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Every day, countless mothers around the world lose their lives to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a devastating reality that remains a widespread and persistent challenge in Nigeria. The country accounts for 28.5% of global maternal deaths, with PPH being a major contributor, causing 22% of these tragic losses. A webinar hosted by Smiles for Mothers in

Agencies   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Agencies Last updated: 21 hours ago Ivory Coast On May 22, 2025, an Ivorian court dismissed a legal challenge against Tidjane Thiam’s leadership of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), allowing him to remain at the helm of the opposition party despite recent controversies over his

Washington, DC — Heading the agenda at the five-day annual meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) that opens on May 26 is the election of the multilateral development bank’s next president. Five candidates are vying to succeed Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who has served the maximum of two five-year terms. During his tenure, the bank’s

cleared   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Agencies Last updated: 11 hours ago Egypt Swedish-Egyptian director Tarik Saleh is back in the Cannes spotlight with Eagles of the Republic, the final chapter of his politically charged trilogy set in Cairo. The film reunites him with long-time collaborator Fares Fares and is competing for the

“Before, farming was an unattainable dream. Today, I feed my children from the land.” These words from Assia Obakar Hassan, a mother from the village of Kalaf, epitomize the profound transformation benefiting part of rural northern Djibouti thanks to a regional project implemented by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) with funding from the African

It’s an unusual smell that fills the room at the Festival Confit de Cavaillon in southern France. The slightly sweet and earthy scent comes from a mafé, bubbling away on the stage. But the performance “Autophagies” by director Eva Doumbia is not only about cooking: it merges memory, history, awareness of the past and of

What: Knowledge Event 1: Leveraging Africa’s domestic capital potential for Development Who: African Development Bank Group, Regional Member Countries, financial institutions, development partners When: Thursday, 29 May 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 GMT Where: Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, and online During its 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, the African Development Bank

People demonstrate outside the Foreign Office in London over the transfer of Chagos Islands to Mauritius, May 22, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 15 hours ago Mauritius The British government signed a deal on Thursday to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after a last-minute

The unified stance from the World Health Organization’s African Member States signals strengthened regional resolve and global collaboration to tackle emerging drug resistance African Member States, led by the Government of Rwanda, called for a united effort to prevent, detect, and respond to antimalarial drug resistance in Africa at the 78th World Health Assembly. MMV

Sudanese arrive at the South army headquarters after a night of violence in Juba, South Sudan, 17 January 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Florence Miettaux/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 21/05 – 19:27 South Sudan The final destination for eight deportees who were flown out of the United States remains unknown. It

Accra — Heads of Disaster Management and Civil Protection Agencies from ECOWAS Member States are gathered in Accra, Ghana for the 16th Consultative Meeting of the Regional Committee for Disaster Management in West Africa (GECEAO). The three-day meeting, organized by the ECOWAS Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DHSA), aims to review the regional Recovery

Migrants on an overcrowded wooden boat wait to be rescued in the Mediterranean Sea, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 19 hours ago SOS Méditerrané The Italian Constitutional Court held a hearing on Wednesday morning in Rome to rule on the detention of

Will the U.S. and South Africa recover relations from the brink? The backdrop for the May 21 meeting between President Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa could hardly be bleaker. In a matter of months, the United States has cut off foreign assistance to the country, dashed hopes for extending an existing trade

President Donald Trump has hosted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday for a meeting that was somewhat tense despite the jokes and attempts by Ramaphosa to defuse the situation after Trump accused the country’s government of allowing a “genocide” to take place against white Afrikaner farmers, a label that even

transcript By Ambassador Troy Fitrell, Senior Bureau Official Bureau of African Affairs MODERATOR:  Good afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub.  I welcome our participants logging in from across the continent and thank all of you for joining us.  Today, we are very pleased to be joined by the

Manchester United’s manager Ruben Amorim, center, smiles during a training session in Manchester, England, May 20, 2025, ahead of the Europa League final football match.   –   Copyright © africanews PA Wire Last updated: 23 hours ago United Kingdom Manchester United have the chance to salvage something from a historically bad league campaign on Wednesday when

Monrovia — The Trump administration is adopting a new commercial diplomacy strategy for sub-Saharan Africa “based on what we’ve seen that actually works,” the acting head of the Africa Bureau at the U.S. State Department, Ambassador Troy Fitrell, said in a briefing on Tuesday. “We have for decades been defined by an assistance-led paradigm, and

Armed military police stand guard as supporters of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, unseen, stage a protest in the city of Kampala, Uganda, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2011 AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 12 hours ago Uganda Ugandan lawmakers on Tuesday passed a government-backed bill to authorize civilian trials in

El Hamadi / Delling / Dibebad / Butana / Port Sudan / Atbara / Omdurman/ El Malha / Mellit / El Fasher — At least 18 civilians, including six women and children, were reportedly killed and 13 others injured on Thursday morning after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and aligned militias attacked the village of

Israeli captive Arbel Yehoud, 29, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, is escorted by Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters as she is handed over to th   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 19/05 – 19:00 Israeli-Palestinian conflict A freed Israeli hostage is calling on the Israeli

The 78th World Health Assembly opened on Monday with a broad appeal to global solidarity, as delegates from around the world gather in Geneva to confront mounting health, climate, and financial challenges – and finalise a global treaty to head off the next pandemic. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, urged Member

Seats of the judges at the International Court of Justice, or World Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, May 23, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 19 hours ago Equatorial Guinea Judges at the top U.N. court sided with Equatorial Guinea in a dispute with neighboring Gabon over which treaty settled the ownership

Chimpanzees don’t just drum on tree roots for fun — they do it in rhythm, and they may be using it to send messages through the forest. That’s what a team of scientists found after analysing more than 370 recordings from 11 chimpanzee communities in six groups across Africa. Their findings, published this month in

Pope Leo XIV on his popemobile tours St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican prior to the inaugural Mass of his pontificate, Sunday, May 18, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 18/05 – 15:13 Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV called for peace in Gaza, Myanmar, and

One of several films from the African continent shown at the Cannes Film Festival, Erige Sehiri’s Promised Sky (Promis le ciel) in the Un Certain Regard category, is a powerful and rare portrait of three migrant women struggling to make ends meet in Tunisia. Franco-Tunisian director Sehiri, who worked previously as an investigative journalist, says

