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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended financial assistance to families affected by the recent landslides in the Sebei subregion, which claimed at least 15 lives and caused widespread destruction across Kween, Bukwo, and Kapchorwa districts. The financial assistance was delivered by the Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Lilian Aber. According to Aber, the president

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday renewed his appeal for a ceasefire in Sudan and the opening of humanitarian corridors. The United Nations has accused fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which captured the city of al-Fashir recently, of killing non-Arab civilians and sexual assaults. “It is with great sorrow that I follow the tragic

Kenya Landslide Death Toll Hits 26, Search for Missing Continues The government has confirmed that at least 26 people have died following a landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet after heavy rainfall. Rescuers are still searching for 25 people who were missing following the disaster. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the bodies were taken to Kapteren Airstrip for identification, while

Kenya’s Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo and Ethiopia’s Bizuager Aderra took first place at the 47th Istanbul Marathon on Sunday. Kilimo won the men’s race in 2 hours, 10 minutes and 12 seconds. He finished ahead of Ethiopian racers Dejene Debela and Sufaro Woliyi Kebato. Kenya and Ethiopia also dominated the podium in the women’s division. Aderra

At least 15 people are feared dead following fresh landslides that struck the districts of Kapchorwa, Kween, and Bukwo early Saturday morning, burying several homes and destroying large tracts of farmland. Preliminary reports indicate that hectares of maize and wheat gardens, worth millions of shillings, were swept away by the mudslides triggered by heavy overnight

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan arrives for a campaign rally ahead of the general elections in Mbeya, Tanzania, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Tanzania Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected with a staggering 97.6% of the vote, the electoral commission announced Saturday

KALAKI – President Museveni on Friday campaigned in Kalaki District, where he was received by jubilant residents and district leaders who presented a detailed memorandum outlining the area’s development priorities and expectations. The memorandum, delivered by NRM District Chairperson Ajilo Mary Gorety, thanked the President for previous interventions in the district but appealed for more

A Polisario Front soldier salutes during a military parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Polisario Front in the Aoussered camp, Algeria, Saturday, May 20, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Guidoum Fateh/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 21 hours ago USA The United Nations Security Council voted Friday to extend the

guest column By Daniel T. Makokera In 2010, a young Tunisian street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself alight in protest against corruption and police brutality. His desperate act ignited the Arab Spring, a wave of uprisings that swept across North Africa and the Middle East, toppling once-untouchable strongmen and redrawing the region’s political map.

An aerial view of Black River, Jamaica, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.   –   Copyright © africanews Matias Delacroix/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 10 hours ago Jamaica The coastal town of Black River, described by the Jamaican government as Hurricane Melissa’s “ground zero,” lies devastated after one

“In 25 years, you should be irrelevant.” With those words, Volante CEO Liz Jarman hushed the room at VillageReach’s 25th anniversary event. The point was clear: if nonprofits are still needed to fill gaps in health systems decades from now, we’ve failed. While we can catalyze innovation and take risks, real success means governments and

People protest in the streets of Arusha, Tanzania, on election day, 29 October 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 17 hours ago Tanzania The United Nations rights office said on Friday it was alarmed by the deaths and injuries that have occurred in the ongoing election-related

From November 10 to 15, Cotonou will become the capital of Africa’s Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). The Francophone Africa Music Industry Fair (SIMA)  will bring together for six days the most influential figures of the continent’s musical and cultural scene. Artists, producers, institutions, major labels, and investors will meet to celebrate African creativity, share

The city of Maroua, capital of the Far North region in northern Cameroon, has been at a standstill since Friday morning. News of a call by opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, for a nationwide “ghost town” protest spread like wildfire. His appeal for a three-day shutdown from Monday is already being observed here. Out of

Addis Abeba — Amnesty International has called for an immediate and transparent investigation by the United States into a deadly air strike on a migrant detention center in Sa’ada, north-western Yemen, which killed and injured dozens of Ethiopian migrants in April 2025, describing the attack as a likely war crime. The human rights organization said

French President Emmanuel Macron welcoming heads of state to the presidential palace in the capital on Wednesday. Several African leaders are among those in the city to take part in the two-day 8th annual Paris Peace Forum. This include Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé, Ghana’s John Dramani Mahama, Joseph Boakai of Liberia, and Felix Tshisekedi of

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Vassily A. Nebenzia (Russian Federation): The members of the Security Council expressed grave concern over escalating violence in and around El Fasher, North Darfur. The members of the Security Council condemned the assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El Fasher and

A Sudanese girl receives an oral cholera vaccine during a 10-day vaccination campaign conducted by health ministry workers in Khartoum, Sudan, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Marwan Ali/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. By Agencies Last updated: 1 hour ago cholera An ancient affliction once pushed to the margins is reemerging

Sporting Clubs Should Not Launder the Reputation of Unaccountable Abusive Groups On the evening of October 10, two European football giants played a friendly match amid much fanfare in the newly renovated Benghazi International Stadium, to the spectators’ delight. Altético Madrid beat Internazionale Milan 4-3 in a penalty shootout to take home the “Reconstruction Cup.”

Nobel Prize–winning writer and critic Wole Soyinka revealed on Tuesday that his U.S. visa has been revoked by the American consulate in Lagos. The 91-year-old Nobel laureate stated he was “very satisfied” with the revocation and confirmed the decision during a press conference. Soyinka, renowned for his outspoken views, previously held U.S. permanent residency but

Khartoum — “Your silence has brought shame to history and will remain a witness to a time when the world abandoned its humanity,” said Minni Arko Minawi, Governor of Darfur and head of the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A), who accused the international community for having helplessly witnessed the conquest and subsequent massacres perpetrated against the

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Traditional leaders say they have been excluded from consultations on the land bill, raising concerns over diminished authority and potential disruption of communal land governance. Council of Traditional Leaders chairperson Immanuel Gaseb said this during a meeting with the parliamentary standing committee on urban and rural development, chaired by Elifas Dingara, last week. This was

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara casts his vote at a polling station during the presidential elections in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 27/10 – 22:47 Ivory Coast Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term with 89.77% of the vote, according to provisional

