kaglan/AP Last updated: 23 hours ago Togo Parliamentary election campaigns kicked off on Saturday in Togo, amid heightened tensions after election delays and the president’s attempt

Geneva — Today marks one year since conflict between rival military leaders broke out in Sudan. Many Sudanese have fled across the border into Chad, including those from Darfur – where news organizations and aid agencies are warning of a return to the widespread genocide and mass rapes in Darfur that began in 2003. On

Booms and air raid sirens have sounded across Israel after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushes the Middle East closer to a region-wide war. The attack marks the first time Iran has ever launched a direct military assault on Israel. Bradley Bowman, who serves

Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Chris Coons (D-Del.), introduced the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024today to renew and strengthen a key trade program with sub-Saharan African countries. AGOA is a trade preference program that facilitates deeper

Electoral campaigns for the legislative and regional polls have begun in Togo. Originally scheduled to take place on April 20, campaigning started on Saturday April 13 and will last for two weeks before the vote on April 29. Although the upcoming polls will be the first regional elections in the country’s history, it is the legislative

The United States, through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), and USAID, is providing more than $25 million in additional humanitarian funding to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to assist refugees and asylum seekers in Uganda. PRM is contributing more than $14

Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a video statement released on Saturday that “Iran will bear the consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further.” “Israel is on high alert. We have increased our readiness to protect Israel from further Iranian aggression. We are also prepared to respond,” Hagari added. Israel

Sudan is at imminent risk of collapsing after one year of violent conflict and is on the verge of mass famine with its food supply decimated and young children now starving to death in its cities, villages, and displacement camps, Islamic Relief warns in a new report. After one year of war, Sudan has descended

The EU on Friday (Apr.12) said it would loan Egypt a little over $1 billion in short-term financial aid to help stabilise the country’s economy. The sum is part of a bigger package worth 5 billion euros in loans, the statement said. The second part of the operation, still to be adopted, would provide €

The war in Gaza and its aftermath of renewed tensions between Hezbollah and the Hebrew state are a reminder of the extent of Iranian interference in the region. But the mullahs’ regime is now exerting a destabilising influence beyond its traditional sphere of influence. The risks to peace and global trade are real. For almost

As Romania’s brown bears continue to face threats from habitat loss and human encroachment, sanctuaries like Libearty provide a beacon of hope for their survival.   –   Copyright © africanews cleared By Euronews Last updated: 15 hours ago Romania For centuries, the brown bear population in Romania has faced threats from hunters, endangering their existence. However

Dear High Representative Borrell, Dear EU Foreign Ministers, One year on from the start of the conflict in Sudan on 15 April 2023, and as the Foreign Affairs Council meets on Sudan on 22 April 2024, our organizations call on the European Union and its member states to take urgent, strategic and concrete steps to

Jacob Zuma waves after addressing his supporters outside the south Gauten High court in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 11, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Themba Hadebe/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 11/04 – 19:28 South Africa Former President Jacob Zuma appeared at Johannesburg’s High Court on Thursday (Apr. 11), as a

The police say the suspects wanted to disrupt the Eid celebrations at the palace of the Emir of Kano The police say they arrested 54 suspected political thugs on Wednesday during the Eid celebration in Kano. The police spokesperson in the state, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said in a statement that the suspects planned to disrupt a

Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson with fans prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y.   –   Copyright © africanews Jeffrey T. Barnes/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. By Agencies Last updated: 19 hours ago Obituary O.J. Simpson, the former football

Marrakech — Members of the Marrakech police prefecture arrested on Wednesday, on the basis of precise information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance, a 35-year-old French national who was the subject of international arrest warrants issued by the French judicial authorities for cases linked to deliberate homicide and international drug

British professional boxer Tyson Fury gestures during a news conference at the The Mazuma Mobile Stadium, Morecambe, England, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Owen Humphreys/PA Wire By Agencies Last updated: 9 hours ago Saudi Arabia Tyson Fury, the reigning WBC heavyweight champion, has asserted his dominance ahead of his highly anticipated clash

Former notorious warlord turned Senator Prince Y. Johnson has reluctantly affixed his signature to a resolution passed by majority members of the Liberian Senate, committing to the establishment of two separate courts to prosecute perpetrators of war and economic crimes in Liberia with prerequisite that the United Nations carryout new investigations that would also unearth

More than 10 million children in Sudan have been in an active warzone and less than five kilometres away from gunfire, shelling, and other deadly violence over the past year of war, said Save the Children. Analysis by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project on behalf of the charity found that one in