A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the 142-year-old bridge was spared major damage

Six African films are screening at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, which opened this week and runs until 24 May. The selection spans historical fiction, social drama and crime thrillers – with stories set in Tunis, Cairo, Yaoundé, Lagos and Jerada. The works explore migration, memory, justice and belonging, giving voice to communities often left

Iran’s president said his country will continue talks with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program but will not withdraw from its rights because of U.S. threats. “We are negotiating, and we will negotiate. We are not after war but we do not fear any threat,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said during a speech

A long-running border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea has flared again, after a military incident forced villagers to flee and reignited diplomatic tensions between the two West African neighbours. On 28 April, Guinean soldiers fired three shots in the air as they attempted to enter the village of Sokoma, near Yenga – a mineral-rich

Joseph Kariaga who once lived the “gangster life” holds a piglet in the Mathare informal settlement of the capital Nairobi, Kenya Saturday, April 5, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 17/05 – 16:38 Kenya Young men who once lived the “gangster life” in Kenya’s capital have

The political temperature is rising as Malawi heads towards the September 16 General Election, with former president Peter Mutharika and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) secretary general Richard Chimwendo Banda locked in a fiery war of words over a surge in political violence. Speaking at a press briefing from his Mangochi beachside residence on Wednesday, Mutharika

Global food insecurity and malnutrition continued to worsen in 2024, with 295 million people suffering from acute hunger across 53 countries, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and its partners said in a report released on Friday. The figure represents an increase of 13.7 million compared to 2023, marking the sixth consecutive annual

Kasama Road in Lusaka, Zambia, is set to be unveiled in honour of the late Namibian president Hage Geingob on Friday, according to Zambian media. Former first lady Monica Geingos has confirmed her attendance at the ceremony, stating that Geingob never tired of telling everyone that Zambia was his second home. Geingob lived in Zambia

Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career as one of the world’s most daring endurance swimmers: Don’t talk about sharks. But he plans to break that this week on a swim around Martha’s Vineyard, where “Jaws” was filmed 50 years ago. The British-South African was the first person to complete a long-distance

The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs); (ii) reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and help fight antibiotic resistances (AMR) in human health; and (iii) enhance access, adoption, and implementation of novel diagnostic tools in low-resource settings. Funded

Still no endgame in sight after the first direct talks in Turkey between delegations from Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv and Moscow failed to agree to a ceasefire to end the more three-year-long war with Russia presenting conditions that a Ukrainian source described as “non-starters”. The talks in Istanbul last under two hours. Russia expressed satisfaction

Abidjan — During a visit to Abidjan from May 12–14, Senior Bureau Official Troy Fitrell is reinforcing the United States’ strong and growing commercial ties with the African continent through a series of high-level engagements with business leaders, government officials, and international organizations. On May 12–13, Senior Bureau Official Fitrell is participating as a distinguished

Chad’s former prime minister and opposition leader, Succès Masra, was arrested early on Friday morning at his home in Gassi, a district of the capital, N’Djamena. Surveillance footage shows the leader of the Transformers political party being taken away by a squad of armed men. He has been accused of inciting hatred in connection with

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has refuted claims that the country’s HIV/AIDS programme is collapsing, following the withdrawal of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Motsoaledi stressed that the State is taking decisive steps to maintain HIV treatment and prevention programmes. This is after the withdrawal of the funding to key health initiatives

Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, and the surrounding state were still without electricity on Thursday evening. The area was hit by an unprecedented barrage of drone strikes overnight Wednesday, knocking out the power supply. The attack comes just weeks after the army celebrated the recapture of the city. Experts say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces appears to

Cabinet says the decision by the United States to confer refugee status to a group of Afrikaner South Africans is misinformed, as they do not fit the definition of refugees as set out in the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol. Earlier this week, a group of 49 Afrikaners left South Africa for the

The film version of U2 frontman Bono’s memoir premieres at the Cannes Film Festival currently underway in the southern French city. It tells the story of his journey from Dublin schoolboy to global rock star, driven by his difficult relationship with his father. “He’s on my mind because, well, he’s the reason I sing and

IN SHORT: Some Facebook users have posted a video with the claim it shows a young Fulani boy eating a human arm. But there’s no evidence the boy is Fulani or that the meat isn’t monkey, most likely baboon. A video of a young boy eating what looks like a charred human arm is circulating

The Democratic Republic of Congo said it may impose strict curbs on cobalt exports when its existing four-month ban ends. The country accounts for nearly three-quarters of global cobalt mine production, but since February, it has enacted a four-month export suspension of the metal. Kinshasa said this was to address a global oversupply which had

IN SHORT: A video shared on Facebook claims that cutting an apple in half, sprinkling it with salt, and eating it provides instant headache relief. But there is no scientific evidence to support this, and eating too much salt may be harmful to your health. A video circulating on Facebook instructs viewers to cut an

Ivory Coast’s opposition PDCI party has set up 45 polling stations across the country and in the diaspora to name a new leader The move comes after Tidjane Thiam, elected its president in December 2023, was forced to resign due to his dual nationality. Party statutes require its leader to be solely Ivorian. But Thiam

Cape Town — Prominent African religious leader Archbishop Thabo Makgoba issued an urgent appeal to the U.S. to save two programmes crucial for the economic development and healthcare across the African continent. In a passionate address at a gala dinner in New York, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa’s leader warned that 2025 could become

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to journalists during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 13, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 13/05 – 18:44 War in Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that he will be waiting for Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in the Turkish capital this week to

Nairobi — Illicit alcohol now accounts for 60 per cent of all alcohol sold, and illegal alcohol sold in Kenya has increased by 27 per cent since 2022, according to a study by Euromonitor International. The illicit alcohol market continues to grow in both volume and value and growth in the illicit market has exceeded

The 78th Cannes Film Festival got underway Tuesday, kicking off two weeks of French Riviera frenzy.  The festival has, over the years, drawn studios, producers and sales agents all on the hunt for acquisitions.  A total of 22 films will vie for the top prize, the Palme d’Or and they include Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme,” Richard

Monrovia — In a decisive election, the House of Representatives of Liberia’s 55th Legislature has elected Rep. Richard Nagbe Koon as its new Speaker. Before his election, Koon served as Speaker of the Majority Bloc and presided over the House’s affairs for six months. However, the Supreme Court later declared his leadership and all actions

Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, arrives for the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025, in Berlin, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Hannes P Albert/(c) Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). Alle Rechte vorbehalten Last updated: 12 hours ago United nations U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said that the world body’s peacekeeping operation is “only as

Inequality is a problem that exists in various forms in sub-Saharan Africa. Inequality is created by, among other factors, where you are born and live. Alongside this, income, assets, and access to education and healthcare differ among and between populations. These inequalities reinforce each other. The result is persistent poverty, lack of social mobility across

cleared   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo/Hiro Komae By Agencies Last updated: 12/05 – 19:51 Paralympic Games Moroccan Paralympic sprinter Aymane El Haddaoui, fresh from his gold medal triumph at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, is already setting his sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The T47 category athlete, who also clinched a bronze

Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country’s children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by 2030. This problem has been linked to the regular consumption of calorie-dense foods high in sugar, salt and fat. South African children are growing

cleared   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Agencies Last updated: 15 hours ago Algeria Diplomatic relations between France and Algeria have reached a new low following Algeria’s recent expulsion of 15 French diplomatic agents, intensifying an already volatile situation marked by mutual distrust and retaliatory measures. On May 12, Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Cibitoke, Burundi — “There are children alone wandering here and there, and there are also people who are visibly psychologically affected by the crisis.” Newly arrived Congolese refugees in Burundi are struggling with harsh living conditions in camps and border areas, amid growing tensions with local authorities and aid groups over where they should be

A screen flashes the news of new Pope Leo XIV, during the second round match between Italys’ Fabio Fognini and Britain’s Jacob Fearnley at the Italian Open tennis tournament,   –   Copyright © africanews Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse Last updated: 11/05 – 13:13 afro-descendents The new pope’s French-sounding last name, Prevost, intrigued Jari Honora, a New Orleans family

The centre warned of a potential regional health threat if swift containment measures are not implemented Sierra Leone’s recent surge in Mpox cases has triggered concern across the continent, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. The centre warned of a potential regional health threat if swift containment measures are

Pope Leo XIV appears at the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for his first Sunday blessing after his election, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, May 11, 202   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 11/05 – 14:58 Religion Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine

The planned meeting is coming on the heels of Nigeria’s unexpected withdrawal from the World Athletics Relays taking place this weekend in Guangzhou, China. Following Nigeria’s unexpected withdrawal from the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has broken its silence on the visa controversy that left Team Nigeria unable

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to meet Abkhazian President Badra Gunba in the Grand Palace at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on Saturday, May 10, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 14 hours ago Russia Moscow residents reacted with restraint to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to hold direct talks with Ukraine.

Nairobi — The government is effectively dealing with persistent shortage of essential medicine in health facilities across the country, President William Ruto has said. The President pointed out that the government is strengthening the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) to play a central role in the medical supply chain. These efforts, he said, are aimed

Bobi Wine, left, and Barbie Kyagulanyi arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 10/05 – 10:27 Bobi Wine Ugandan opposition leader and pop star Bobi Wine has announced he will run for president again in the upcoming 2026

Malawi’s fight against childhood tuberculosis (TB) is under serious threat as a critical shortage of skilled health workers in district hospitals continues to stall diagnosis and treatment of the disease among children. Dr. Samuel Chirwa, Head of Pediatric TB at the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP), made the grim revelation during a biannual

Meridah Nandudu envisioned a coffee sisterhood in Uganda, and the strategy for expanding it was simple: Pay a higher price per kilogram when a female grower took the beans to a collection point. It worked. More and more men who typically made the deliveries allowed their wives to go instead. Nandudu’s business group now includes

African Development Bank Group Executive Director Rufus N. Darkortey delivered a compelling call to action for countries across Africa and the Caribbean to “reimagine economic growth” through bold and innovative homegrown solutions during a keynote address at the Africa-Caribbean Infrastructure Forum last month. Speaking at the high-level gathering held on the margins of the World

A general view of the closing ceremony before the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 9 hours ago Afghanistan FIFA has wanted to expand the women’s tournament from 32 teams to match the

Tunisia, once a democracy, has fallen into the grip of a dictator. A recent mass trial of critics of President Kais Saied, resulting in appalling sentences of up to 66 years, marks a new low point in an ongoing authoritarian crackdown. The trial offered a mockery of justice. Some 40 people faced broad charges of

cleared   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Agencies Last updated: 18 hours ago Russia Russia marked the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany with a grand military parade on Red Square in Moscow, showcasing its military strength amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The event, held on May 9—Russia’s most important secular

Geneva — A senior researcher for the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) says West Africa is experiencing a severe food and nutrition crisis, and insufficient funding is worsening the situation. Ollo Sib, a WFP senior regional research advisor, addressed a UN press conference in Geneva on May 9 from Dakar, saying that 36 million

Thai boxing ring   –   Copyright © africanews Sakchai Lalit/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 7 hours ago Extreme Sports The wild open landscapes of Spain have been home to Ossama Rouimi since he was seven years old when his family came here from Morocco, looking for a better future. In Spain, he

First time GB50A bombs have been documented in active use in any conflict worldwide Evidence that Chinese-made bombs and howitzers used in Sudan in attack that killed 13 and injured more Weapons are manufactured by Norinco Group, also known as China North Industries Group Corporation Limited Weapons were almost certainly re-exported to Sudan by the

Despite Nigeria’s extensive waterways and long coastline, swimming remains a rare skill – especially among children. Yet here in Lagos, efforts are underway to change that. A group of visually impaired children are being taught to swim, and in doing so, they’re breaking barriers far beyond the pool. Each splash is a defiance of the

Womi sat on the edge of the hospital bed, her newborn nestled beside her, tears quietly streaming down her face, not from pain or joy, but from an overwhelming wave of exhaustion, fear, and isolation. Despite the flood of congratulatory messages in family group chats and Facebook comments, she felt invisible. No one saw the

As Europe celebrates the 80th anniversary of its triumph over fascism and the end of World War II, Algeria is remembering a darker anniversary: the colonial-era massacres that erupted the same day. In ceremonies in Guelma, Kherrata and Setif, the cities where the massacres took place, Algerians paid homage to those who were killed. In

Tendai M. Shaba’s How to Make Money Grow on Trees is a guide to personal finance and investment, tailored to the economic context of Malawi while addressing broader African realities. Shaba, a Malawian author with an educational background in business administration, uses his training to present financial concepts in a clear, accessible manner. The book’s

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Moscow on Thursday to reaffirm and expand their “strategic partnership” in the face of intensifying Western pressure. During a high-profile summit that coincided with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, the two leaders signed a joint statement pledging to significantly boost trade and investment by 2030.

