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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

The Ministry for the Interior has ordered the temporary closure of all land borders as part of measures to ensure the integrity of the December 7 General Elections. “This temporary closure is with immediate effect and ends at 6:00pm on Sunday, 8th December 2024,” Interior Minister Henry Quartey said in a press statement issued in

It was a rare instance of Lionel Messi stepping on a soccer field and having no idea what was happening. There they were, more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew of kids lined up at midfield in a formation that spelled out three letters: MVP. And when Messi saw his children, he realized

As Ghanaians head to the polls to elect the head of the Cocoa-rich West African country on Saturday, the state of the economy rings across as the core determinant of who emerges as president. When Theophilus Ntow, 25, resumed his waiting job at a restaurant in 2021, 20 Ghanaian cedis (about $4 at the time)

Burkina Faso coup leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore participates in a ceremony in Ouagadougou, Oct. 15, 2022   –   Copyright © africanews Kilaye Bationo/Copyright 2020 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 2 hours ago Burkina Faso Burkina Faso’s ruling military leader Ibrahim Traoré has dismissed the country’s prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (72) is almost guaranteed a place in Namibian history as the first woman to become the president of the southern African nation of three million people. At Namibia’s independence in 1990, “NNN”, as she is widely known, became a member of the national assembly. She has held several ministerial positions since then. However

Kenyan police exchanged fire with gangs in Port-au-Prince on Thursday while establishing control of a building in an area of the capital controlled by the Viv Ansanm gang, led by Jimmy Chérizier, also known as Barbecue. The building, which used to house offices of the Haitian National Police, was evacuated soon after Barbecue’s gang took

Bola Tinubu’s visit to SA underscores the potential, and the problems, of South Africa-Nigeria relations. Relations between sub-Saharan Africa’s two giants, South Africa and Nigeria, seem to be permanently frozen on the threshold of greatness. Why can’t they be the Germany-France of Africa, some ask, often invoking the golden era when presidents Thabo Mbeki and

Supporters of Ghanaian President elect Nana Akufo-Addo, of the New Patriotic Party, celebrates presidential election victory in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016.   –   Copyright © africanews Sunday Alamba/Copyright 2016 The AP. All rights reserved. By Africanews Last updated: 3 hours ago Ghana As Ghana’s elections on Saturday approach, a range of measures have been

The police promised to investigate the incident. The police in Edo State have ordered an investigation into the circumstances that caused the death of Kaduna Eboigbodin, a former chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at a police checkpoint in Benin City. The police spokesperson in Edo, Moses Yamu, said the Commissioner of Police, Umoru

More than 700 trucks carrying food aid are expected to reach communities in Sudan where many people are struggling with hunger. The war in Sudan has created vast hunger, including famine. It has pushed people off their farms. Food in the markets is sparse, prices have spiked and aid groups say they’re struggling to reach

Monrovia — Ambassador Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah Sr. has accused the Unity Party-led Boakai administration of politically undermining him during his recent medical crisis abroad, alleging that the government actively worked to block his potential appointment as ECOWAS Ambassador to Sierra Leone. Speaking at a Thanksgiving service hosted by former President George Weah on December 1

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.   –   Copyright © africanews Mark Humphrey/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 11 hours ago Bitcoin Bitcoin has reached an unprecedented milestone, crossing the $100,000 mark for the first time. The surge comes

The goal of this initiative is to deliver a more thorough evaluation of healthcare access and quality across the country. Orodata Science and Africa Data Hub have announced the expansion of an innovative project aimed at collecting and analysing data on Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs). This was contained in a statement issued by Orodata

After years of planning and a U.K tour, the musical version of The Devil Wears Prada is taking to London’s West End. The plot centres on Andy Sachs, an aspiring journalist who accepts a job as an assistant to one of the most prominent women in fashion – Miranda Priestly. Vanessa Williams is stepping into

The workshop is a collaborative effort between WHO and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised the importance of effective social media use in public health communication, particularly during disease outbreaks. According to Walter Mulombo, the WHO Nigeria Country Representative, developing social media strategies for implementing

President Joe Biden speaks at the National Museum of Slavery, in the capital Luanda, Angola on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Ben Curtis/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 15 hours ago Joe Biden Speaking of “our nation’s original sin,” U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday toured a slavery museum