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday 10/4/2024 spoke over the phone with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. The two leaders exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. President El-Sisi expressed his sincere wishes for Jordan and its people to achieve all good, progress and

Hamas’ exiled political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has confirmed that three of his sons and a number of his grandchildren were killed in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Media linked to the militant organisation said the car his sons were travelling in was hit in Al-Shati camps near Gaza City. They were

Minister of Information and Digitalisation Moses Kunkuyu says government is discussing with the Media Institute of Southern Africa Malawi Chapter to see how they can intervene in the arrest of Nation Publications Limited’s journalist Macmillan Mhone. Kunkuyu said that government remains committed in safeguarding press freedom; hence, it is exploring alternatives on how it can

South Africa’s Electoral Court on Tuesday ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office as a lawmaker in the upcoming election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls. The decision paves the way for Zuma to run for president on behalf of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, a new

A French NGO has filed a complaint seeking a probe into the deaths of two French officers killed in the early days of the 1994 Rwanda genocide. The Survie NGO that advocates for better relations between France and Africa, and two relatives, on Monday sought answers over the deaths of two military police members Rene

The United Nations Security Council has referred the application of the observer State of Palestine for full membership to the specialized committee set up to vet new members. The Council’s President made the announcement on Monday (Apr. 8). “I shall refer to the Committee on the Admission of New Members the request that renewed consideration

The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) has reported a total of 1,588 confirmed cases and five fatalities of malaria within a single week. According to the Disease Surveillance Report for the week concluding on March 24, 2024, the MOHCC highlighted that among the reported cases, 140 affected children were under the age of

Joseph Ward of Ireland, in red, fights with Julio La Cruz of Cuba during their Light Heavy weight final of the AIBA World Boxing Championships in Doha, Qatar, Thurs, Oct. 2015   –   Copyright © africanews Osama Faisal/AP Last updated: 8 hours ago Boxing The Cuban boxing team defeated their French opponents in all eight bouts

As Rwandans began to commemorate the painful memories of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, on Sunday French President Emmanuel Macron released a video message from France. Saying he stood by his comments in May 2021, when he acknowledged France’s failure to heed warnings of looming massacres, Macron once again stopped short of an official

The Vatican on Monday declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia as practices that it said reject God’s plan for human life. The Vatican’s doctrine office issued “Infinite Dignity,” a 20-page declaration that has been in the works for five years. After substantial

Today, OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and phosphate-based fertilizers, and Fortescue Energy, part of global green energy, metals and technology company Fortescue Ltd (Fortescue), announced a landmark Joint Venture (JV) in Morocco. This equal partnership aims to supply green hydrogen, ammonia, and fertilizers to Morocco, Europe, and international markets. It includes the

**The death toll from a make shift ferry boat that capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique on Sunday has climbed to nearly 100. Mozambique’s Maritime Transport Institute (INTRASMAR) on Mionday gave the latest count saying the overloaded fishing boat was not licensed to transport people. ** Manuel Loforte, from Mozambique’s Maritime Institute, said that the initial

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the province of North Kivu alone is home to 2.6 million internally displaced people [1]. Many of them are children, who mourn the loss of their old lives. Science class “What do you call the change of state from liquid to gas?” the teacher asks his sixth grade

Rwandan President Paul Kagame blamed the inaction of the international community for allowing the 1994 genocide to happen as Rwandans on Sunday commemorated 30 years since an estimated 800,000 people were killed by government-backed extremists. Rwanda has shown strong recovery and economic growth in the years since, but scars remain and there are questions about

Two aid convoys carrying lifesaving supplies have reached Sudan’s Darfurs for the first time in months, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday, as humanitarians try to avert a “hunger catastrophe”, after nearly a year of heavy fighting. “The UN WFP has managed to bring desperately needed food and nutrition supplies into Darfur;

When Israel declared war on Gaza in October, it stood unified at home and enjoyed broad backing from around the world following an unprecedented attack by the militant group. Six months later, Israel finds itself in a far different place: bogged down in Gaza, divided domestically, isolated internationally and increasingly at odds with its closest

opinion By Joseph Sany, Ph.D. Surviving its crisis, Senegal bolsters an arc of democracies against the region’s coups. Senegal’s dramatic transfer of presidential power this week highlights that West Africa, routinely seen as a zone of democratic erosion and failure, includes an arc of resilient coastal democracies — from Senegal to Liberia, Ghana and Nigeria.