MOGADISHU, – The National Consultative Council (NCC) Conference continued into its second day in Mogadishu, with Somali leaders holding intensive deliberations on key political, constitutional, and security matters that are expected to shape the nation’s future governance framework. The forum was officially opened by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and brought together leaders from the Federal

This frame grab shows smoke billowing from civilian aircraft following Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport in Sanaa, Yemen, Tuesday, May 6, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 20 hours ago Houthis President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s ordering a halt to nearly two months of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis

Gardnersville, Montserrado — Harriet Mulbah’s eyes brighten as she describes her dream of becoming a nurse. Until recently, that dream seemed impossible for the thirteen-year-old who spent her days guiding her blind mother through Monrovia’s crowded streets, begging for money instead of attending school. But now that dream has a shot at becoming reality. In

The leaders of Cuba, Mongolia and Venezuela arrived in Moscow Wednesday ahead of attending Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia on May 9, has become the country’s most important secular holiday. A massive parade through Red Square and other ceremonies underline Moscow’s efforts to project its power and cement the

The trivialization of abuse through jokes, coupled with victim-blaming narratives, perpetuates a culture of impunity for perpetrators. The #JusticeForCwecwe movement emerged in response to the rape of a seven-year-old girl, referred to as Cwecwe (a pseudonym to protect her identity), at Bergview College, an independent school in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The attack on

Cardinals electing a new pope have some fundamental questions to weigh, beyond whether to give the Catholic Church its first Asian or African pontiff, or a conservative or progressive. Although they come from 70 different countries, the 133 cardinals seem fundamentally united in finding a pope who will be able to make the 2,000-year-old church

Nairobi — The newly-formed National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU) is now fully operational following the appointment of Charles Mutuma as its first Commandant. Mutuma, a career officer in the Administration Police Service (APS), brings decades of experience and a strong reputation for professionalism–qualities that earned him his promotion to Assistant Inspector General (AIG). He

Smoke billows after drone strikes by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces targeted the northern port in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, Sudan, 6 May 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 14 hours ago Sudan Drone strikes have hit a major power station in Port Sudan on Tuesday, causing “a complete

An investigation by the Southern Africa Accountability Journalism Project has corroborated allegations of systemic corruption at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Mthatha, where court officials solicit bribes – some as high as R15,000 – from attorneys to perform routine administrative functions. An investigation by the Southern Africa Accountability Journalism Project has

Paying immigrants to leave the United States. This is just the latest step in Donald Trump’s mass deportations plan.  The Trump administration announced on Monday that it will offer $1,000 to migrants who are in the US illegally, if they decide to leave the country.  The American government will also pay for migrants’ travel assistance

Algiers, Algeria — Somalia’s Speaker of the Federal Parliament, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (widely known as Madoobe), has once again reiterated Somalia’s unwavering position in support of the Palestinian people and their right to establish an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital. His remarks were delivered on Sunday during the second day of the

A rhino, front, recovers from a tranquilizer, at a rhino orphanage in the country’s northern province of Limpopo, June 25, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 16 hours ago South Africa Poachers in South Africa killed more than 100 rhinos in the first three months of this year, most of them inside

A clear divide is emerging in the Liberian Judiciary, with action and counter-action between the Liberian National Bar Association and the Supreme Court of Liberia. Following the Bar’s recent public criticism of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the leadership crisis at the House of Representatives, the Court has retaliated by boycotting a Law Day celebration

A cardinal speaking to reporters   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 6 hours ago Vatican Cardinals gathered at the Vatican on Monday as daily deliberations continue ahead of the gathering to elect the new pope, known as the conclave, which starts on Wednesday. Several have said they do not yet have a clear

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia is positioning itself as a regional energy powerhouse by expanding its electrification efforts and promoting cross-border energy integration in East Africa. With a strong focus on hydropower development, the country is striving not only to meet its domestic electricity demand but also to foster regional cooperation and energy security. According to

In a quiet corner of Lampedusa cemetery retired professor, Fabio Giovanetti waters plants and tidies rubbish from the graves of migrants of who have died crossing the Mediterranean Sea. “We have never seen or met these people, none of them have given us their name or their story. We don’t know anything, but they are

A United States-based activist, Dr. Sandra Duru, also known as Professor Mgbeke, has submitted evidence of phone conversations between her and suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to relevant authorities in the US and other parts of the world for forensic analysis. The activist, who made this known during a Facebook live session on Thursday

Port Sudan   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 12 hours ago Abdel Fattah al-Burhan The Sudanese army says the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have launched their first drone attack on the eastern city of Port Sudan. The RSF targeted Osman Digna Air Base, an ammunition depot, and civilian facilities near the airport, according

New York — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Moroccan authorities to stop suppressing independent reporting from the occupied Western Sahara, after two Italian freelance journalists became the latest to be deported from the disputed territory. “The deportation of Italian journalist Matteo Garavoglia and photographer Giovanni Colmoni is yet another sign of Morocco’s repressive

Former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh   –   Copyright © africanews Amine Landoulsi/AP Last updated: 03/05 – 13:12 Kaïs Saïed Former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh has been sentenced to 34 years in prison, accused of facilitating jihadist travel to Syria. A leading figure of the Islamist Ennahda party, Larayedh served as PM from 2013 to

Sudan’s presidential palace in central Khartoum was shelled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) yesterday, a military source said, the second such attack on the capital in a week. The RSF, at war with the army for two years, used “long-range artillery” launched from their holdout position in al-Salha, located south of Khartoum’s twin

Capoeira in Angola   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 17 hours ago Sport The beat of the atabaque drum echoes through the streets of Kibera. It’s accompanied by the twang of the berimbau and is the soundtrack to this rhythmic dance display. Here in one of Africa’s largest slums, on the outskirts of

Cape Town — Judge Nathan Erasmus found all three accused — Joshlin Smith’s mother, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn — guilty of human trafficking and kidnapping in connection with the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith. The judge ruled the State had successfully proven the charges based on consistent witness testimony