The World AIDs Day is commemorated on 1 December every year to honour the people who have fallen to the disease as well as PLWHIV The Nigerian government on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, said, while speaking at

Donald Trump arrives for the G20 summit group photo inside the Costa Salguero Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 30, 2018   –   Copyright © africanews Andres Martinez Casares/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 4 hours ago South Africa As the world awaits the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, South Africa’s President

At its most human level, growth is the purpose of life. Avoid the death trap of under 5 child mortality – something roughly 13,400 children per day fail to do – and then hope for an equal chance at thriving to old age in an increasingly chaotic world. At the level of institutions that shape

55,000 runners from around the globe gathered in Singapore for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024. Held over three days, the event featured five race categories, including the return of the Ekiden relay Close to 13,000 international runners from 84 countries registered for this year’s run – marking a nearly 33% increase compared to last

Luanda — The President of the United States, Joe Biden, arrived in Luanda on Monday afternoon for a three-day state visit, focused on consolidating the strategic partnership. The official ‘Air Force One’ plane, the mythical blue and white 747 that carries the US President, landed at 5:30 pm at February 4 International Airport. Joe Biden

President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa . Thousands of people lined the streets as Biden entered Angola’s capital, Luanda. Biden first stopped in the Atlantic Ocean island nation of Cape Verde for a brief, closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva. In

First-Ever US Presidential Visit to Angola Should Highlight Human Rights Concerns United States President Joe Biden is embarking on a two-day visit to Angola, his only Africa trip as president. His visit is highly anticipated in Angola, and for President João Lourenço, it could be his biggest diplomatic achievement since taking office in 2017. Biden

Jury members, from left to right, Virginie Efira, Ali Abbasi, Patricia Arquette, Santiago Mitre, Luca Guadagnino, Nadia Kounda, Andrew Garfield, Zoya Akhtar and Jacob Elordi,   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 10 hours ago Morocco The 21st Marrakech International Film Festival has kicked off in the Red

Swapo candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has taken an early lead in Namibia’s 2024 presidential election as results continue to be announced gradually. Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) chairperson Elsie Nghikembua announced additional results on Sunday afternoon to take the number of constituencies tallied to 23 in the presidential election and 25 in the National Assembly election.

Biram Senghor regularly pays his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village near Senegal’s capital Dakar, bowing in front of a different grave each time. The 86-year-old has no way of knowing which grave belongs to his father, M’Bap Senghor, one of the hundreds of West African riflemen who fought for France

Voters who were deprived of the opportunity to vote in Wednesday’s watershed national election and political parties are demanding that the 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections be declared invalid. The elections were marred by several challenges, including a shortage of ballot papers, long queues, poor communication from the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) and

A Syrian opposition fighter shoots in the air in downtown Aleppo, Syria, Saturday Nov. 30, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews Ghaith Alsayed/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Bashar al-Assad The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements and struck Idlib city Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents from advancing farther after seizing Aleppo and

United Nations — The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to deepen as a result of the ongoing Sudanese Civil War. Intensified conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to widespread food insecurity, with many humanitarian organizations expressing concern that starvation is being used as a method of

Mauritius’ Prime Minister said he has ordered an independent review of an agreement with the United Kingdom which returns control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Navin Ramgoolam told parliament that the findings would be tabled before the cabinet for consideration. Under the deal which is yet to be signed, the UK would surrender the

Luanda — The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, said in an interview published Thursday by the US newspaper ‘The New York Times ‘ that Angola has always worked to have a close relationship with the United States of America, within the framework of mutually advantageous co-operation. In an interview broadcasted by Angola Public Television

Residents and business owners in the Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh cleared debris and started rebuilding their businesses as they returned to the city on Saturday after a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel was agreed upon. Jabal Nasr, the owner of a coffee shop, and his staff began the clean-up process early in the morning. “We

White House — President Joe Biden will make his first presidential trip to Africa next week, visiting Angola and making a stop in the island nation of Cabo Verde, a top White House official told VOA. His short visit will center around the Lobito Corridor, a 1,300-kilometer rail line that brings resources from the continent’s

