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Harare — A maritime access agreement between landlocked Ethiopia and the self-declared republic of Somaliland was characterised by Somalia as an act of “aggression”, Al Jazeera reports. Despite breaking away from Somalia over 30 years ago, Somaliland is not acknowledged globally. The statement said that in return for military access to the coast, Ethiopia consented

Wilson Mutai describes malaria as destructive and lethal. Recently the 76-year-old farmer and businessman was diagnosed with the disease at a hospital in Isiolo. “I was taken to hospital and when I got there, a blood test was done and I was found to have malaria,” he said. The hospital did not have any medication to treat

Maputo — The Indian company Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has confirmed the reception of an order from Mozambique for the manufacture and delivery of ten new Cape Gauge diesel locomotives. This follows the recent export to Mozambique of seven Cape Gauge locomotives from the same company. BLW spokesperson Rajesh Kumar, cited in the newspaper the

In a significant move, Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, commenced regional consultations on Monday in Agadez, Northern Algeria. This marks the beginning of the “inclusive national” dialogue, a crucial step that aims to address various issues, including determining the duration of the transition initiated by the military following the coup in late July.

Maputo — The General Commander of the Mozambican police force (PRM), Bernadino Rafael, announced on Saturday that the PRM is working with the Ministry of Economy and Finance so that, by the end of January, it can pay off the wage arrears owed to police agents. Rafael, cited by Radio Mozambique during a working visit

The French Foreign Affairs ministry announced Tuesday that its embassy in Niamey will remain close until further notice. Paris cited in a statement what it called grave impediments on the embassy’s missions which go against the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. The ministry listed: “a blockade around the embassy, movement restrictions imposed on staff and

Luanda — Angola Head of State João Lourenço on Tuesday congratulated President Félix Tshisekedi on his re-election as the winner of Democratic Republic of Congo’s election (DRC). In his congratulatory message, the Angolan president and chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) said the re-election shows the trust placed in him by the Congolese

Chadian opposition leader (C) Succès Masra on a photo published on November 20, 2023, on the Facebook page of the Chadian presidency.   –   Copyright © africanews Présidence Tchad – Facebook Last updated: 4 hours ago Chad Chadian politician Succès Masra was named the first Prime minister under the nation’s newly adopted 5th Republic Constitution. The

DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has won a second term in office with a landslide victory, according to provisional results announced on Sunday, in a vote opposition leaders have dismissed as a “sham”. Provisional results from the single-round presidential ballot, announced by the country’s electoral commission Ceni, gave Tshisekedi more than 73 percent of the

The United Kingdom government’s recent implementation of rules restricting international students from bringing their families to the country has stirred controversy, exacerbating internal divisions within the ruling party led by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Effective immediately, the regulations apply to most international students, except those enrolled in postgraduate research courses or holding government-funded scholarships. Initially announced

Cape Town — South Africa’s referral of Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the grounds that the country is contravening the Genocide Convention adopted by the United Nations in the wake of the Holocaust steps up diplomatic pressures to end the war in Gaza. Unlike the International Criminal Court, established only in

A man searches his belongings near his damaged house at a devastated area in Rikuzentakata,   –   Copyright © africanews Lee Jin-man/AP2011 Last updated: 4 hours ago Japan A formidable earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, resulting in the loss of at least one life, widespread building destruction, power outages in tens of thousands of households

US private security company Bancroft Global Development says it is in talks with the Central African Republic over “future activities”, in a possible bid to muscle Russia’s Wagner mercenary group out of the country riven by a decade-long civil war. Bancroft denied having deployed in the CAR capital Bangui, but said it was in contact

People wait to cast their ballots inside a polling station as voting continues, a day after the presidential elections in Kinshasa, DRC, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 18 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo A group of main opposition candidates in the Democratic Republic

The Democratic Republic of Congo will not cancel the results of last week’s presidential election despite repeated calls from the opposition for a full re-run of the disputed vote. Results issued from the 20 December poll show President Felix Tshisekedi with a commanding lead over his opponents. Mounting tensions over the election threaten to further