People pose in front of a Oldsmobile 39, during vintage classic cars show in downtown in Cairo, Egypt,   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 5 hours ago Cars Owners and collectors of vintage cars in Egypt showcased their classic rides during a show in Cairo on Friday. A fleet of more than 50

Kisii — Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has declared he is ready to run for the presidency come 2027. Speaking at Gusii stadium during his home coming, Matiangi said for the past ten years while serving in Uhuru Kenyatta’s regime, he worked tirelessly and the country achieved a lot. He further said the country has

American painter Kehinde Wiley stands in front of a portrait of Alpha Condé, former president of Guinea, during the opening of his exhibition A Maze of Power.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 18 hours ago Morocco American artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled a series of large-format portraits

Statement by the speaker of the national assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, delivered on 29 April 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia. Honourable chairperson of the whole house committee; honourable members; I rise before this august House to present the budget for the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for the 2025/2026 financial year. During the 2024/2025 financial year, ECN

cleared   –   Copyright © africanews Julio Cortez/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. By Agencies Last updated: 6 hours ago USA In the quiet town of Cactus, Texas, Haitian migrants like Nicole and Idaneau Mintor are facing a new wave of fear and uncertainty. Both work long hours at the JBS meatpacking plant—home to 3,700

The accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial will learn their fate on Friday. If found guilty they face life sentences. The accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial will learn their fate on Friday. If found guilty they face life sentences. The counsel for Joshlin Smith’s mother, Racquel Smith, better known as Kelly, has

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says at least 73 people were killed in two days of sectarian clashes in suburbs of Damascus and the south of the country. Fighting between Druze and Sunni gunmen was sparked by a voice recording cursing the Prophet Mohammed, which Sunni militants claimed was made by a Druze.

What are the terms of the deal the U.S. is trying to negotiate with the DRC and Rwanda? The Trump administration has made its interest in strengthening critical mineral supply chains clear, and that imperative appears to be central to its emerging approach to Africa. So it comes as no surprise that the Democratic Republic

cleared   –   Copyright © africanews Jerome Delay/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. By Agencies Last updated: 11 hours ago South Africa ​Thousands of white South Africans, predominantly Afrikaners aged between 25 and 45, have expressed interest in relocating to the United States following a recent executive order by President Donald Trump. The order offers

Current policy is unconstitutional, court rules Current policy which bars prisoners from using personal computers in their cells to study is unconstitutional, the Constitutional Court has ruled. In a unanimous ruling the court directed the National Commissioner of Correctional Services to revise the policy. Meanwhile inmates must be allowed to use personal computers without modems

BRICS foreign ministers gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday for the second and final day of meetings, bringing together representatives from all 11 member states. In a news conference following the gathering, Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira presented a statement from the BRICS presidency summarising their discussions. He highlighted the bloc’s commitment

Authorities say it is too dangerous to go down the Krugersdorp mine Ten informal miners have been trapped in an old Krugersdorp gold mine for five months after they were cut off by rising water. No-one knows if they are dead or alive. The 10 miners were trapped days after descending 50 metres into an

Ahead of a gathering to elect a new pope, survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests have urged cardinals to choose someone with a zero-tolerance policy. The group End Clergy Abuse (ECA) issued an open letter to the cardinals as they meet informally in Rome this week before the election gets underway. Survivors Network of

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has backtracked on its statement that contractors are now on site and rehabilitation of the dilapidated Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road will soon start, claiming “wrong information was posted”. A state-run newspaper on Monday published an article stating that eight contractors involved in the rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Vic Falls road

Thousands of people rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ougadougou, on Wednesday in support of transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré. With placards in hand and whistles blowing, they were angry over remarks made by the head of United States’ military in Africa, General Michaël Langley. Earlier this month, he accused Traoré of using the country’s mining

BARELY a month after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was made to hand over some 480 hectares of the remainder of Arlington Estate to PPC Zimbabwe, documents have revealed it has belonged to a housing cooperative since 2006. The Nyikavanhu Housing Cooperative now alleges that Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe, who invited Mnangagwa to hand over the

Cardinals, including Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo, center, and Cardinal Fernando Natalio Chomalí Garib, right, attend a mass on the fourth of nine days of mourning for la   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 16 hours ago Pope Francis Vatican analyst Reverend Tom Reese explains the challenges facing the over 130 cardinals who will have

AMALGAMATED Rural Teachers Association of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) secretary general Robson Chere has bemoaned government’s decision to ignore their plight, and warned that their silence should not be taken for weakness or cowardice. Teachers, represented by ARTUZ and various other unions, are demanding a US$1,260 monthly salary, up from not more than US$350 they currently earn.

soldier   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 5 hours ago Boko Haram Improvised explosive devices detonated on a road in northeastern Nigeria killing at least 26 people in several vehicles, including women and children, police said Tuesday. An Islamic State group affiliate in the West African country claimed responsibility for the Monday attack.

By David a. Yates Opposition leader Alexander B. Cummings has sharply criticized President Joseph Boakai for what he described as ‘weak and indecisive’ leadership amid the ongoing leadership crisis at the House of Representatives. Cummings, in a strongly worded statement, accused the President of failing to uphold the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the legitimacy of

Men dressed in traditional clothes try to pull the opponent over the table at the German Championships in Fingerhakeln or finger wrestling, in Pang, near Rosenheim, Germany, S   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved By Africanews Last updated: 21 hours ago Germany In the Bavarian town of Pang, about

By David a. Yates Despite ongoing reforms and legislative amendments to the Liberia Revenue Code (LRC), the country is losing millions of dollars annually due to illicit financial flows (IFFs) and a dominant informal economy. According to a recent analysis by Dr. Bonokai G. B. Gould, Senior Lecturer at the University of Liberia’s Department of

People buy food at a supermarket during a massive power outage in Pamplona, northern Spain, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses)   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 10 hours ago Spain The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency that would be applied in the

Wilmington, Delaware — Trump Administration issues public statement in support of independently operated multi-user rail in Liberia Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior State Department Advisor on Africa has confirmed the United States Government’s official position: “Reliable infrastructure is key to sustainable development. In Liberia, President Boakai is making progress in establishing a multi-user railway managed by