President William Ruto has lifted the ban on logging to allow for the harvesting of mature trees only in forests countrywide. The President noted that there is need to utilise mature timber for commercial purposes rather than letting it rot in the forest. During a public engagement at the Molo Technical and Vocational College in

FILE – People prepare local crops of sugar cane and watermelons for sale, at Abu Shouk refugee camp, on the outskirts of El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan, Oct. 8, 2010.   –   Copyright © africanews John Heilprin/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 27/10 – 22:10 Sudan Sudanese paramilitary forces have captured a crucial

Milnerton High Followed Protocol in Bullying Case, Says WCED The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed that Milnerton High School followed proper procedures after reports of alleged bullying, reports EWN. This follows claims that the school failed to act on the incidents. Eight Grade 11 pupils appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates Court on

Inhabitants of Douala have been protesting for a second day, following the announcement that president Paul Biya was re-elected for an eighth term. Armed forces have been deployed to several districts of the city. Barricades, fires, live bullets: in Douala, as in many other cities of Cameroon, the aftermath of the announcement of results for

Washington D.C. — Indirect preliminary talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in Washington D.C. last week, marking a significant step towards formal ceasefire negotiations and efforts to stabilise the country after more than a year and a half of war. A US State Department official confirmed

Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, center, attends a press conference   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 26/10 – 16:16 South Africa The annual Nelson Mandela lecture 2025 saw UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, speak about

N’djamena/New York — “Thank you for joining us. I speak to you a day after leaving Darfur, following a mission that also took me to Khartoum. “What I saw was alarming. Sudan is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. The conflict is escalating, and children are paying the highest price. “Every day, violence is tearing communities

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been fighting the Sudanese army for control of the country since April 2023, announced the capture of army headquarters in the besieged city of El Fasher in the Darfur region. The army has yet to comment. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces announced on Sunday that they had

Fighters from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have captured and forced dozens of young men to fight in the ongoing conflict around El Fasher, according to testimonies gathered by the Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) from witnesses and sources inside the city. Witnesses reported that 65 young men were seized at RSF checkpoints between

Protests Erupt Across Cameroon as Supporters Demand Recognition of Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s Victory   –   Copyright © africanews Joel Kouam Cameroon Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital, on Sunday, responding to a nationwide call from opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary. Demonstrators—mostly young people—marched through major thoroughfares, demanding that authorities acknowledge

guest column By Daniel T. Makokera The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar has once again found itself at a familiar crossroads — a fallen president, jubilant protesters, and young military men promising a “new beginning.” The cycle has become eerily predictable: political euphoria followed by disillusionment, a coup cloaked in patriotism, and eventually, the slow

Immigrant activists rally outside of the US District Court District of Maryland ahead of a hearing where attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia will seek his release Oct. 10, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 25/10 – 14:30 Liberia Liberia is willing to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) kicked off a leadership transition in Cairo with a day of tributes marking the conclusion of Professor Benedict Oramah’s 10-year tenure as president and chairman of the Board of Directors. The event brought together dignitaries from across the continent including former heads of state Macky Sall (Senegal) and Mahamadou Issoufou

Protesters run as security forces use water cannons to disperse them during clashes in Garoua, Cameroon, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 17 hours ago Cameroon Two top opposition leaders in Cameroon have been arrested, their Union for Change political platform said in

Washington, DC — Leo Brent Bozell III, President Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to South Africa faced largely favorable questioning from Republicans and vigorous grilling from Democrats during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday In opening remarks, the Committee chairman, Republican Jim Risch (Idaho), said the U.S.–South Africa relationship is

As early voting gets underway in New York’s mayoral race, Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has vowed to further embrace his Muslim identity in the face of what he’s called “racist and baseless” attacks from his opponents. Speaking outside a mosque on Friday, Mamdani said it’s a decision he avoided at the start of his campaign

THE world’s top runners are renowned for their speed, mental toughness, and willingness to push their bodies beyond what most people would consider comfortable. Eliud Kipchoge, the Kenyan distance runner widely regarded as the greatest marathoner of all time, embodies everything that makes a runner extraordinary. He has secured two Olympic gold medals in the

Tensions flared outside Milnerton High School in Cape Town on Thursday after a video allegedly showing a student being beaten by classmates circulated widely on social media, prompting anger from parents and community members. Dozens of parents gathered at the school gates demanding accountability and swift action from school authorities. Police were deployed to manage

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), The International Finance Corporation (IFC), and partner organizations today announce the appointment of Inspired Evolution as the investment manager for Zafiri, a new decentralised renewable energy (DRE) equity investment vehicle targeting small-scale and decentralized renewable energy, to expand access to electricity and clean cooking solutions for tens of millions

Russian President Vladimir Putin, 23 October 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Sputnik Last updated: 10 hours ago Russia Russia’s President Vladimir Putin remained defiant on Thursday after the United States president imposed sanctions on two of the country’s top oil firms. Donald Trump is hoping the move will squeeze Moscow’s finances and pressure it to

Gulu, Uganda — Uganda Police have confirmed that 63 people have lost their lives in a road accident early today on the Gulu-Kampala Highway. The accident involved two buses, a truck, and a saloon car. “63 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured in a fatal road crash that occurred today, 22nd October

Bayern Munich on Tuesday extended Belgian coach, Vincent Kompany’s contract at the German club to the end of June 2029. The former Manchester City captain was reportedly not Bayern’s first choice when appointed head coach last year. He has since led the team to 11 wins in 11 games this season, with them sitting atop

Geneva — Responsible governance means leadership that balances accountability, transparency, and purpose in a world facing profound uncertainty and change, going beyond compliance or risk management, says South African ethics expert Liezl Groenewald. Groenewald, the chief executive of the Ethics Institute, was one of the main speakers at the Global Ethics Forum 2025 in Geneva

The high-level meeting taking place on Wednesday is expected to enhance political and economic collaboration between the European Union and Egypt. Egyptian President Abdelfattah el-Sisi has arrived in Brussels for the inaugural EU-Egypt Summit, which took place on Wednesday. The core agenda of the summit centers on bolstering bilateral ties and promoting stability, peace, and