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi waves to his supporters after casting his ballot inside a polling station during the presidential elections in Kinshasa, DRC.   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 6 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi won reelection with more than 70% of

Twelve acid tankers derailed near Omaruru on Wednesday, leading to a spill of hazardous substances. No injuries have been reported. “Our teams are working around the clock to contain and clean the spill, ensuring the safety and environmental integrity of the area,” TransNamib spokesperson Abigail Raubenheimer says, adding that the area has been cordoned off

Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue donned Pele’s bright-yellow Brazil jersey on Friday night to honour the first anniversary of the soccer legend’s death. The 98-foot (30 metre) statue was illuminated with an image of the national jersey, including the famed number 10 and Pele’s signature. The Brazilian king of soccer won a

Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango says the Oshakati Town Council has made provision in its 2023/24 budget to establish a traffic department. Hango revealed this during the official opening of two taxi ranks at the town earlier this month. They are the Oshakati-Ondangwa taxi rank and the Endola-Oshakati taxi rank, which were set up at a

South Africa launched a case Friday at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks — the first such challenge made at the court over the current war. Israel swiftly rejected the filing “with disgust.” South Africa’s submission to

The minister of information and communication technology, Peya Mushelenga, has announced the extension of the SIM card registration deadline to 31 March. The deadline was set for 31 December, with users who haven’t registered facing deactivated SIM cards. Mushelenga on Friday said as of 27 December, mobile operators have indicated that 62,5% of active SIM

Africa’s player of the year Vctor Osimhen will lead Nigeria’s array of attacking talent for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after coach Jose Peseiro named a 25-man squad for the tournament in Ivory Coast. The 25-year-old Osimhen became the first Nigerian man to win the continent’s top individual prize since 1999, and he also

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre has confirmed that search and rescue teams have discovered the remains of four people in Ladysmith. The search and rescue teams and the South African Police Service (SAPS) are currently in the process of identifying the bodies, together with the families of those that were reported missing. Heavy rains

A leaking tanker truck exploded earlier this week as people gathered to collect gasoline, killing more than 40 people, Liberian authorities said Thursday. Tuesday’s explosion also injured at least 83 people in the town of Totota in the central West African country, according to health authorities. Many of the dead were buried in a mass

Nigeria is presently placed fourth in terms of participating countries’ ticket purchases ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations The information was released by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, on its official X account. “Ticket sales for Nigeria are among the top five on the continent,” the message reads. According to CAF, the

Police officers from the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) secure   –   Copyright © africanews FLORENT VERGNES/AFP or licensors Last updated: 7 hours ago Mali The UN mission in Mali (MINUSMA) officially handed over to the national authorities one of its last camps in a large city in the north of the country, Timbuktu

Maputo — Mozambique’s publicly owned airports company, ADM, has received more than a million passengers this year, thus recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic somewhat earlier than expected. According to Jose Candrinho, the director of operations of ADM, cited in Thursday’s issue of the independent newssheet ‘Mediafax’, the landmark of a million passengers

Kenya’s Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, in the village of Shakahola,   –   Copyright © africanews AP/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 20 hours ago Kenya Kenyan police are investigating allegations of killings by guards at a US company Del Monte plantation in the center of the country after four bodies were

PORT SUDAN/NEW YORK, 27 December 2023 – 253 babies and children have been safely evacuated from transit centres in Wad Madani, Sudan to a safer location in the country, after fighting in Al Jazirah state erupted this month. For many of the children, this is the second time they have been re-evacuated after they were

Members of the Italian Red Cross distribute bottles of water and food to migrants before they board a ship to be transported to other cities, September 18, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews ZAKARIA ABDELKAFI/AFP or licensors Last updated: 9 hours ago Italy The Italian Ministry of Interior reported a sudden surge in migrant arrivals on

The deployment of electric taxis in Maiduguri has continued to excite commuters who commended the initiative and called for the employment of women to drive some of the vehicles. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that 50 electric cars and 57 mass transit buses were recently procured and deployed to ease transportation costs by