Running his first major marathon in unusually warm temperatures, Sabastian Kawe made it look easy. The Kenyan runner made a solo breakaway with about 10 kilometers left and never looked like wavering in the sunshine as he cruised to victory in the London Marathon on Sunday. Sawe pulled away from a leading group of nine

The number of desperate refugees fleeing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and seeking safety in Burundi continues to rise, placing immense pressure on aid agencies struggling to cope with an escalating crisis amid dwindling resources. “We’re pushed to our limits,” said Ayaki Ito, Director for Emergencies for the UN refugee agency

Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world and a crowd of hundreds of thousands. A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said “Franciscus”

The situation in western Sudan is “shocking” and people in the capital, Khartoum face “absolutely devastating” conditions according to a senior UN official in the African country. Speaking in Port Sudan after a visit to Khartoum, Samantha Chattaraj, Emergency Coordinator for the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan, said that “vast parts of the

The announcement by the country’s health ministry came after the passage of 42 days without a single case of the disease. “During this outbreak, 14 cases, 12 confirmed and two not confirmed through laboratory tests [probable], were reported. Four deaths, two confirmed and two probable, occurred. Ten people recovered from the infection,” The World Health

Washington, DC — Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda. Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner signed on behalf of the Government of the DRC, while Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe

A photo of late Pope Francis sits near the altar during Mass at the St Pierre church in the Petion-Ville neighborhood of in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, April 25, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 26/04 – 11:17 Pope’s death Catholics including Interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé filled the church of St

By Moise M. Bahati The declaration of principles signed in Washington D.C. on Friday, April 25, between Rwanda and DR Congo “opens the door” to an agreement that will bring lasting peace in eastern DR Congo and the Great Lakes Region, Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe said. READ: Secretary of State

Al Ahly’s fans react after losing against CF Pachuca in a penalty shootout of the Intercontinental Cup soccer match at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 18 hours ago CAF Champions League Angry Al Ahly supporters lashed out at head coach Marcel Koller after

Washington, DC — SECRETARY RUBIO:   Thank you all for being here today.  It’s – I’m honored to be here with my counterparts, the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, for the – to witness the Declaration of Principles for peace in the eastern DRC.  It’s a declaration that establishes a

Sixty years after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. led a rally protesting housing discrimination and segregated schools in Boston, thousands of people are expected to gather at the same site to honor and reflect on the historic event. The rally Saturday will take place at the Boston Common near the site of 20-foot-high memorial

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Monrovia — When President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung took the oath of office on January 22, 2024–administered by Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh–they swore to uphold, protect, and defend the Constitution of Liberia. In his inaugural address, President Boakai vowed that his administration would reflect the hopes

Kenya anti riot police patrol outside parliament in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday, June 26, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 23 hours ago Kenya Kenya is on track to become East Africa’s largest economy by 2025, overtaking regional rival Ethiopia, according to the latest projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Constituency, Abdul Latif Dan has congratulated Mr Frank Nkansah for his nomination as the Municipal Chief Executive of the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly. A statement issued by the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Constituency on Wednesday to congratulate Mr Nkansah and copied to the Ghanaian Times, said

Italy’s Foreign minister Antonio Tajani speaks during a press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty.   –   Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 12 hours ago Gaza Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani backs Egypt’s mediation between Israel and Hamas and supports the Arab plan for Gaza’s reconstruction. “We

On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for revitalized efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. In the late 1990s, world leaders laid the foundation for remarkable progress in global malaria control, including preventing more than 2 billion cases of malaria and

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again in the spotlight following the unexpected return of former president Joseph Kabila. What might have seemed like a routine political appearance has sparked intense debate, especially given the location of his reemergence, the conflict-ridden eastern region of the country. Kabila chose to resurface in Eastern Congo

The Kenyan clinic at the center of allegations of organ trafficking has denied any wrongdoing and promised to cooperate fully with a criminal investigation. It follows an investigation by DW and two other German outlets. Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Wednesday launched a full-scale probe into reports of illegal organ trafficking as a

Kenyan President and East African Community (EAC) Chairman William Ruto, speaks during a joint summit to address conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 20 hours ago William Ruto Kenyan President William Ruto has signed a $1 billion agreement with China as part of a five-day state

Flight delays and cancellations were recorded in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano airports on Wednesday The management of Air Peace announced on Wednesday that it has suspended all flight operations due to the ongoing industrial action by employees of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet). In a statement issued by the airline and posted on its official X page

Parishioner salute after signing the condolence register book in honour of the late Pope Francis at the Holy Cross Cathedral Church in Lagos Nigeria, Wednesday, April 23, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 10 hours ago Pope’s death The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, led by Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins, held a special

Botswana President Duma Boko has labelled leaders who seek extension of their term limits beyond constitutionally mandated 10 years as definite failures. Boko, who was elected President last year, was speaking at a housing project launch in Gaborone recently. His comments, shared via social media platforms, ignited debate amongst Zimbabweans who are waiting with bated

In the heart of Burkina Faso, 300 kilometers from the capital Ouagadougou, the Bôbô people uphold a rich cultural tradition: the grand funerals, a sacred ritual designed to guide the souls of the deceased to the realm of their ancestors. On Sunday, April 20, the village of Kuinama, now part of Bobo Dioulasso, hosted one

Nairoobi — A new Afrobarometer survey released on Earth Day shows most Kenyans aware of climate change say it is worsening their lives and want stronger action from both the government and wealthy nations. Out of 28 African countries surveyed, 62% of Kenyans are aware of climate change. Among them, 80% say it has made

Palestinians examine the remains of bulldozers hit by an Israeli army airstrike in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Jehad Alshrafi/Copyright 2025, The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 22/04 – 21:34 Gaza Israel’s military on Tuesday destroyed bulldozers and other heavy equipment that had been supplied by

Nairobi — The High Court is set to rule on a fresh application for bond sought by former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu. Waititu, who has been in prison since February following his conviction in a corruption case, is seeking to be released on bond pending the hearing and determination of his appeal. The Director of

Rachael Z. Miller, founder of the Vermont-based Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean, tosses a Cora Ball, on 17April 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 13 hours ago Environmental protection Plastic is everywhere, including in the clothes that we wear every day. As we celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, people worldwide contemplate ways