Russ Cook began the challenge in April last year, starting out in the southernmost point of the African continent, Cape Agulhas in South Africa   –   Copyright © africanews cleared Last updated: 9 hours ago Tunisia A man from the U.K. who has been running the length of Africa for charity set off from the Tunisian

It is interesting to see, from my vantage point in South Africa, the reaction to the slight rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases in the U.S. Overall, TB in the U.S. has declined steadily since the early 1950s. But in the past few years, TB incidence has started to slowly increase. While the percentages seem steep

A currency trader performs a transaction on the streets of Harare in this Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 photo   –   Copyright © africanews Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/Copyright 2016 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 06/04 – 13:00 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe on Friday launched a new currency to replace its previous one that in recent months has been battered

Gaborone, Botswana — Africa’s leading diamond producer, Botswana, has written to the Group of Seven leading industrial countries seeking to reverse an initiative requiring all producers to send gems to Belgium for certification. This follows G7 move to prevent the import of diamonds mined in Russia. Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi told diplomats in Gaborone Wednesday

A political banner in the streets of N’Djamena in Chad on 06/04/2024   –   Copyright © africanews Africanews By Africanews with Joel Kouam Last updated: 15 hours ago Chad In the capital Ndjamena, the billboards and posters promoting the candidacies of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby and Prime Minister Succes Masra are already up despite the

April 7 marks 30 years since the start of a genocide that would see nearly 1 million Tutsis and moderate Hutus murdered in Rwanda. Scars on survivors’ bodies remind Rwandans of the killings. A deep trauma also remains. On Sunday, Rwanda will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide in the Central African nation.

Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara, right, talks to King Mohammed VI of Morocco aboard a boat cruising on the Seine river near Paris, France, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017   –   Copyright © africanews ap /AP Photo – ap Last updated: 4 hours ago Ivory Coast Morocco has opened what is now Ivory Coast’s largest mosque, after seven

Two army officials spoke separately on Wednesday concerning the murder of the 17 soldiers in the state. The Nigerian army has contradicted itself on the recovery of arms and ammunition reportedly snatched from 17 soldiers who were murdered on 14 March by suspected residents of the Okuama Community in Delta State. PREMIUM TIMES reported how

Delicious for some, simply inedible for others. Would you consider poisonous snakes or a sheep’s eye as an ingredient in a recipe?  Habushu is an alcoholic rice drink from Japan. The ingredient that sets it apart from other – more mainstream – rice wines is the habu snake, a poisonous viper. The snake is most

Geneva/New York — More than 1.2 million cholera rapid diagnostic tests will be shipped to 14 countries in largest-ever global deployment, with the first shipment landing today in Malawi. This first official deployment of tests through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, will improve timely detection and monitoring of outbreaks, effectiveness of vaccination campaigns in response to

2024   –   Copyright © africanews Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP Last updated: 9 hours ago IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is assessing the impact of a deep drought in Africa and working on ways to provide support to the affected countries. It comes as several African countries declared national emergencies over drought. Julie Kozack, Communications Director

United Democratic Front (UDF) aspiring candidate Atupele Muluzi has raised a red flag to international human rights activists over arrests and re-arrests of comedian turned rights activist Bon Kalindo. Writing on his face book wall, Muluzi says he is raising the red flag on the ongoing harassment and repeated arrests of Kalindo by the MCP

The panel of five judges of the Constitutional Court led by the country’s chief justice, Richard Buteera, in Kampala, Uganda, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, gives its seal   –   Copyright © africanews Hajarah Nalwadda/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. By Agencies Last updated: 04/04 – 12:30 Uganda People in Uganda reacted with mixed views after

Nairiobi — The health crisis will persist in Kenya after doctors rejected a government offer aimed at ending two-week-long strike that has severely disrupted health services. Abidan Mwachi, Chairman of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU), announced the rejection on social media platform X, stating firmly, “We decline these proposals in total,”

A model holds the ‘Letseng Legacy’ diamond at the World Diamond Center in Antwerp, Belgium, in this Nov. 14, 2007, file photo.   –   Copyright © africanews Virginia Mayo/AP2007 Last updated: 17 hours ago USA The UN general assembly adopted Wednesday (Apr. 03) a resolution on the role of diamonds in fuelling conflict and expressing concern

The EFCC has detained popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky. The spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the crossdresser’s detention to PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday. Mr Oyewale said Bobrisky was arrested for naira mutilation. He said: “Yes, he’s with us in our Lagos State Command. I want to confirm to you that

Cameroon’s football federation expressed its “great astonishment” after learning that the sports ministry had hired Marc Brys as the new coach of the country’s national team. The Belgian succeeds Rigobert Song, whose contract expired after the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year and was not renewed. Football star Samuel Eto’o heads the national football