London — The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released a new research brief, Africa’s natural resources and conflicts: a vicious cycle, examining how growing competition over natural resources is fuelling conflicts across the continent – and how these conflicts are, in turn, undermining Africa’s ability to leverage its own wealth for development. The Foundation warns of

Security forces take position during clashes with supporters of presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma in Garoua, Cameroon, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Welba Yamo Pascal)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 23 hours ago Cameroon A young teacher was shot and killed in Garoua on Tuesday during chaotic

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, and the African Union Commission on the occasion of the third Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting held this week in Washington, D.C. Begin text.On

Cameroon’s top court on Wednesday dismissed all petitions against October’s presidential election, paving the way for the declaration of final results. The constitutional council’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal. 10 petitions challenging the October 12 exercise were sent to the council. They included allegations of ballot stuffing, intimidation and other illegalities. The

Vice President Kashim Shettima says the revival of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) across the North is essential to addressing unemployment and insecurity. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday called for renewed industrialisation across Northern Nigeria, saying the region must convert its natural and agricultural resources into industries that create jobs and drive sustainable growth.

France’s biggest bank BNP Paribas on Tuesday said it was disputing a United States court ruling in a Sudan-related litigation and that it believed the verdict will be overturned on appeal. A New York federal jury last week found the bank helped the government of former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir commit genocide. The court ordered

He died on the evening of October 12 after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. Abiodun Aremu, a former labour and civil society leader and socialist fighter, widely known as Comrade Areemson, who died this month, will be buried on Thursday, 23 October. The internment is to be conducted at his residence near Ijako Sugar

Two teenagers were killed and five injured in a shooting in the Westbury area of Johannesburg on Tuesday, police said. Authorities said they believed the incident was gang-related. No arrests have been made so far, according to Gauteng Police spokesperson Brenda Muridili. Initial reports indicate that the seven victims, aged between 13 and 19, were

President Museveni has said government will construct a technical institute in Nwoya to skills locals, especially youths. “I have been told Nwoya needs a technical institute and we shall put that in our plans,” Museveni said. The NRM presidential candidate was on Tuesday speaking during a campaign rally at Anaka Primary School in Nwoya district

Gen Z protesters in Madagascar have expressed anger and disappointment after new leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina appointed businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the nation’s prime minister on Monday. Rajaonarivelo is a well-known figure in the Malagasy economic and financial ecosystem. Randrianirina said he appointed Rajaonarivelo due to his experience and “connection with international organisations that work

President Cyril Ramaphosa says overcoming poverty and tackling the cost of living for South Africans is one of the strategic priorities of the Government of National Unity (GNU). “Access to nutritious food directly affects the physical health and development of individuals and societies,” President Ramaphosa said. In his weekly newsletter on Monday, President Ramaphosa said

Internet users around the world faced widespread disruption on Monday because of a problem with Amazon’s cloud computing service in the United States. The outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) affected dozens of major online operations, including social media app Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games, but also Airbnb and several banks in the

Non-provisional taxpayers have until the end of today to submit their annual income-tax returns. Monday, 20 October 2025 is the deadline for taxpayers to submit their returns to the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Last week SARS Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, reminded non-provisional taxpayers to submit their annual income-tax returns. On Wednesday, the revenue service said

Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina named businessman Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the nation’s new prime minister on Monday. Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday. He had seized power a few days before, in the wake of massive youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor. The new leader said he appointed Rajaonarivelo as head

The Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Group, chaired in 2025 by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), met today to review progress on joint actions and chart priority areas for the Group’s future work. Heads noted that their collaborative engagement has deepened throughout 2025, under the CEB’s Chairship of the Group, building successfully

The logo of French bank BNP Paribas SA is pictured at the La Defense business district outside Paris, France, 11 January 2016   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 2 hours ago Sudan Shares in France’s biggest bank BNP Paribas dropped as much as 10% on Monday after a United States court verdict last

Nairobi — President William Ruto on Thursday paid an emotional tribute to the late opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as “irrevocably stubborn in his vision for a just, prosperous, and united Kenya.” Speaking during the State Funeral Service held at Nyayo National Stadium, President Ruto hailed Odinga as a

In Ivory Coast, the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan was abuzz with the colours of the ruling Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) on Saturday. Thousands of young people from municipalities across the district and several regions of Ivory Coast responded to its call to come together to reaffirm their support for candidate

Nairobi — Human rights organization Vocal Africa has confirmed the identity of two victims captured in viral photographs lying motionless inside Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium, where police opened fire on mourners during the public viewing of the late Raila Odinga’s body. In a statement on Friday, Vocal Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid named one victim as

People take part in a youth led protest calling for education and healthcare reforms, in Tangier, Morocco, 18 October 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 16 hours ago Morocco After almost 10 days without taking to the streets, young Moroccans resumed their protests in front of

Johannesburg — Masterclass in Human-Centered Leadership at Women Create Wealth Summit #WCW2025 – Theo Sowa and Reeta Roy Yesterday, we had the privilege of witnessing a refreshingly candid conversation between two remarkable leaders, Theo Sowa, CEO of GMT and Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation as they explored what it truly takes

Counting is underway in Libya following voting in 16 councils under the third phase of the country’s municipal elections. The High National Elections Commission said polling stations closed at 6pm local time on Saturday with an estimated turnout of 68 per cent. It says voting went smoothly and in an orderly and secure manner across

Nairobi — Economic policy and political risk analysts have paid a glowing tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a Pan-Africanist who immensely shaped Indo-Kenya relations. Speaking at the first Mentoria Fireside Chat hosted under the theme ‘Indo-Kenya Economic Imperatives’, the economic and public policy analysts, including Ken Gichinga, Dismas Mokua and

French President Emmanuel Macron met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris on Friday ahead of a European summit in Brussels next week. Macron greeted von der Leyen on the steps of the Élysée Palace, before waving for photographers and entering together for talks. The meeting comes as France’s latest political crisis

Nairobi — The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a change in the funeral program for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale said the body will not be taken to Raila’s Karen residence for an overnight stay as earlier planned. “Due to unavoidable circumstances, the body of H.E.