Carlo Ancelotti has defended Kylian Mbappe’s underwhelming start to the season at Real Madrid, but admitted that the France captain could play better. The 25-year-old has scored seven goals in La Liga since a summer move from PSG, but his only goal in the Champions League came in Real’s 3-1 win over Stuttgart in their

Partial resistance to a life-saving antimalarial drug has been detected in Uganda among children experiencing severe forms of the disease. The findings of a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) paint a worrying picture. The authors reported evidence of partial resistance to the antimalarial drug artemisinin among 11 out

South Africa is poised to take over the leadership of the G20 on Sunday. This is the first time an African country is taking the presidency of a Group of 20 countries. Johannesburg will be tasked to lead the group until the end of 2025 when the United States will take over the helm of

By Jaheim T. Tumu Monrovia — The Gallup 2024 Global Report Law and Order Index has identified Liberia as the most unsafe country in Africa for the second consecutive year, citing significant issues such as rampant political corruption and limited access to essential public services as primary factors contributing to this alarming status. The Law

Rescue workers and people search for bodies after a landslide following heavy rains that buried 40 homes in the district of Bulambuli, eastern Uganda, Thursday, Nov. 28. 2024   –   Copyright © africanews Jean Watala/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 11 hours ago Uganda More bodies buried under the mud were retrieved in

By Francis G. Boayue Paynesville — Following the sudden news of the death of Nimba County Senator Prince Y. Johnson early Thursday morning at the Hope for Women Hospital on AB Tolbert Road in Paynesville, numerous government officials, including Vice President Jeremiah Kpang Koung, visited the late senator’s Duport Road residence to sympathize with his

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe stands on the pitch during the Champions League football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England.   –   Copyright © africanews Peter Byrne/PA Wire By Africanews Last updated: 28/11 – 16:57 Spain It has been a rocky season for football star Kylian Mbappé, who missed a penalty during

A Somali lawmaker is under investigation following an altercation that resulted in an injury to a parliamentary security guard during a heated session at the National Parliament on Wednesday. The incident occurred when the guard intervened in a dispute among lawmakers during a debate over the National Electoral Commission. Colonel Abdifitah Adan Hassan, spokesperson for

A man collects the remains of his destroyed house after he returned to Chehabiyeh village, southern Lebanon, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews Hussein Malla/Copyright 2024 The AP. All right reserved Last updated: 19 hours ago south lebanon Bulldozers in Nabatiyeh city in southern Lebanon on Thursday started to remove the debris of

Nairobi — President William Ruto has ordered E-Citizen Director General Isaac Ochieng to submit a list of government agencies not using the platform over the past three months. Speaking Thursday during the first anniversary of the e-Citizen Directorate, President Ruto said some agencies do not use the platform and utilize alternative payments methods. He has

Police deploy amid opposition protests in Maputo, Mozambique, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Carlos Uqueio/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 9 hours ago Mozambique Alarmed by deadly post-election protests in Mozambique, several countries including Britain, the US and Canada have denounced what they called the ‘escalation of violence against

Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her government will change policies to ensure Namibians benefit from the country’s natural resources, like the oil and gas discoveries. Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government will take a balanced approach to ensure investors can make a profit, while protecting Namibians. “There should be a balance to make sure that the Namibian

Heavily-laden cars could be seen leaving Beirut in the early hours of Wednesday morning as the ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group came into effect. They were heading home to the south of the country which has seen some of the most intensive fighting over the past almost two years of cross-border conflict.

Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has urged those in queues waiting to cast their votes to remain patient despite delays. “The process was smooth for me, I urge everyone to come out and cast their vote,” she said. She said this on Wednesday after voting at the MTC headquarters in Windhoek’s Olympia suburb. Polling stations across

Dr Faustine Ndugulile, Regional Director-Elect.   –   Copyright © africanews @WHOAFRO Last updated: 16 hours ago WHO The World Health Organization’s regional director-elect for Africa died while receiving medical treatment in India, Tanzania’s parliament speaker said Wednesday. Plans to repatriate the body of Tanzania’s Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, 55, were underway, Speaker Tulia Ackson said, adding that

Monrovia — President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola is intended to amplify how U.S. leadership impacted trade, investment, and Infrastructure in the region, and highlight the “remarkable evolution” of the U.S.-Angola relationship, senior White House officials said in an online briefing. Scheduled from December 2 to December 4, 2024, it will mark the outgoing president’s