Abuja — The World Trade Organization (WTO) has slashed its forecast for merchandise trade this year as soaring US tariffs and broader uncertainty hammer international commerce. The Geneva-based WTO expects the volume of world merchandise trade to decline by 0.2 per cent in 2025 — almost three percentage points lower than it would have been

After the death of Pope Francis, one question is on everyone’s mind: who will succeed Francis to become the 267th pope of the Catholic Church? The succession process, known as the conclave, will take place in the seclusion of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.   Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, The Dean of the College

Pope Francis visited 10 African countries during his five trips to the continent, promoting inter-religious dialogue and tolerance while denouncing corruption and economic colonialism. Following the pontiff’s death on Monday, African leaders have praised his “legacy of compassion” and “commitment to inclusivity” though there was disagreement over his stance on LGBTQ issues. The chairman of

City commissioner Kirk Menendez, who as a Catholic government official had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican in August 2024, bows his head in prayer.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 8 hours ago Vatican The Vatican says Pope Francis died of a stroke that put him into a coma

Vocal war veteran Blessed “Bombshell” Geza has called for an extension of the national shutdown until President Emmerson Mnangagwa steps down. Geza has been demanding Mnangagwa’s resignation, accusing him of corruption and tribalism. The former Zanu PF Central Committee member had initially called for a national shutdown on April 22 and 23. On March 31

Market Doctors in Nigeria   –   Copyright © africanews Sunday Alamba/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 22 hours ago Nigeria A Lagos doctor has set up in a market to treat traders forced to prioritise work over their own health. The Market Doctors initiative has reached over 400,000 patients. In Nigeria’s bustling markets

One of the girls who were force into prostitution in Ghana but rescued by the Nigerians Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, have narrated her experience. The girls, who were between the ages of 17 and 19, where traffic to Ghana by their aunties from Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom states, but were brought back to Lagos on Wednesday.

Residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital, Kinshasa reacted to comments made by US President Donald Trump about foreign migrants last week. During a meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Trump spoke on curbing migration and the conditions of the US borders, telling his Italian counterpart, “many, many people come from

The much-touted “African-Dubai-Taiwan” campaign mantra of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has been described as one of the biggest election campaign scams in Nigeria’s political history. Soludo, who first contested the governorship in 2010 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and later won in 2021 under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), had pledged

Ethiopian Orthodox devotees gather to pray during Easter celebrations at St. John Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Friday, April 18, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Ethiopia Ethiopians marked Easter festivities with vows to embrace sacrifice, love and peace in a country facing armed conflict and other challenges. During Fasika, as Easter

Gunmen who have been kidnapping and terrorizing Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State and environs have been disloged by the convoy of the council boss, Mr Chijioke Ezugwu. It was learned that the gunmen, who laid ambush on the road for motorists who ply the area which leads to Umulokpa, headquarters of the agricultural

Nouredine Bhiri demonstrated against the President in Tunis on May 15, 2022   –   Copyright © africanews Jerome Delay/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved. By Africanews with Malaika Elysee Last updated: 19/04 – 17:14 M23 Former Congoleseb president Joseph Kabila made a quiet entry into Goma Friday from self-imposed exile. The choice of Goma, held

Prominent Nollywood actress, scriptwriter, and entrepreneur, Abigail Ebunoluwa Nmah, has sparked a crucial conversation within the Nigerian film industry, calling on female actors to unequivocally reject the exploitative culture of exchanging sex for roles. Speaking passionately, Abigail Nmah–who is also the wife of Marvin Nmah, a pioneer of the globally recognized Afro-Adura musical movement–emphasized her

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti gives instructions from the bench during the Champions League quarter-final first leg match against Arsenal in London, Tuesday April 8, 2025   –   Copyright © africanews Frank Augstein/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 20 hours ago Football Leaks Carlo Ancelotti has strenuously denied that a rift has developed

Monrovia — The Trump administration is prepared to use “all diplomatic and economic tools” at its disposal to advance the cause of peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Senior Africa Advisor Massad Boulos said during an online briefing on Thursday following his visit to four nations in the region. Boulos said the trip demonstrated

Some of the rescued national during a police crackdown on organized crimes in the city   –   Copyright © africanews Peter Adattor Last updated: 18/04 – 18:13 Ghana In a sweeping operation led by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), 219 people—primarily foreign nationals—have been rescued from a suspected human trafficking and cybercrime ring operating

10th Annual AGOA CSO Network Spring Conference Convenes in Washington, DC Date: April 23, 2025 Location: 2020 Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave. SW 20515 Register Here!!! 🌐 Virtual Option: Available for remote participation We invite you to attend our 10th Annual AGOA CSO Network Spring Conference on April 23, 2025, at the 2020 Rayburn

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, center, listens to head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo / Tatyana Makeyeva Last updated: 22 hours ago Russia Iran on Friday sought support from Russia over a possible deal with Washington over Tehran’s rapidly advancing

London — Despite tamped-down expectations, Tuesday’s Sudan conference in London was a jarring reality check. Like other forums before it that tried to gin up a more unified effort to address Sudan’s two-year-old civil war, the conference brought together a mix of mainly Western, Arab and African countries with stakes in the Sudanese war, as

A portrait of Hery Rajaonarimampianina,former president of Madagascar, during the opening of American painter Kehinde Wiley’s exhibition A Maze of Power in Mohammed VI Museum   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photoportrait of Hery Rajaonarimampianina, former president of Madagascar, during the opening of American painter Kehinde Wiley’s exhibition A Maze of Power in Mohammed VI Museum

guest column By Dr. John Steytler Windhoek — With the blessed rains we have had since the beginning of the year, we have been lucky as Namibians. The whole country has been generously soaked, and not a moment too soon. Our roads are the only part of our country that hasn’t been too pleased by

Last updated: 17/04 – 18:58 Despite Cuba’s ongoing power outages, one Havana restaurant is making headlines with a bold tech leap. At Doña Alicia, a robot waiter now delivers meals, greets customers, and even shakes hands. From Alexa-powered menus to robotic service, this digital dining experience is unique in Cuba, where electricity is scarce and

The Supreme Court of The Gambia has ruled in favour of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), declaring that actions taken by the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, along with the Inspector General of Police, violated the Constitution by undermining the autonomy of the local council. The ruling, delivered by Justice Cherno Sulayman

Libyan soldiers guard the Central Bank headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 14 hours ago Libya At a United Nations Security Council meeting Thursday, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, informed the members, “most Libyan leaders call for an inclusive