The price of petrol increased by N$1.52 per litre, while both diesel grades will increase by 72 cents per litre, effective Wednesday, the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced. The ministry in a statement said that the price of petrol at the pump in Walvis Bay will be N$22.30, diesel 50 ppm will be priced

Yo mave have heard of Brazil’s samba, bossa nova or forro but what about choro? The urban popular music genre was recently recognized as Brazilian cultural heritage. A sound as unmistakably Brazilian as a samba beat, but only now is choro music official. At the end of February, the Institute of National Historical and Artistic Heritage finally

Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya will not reopen its border posts with Somalia anytime soon because of the security implications of doing so at a time when the African Union peacekeeping mission in the neighbouring country is winding down. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo told Nation.Africa in an interview that the move was informed by the

Rabab Cheddar, Moroccan flyweight boxer   –   Copyright © africanews Frank Franklin II/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 9 hours ago Boxing Moroccan flyweight boxer Rabab Cheddar is pushing her limits in pursuit of a dream: qualifying for the upcoming Paris Olympics. But her journey is unlike that of many athletes. Cheddar trains

A left-wing pan-Africanist, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has been sworn in on Tuesday as Senegal’s youngest president. Faye swept the poll at a first-round victory on a pledge of radical reform just 10 days after he was released from prison. The 44-year-old had never before held an elected office. However, several African leaders attended the ceremony

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks during an interview on his visit to the United Nations, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at U.N. headquarters.   –   Copyright © africanews Bebeto Matthews/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 19 hours ago Somalia The semi-autonomous state of Puntland says it has withdrawn from the country’s federal system

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Apr. 1) vowed to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in his country, calling it a “terror channel”, after parliament passed a law clearing the way for the closure. Netanyahu’s pledge escalated Israel’s long-running feud against Al Jazeera. It also threatened to heighten tensions with Qatar, which owns the

Entebbe — Brigadier General Stephen Kigundu, the Deputy Commandant of the Air Defense Forces is dead. The Defense Spokesperson, Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye announced Kigundu’s demise in a brief statement issued on Sunday evening. “Brigadier General Stephen Kigundu was well all day until in the evening of today (Easter Sunday) when he met his death

Russian security services said Sunday (Mar. 31) they detained three men linked to the March 22, attack on Moscow. The country’s anti-terrorist committee said the suspects were arrested during raids in the state of Dagestan, located in the Russian federation’s southwest. The raids were conducted in the Dagestan’s capital Makhachkala and the city of Kaspiyisk.

Tunis — The draft state budget for 2025 is based on continuing to control the wage bill, achieving the objectives of the subsidy system, planning strategic development projects and defining investment spending, according to the Prime Ministry. In a circular on the preparation of the draft state budget for 2025, sent to ministers, state secretaries

Palestinians walk through the destruction left by the Israeli air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip near Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Monday, April 1, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Mohammed Hajjar/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 12 hours ago Gaza The Israeli military withdrew early Monday (Apr. 1st) from Gaza’s

Beja/Tunisia — The Beja sugar factory has been operating for two weeks at a production rate of 500 tonnes per day, which represents half of Tunisia’s sugar needs, estimated at 1,000 tonnes per day, the company’s CEO Mohamed Bahri Gabsi told TAP on Monday. He added that maintenance work, the company’s restructuring and equipment programme

Abde Rebbach, Deportivo Alaves winger   –   Copyright © africanews SNTV, Associated Press. Football The desert foxes of Algeria have gained a new interest. Spanish outfit Deportivo Alaves’ winger Abde Rebbach has said he wishes to join the Algeria national team. ”When you play at a top-level league, you would always like to join the national team.

Ahead of World Environment Day, Ugandan Member of Parliament Christine Nakimwero Kaaya emphasizes the critical need for women’s voices in climate policy-making. Her statement comes at the launch of a report titled “Feminist Analysis of Impacts of Climate Change on Women’s Rights in Uganda.” The report, commissioned by the National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE)

Tyla grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, practicing acceptance speeches in the mirror, envisioning herself on the grandest award stages. But as she found out, a dream is one thing — reality is another. “I was not prepared at all,” laughed Tyla, who won the inaugural African Music Performance Grammy last month, beating out established

River Cess — As the search for victims in the Chio Town disaster continues, family of the victims have begun pointing fingers at officials of the Ministry of Mines and Energy in the county over the incident. Ten people are confirmed dead with more than 30 still missing and either trapped beneath the ground or