More adults in the United States support President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict in Israel since he brokered a ceasefire deal in Gaza, a new AP-NORC poll finds — but his approval ratings on domestic issues remain weak. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research reveals that Trump’s apparent success

The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026. The revised proposal marks a significant drop from his original ask for next year of $3.715 billion and is 15.1

A military officer salutes at a state funeral for former Kenya Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 15 hours ago Kenya Presidents and representatives of African heads of state joined thousands of

The newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has pledged to conduct a comprehensive audit of the INEC Results Viewing (IReV) portal to identify and resolve the technical glitches that undermined public confidence during the 2023 general elections. Speaking during his screening before the Senate on Thursday, Amupitan said

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita for bilateral talks in Moscow on Thursday. The two diplomats signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the creation of a joint committee “to deepen the strategic partnership” between Russia and Morocco, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement. Lavrov and Bourita also

ABUJA- The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Thursday, gave reasons why none of the inmates that were recently pardoned by President Bola Tinubu, have been released from prison custody. According to the AGF, though the presidential prerogative of mercy was approved by the Council of State

Kenya Red Cross officials evacuate an injured man after chaos erupted during public viewing of the body of ex-premier Raila Odinga in Nairobi, Kenya, 16 October 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 18 hours ago Kenya At least two people have been killed in Nairobi on Thursday after Kenyan police fired at

…calls for safe drinking water, as flood contaminates water sources ABUJA – The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, has placed Bayelsa, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, and other states on high alert over flooding. This was announced during a media briefing by the Director-General, DG, NiSHA, Arc Umar Mohammed, where he said the flood alerts released by

New drone footage captured by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday shows the extent of building destruction and damage to hospitals in Gaza City. The images illustrate the shattering of Gaza’s health system, as only 13 of the 36 hospitals across the enclave remain partially functional, according to the WHO. The organisation also said

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Diri announced this on Wednesday at the exco chamber in the Bayelsa State Government House. Vanguard correspondent in Bayelsa reports that the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abraham Ngobere, along with 18 PDP lawmakers, also tendered

FILE – Presidential candidate Raila Odinga arrives to attend Sunday mass in St. Francis church in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy, File)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 15/10 – 18:16 Kenya Kenya is in mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has met with the President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, to deepen cooperation and open new opportunities for Ghana’s development. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, focused on expanding support for both ongoing and new projects that aim to accelerate

We are just days away from a decisive election in Côte d’Ivoire, marked by high pre-election tensions, the exclusion of some candidates, and controversy surrounding the candidacy of outgoing president Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a fourth term. In this context, what are the real chances of the opposition candidates? Still in the race to

Reflections on Trust, Sovereignty, and Africa’s Economic Destiny When the language of numbers claims to replace the voice of the people—when trust becomes a score and sovereignty a chart—it is time to pause, breathe, and question the gaze that evaluates. The recent downgrade of Senegal by Moody’s revives an essential question: how can one believe

Sudan’s Finance Minister on Wednesday said his country’s oil production dropped from 500,000 barrels a day to less than 30,000 after South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 following a long conflict. Gibril Ibrahim spoke at the Russian Energy Week Forum in Moscow. The event brought together officials from 84 countries to discuss energy

A Harare doctor who believes that blood is sacred and must not be transfused has failed in his bid to overturn a professional ban restricting his medical practice after the High Court ruled that his constitutional challenge was filed “prematurely.” Dr Seleman Saidi, who was disciplined for refusing to administer blood transfusions on religious grounds

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Kenyan President William Ruto observes the guard of honor at State House in Nairobi, Kenya, on 18 March, 2025 .   –   Copyright © africanews Brian Inganga/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 15 hours ago Kenya Police in Kenya have been granted 14 days to hold a

Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final three places from the African qualifying groups for next year’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Three teams will vie for supremacy in Group C

The online youth collective behind nationwide protests sweeping Morocco has urged people to stage “peaceful sit-ins” in cities across the country on Saturday. GenZ 212’s call for fresh demonstrations comes after more than two weeks of almost nightly protests. It also called for the immediate release of what it described as “all prisoners of conscience”

Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, has dismissed any links between President Cyril Ramaphosa and corruption accused, Hangwani Maumela. This after a video showing the President with popular DJ, Tbo Touch, and Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Jomo Sibiya outside Maumela’s house surfaced on social media. “It is well known that President Ramaphosa loves to walk

French President Emmanuel Macron answers journalists as he leaves the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Monday, Oct.13 2025. (Yoan Valat, Pool photo via AP)   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 49 minutes ago Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed deep concern over the political crisis in Madagascar but stopped

At least 17 children, including an infant just seven days old, have reportedly been killed in an attack on the Dar al-Arqam Displacement Centre in El Fasher, North Darfur, early on Saturday morning. The UN children’s agency, UNICEF, has received reports that the attack occurred in a facility hosting families displaced by the ongoing conflict

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according to official results released early Sunday. Herminie garnered 52.7% of the vote, with Ramkalawan taking 47.3%, the results showed. Herminie represents the United Seychelles party, which led the country for four decades before it lost

A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an “attempt to seize power illegally” was under way. The CAPSAT contingent of administrative and technical officers joined thousands of protesters in the city centre on Saturday in a major shift in a more

Cameroon voted in an election Sunday that could see Africa’s oldest leader extend his rule by another seven years. Analysts have predicted a victory for President Paul Biya. Now 92, he would be 99 by the time his term finishes. He first came to power in 1982 following the resignation of Cameroon’s first president, Ahmadou

Côte d’Ivoire’s two main opposition parties called on Sunday for daily protests, less than two weeks before a presidential election in which their two main candidates are barred from running. At a march in Abidjan on Saturday, which had been banned by authorities the day before, security forces dispersed crowds with tear gas. At least

Voters show their voter cards in front of a polling station during the presidential elections in Libreville, Gabon, on Saturday, April 12, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Betines Makosso/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved By Africanews Last updated: 18 hours ago Brice Oligui Nguema President Brice Oligui Nguema’s Democratic Union of Builders (UDB) secured

A Somali national was killed in a targeted attack in the Khayelitsha township of Cape Town on the night of October 9, 2025, in the latest incident of violence against the Somali immigrant community in South Africa. The victim has been identified as Ismail Abukar, a young Somali entrepreneur who was well-known in the Somali