Last updated: 3 hours ago At Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams, 70 artists showcase how technology transformed art from the 1950s to the 1990s. Electric Dreams celebrates the early innovators of optical, kinetic, programmed and digital art, who pioneered a new era of immersive sensory installations and automatically generated works. From light projections to 16-bit game

Inter-communal structures can prevent women and children from being captured during cattle raids and forced into servitude. The abduction of women and children during cattle raids is fairly common along the South Sudan-Ethiopia border. Incidents have surged since 2014 due to civil war in South Sudan and later in Ethiopia. Le Monde estimates that as

A Sudanese evacuee is directed by a Saudi commando before boarding a Saudi military ship to Jeddah port, at Port Sudan, in Sudan, late Tuesday, May 2, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Amr Nabil/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved By Agencies Last updated: 21 hours ago War The United Nations humanitarian chief stressed on

The Constitutional court has made itself clear that the Inspectorate of Government should stop it’s continued prosecution of the jailed former permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minsiter Geoffrey Kazinda on charges of illicit enrichment until the Supreme court makes a final decision on his corruption related charges. The unanimous decision of justices

Chadian soldiers patrol the streets of Gao, Northern Mali, on Jan. 28, 2013.   –   Copyright © africanews Jerome Delay/AP Last updated: 10 hours ago Chad Chadian defence forces have intensified their operations to track down Boko Haram fighters. This follows a deadly attack in late October in which the terror group targeted a garrison in

Mondlane accepts Nyusi talks, but not secret negotiation – wants bigger, more open discussion Venancio Mondlane Friday (22 Nov) accepted President Nyusi’s Tuesday (19 Nov) invitation to the four presidential candidates to meet. But he said that the meeting will discuss “the issue of sovereignty and fundamental rights [which] is not the exclusive monopoly of

Ouagadougou, the vibrant capital of Burkina Faso, is buzzing with creativity as it hosts WEKRE, an open-air exhibition that brings contemporary art closer to the community. Meaning “emergence” in the Mooré language, WEKRE aims to make art accessible to a wider audience and foster cultural appreciation. A Spotlight on International Talent For its first international

In recent months, Lilongwe City Council has repeatedly resorted to the tired excuse of “police being too busy” to justify cancelling or obstructing planned demonstrations by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI). This flimsy rationale, often invoked at the last minute, only serves to undermine the fundamental democratic right to peaceful protest.

Egyptian Amina Orfi made history in Singapore on Sunday (Nov. 24). The athlete defeated the women’s world number three and compatriot Hania El Hammamy to win gold at the VITAGEN Singapore Squash Open 2024. Seventeen-year-old Orfi became the youngest player to win a gold-level event, overcoming top seed El Hammamy with a score of 4-5

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has announced that its highly anticipated demonstration will proceed as planned today, despite reports of potential disruptions from panga-wielding thugs and efforts by the Lilongwe City Council to halt the protest. CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has vowed that the protest will continue, stating that the

South African writer Breyten Breytenbach, right, and American actor and singer Harry Belafonte shake hands during a press conference in Paris, on June 18, 1986.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Last updated: 8 hours ago South Africa South African anti-apartheid author Breyten Breytenbach has died in Paris aged 85. Breytenbach was a poet, novelist, painter

Port Sudan — WFP trucks arrive in famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur; Over 700 trucks on the road to locations across Sudan The UN World Food Programme (WFP) today announced a surge in its operations across Sudan, part of a scale-up effort to reach millions of people in the country’s most needy and isolated

Wilda Brooks of West Palm Beach, Fla., holds up a sign reading “We don’t eat pets,” during a rally by members of South Florida’s Haitian-American community   –   Copyright © africanews Rebecca Blackwell/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 23/11 – 19:00 Haitian politics Haitians reacted Friday with indignation to comments made by French

Nairobi — President Museveni’s Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi has said Uganda reached out to the Kenyan government to facilitate the arrest of Kizza Besigye. In an interview with Uganda’s local Television station, Baryomunsi questioned how the arrest and detention could have happened without the full knowledge and support of the Kenyan State. “Dr. Kizza Besigye