Pope Francis   –   Copyright © africanews Alessandra Tarantino/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 7 hours ago Vatican Thousands of people have gathered in Vatican City to celebrate Easter with the pope. At Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis appealed for a ceasefire in Gaza, and for warring countries Russia and Ukraine to free

By J.H. Webster Clayeh Monrovia — Opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Acting Chairman Janga Augustus Kowo has urged ex-officials to resist members of the Assets Recovery Team when their actions are not backed by the court’s order. On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Asset Recovery Team, established by President Boakai through an Executive Order

With repeated school closures and mass flight, children in Haiti have been left in suffering under the shadow of the ongoing violence in the Caribbean country. The national capital Port-au-Prince remains engulfed in violence and a political power vacuum, with gangs having a stranglehold on roads and ports in the city and tens of thousands

It was an honor to lead the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) Trade and Investment mission to Nigeria, visiting Abuja, the nation’s capital, and Lagos, the commercial center, from February 21-26. CCA is a business association focused solely on promoting U.S – Africa business, trade, investments and partnerships. In Abuja, the delegation met with His

This Good Friday, Catholics in Abidjan are commemorating the Stations of the Cross in a procession at St. André’s Catholic Church in the Yopougon neighborhood of Ivorian capital. Christians and Muslims make up around 40 percent of the population each in Ivory Coast, though most Christians are in the south of the country. As part

Tunis — Tunisia will host the first Mediterranean Decarbonisation Forum by the end of September 2024, announced the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA). A preparatory meeting was held on Friday in Tunis, the confederation said in a press release. This event will be an occasion to present the decarbonisation ecosystem in Tunisia

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87. Gossett’s nephew told The Associated Press that the actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica, California. No cause of death was revealed. Gossett always

Determined to prove his innocence in the controversy surrounding the murder of 17 military men in Okuama, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Ughelli South local government area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, has surrendered himself to the State Police Command. The monarch is one of the eight persons declared

The wreckage off a bus lays in a ravine a day after it plunged off a bridge on the Mmamatlakala mountain pass between Mokopane and Marken   –   Copyright © africanews AP By Agencies Last updated: 10 hours ago South Africa Investigators are scouring the site of a tragic bus accident in South Africa, where a

Even if the world stopped emitting greenhouse gases tomorrow, ocean levels would continue to rise. Not only is dangerous sea level rise “absolutely guaranteed”, but it will keep rising for centuries or millennia even if the world stopped emitting greenhouse gases tomorrow, experts say. Rising seas are one of the most severe consequences of a

AP   –   Copyright © africanews cleared By Agencies Last updated: 28/03 – 18:47 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Russia on Wednesday claimed to have launched strikes on targets including the storage points of Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine stated on the same day that it had repelled multiple Russian offensives and launched air strikes on Russian positions.

Tunis/Tunisia — The Council of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) will meet on Thursday to approve the results of the elections, following the voting and counting operation which was conducted earlier on Thursday morning in all the seats of the regional authorities to elect the representatives of the councils of regions and districts

French lawmakers are debating a bill Thursday that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hair. Its authors hope the groundbreaking measure sends a message of support to Black people and others who have faced hostility in the workplace and beyond because of their hair. “It’s about time,” exclaimed Estelle

Addis Abeba — Earlier this week, violent confrontations occurred in Raya Alamata, situated in the South Tigray Zone currently under the control of Amhara forces. Accusations have been exchanged by both parties regarding the provocation, further escalating tensions in the vicinity. In a statement released earlier today, the Amhara regional administration vehemently criticized the recent

Tunisian lawyers protest in front of the Tunis court house Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Tunisian lawyers on Friday are protesting in courts across the country against the opening o   –   Copyright © africanews Hassene Dridi/Copyright 2019 The AP. All rights reserved. By Agencies Last updated: 27/03 – 21:40 Tunisia A Tunisian court sentenced four people

Victoria — In a further move towards pooled procurement of essential medicines and medical products, Ministers of Health from small African islands states established a secretariat and elected Mauritius as the host, taking critical steps to launch joint operations for increased access to affordable, quality-assured and safe medicines and medical supplies. The pooled procurement programme

Cleared   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. By Agencies Last updated: 17 hours ago Senegal In Senegal, the provisional official results of the highly anticipated presidential election held on Sunday, March 24, have been unveiled, revealing Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the victor with an impressive 54.28% of the votes.

The Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) comprises distinguished leaders and key government officials. In a strategic move to bolster the nation’s economic governance frameworks and ensure robust and coordinated economic planning and implementation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) and the creation of the Economic Management

Algeria hosted some of the fixtures of the inaugural FIFA Series. The FIFA Series which ended on March 26th consists of international friendly matches that are contested by national teams from all six confederations, who do not normally have the opportunity to play each other. The pilot edition featured the national teams of 24 FIFA

The U.S. Bureau of Population and Refugees announced that it will enhance cooperation with Ethiopia, Chad and other international organizations to alleviate the suffering of Sudanese refugees. Aweek after her official visit to Ethiopia and Chad, the U.S. Population and Refugee Bureau Assistant Secretary Julieta Valls Noyes has issued webinar press briefing yesterday. In her

6 people were presumed dead late Tuesday (Mar.26) in the east of the United States of America after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge. The superintendent for Maryland State Police, announced the launch of a search and recovery mission. “Based on the length of time that we have gone in this search, the

Nairobi — The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning now plans to hike the rent of civil servants living in 56,892 housing units across the country. The rent hike comes after 23 years as the last review was conducted in 2001 due to delayed refurbishment of the houses as they lacked sufficient funding to initiate

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves was released from prison on Monday after paying 1 million euros ($1.2 million) in bail to be set free while appealing a rape conviction, a Spanish court said. The former Barcelona player also handed over his passports, with prosecutors having argued against releasing him on bail because of a possible

Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system. Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country. The president will be

Members of Spanish Civil Guard look for bodies of drowned migrants near the village of Canos de Meca in southern Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 6 2018   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo/Javier Fergo, File By Africanews Last updated: 8 hours ago Migrants The new IOM report reveals alarming trends in migrant deaths and disappearances over the

Each weekday, hundreds of thousands of children and teenagers in South Africa’s rural areas (which make up just over 31% of the country’s total area) make the journey to school. It’s often difficult. Poor road networks and a lack of easy access to transport make just getting to and from school a challenge. Many rural

Lourenco, who visited China from March 14 to 17, said he would like to invite more Chinese visitors to his country for its unique scenery   –   Copyright © africanews Andy Wong/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 23 hours ago Angola Angola hopes to attract more Chinese tourists as part of its efforts

A law to prohibit the payment of compound interest by the state in transactions entered into on her behalf by public officers, has been passed by Parliament and assented to by the President. The law, the contracts (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 1114), sponsored by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame in 2023

South African prosecutors said Monday they intend to charge the Parliament speaker with corruption, alleging she took $135,000 and a wig in bribes over three years while she was defence minister. Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has not been arrested or charged. The prosecutors spoke at a court hearing over her claims that authorities hadn’t properly informed

The Women Caucus of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has urged the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to concentrate on revitalising the economy rather than targeting the character of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the NDC’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election. The caucus expressed disappointment over the claims made by the

Senegal’s ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 50 minutes ago Senegal Senegal’s ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba has conceded defeat in the just concluded presidential election. Ba on Monday called Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to recognise the opposition candidate’s win in Sunday’s presidential

Election in Senegal is underway. A large proportion of voters are women who arrived in groups. In Kolda District, 670kms away from Dakar, Senegal’s capital, voting began in earnest as early as 8.10am as large number of people turned out to cast their votes for their candidates. A large proportion of the voters are women

A couple purchases orange juice at a cart during Eid al-Fitr holiday in Rabat, Morocco, Monday, June 26, 2017   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2017 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 16 hours ago Morocco The onset of spring in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh is a time of celebration for some as

The children had been kidnapped two weeks ago from their school in Kaduna. It comes as more and more criminal gangs in the area turn to abductions to seek out large ransoms. Over 100 kidnapped schoolchildren were rescued in northern Nigeria on Sunday after they were abducted two weeks ago. The mass kidnapping of 287

Table showing final top 10 medal standing at the 13th All-African games in Ghana   –   Copyright © africanews Africanews Ghana The 13th All-Africa Games held in Ghana ended on Sunday with a resounding success. Some 5,000 athletes competed in 29 disciplines in the Ghanaian capital. Athletes and sports leaders alike were very satisfied. “Bravo to

The bodies of at least 65 migrants have been discovered in a mass grave in Libya, the International Organization for Migration said Friday, adding that it is “profoundly shocked and alarmed.” In a statement, the IOM said that although certain details about the dead, such as their nationalities and the circumstances of their deaths, are

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres visits the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, Saturday, March 23, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Amr Nabil/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 18 hours ago conflit israélo-palestinien U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stood near a long line of waiting trucks Saturday and declared

Prominent Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera, released from prison this week after spending six months behind bars, has accused the government of seeking to intimidate journalists looking into the death of an opposition politician. Bujakera, who is deputy director of the Actualite.cd news site and a regular contributor to RFI and international outlets, said that he