King Mohammed VI of Morocco greets parliamentarians upon his arrival at the opening session of the Moroccan Parliament, while Crown Prince Moulay Hassan.   –   Copyright © africanews Moroccan Royal Palace/AP Last updated: 11/10 – 16:08 Mohamed VI Tension is mounting in Morocco as protesters demand change and the stage is now with the King. His

The Cabinet of the Jubaland State of Somalia has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), accusing it of “illegal interference” in its territories, particularly in the volatile Gedo region, during a ministerial meeting chaired by President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) on Thursday, October 10, 2025. In a meeting focused on

Displaced Palestinians walk along the coastal road near Wadi Gaza in the central Gaza Strip, moving toward northern Gaza, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 22 hours ago Gaza Tens of thousands of Palestinians began returning Saturday to the devastated northern Gaza Strip after a U.S.‑brokered ceasefire came into

When South Africa emerged from the shadows of apartheid in 1994, the world looked on in awe. The land of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela — Prisoner 46664 turned President No. 1 — had done the impossible: it had chosen peace over vengeance, democracy over division. The term “Rainbow Nation”, coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, captured the

No signs of foul play have been found in the death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, authorities say.  The exact cause is still unknown. French investigators are working closely with South African officials as the probe continues. Mthethwa was discovered outside the Hyatt Regency in Paris Tuesday. His room’s 22nd‑floor window had

By Rune SKINNEBACH, European Union Ambassador to Ghana; FREDERIK LANDSHÖFT, German Ambassador to Ghana; and DIARRA DIMÉ LABILLE, French Ambassador Designate to Ghana As we mark World Day Against the Death Penalty, our shared focus turns to justice, human dignity, and the unwavering belief in rehabilitation. This day is a moment to applaud Ghana’s progress

FILE – Mohammed Fita picks coffee beans on his farm Choche, near Jimma, 375 kilometers (234 miles) southwest of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday, Sept. 21 2002.   –   Copyright © africanews Sayyid Azim/AP2002 Last updated: 10/10 – 17:14 Ethiopia Ethiopia’s coffee industry has made a strong start to the fiscal year, exporting 80,000 metric tonnes

Campaigning in Cote d’Ivoire’s presidential election kicked off on Friday. The five candidates approved by the Constitutional Council have two weeks to win over voters ahead of the 25 October polls. RFI’s correspondent Bineta Diagne is following the campaign trail. Alassane Ouattara, in power since 2011, is facing off against four candidates: former ministers Jean-Louis

Last updated: 15 hours ago The move followed the Israeli Cabinet’s approval of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas, marking a key step toward ending the two-year conflict. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that the Cabinet had approved the outline

Dakar, Senegal, 10 October 2025 – To mark the International Day of the Girl, over 100 girls from West and Central Africa came together in Dakar for the West and Central Africa Girls’ Summit. Their message to presidents, policymakers, and the rest of the world is clear: “We want to be taken into account when our

For its tenth edition, the Dream City biennale is bringing the medina of Tunis to life. The result of two years of work led by the association L’Art Rue, the festival transforms the alleys, houses, and squares of the old city into open stages for contemporary creation.   For twenty years, L’Art Rue has collaborated with

Use as a Weapon Prohibited Under International Law The United States government sanctioned General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Sudan’s de facto head of state, in January 2025, alleging that the SAF had used chemical weapons, but did not publish any evidence for the claim. But a new

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of preparing to wage war against it, in the latest sign of escalating tensions between the two countries over control of the Red Sea.  In a letter to the United Nations Secretary-General on 2 October, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos claimed that Eritrea was colluding with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front

Rajoelina Under Pressure as Mass Protests Sweep Madagascar Mass protests in Madagascar over power cuts, water shortages, and alleged corruption put President Andry Rajoelina under mounting pressure, as the youth-led Gen Z Madagascar movement gave him until Wednesday night to meet its demands or face a nationwide strike. The group, which led nearly two weeks

FILE – In this Saturday, July 13, 2019 file photo, a person is vaccinated against Ebola in Beni, Congo. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 12 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo Over 200 health facilities in eastern Congo are facing critical medicine

Kisumu — In the flood-prone village of Nyamkebe, in Nyando Sub County, Kisumu, where families often go to bed on empty stomachs and homes are regularly swallowed by rising waters, education once took a back seat to survival. Parents kept their children at home, not out of neglect, but out of necessity, because there was

Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip celebrate after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 8 hours ago Israel Hamas war A significant breakthrough in Egypt has raised hopes

Luanda — A Dutch business delegation will visit some lands in Angola starting from Tuesday (07), with the aim of analyzing them for possible investment in the agriculture and transportation sectors. The information was made official on Monday (06) in Luanda by the director of the Netherlands-Africa Business Council (NABC), Núria Soares. According to the

Cleared   –   Copyright © africanews Thibault Camus/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved By Agencies Last updated: 07/10 – 18:02 France UNESCO is set to welcome its first-ever Director-General from the Arab world after Egypt’s former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Khaled el-Anani, was nominated by the organization’s Executive Board on Monday. If confirmed by

The government of The Gambia has formally requested a one-month extension from Spanish authorities for 33 Gambian seasonal workers currently in Spain under a three-month agricultural labour scheme. Babucarr Joof, minister of Defence who is also overseeing the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, confirmed to this medium that he wrote to the

The Beni garrison military court handed down its verdict on Monday evening, after two weeks of an intense trial in a case of collaboration with the Allied Democratic Forces. The trial marks a turning point in the fight against terrorism in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Twenty-three people received sentences ranging from five to 20 years

Appearing before the Special Select Committee on the sale and disposal of assets identified by the Janneh Commission, the Registrar of Companies, Mrs. Marie Therese Gomez, admitted that not a single one of the 28 companies ordered for liquidation by the Janneh Commission linked to former President Yahya Jammeh and his close associates has actually

Protests were ongoing in the streets of Madagascar on Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina appointed a new prime minister. In Antananarivo, anger has spread to the healthcare sector.  Hundreds of medical students and junior doctors left Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona Hospital — the largest public hospital in Antananarivo — on Tuesday to march to the