Kendrick Lamar performs at Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club, April 16, 2017, in Indio, Calif   –   Copyright © africanews Amy Harris/2017 Invision Last updated: 23/11 – 15:42 MTV Video Music Award Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album. The

This week marked three years since the prominent Seychellois businessman Mukesh Valabhji and his wife Laura, a lawyer, appeared in the Supreme Court after being arrested on November 18, 2021, by police on suspicion of money laundering of $50 million and possession of firearms. The couple has been on remand since, and the money laundering

Supporters of Niger’s ruling junta hold a Russian flag at the start of a protest called to fight for the country’s freedom in Niamey, Niger, on Aug. 3, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews Sam Mednick/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 2 hours ago Coup in Niger The European Union (EU) has recalled

While acknowledging that the reforms had weakened Nigerians’ purchasing power, President Tinubu said his administration will continue to provide social safety nets to cushion the unintended consequences. President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable even as the economic reforms bear fruit. A

In this photo taken from a video released by Russian Defense Ministry on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, a Russian T90M tank fires towards Ukrainian positions at an undisclosed place   –   Copyright © africanews AP/Russian Defense Ministry Press Service Last updated: 22/11 – 18:29 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine A Russian envoy has warned Ukraine’s use of

Kampala — The French government launched a major initiative to enhance French language education across Uganda. The two-year, Shs 1.12 billion project, known as the French Education Framework (FEF), aims to improve access to quality French education for students, teachers, and schools nationwide. The Embassy of France in Uganda, in collaboration with Alliance Française de

The head of government in the Democratic Republic of Congo kicked off Friday (Nov. 22) an assessment mission in the country’s war-torn east. Judith Suminwa and an large delegation landed on Friday in Goma, the capital of the North-Kivu province. North-Kivu and the neighbouring province of Ituri have been under the state of siege for

Monrovia — The breakaway bloc of the House of Representatives has formally endorsed a resolution to declare Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa’s position vacant, citing his failure to appear before a specialized committee on three occasions to respond to allegations levied against him. The resolution, supported by 50 lawmakers, was read by Acting Chief Clerk Comic

The International criminal court’s pre-trial chamber issued Thursday (Nov. 21) arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and a Hamas military chief whose whereabouts are unknown. The ICC prosecutor sought warrants for 2 Hamas leaders who are belived to have been killed by Israel. Netanyahu, and ex-minister Yoav Gallant are wanted for the

Monrovia — Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa and a group of lawmakers from the minority bloc of the House of Representatives have taken their grievances to the Supreme Court of Liberia, accusing the majority bloc, led by Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, of deliberately boycotting legislative sessions. This action, they argue, has created a constitutional crisis by

More than 43,000 participants took part in the 24th edition of Ethiopia’s annual international 10km road race over the weekend. This is a record, exceeding last year’s total by almost 5,000 runners. A host of distance running legends led by race founder Haile Gebrselassie attended the race. The Olympian and laid out his ambitions for

Six traditional herbalists have been arrested in Buwenge Town Council, Jinja District, after police discovered sacks containing human bones and skeletons in their shrines. The arrests were part of an operation led by the Kiira Region Police Command, SSP Charles Nsaba, the Regional CID, SSP Monday Johnson Agaba, and the Buwenge Division Police Commander, SP

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (Nov. 21) condmened the decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants against him and his former defense minister. They way both men have allegedly conducted the war is at the center of the prosecution’s accusations. “This is a black day in the history of nations.

TLDR Egyptian insurtech broker Amenli secures $2.3 million funding round led by EBRD and Y Combinator Funding to drive digital transformation in Egypt’s underpenetrated insurance market and enhance technological capabilities Amenli aims to increase Egypt’s low insurance penetration to 5%, targeting a $20 billion market size Amenli, an Egyptian insurtech broker licensed by the Financial

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared Wednesday in a military court days after he was reported missing in Kenya. He was charged on four counts including possession of illegal firearms in foreign countries/ and seeking military support to destabilize Uganda’s military forces. His lawyer says the court lacks jurisdiction and has questioned Kenya’s role. “For

TLDR Lagos-based JADA secures $1M funding for AI training hub led by industry veterans. JADA targets bridging global AI talent gap by training 100 professionals yearly in AI and machine learning. AI-driven screening process ensures technical and cultural alignment for program applicants. JADA, a Lagos-based data and analytics talent hub, has secured $1 million in

Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Maiga was sacked on Wednesday (Nov. 20). A decree was read on national television by the secretary-general of the presidency. Alfouseyni Diawara read the 3-article text signed by the president of the transition Gel Assimi Goïta. Appointed by the military in 2021 following Mali’s second coup in a year, Prime Minister

Video of a Nigerian female police officer accusing male colleague of assault is from 2022, not 2024 as social media posts claim IN SHORT: In 2022, several Nigerian media outlets reported that a female police officer had accused a male coworker of assault. Shortly after, a video of her explaining what happened went viral on

The United States on Wednesday vetoed again a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it conditioned to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Palestinian militants groups in Israel in October 2023. The council voted overwhelmingly in favor of the resolution — 14 of its 15

Zimbabwe’s senior men’s football team face an uphill task as they play against continental soccer giants Cameroon on Tuesday afternoon. Both Zimbabwe and Cameroon have qualified for the 2025 AFCON, making Tuesday’s match a dead rubber which will be played for nothing but bragging rights. Zimbabwe sealed its qualification last Friday after playing a one-all

World leaders gather for a group photo during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Leah Millis/AP Last updated: 20 hours ago G20 Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva closed the Group of 20 summit on Tuesday and handed over the presidency to South Africa.

TLDR Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Pastef party projected to secure majority in National Assembly with 84 seats Anticipated win enables Faye to push ambitious reform agenda for fiscal stability and increased state revenue from oil and gas contracts Victory aligns executive and legislative branches, facilitating implementation of fiscal reforms and next year’s budget to

Gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital early Tuesday, targeting an upscale community in Port-au-Prince where gunmen clashed with residents who fought side-by-side with police. The attack on Pétionville was led by the Viv Ansanm group, whose leader, former elite police officer Jimmy Chérizier, had announced the plan in a video posted on social

Minister Leon Schreiber commends the Border Management Authority (BMA) on the interception of one of Interpol’s most wanted fugitives The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, commends the Border Management Authority (BMA) on the apprehension of one of Interpol’s most wanted fugitives at O.R Tambo International Airport. Through a collaborative effort, the BMA worked

Hundreds of people have been confirmed dead and thousands infected in Sudan’s months-long cholera outbreak. A recent statistic from the Sudanese Ministry of Health on Nov. 15 revealed that the number of cholera cases has risen to 24,604, including 699 deaths, while the disease has spread to 11 of Sudan’s 18 states. According to the

Senegalese citizens have voted in what has been described as a test for the new government which will clarify the political game. APS reports that the ballots will send 165 representatives to the National Assembly. Cape Town — The Pastef list, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, won a large majority of seats in the

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, during a bilateral meeting a day before the opening of the G20   –   Copyright © africanews Eraldo Peres/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved By Africanews Last updated: 17 hours ago Brazil World leaders have arrived in Rio de

Cape Town — In Part 1 of the interview Juanita Williams from allAfrica had with Professor Resia Pretorius from Stellenbosch University, Pretorius spoke about her extensive research on blood clots, inflammation, and their implications, particularly in the context of acute Covid-19 and Long Covid. Pretorius’ research team was among the first to identify inflammatory microclots

All prisoners charged with minor crimes must be released within two weeks to ease overcrowding in Burundi’s prisons. This was the ultimatum that was recently given by the country’s president. 477 prisoners have been released from the Muramvya prison. Of 13,211 prisoners, 5,442 will be freed, representing 41% of the prison population. For the president

Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo, together with Deputy Minister of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, will today lead an inspection of the maintenance operation of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel in Clarens, Free State. A joint maintenance operation by Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) and the Lesotho

For illustration purposes: People line up to cast their ballot for legislative elections in Dakar, Senegal, on July 31, 2022.   –   Copyright © africanews Leo Correa/Copyright 2022 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 17/11 – 15:30 Senegal Senegalese are voting on Sunday (Nov. 17) in a key legislative election that’s set to determine if

These days, it’s hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried about the widespread damage. A growing question as these disasters worsen in a warming world is how to pay for recoveries, particularly in poorer countries that have