A new contingent of troops from Djibouti, part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (#AUSSOM), has arrived in Beletweyne, marking a significant step in enhancing security in central Somalia. The troops will be deployed to Buula Burde and Jalalaqsi, two strategically important towns in the Hiiraan region, within the Hirshabelle State. Upon arrival, Sector

The Italian navy ship Libra approaches the port , as Italian authorities transfer 40 migrants with no permission to remain in the country to Italian-run   –   Copyright © africanews Vlasov Sulaj/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 16/04 – 17:37 asylum seekers Migrants from Bangladesh, Colombia, Morocco and Tunisia are unlikely to be

Adan Yabaal — Al-Shabaab militants seized the strategically vital town of Adan Yabaal in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday, launching a pre-dawn assault that overwhelmed government forces and marked the group’s most significant territorial gain since a major Somali offensive began in mid-2022. The attack commenced at dawn, with insurgents striking from multiple directions

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, left, Director-General of the WTO talks to the media about this WTO’s “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics – April 2025”   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 17 hours ago Finance The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due

A shocking new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) reveals how a sudden suspension of U.S. foreign assistance has sent Malawi spiraling into its worst humanitarian crisis in decades, with nearly half a million citizens expected to fall into extreme poverty by year’s end and critical health services collapsing nationwide. The devastating

Andre Onana will start in goal for Manchester United for its crucial Europa League match against Lyon on Thursday after being left out of the team in the Premier League at the weekend. Onana was dropped for the 4-1 loss to Newcastle on Sunday after making mistakes in the 2-2 draw against Lyon in the

ZANZIBAR — ZANZIBAR’s management firm, Showtime, has noted remarkable success in the just concluded CARDIOTAN 2025, a groundbreaking scientific program conference dedicated to tackling cardiovascular complications. This prestigious held in Zanzibar on April 12 and 13 this year, brought together heart specialists from around the globe, with a particular focus on addressing the unique challenges

Four suspects, including three foreign nationals pleaded guilty to a charge of trafficking of trafficking highly sought-after ants out of Kenya. The men – two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan were arraigned in court Tuesday. They were arrested at the international airport in Nairobi for the illegal possession and trafficking of live queen ants

DAR ES SALAAM — THE National Anti-Human Trafficking Network (TANAHUT) has called on government authorities, including the Police Force and Judiciary, to take swift and appropriate action in response to reports and incidents of human trafficking to ensure justice for victims of such crimes. Speaking to the press, TANAHUT Director, Advocate Edwin Mugambila, warned that

A newly established regulatory authority for gold exports in Ghana declared on Monday that foreign buyers will no longer be permitted to purchase or trade artisanally mined gold in the nation, which is Africa’s leading gold producer. Starting May 1, all gold transactions must be conducted with licenses issued by the newly formed Ghana Gold

Two years into the conflict, Sudan’s health system is at breaking point. As the rainy season looms the country faces a perfect storm of disease outbreaks, malnutrition and collapsing services at a time when humanitarian access is dangerously restricted and funding for health is running dry. Today, more than 30 million people in Sudan need

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to the witness stand on the first day of a historic antitrust trial to defend his company against allegations it illegally monopolized the social media market. The trial could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups Meta bought more than a decade ago that have since

When it was formed in 1964, the African Development Bank’s aim was to become Africa’s bank. Over 60 years later, it has become the continent’s premier multilateral financing institution and the only one in Africa to have been awarded an AAA rating consistently for almost a decade. A first. As well as gains on the

Palestinian families in Gaza City have once again been displaced uncertain where to go after the Israeli army issued orders on Friday to evacuate areas in the east of the city ahead of military operations targeting Hamas. Abu Osama Bahar told the the Associated Press that he’s been displaced 15 times since the war began

Nigeria began on Tuesday the journey to significantly transform its food and agriculture sector by launching the construction of the $510 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) financed by the African Development Bank and development partners. Thousands of residents of Kaduna State in northern Nigeria braved the scorching sun and a late afternoon downpour, first

The majority of polls closed in the oil-rich Gabon on Saturday in a presidential election that the country’s military rulers hoped would legitimize their grip on power. It’s the first election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 years. Analysts have predicted an overwhelming victory for the interim president

Tana River — Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reiterated that the Government supports free speech and is not in the business of censorship. Speaking to journalists on the fifth day of his Jukwaa La Usalama county tours in Tana River, the CS said he never condemned the play ‘Echoes of War’

Cars drive past the National Assembly building in Abuja, Nigeria, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Africanews Last updated: 11/04 – 18:24 trade Algeria’s flag carrier has launched flights to Nigeria’s capital in a move expected to boost links between north and West Africa. Abuja becomes the 25th African destination

The planned return of former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila from self-imposed exile could shift political dynamics and complicate efforts to resolve escalating violence in the country’s east, analysts say. Kabila this week announced his intention to leave South Africa, where he has been exiled since December 2023, and address the deteriorating security

Arab foreign ministers meet at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 19 hours ago Gaza attack Foreign ministers from the Gaza contact group emphasized the need for a lasting ceasefire and opposed the displacement of Palestinians from their homes on Friday. Representatives

The African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings next month will take a deep dive into how Africa can better harness its wealth of capital and address current issues such as heavy debt burdens, climate change and rising tariffs in a complex geopolitical landscape, the institution’s Secretary General and Chief Economist said on Wednesday. Prof.

Large groups of Palestinians gathered for hours in a playground in central Gaza, eagerly awaiting food distributed by a charity kitchen on Friday. Among the crowd, many children stood in front of sizable pots as charity workers served rice, the only meal available that day, to those anxiously anticipating their portions. Some individuals were seen

Addis Ababa — Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation and Founder of Breakthrough Energy, has expressed optimism about Africa’s potential to lead in artificial intelligence (AI), calling it a powerful tool to tackle some of the continent’s most pressing challenges–from maternal health to agriculture. Speaking virtually at the Global AI Summit on Africa, held

Top African economies are recalibrating their strategies in response to U.S. tariffs, leadership transitions, and deepening regional conflicts, with significant implications for trade, security, and livelihoods. Trump’s Tariffs Shake African Economies The ripple effects of renewed U.S. tariff policies under former President Donald Trump are weighing heavily on African markets, especially for countries that have