The city of Istanbul will play host to the 5th Turkey-Africa Economic Forum (TABEF), which is scheduled for October 16th -17th, 2025 at Istanbul Congress Centre (ICC) in Turkey. Hosted by Turkey’s Ministry of Trade and organised by the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) in cooperation with the African Union, the event aims to foster

Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika speaks during an inauguration ceremony at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre, Malawi, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Thoko Chikondi/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Malawi Just a day after his inauguration, Malawi’s newly elected President Arthur Peter Mutharika has begun assembling his administration, naming a partial cabinet that

The Municipal Systems Act of 2000 was followed by the commodification of essential services. Together with mismanagement and a lack of investment in infrastructure, it has led us to where we are. I spent six years studying water and sanitation in Johannesburg for my master’s degree and PhD. Joburg had arguably the best-quality municipal water

FILE – A man enters one of the tunnels dug with shovels in the Shinkolobwe Cobalt mine, near Likasi, in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, April 10, 2004   –   Copyright © africanews SCHALK VAN ZUYDAM/AP2004 Last updated: 21 hours ago Cobalt Exporters who violate a new quota system on cobalt will be permanently banned from

Procedures for ensuring the safe return of the six South Africans detained by Israel after taking part in the Gaza flotilla are ‘advancing steadily,’ says Dirco. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) says the South African activists detained by Israel for taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which sought to deliver aid

Since early October, Congo’s presidential protection force has launched an operation against criminal gangs of machete-weilding teens known locally as ‘bebe noir’ or black babies. The groups have been spreading terror in the country’s major cities for several years, attacking and robbing businesses and homes. ”It’s a good initiative because Congolese people are always afraid

Nakuru — The official launch of the ambition 10-year Mau Forest Complex Conservation plan is on course with the lined up pre-event activities taking place as per the set out schedule. Among the activities lined up ahead of the official launch of Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MCF-ICLIP) is the launch

South Africa is sending a team of top investigators to the French capital, Paris, to take part in the probe into the death of ambassador Nathi Mthethwa. The 58-year-old’s body was discovered in the Hyatt Regency hotel’s inner courtyard on Tuesday morning after falling from the 22nd floor. National police commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says five

The death sentence handed to former president Joseph Kabila has deepened political and regional divisions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, exposing the fragile balance between demands for justice and hopes for peace. Kabila, 54, was convicted in absentia on 30 September by the Military High Court in Kinshasa for treason and war crimes. Prosecutors

One of the largest tombs in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings reopened to visitors on Saturday after more than 20 years of renovation. Amenhotep III ruled between 1390 and 1350 BC and was one of the most prominent pharaohs of ancient Egypt. His reign marked a time of exceptional prosperity and grandeur, during which Egypt

In what appears to be a deeply troubling tale of financial mismanagement and corruption at one of Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunications companies, NetOne, shocking revelations have surfaced implicating senior executives in a series of questionable financial decisions that may have cost the company millions. At the heart of these allegations are the Group CEO, Raphael Mushanawani

Pope Leo XIV at the end of a mass for the Jubilee of Migrants and Missionaries, St Peter’s Square, Vatican City, 5 October 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Alessandra Tarantino/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 5 hours ago Vatican Pope Leo XIV has invited Catholic faithful to choose between God and money

Addis Abeba — On 4 September 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed toured the AeroAbay drone assembly plant and proudly declared that Ethiopia’s “locally produced drones” are “key to defending the nation’s economic gains” and essential to sustaining prosperity. “We are producing high number of suicidal drones,” he announced, unmistakably signaling both their combat and reconnaissance

Borno state Governor Babagana Zulum, center back, speaks to people affected by a Boko Haram attack, as he visits the area in Darul Jamal, Nigeria, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Terrorist attack More than 5,000 people have fled across the border into Cameroon after

Addis Abeba — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has announced a nationwide ban on the import of diesel-powered heavy vehicles, effective 2 October 2025, and revealed that about 2,000 buses operating in Addis Ababa and on inter-regional routes will be converted from fuel to gas this year. “When these two thousand vehicles are converted, transport

Cleared   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Agencies Last updated: 03/10 – 17:12 Spain Rallies erupted across the world this week after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza, detaining hundreds of international activists. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hundreds gathered outside the U.S. embassy demanding the release of 23 Malaysians taken

Finance chairman of Medina FC, Abdoulie Sanyang, has revealed that Medina FC represented the voice of the community. Sanyang was speaking during Medina FC and Dunas Hotel partnership signing ceremony on Sunday. He stated that the main priorities of Medina FC are to empower young people in their community. “That is why whatever we do

Madascar’s Gen Z protesters are unbroken in their will to continue to call for change and the abdication of president Andry Rajoelina. The head of state meanwhile said on Friday that he refused to resign, claiming instead that some forces wanted to overthrow the government. They want an end to the power outages and running

GENEVA (2 October 2025) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday called for urgent action to prevent large-scale, ethnically-driven attacks and atrocities in El Fasher, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify efforts to take control of the long-besieged capital of Sudan’s North Darfur State. “After over 500 days of unremitting

President Alassane Ouattara has announced a record-high farm gate price for cocoa, setting the cost at 2,800 CFA francs (4.26 euros) per kilogram for the upcoming main harvest, ahead of presidential election on October 25 in which Mr. Ouattara is a candidate, seeking a fourth term. In Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, the

The African Health Observatory Platform on Health Systems and Policies (AHOP) says Nigeria’s health system is performing at only 45 per cent, below the African regional average of 56 per cent. This is according to the first edition of its report on Country Health System and Services Profiles (CHSSPs), which are comprehensive reviews of African

A cheetah with her cubs in Kenya.   –   Copyright © africanews CHRIS TOMLINSON/AP Last updated: 23 hours ago Somalia Eleven cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland in what a conservationist described on Thursday as “one of the largest confiscations of the species.” The cubs were packed in bags that resembled sacks of

Brazzaville —  The Ebola outbreak response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are beginning to slow down the spread of the virus. Cases reported over the past three weeks are showing early signs of a downward trend. However, maintaining and ramping up control measures remain critical in stopping the outbreak. In the week