A supporter of presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye stands silhouetted as he attends a final campaign rally ahead of the presidential elections in Mbour, Senegal, Frid   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 7 hours ago Senegal After months of procrastination and uncertainty, the Senegalese are finally going

The South Sudan National Army, also known as the South Sudan People’s Defense Force, (SSPDF) has distanced itself from any links or connection to the 14 South Sudanese mercenaries captured by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), allegedly fighting alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last week during the recapture of the Radio and Television Corporation

Despite mounting atrocities in Gaza, the U.N Security Council remains deadlocked. Russia and China on Friday (Mar. 22) vetoed a U.S. resolution which “determined the imperative of an immediate and sustained cease-fire”. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favour and three against, including Algeria, the Arab representative on the council. There was one

PZ Cussons (Holdings) UK set out on 4 September 2023 to purchase other stockholders’ shares numbering 1.06 billion at N21 per unit. The deal seeking to sell PZ Cussons Nigeria to core investors from Britain hit a brick wall midway after the Nigerian capital market watchdog sought clarification on some irregularities in the PZ board’s

Former footballer Robinho arrived early Friday (Mar. 22)at the rural Tremembe penitentiary where he is expected to serve at least 40% of his nine-year sentence for rape. The 40-year-old Robinho will spend the next 10 days alone in his cell, a common measure for the safety of rapists newly arrived at the prison, local authorities

Speaking to QRadio in an interview, Ebrima G. Sankareh, The Gambia government’s spokesperson, expressed high optimism that it’s possible women could secure half of the ministerial positions in Barrow’s cabinet. Reacting to the recent cabinet reshuffle by President Adama Barrow, the outspoken government mouthpiece stated: “I am a gender advocate and my wish is to

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi received US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Cairo, his sixth trip to the Middle East since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. President Al-Sissi stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire, deploring the humanitarian crisis and famine threatening the lives of civilians in Gaza, particularly in

As Nigeria grapples with deepening socio-economic challenges, Ambassador James Erebuoye, President of the Concerned Nigerian Network in Diaspora and Rebuild Nigeria Movement (CNNDRNM), has expressed that the onus for change does not lie solely on President Tinubu’s shoulders. Instead, he calls for a collective effort from all citizens to drive the nation towards recovery. During

For illustration purposes: Members of the U.N. Security Council during a meeting at United Nations headquarters, Friday, July 18, 2014.   –   Copyright © africanews John Minchillo/AP Last updated: 10 hours ago USA The Chair of the council’s Committee Pursuant to a 2005 Resolution on Sudan, reported an increase in violence against civilians particularly in west

The Kenyan government will be releasing some of the bodies discovered in mass graves in the Shakahola forest last year, connected to a religious cult, after they were identified using DNA. More bodies are to be exhumed in the coming weeks. Thirty four of the hundreds of bodies discovered in mass graves in the Shakahola

“All the actions that have been taken have been within the framework of the law and rules,” Senegal’s presiden Macky Sall told the BBC. In an interview unveiled by the British broadcaster on Wednesday (Mar. 20), Sall rejected responsibility for the crisis that erupted in Senegal in the wake of his historic decision to postpone

Inhambane turnout is mixed, with high turnout in Funhalouro district. In the Natal Ngovene Primary School, in Mabote district, there were enormous queues on the second day, and the registration of all the voters could not be finished by 17:30. In some places there was an early rush. Brigade members from the Salamanga community, in

Fulham’s Luis Boa Morte, left, is congratulated by teammate Collins John after scoring a goal against Manchester City during their English Premier League soccer match at Fulha   –   Copyright © africanews JANE MINGAY/AP2005 Last updated: 18 hours ago Guinea-Bissau After serving as Fulham’s first-team coach since 2021, Luis Boa Morte is set to embark on

In Chiure district, registration is only taking place within the municipality. No administrative post has an operational registration team. Officially, shortage of transport is cited as the reason, but the main motive is the lack of security and the fact that roads are impassable. In Ibo and Quissanga districts, the conditions have not yet been

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) is suing the independent electoral body and a rival political party led by a former president, highlighting divisions ahead of what could be the most crucial election of the last 30 years in the country. The ANC says the new uMkhonto weSizwe ( Spear of the Nation )

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former minister had alleged a breach of his fundamental human rights by the EFCC. Delivering judgment on Monday, the presiding judge, Obiora Egwuatu, held that

The Pentagon is working with Nigerien authorities to find a way to keep U.S. troops in the country – a key base for counterterrorism operations in sub-Saharan Africa – following a weekend directive ordering them to leave the country. Last week, a high-level delegation of U.S. officials, including Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs

A large Phase 3 trial will evaluate whether the M72/AS01E vaccine candidate can protect adolescents and adults from pulmonary tuberculosis    Clinical trial site at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, is first of up to 60 sites in seven countries    The M72/AS01E vaccine candidate could be the first new TB vaccine in 100 years

Alexis Preller’s self-portrait is the first painting visitors see as they enter this exhibition. The South African artist’s masterpiece is one of almost 100 artworks on show at Sotheby’s auction house in London. It will be part of a sale of modern and contemporary African art taking place later this month. But before the works go

On Friday, police had to whisk Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu away from an angry crowd in Musina. Mchunu had come to engage with the community about water outages. But some believed the minister’s visit was merely electioneering. Resident Nora Ndlovu accused the minister of this and the crowd ululated in support. Mchunu

Lawmakers in Gambia will vote Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting, which would make the West African nation the first country anywhere to make that reversal. The procedure, which also has been called female genital mutilation, includes the partial or full removal of the external genitalia, often

The “gross incompetence” of Pretoria High Court Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela embarrassed Judge President Dunstan Mlambo because it led to a general distrust of the justice system, Mlambo testified on Monday. Giving evidence at the Judicial Service Commission’s tribunal probing gross misconduct and gross incompetence charges against Maumela for delays in handing down judgments, Mlambo repeatedly

Kenyan long-distance runner Asbel Rutto achieved a remarkable feat on Sunday by clinching victory in the Rome marathon while shattering his previous record by three minutes. Rutto secured his triumph with an astonishing time of 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 23.61 seconds, showcasing exceptional athleticism and determination. His stellar performance placed him comfortably ahead of

The people of Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government area Delta State have denied involvement in the killing of soldiers attached to 63 Brigade. The State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, had earlier in a statement described the killings as alien to the culture of Deltans. While the Governor said the incident is despicable and not

South Africa’s hockey teams have withdrawn from the hockey competition at the 2023 African Games.  Citing concerns over the poor condition of the pitch at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium in Accra, the teams have opted to prioritize the safety and well-being of their players. Expressing dissatisfaction with the preparation efforts and fearing potential long-term injuries

The price of sachet water has gone up across the country in recent times. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Friday described the increase in the price of sachet water in the country as unacceptable and unfair. The FCCPC acting Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Adamu Abdullahi, disclosed this while speaking at an

In this image taken from video provided by ORTN, Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane, front center, makes a statement late Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Niamey, Niger   –   Copyright © africanews AP/AP Last updated: 17/03 – 15:18 Coup in Niger Diplomatic and military relations between the United States and the West African nation of Niger hit

Efforts are being made in the south of Madagascar to end a traditional but illegal practice in which girls are promised as a wife to older men, sometimes even before they are born. The arranged marriage typically involves the exchange of a highly prized and culturally important Zebu cow for teenage girls as young as

The European Union on Sunday announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal is scheduled to be signed during a visit Sunday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and leaders of Belgium

The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has expressed apprehension regarding the imminent ecological catastrophe arising from the sinking of the Rubymar off the coast of Yemen. Loaded with over 21,000 tonnes of ammonium phosphate fertiliser and fuel–an equivalent of 200 tonnes of oil–the Rubymar’s leakage poses an acute risk to marine life, coral reefs, and

Arrested members of the Wazalendo sect are sat and lined up in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Aug. 30, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews Moses Sawasawa/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 16/03 – 13:51 Congo politics Congo has lifted a more than two-decade-old moratorium on the death penalty as authorities

Boston, US — I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known then as Swaziland). People in these two countries share one predominant fear: unemployment. Other worries in these countries and others in the region include unwanted pregnancies, low income and food safety. The diseases that are dreaded the most

A house destroyed by an Israeli air strike on December 6, 2023, in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip   –   Copyright © africanews AP/AP Last updated: 17 hours ago Genocide An Israeli strike early Saturday flattened a house in the urban Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing about three dozen people. More

Access to clean water remains a significant concern in Uganda, despite an increase in improved drinking water sources. The Uganda demographic health survey (UDHS) report 2022 reveals that only 42% of these improved sources are free from E. coli contamination, raising concerns about public health risks. The report highlights regional disparities in access to safe

Didier Deschamps, France head coach   –   Copyright © africanews Petr David Josek/Copyright 2022 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 15/03 – 17:10 France Ahead their match against Germany, France’s national coach, Didier Deschamps has given updates on the management of his captain Kylian Mbappé with PSG and the state of his banned playmaker Paul