Protesters in Niamey on November 16, 2024 walk to denouce foreign interference and to support the ruling CNSP.   –   Copyright © africanews Cleared Niger Thousands of Nigeriens marched Saturday (Nov. 16) in the streets of Niamey in support of the ruling CNSP and to denounce foreign destabilization attempts. A coalition of civil society organizations had

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council who will play an important role in guiding the 7th Administration in its pursuit of rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and job creation. President Ramaphosa has set up the Council to ensure greater coherence and consistency in the implementation of economic policy

Empty plates were scattered on the sands in Copacabana beach, Brazil, on Saturday (Nov. 16). The protest which was organized by the NGO Rio da Paz or Rio for Peace sought to draw the attention of the leaders of the world’s richest nations on the scourge of hunger. Rio de Janeiro hosts this year’s G20

Singapore — To strengthen the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s (Africa CDC) capacity for enhanced mpox case management, the Ministry of Health, Singapore will provide a support package consisting of mpox diagnostic kits and testing supplies, enabling up to 50,000 tests. The ongoing mpox outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental

Commutes drive through a thick layer of smog early morning in New Delhi, India, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews Manish Swarup/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 15/11 – 20:51 Pollution With pollution on the rise, which cities release the most emissions? Data revelaed at COP29 that Asia and the

Last week, the Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS) announced the issuance of a new banknote of SDG1,000 as part of its efforts to improve the security standards for banknotes and achieve economic stability, after many banks in Sudan have been plundered. According to economist El Hadi Habbani the measure is counterproductive. The Central Bank referred

Thick smoke and flames erupt from an Israeli airstrike on Tayouneh, Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews Hassan Ammar/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 15/11 – 21:33 Israel-Hezbollah conflict Lebanon’s capital has been was rocked by another round of Israeli strikes. Blasts were reported on Friday in the

After nearly six decades of BDP rule, the triumphant UDC government has the tough task of restoring sound governance. Botswana’s 30 October elections ushered in a new era for the country with an emphatic rejection of the ruling party – in power for almost six decades – and a resounding win for President Duma Boko’s

FILE – In this March 27, 2019, file photo, a woman receives a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona   –   Copyright © africanews Seth Wenig/Copyright 2019 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 15 hours ago Measles According to the World Health organisation, more than 10 million cases

WHAT: COP29 Presentation of Report on “Measuring the Green Wealth of Nations: Natural Capital and Economic Productivity in Africa” WHO: The African Development Bank Group; African government representatives; development agencies; global financiers WHEN: Thursday, 14 November 2024: 13:30-15:00hrs Baku time (GMT+4) WHERE: Africa Pavilion, COP29, Baku Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan Livestreaming – English Livestreaming – French

Last updated: 14/11 – 18:27 At COP29 summit in Baku, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement was criticised by climate justice groups. They are sounding the alarm, warning that this approach lets the world’s biggest polluters off the hook. Instead of cutting emissions at the source, they can simply buy credits, allowing them to continue

Atlanta / Geneva — Worldwide, there were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Inadequate immunization coverage globally is driving the surge in cases. Measles is preventable with

Massa the lioness has good reason to roar at visitors at Rabat National Zoo, as she is the proud mother of a new cub. The male youngster, known as Azaghar was born on 26 July 2024, a member of the subpopulation known as the Atlas Lion or the Barbary lion, of the subspecies Panthera Leo

The Africa 5G Pioneer Roundtable with the theme of “5G Lighting up Digital Africa” was held in Istanbul, Türkiye. The summit brought together industry organizations, government regulators, and global and regional operators. Experiences were shared and exchanged on important topics such as 5G industry trends, successful 5G business practices and 5G industry ecosystem development to

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Denzel Washington in a scene from “Gladiator II.”   –   Copyright © africanews Cuba Scott/ 2024 Paramount Pictures. Last updated: 10 hours ago Denzel Washington 24 years after the original movie, Ridley Scott is bringing “Gladiator” back to the big screens Taking over from Russell Crowe as the central

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has affirmed the government’s commitment to advancing toward the nation’s Vision 2050 goals, emphasizing resilience in the face of challenges. He underscored Rwandan’s eagerness for development and the government’s unwavering dedication to progress, on Wednesday, November 13, in Kigali, during the official launch of the Country Economic Memorandum’s second Pathways to

Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Wednesday for talks with top officials. He said Cairo was working to halt Israel’s “brutal aggression” on Lebanon as soon as possible. Israel launched a major ground and air offensive against the Lebanese group Hezbollah in late September. This followed a year of

Kigali’s nightlife is about to light up with nostalgia as “The Reminisce” returns for its second edition, bringing back what organizers call “the grown folks’ playground.” Originating in Uganda, this throwback dance music experience will transform Atelier du Vin on Saturday, November 16, into a celebration of the sounds of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and

US president-elect Donald Trump made a triumphant return to Washington on Wednesday, his first trip to the nation’s capital since his election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. His first stop was to celebrate his victory with House Republicans who greeted him with a standing ovation. “We won the majority by 7.1 million. We won

Mogadishu — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) conducted a targeted operation in the Dharaarweyn area near Galcad city, within the Galgaduud region. The agency stated that the mission, executed overnight, resulted in the elimination of at least 23 insurgents and the demolition of three vehicles utilized by the militants. The operation, which took

John Boyega, from left, Padma Lakshmi, Marco Tronchetti Provera, Chief executive officer of Pirelli   –   Copyright © africanews Kin Cheung/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 12/11 – 19:00 Pop Art Celebrities featuring in the 2025 Pirelli calendar include John Boyega and model Padma Lakshmi. Photographed by young artist Ethan James Green, the

Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, has called for sustainable clean cooking solutions to support Uganda’s extensive refugee population and safeguard the country’s forests. Speaking at UK’s side event on Investing in Energy, Resilience and Nature in Africa at COP29 conference taking place in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, Nankabirwa has emphasized the urgent need to address the environmental

The head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion has resigned. This comes after an investigation found that Justin Welby failed to tell police about serial physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse by a volunteer leader as soon as he became aware of it in 2013. “I believe that stepping

What is COP29? The Conference of Parties (COP) is the primary decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The annual meeting of the parties — member states that have signed onto the UN convention — is also referred to as COP. COP members have agreed to limit global warming to

Antonio Guterres, United Nations secretary-general, attends a session on renewables in Africa at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, on Nov. 12, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.   –   Copyright © africanews Peter Dejong/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 8 hours ago Adaptation to climate change On the second day of COP 29 in Baku

Amid the ongoing economic challenges faced by Malawi, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the banners of FnD (Forum for National Development) and MaBLEM (Malawi Business Leaders for Economic Movement) are expressing optimism that the country is on the right path towards economic recovery, growth, and eventual self-sufficiency. In a joint press statement, signed by FnD

With less than a week to go before Senegal’s snap legislative elections, the opposition and the government are battling for control of the capital, Dakar. Activists from the opposition coalition are canvassing door-to-door across the city — while government supporters are offered culture. Both sides say they are confident of victory. “We’re in a very

As the race to lead the United Transformation Movement (UTM) intensifies ahead of the party’s elective convention in November, one figure has emerged at the centre of controversy: Dalitso Kabambe. The former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor, who is vying for the presidency of the party, is making waves not just for his political

Authorities in Paris are planning to deploy 4,000 police officers for the upcoming France v Israel match. 2,500 of them will be at the Stade de France stadium, and the rest will be around the city and monitoring public transport. According to Paris’ police chief, an anti-terrorist security perimeter will be put in place around

Cairo, Egypt — Somalia took a significant step towards addressing its internal displacement crisis with the launch of the “Saameynta: Scaling Solutions to Displacement through Financing Inclusive Urban Development” during the World Urban Forum in Cairo on Thursday. Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdisalam Dhaay presented the initiative, which uses innovative financing to manage the displacement

Congolese political and civil society leaders Saturday announced an alliance to rally against constitutional changes they are meant to ensure President Felix Tshisekedi keeps power indefinitely. Named ‘National Awakening’, the coalition will hold its first meeting in mid-December to pay tribute to the 2005 referendum which gave birth to the 2006 constitution. They called attempts

“Magistrates are seen daily on public or commercial vehicles, most times alongside litigants and criminal suspects standing trial before them. This is a security risk to their lives.” Magistrates in Cross River State have threatened to go on strike over lack of promotion and poor welfare. The magistrates, under the aegis of the Magistrates Association