A US immigration judge has denied a bid for asylum from Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case has become a proxy for the partisan power struggle over immigration policy. Garcia has 30 days to appeal the decision, but may be deported to Uganda. The judge in Baltimore on Wednesday rejected an application to reopen Abrego Garcia’s 2019 asylum case, but that

Kinshasa — The populations in war-torn areas must not be ignored by not being invited to negotiations to resolve the conflicts that affect them. This is what a group of personalities and traditional leaders from South Kivu civil society stressed in a joint appeal to Mohammed Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Khulaif, the Qatari Minister of State in

Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila, centre, meets with religious leaders in M23 controlled Goma, eastern DRC, 29 May 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 01/10 – 19:00 Democratic Republic Of Congo In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the death sentence handed down to former president Joseph Kabila has

Kampala — As Uganda’s financial landscape continues to embrace digital technology, a new initiative by FINCA Uganda is aiming to bridge the gap between digital banking and underserved communities. While mobile banking apps, USSD codes, agent networks, and online platforms have improved access to financial services nationwide, challenges remain, particularly in rural areas where long

Madagascar police react to protesters demonstrating against chronic electricity and water cuts in Antananarivo, Madagascar, 30 September 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Madagascar It was another tense day of protests on the streets of Madagascar on Wednesday, as police presence intensified in an effort to quell the movement. Security forces locked down the

The African Development Bank’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption (PIAC) and the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for cooperation between the two organizations for information sharing and capacity building. The agreement was signed on 3rd July 2025, in Pretoria, South Africa, at the premises

The 14th edition of the Maghreb International Film Festival takes place in Oujda, Morocco   –   Copyright © africanews Maghreb International Film Festival Last updated: 5 hours ago Morocco The 14th edition of the Maghreb International Film Festival officially opened on Monday, on the stage of the Mohammed VI Theater in the Moroccan city of Oujda.

Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp said power struggles in education leadership, where egos take the front row, obstruct the implementation of informed decisions. Speaking at the Annual General Assembly of the Namibia National Commission (NATCOM) for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) yesterday, she said leaders tend to dismiss every policy recommendation and

FILE – Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore is seen at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on May 10, 2025. (Angelos Tzortzinis/Pool Photo via AP, File)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 30/09 – 12:01 Burkina Faso It’s been three years since Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in

Busia District leaders have made a bold call for the urgent review of Uganda’s Mining and Mineral Act, demanding a greater share of the gold wealth flowing out of the region. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement workshop on mining and rural electrification, the district’s top leadership said the current legal framework fails to benefit the

FILE – Oil installations at the Dangote refinery during the opening ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, May 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 18 hours ago Nigeria It’s a walkout that threatens to halt oil supply nationwide in Nigeria Government officials

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has unveiled his 2026 election manifesto, pledging a “complete reset” to end corruption, restore democracy and tackle Uganda’s deepening social and economic crisis. Kyagulanyi said Uganda has “endured a turbulent political history defined by unfulfilled promises, corruption, division, and abuse of power,” accusing

A YouTube sign is shown near the company’s headquarters in San Bruno, Calif., Wednesday, March 12, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Jeff Chiu/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 7 hours ago YouTube YouTube will pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump after the platform suspended his account following

Namibia Deploys Troops, Helicopters to Battle Massive Etosha Fire Namibia is set to deploy helicopters and hundreds of soldiers to battle a massive fire that has ravaged a third of Etosha National Park, one of southern Africa’s top tourist attractions. It is also home to critically endangered black rhinos. The blaze, believed to have started

The African Creators Conference 2025 brought together visionary thinkers, entrepreneurs, artists and innovators from diverse fields.  A Platform dedicated to fostering innovation and celebrating the exceptional talents of creators across the African continent.  The event showcased Africa’s rich creative heritage and cutting-edge innovations to international stakeholders.  “Africa’s greatest resource is not its mineral or commodities

Nairobi — The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has completed restoration of the Loiyangalani-Suswa 400kV double circuit transmission line, enabling full evacuation of power from the Lake Turkana Wind Power plant. The works, carried out by Elemech Engineering, included the design, supply, and erection of six new towers to replace collapsed structures near Longonot, along

Gabon is awaiting election results on Monday that could prove crucial for the leadership of General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. More than 900,000 Gabonese were called to the polls on Saturday, in the country’s first legislative and local elections since a 2023 military coup toppled the Bongo dynasty. Voters were asked to elect 145 parliament

Nairobi — Four-time world champion Faith Kipyegon has disclosed that she will venture into more distance races next season, as she begins to prepare herself to slowly transition from her traditional 1500m distance. Kipyegon has dominated the race over the years, but with an eye of switching in the coming years, has slowly started moving

People sit under campaign election posters of President Paul Biya, in Yaounde, Cameroon, 5 October 2018   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 7 hours ago Cameroon Cameroon’s presidential campaign officially kicked off on Saturday, with initially 12 candidates in the running ahead of the election on 12 October. The vote could extend or

The new smart meters will cut off only households that don’t pay, instead of switching off power for whole communities. Eskom wants to install 6.2 million meters, but the plan depends on community support in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. Millions of South Africans could finally see an end to load reduction but only if

Voters queue up outside a polling station to cast their votes for the presidential elections in Liberville, Gabon, Saturday, April 12, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Betines Makosso/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 27/09 – 15:20 Gabon After 10 days of campaigning, the first round of Gabon’s legislative and local elections got

The Nelson Mandela Bay metro recorded a loss of R1.58bn in the 2024/2025 financial year, councillors attending the budget and treasury portfolio meeting heard last week. The Nelson Mandela Bay metro recorded a loss of R1.58bn in the 2024/2025 financial year, councillors attending the budget and treasury portfolio meeting heard last week. The Nelson Mandela

The people of Seychelles voted Saturday in an election to choose a new leader and parliament, with President Wavel Ramkalawan seeking a second term in Africa’s smallest country. Ramkalawan’s chief political rival, Patrick Herminie of the United Seychelles Party, is a veteran lawmaker and parliamentary speaker from 2007 to 2016. Polls opened at 7 a.m.

Mission 300, the joint effort led by the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank Group to connect an additional 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030 took a major step forward on Wednesday with the unveiling in New York of a second batch of National Energy Compacts, by seventeen African countries. This brings

Delegates to the UN General Assembly use fashion as a way of bringing their culture and traditions to the global forum. At the United Nations General Assembly, speeches aren’t the only statements being made. Beyond the rhetoric and debates, fashion has quietly emerged as a form of diplomacy. The AP spoke with several delegates about

The president of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta has petitioned the Electoral Commission seeking reinstatement in the 2026 presidential race. Only eight presidential candidates were successfully nominated by the Electoral Commission by the end of the exercise on Wednesday. Addressing journalists on Friday, Kabuleta said it is appalling that despite presenting

This Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, shows a view of the West Bank Jewish settlement. The UNHRC released a list of more than 100 companies operating in Israel’s settlements.   –   Copyright © africanews Oded Balilty/Copyright 2020 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 26/09 – 18:55 West Bank The United Nations has significantly expanded its

Ugandan men are being urged to take a more active role in family planning as health advocates warn that low male involvement continues to undermine progress in reproductive health. For decades, the burden of family planning has been borne almost entirely by women, with cultural norms often casting men as household decision-makers while excluding them

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, centre gestures during a training session in Madrid, Spain.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 15 hours ago Spain Real Madrid are finalizing preparations ahead of a highly anticipated Madrid derby against city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium this Saturday. The

The National Baseline Education Census (NBEC) 2025 has encountered major setbacks in the Kigezi sub-region, with officials citing the ongoing teachers’ strike and the area’s challenging terrain as significant obstacles to data collection. The census, launched in June 2025 by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at U.N. headquarters.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 5 hours ago USA Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced sharp divisions at the United Nations General Assembly

“The laxity with which the EFF acted is unexplained … the extreme urgency was entirely self-created and unwarranted, it inconvenienced the court, the participating party and other litigants” Acting Judge Ncumisa Mayosi has scolded the EFF for the way it has treated the courts. The EFF brought an urgent case against the Minister of Finance

A Turkish F16 fighting jet flies over naval ships during an annual NATO naval exercise on Turkey’s western coast on the Mediterranean, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 23 hours ago Egypt For the first time in 13 years, Turkey and Egypt are

Food insecurity is an escalating crisis on the African continent. Many of its most vulnerable people are reliant on emergency aid, which does little to address the systemic causes of widespread hunger. For Pierre Kremer, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Regional office, Deputy Regional Director, the Africa Zero Hunger campaign

People attend the Comic Con Festival.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 10 hours ago Spain For the first time in its history, Comic-Con has ventured outside the United States and it’s landed in Málaga. Spanning an impressive 82,000 square metres, the international pop culture phenomenon is

Mogadishu — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in coordination with international partners, has carried out a series of targeted operations against the militant group Al-Shabaab across the regions of Hiiraan, Galgaduud, and Lower Shabelle, a statement said Thursday. In Hiiraan region, senior Al-Shabaab commander Abdi Hiiray and two other militants were killed in

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly via video at United Nations headquarters, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo USA The Palestinian president, speaking over video after the United States revoked his visa, told world leaders Thursday that his people “reject” the 2023 Hamas

Held on September 18 alongside HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, “Huawei Africa Night 2025” convened under the theme “All Intelligence for New Africa”. More than 500 partners, government representatives, experts, and industry leaders gathered to share the latest advances in ICT (information and communications technology) innovation and collaboration, with a common goal: advancing the continent’s intelligent transformation.

Frida Kahlo’s face is one of the best known in art, thanks to her bold and challenging self-portraits. A lesser-seen self-depiction by the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is going up for auction at Sotheby’s in what could be a record-setting sale. With an estimated price of $40 million to $60 million, “El sueño (La cama)”

On the sidelines of Climate Week NYC, Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) reinforced its leadership in sustainable finance by signing two major cooperation agreements aimed at accelerating the development of voluntary carbon markets in Africa. The first agreement concluded with Madagascar’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, marks a decisive step toward building national and

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks during a ceremony to mark the enforcement of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, at the WTO in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Magali Girardin/AP Last updated: 8 hours ago WTO World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called for urgent reforms to restore stability and

The West African states, led by military juntas, said they don’t recognize the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction and want to create “indigenous mechanisms” to secure peace and justice. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a joint statement, the military-led West African states said that the court’s jurisdiction had “transformed into

cleared   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi By Agencies Last updated: 22/09 – 18:53 Morocco Morocco is rolling out a streamlined electronic travel authorisation (Autorisation Électronique de Voyage au Maroc, or AEVM) for citizens of select African nations in anticipation of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations

Prominent British-Egyptian democracy advocate Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been freed after years of detention. His release follows a petition from Egypt’s human rights council and increased international pressure. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Monday granted a presidential pardon to British-Egyptian dual national activist and blogger Alaa Abd el-Fattah. Abd el-Fattah was expected to be released from prison

The wait is coming to an end. The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held on Monday evening at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Each year, the awards show celebrates the finest in international football. Africanews takes a look at the strongest contenders of this 69th edition. Among the 30 men’s and 30 women’s nominees

Egypt Pardons Prominent Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi pardoned prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, who had been imprisoned for six years. Abdel Fattah was expected to be released from prison after his sentence ended in September 2024, but he remained in custody in Egypt. He was arrested in 2019 during

Kenya’s President William Ruto speaks to Kenyan police officers, part of a UN-backed mission, during a visit to their base in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 21 September, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 22 hours ago USA Kenya’s president on Monday said the situation in Haiti “can and must be solved”, despite logistics and

At 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates lays out roadmap for saving millions more children’s lives by 2045 if governments stretch every dollar and scale a pipeline of affordable, lifesaving innovations Announces new pledge to the Global Fund 2026-2028 replenishment to prevent deaths from AIDS, TB, and malaria Honors President of the Government of Spain with 2025

Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé receives the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, 22 September 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 2 hours ago France France’s Ousmane Dembélé, considered one of the world’s top footballers, has won the prestigious men’s Ballon d’Or. At a glitzy ceremony in Paris on