The American private military company Bancroft Global Development is in discussions with the Central African Republic, it told AFP, while the Russian mercenary group Wagner, established in the country in 2018, is in the process of reorganization. Responding to a question from AFP, Bancroft’s communications service denied having deployed to Bangui but admitted contacts with

Following the delivery of two million barrels of crude oil as part of the requirements for its takeoff, the Dangote refinery will steam to an historic start in early 2024.   The gigantic petrochemical project, which sits on a 6,180 acre land at the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, has gulped

Zambian Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo resigned on Tuesday amidst suspicions surrounding a business deal with a Chinese businessman, according to statements from the presidency of the southern African nation. Having taken office in September 2021, Mr. Kakubo declared his decision to step down in a letter, citing malicious allegations linked to a business transaction.  This

Luanda — Angola airlines TAAG has said it will increase Luanda-Lagos (Nigeria) daily flights from January 8, 2024, a statement from the company said, ANGOP has learnt. Currently, the Luanda – Lagos route has five flights a week, operated on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, by a Boeing 737-700 aircraft with capacity for 120

Ablassé Ouédraogo, former Burkina Faso foreign minister and former deputy director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), was kidnapped on Sunday by “individuals” claiming to belong to the “national police”, his political party announced on Wednesday, calling for his “immediate release”. Ablassé Ouédraogo, aged 70, “was taken by individuals claiming to be members of the

KIGOMA: EIGHT people, including one child, have died and six others were injured in a car accident at Mumkungwa village in Kigoma region. Meanwhile, two people have died and three others survived after a canoe sank in Lake Singidani while they were taking photos on the rocks in the middle of the lake, about 300

Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has submitted his candidacy to contest a February presidential election with the constitutional council despite the state’s refusal to provide him the necessary documents. Sonko’s back-up Bassirou Diomaye Faye has also filed to run, Ousseynou Ly, an official in their dissolved party Pastef said Tuesday. Like other candidates, Sonko

2023 was a year of milestones and challenges in global public health. In May, I declared an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern. This marked a turning point for the world following three years of crisis, pain and loss for people everywhere. I am glad to see that life has

A Tunisian craftsman presents a tourist with a copper plaque he is engraving in his store in the souks of the Tunis medina, December 7, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews FETHI BELAID/AFP or licensors Last updated: 6 hours ago Tradition The ancient techniques of metal engraving, such as Matis tracing, openwork, or setting, were very

The former governor was granted a N300 million bail on 22 November. The bail also requires Mr Emefiele to produce two sureties in like sum. Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele has regained his freedom after meeting his bail conditions. He had been detained at the Kuje Correctional Centre for

In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples. Others downplayed the policy approved this week by Francis as merely reaffirming the Vatican’s long-standing teaching about marriage being only a union between a man and

Goma — In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Independent National Electoral Commission published partial results Friday for the December 20 presidential election. This first session focused solely on the diaspora vote by Congolese in South Africa, the United States, Canada, Belgium and France. Only 5,300 of the expected 11,000 voters turned out at the

The referendum is a key step in the return to civilian rule by end-2024 promised by the military leaders   –   Copyright © africanews DENIS SASSOU GUEIPEUR/AFP or licensors Last updated: 20 hours ago Chad Chad’s new constitution was approved by 86 percent of voters in a referendum held a week ago, the African country’s electoral

While many African nations have made commitments to achieving UHC and have implemented various health policies and programmes, challenges persist. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a global health goal aimed at ensuring that, by 2030, all people have access to the essential health services they need without suffering financial hardship. While many African nations have

More than 10,000 demonstrators marched in Rabat on Sunday in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, denouncing a “war of extermination” and the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel. Called by a motley crew of supporters of the Palestinian cause, including left-wing groups and militants from the Islamist Justice and Charity movement, the

The village of Nzakoundou in the Prefecture of Lim-Pende (Northwest of the Central African Republic) was the scene of inter-communal violence and acts of violence against civilians on 21st of December. At least 22 people were killed, most of them civilians. Another 25 individuals were injured, and houses were set on fire. The Humanitarian Coordinator

Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade, arrives at a courthouse in Dakar, Senegal, flanked by two prison guards on July 31, 2014   –   Copyright © africanews -/AFP Last updated: 23/12 – 13:39 Senegal politics Exiled Senegalese opposition figure Karim Wade, an ex-minister and the son of former head of state Abdoulaye Wade

Mogadishu, Somalia — Heavy fighting between Somali troops and Al-Shabaab took place in the Aboodin area of the Lower Jubba region amid an intensified military offensive. The battle on Friday afternoon killed more than 70 Al-Shabaab members and wounded dozens of others, according to a statement issued by the government on Saturday. The allied forces

Twenty people, including 19 civilians, were killed in western Burundi, the government announced on Saturday, in an attack claimed by the RED-Tabara rebel group, which in turn claimed to have killed ten members of the security forces. The attack was carried out on Friday evening in the locality of Vugizo, some twenty kilometers from the

France announced the closure of its embassy in Niger after months of worsening relations between the two countries. Diplomatic sources told RFI that the French representation “is no longer able to function normally or carry out its missions”. It is a very rare decision which illustrates a new episode in the progressive rupture between Paris

Some fifteen embassies in Kinshasa on Saturday called for “restraint” after the elections in the DRC, described as a “sham” by the opposition, which is already planning a demonstration, as the first results are just starting to come in. “In a joint statement, the embassies of 12 European countries and Canada called on all parties

Nairobi — The Kerugoya County Referral Hospital in Kirinyaga has successfully conducted its first Spinal Surgery. The announcement was made by Governor Anne Waiguru who commended the surgical team who carried out the complicated operation. Waiguru termed the operation a medical milestone. “We thank the surgical team led by Oluoch for this Medical Milestone that

Cars drive past Christmas decorations on a street in Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Sunday Alamba/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 22/12 – 18:14 Nigeria Christmas time is in the air. The lights in the streets and buildings around Nigeria’s economic capital are testimony to this. Twinkling

Nairobi — Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla has lauded the Kenyan troops for their contribution to the peace efforts in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ogolla made the remarks Thursday when he received the last batch of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under the East Africa Community Regional Forces (EACRF)

Cleopatra Coleman, from left, Michiel Huisman, Ed Skrein, Djimon Hounsou, Charlie Hunnam, Sofia Boutella, Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Bae Doona, E. Duffy, and Ray Fisher attend the pr   –   Copyright © africanews Jordan Strauss/2023 Invision Last updated: 16 hours ago USA Sofia Boutella says she was “terrified” to lead the ensemble cast of Zack Snyder’s

Nairobi — Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has denied abuse of office charges following his arrest Thursday night over his decision to engage private consultants against a Cabinet decision. He was charged with the offence alongside ex-Tourism Principal Secretary Leah Gwiyo in Malindi. EACC said the two committed Sh3.4 billion for consultancy services in

Initial results from a presidential poll in DR Congo were expected Friday after shambolic elections spread over several days which the authorities deemed successful. That assesment however is one that many in the country may dispute and that now puts into spotlight those of observer missions. Catherine Samba-Panza, head of Carter Center’s international election observation

National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension, saying it violates the constitution. Five Congolese opposition presidential candidates called on Wednesday for a rerun of the general elections that were beset with voting delays. They claimed the Election

Eatonville’s oldest building, the Historic Thomas House, sits between its second oldest, the Moseley House Museum, right, and St. Lawrence African Methodist Episcopal Church,   –   Copyright © africanews Rebecca Blackwell/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 20 hours ago Florida Historic Black communities have dwindled from their once-thriving existence in the United States

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has it foundation in the 1948 World Health Organisation (WHO) Constitution, which declares health as a fundamental human right and commits to ensuring the highest attainable level of health for all. Despite the ongoing public health efforts, the mission of upholding this basic human right falls short if people cannot afford

Migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the U.S. from Mexico are lined up for processing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Sept. 23, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas.   –   Copyright © africanews Eric Gay/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 10 hours ago USA Before settling in New York City like

Lubango — The doctor Joaquim Castigo Levita was elected Wednesday in central Huila province, as the first chairperson of the Order of Biomedical Doctors of Angola (OBCLA), with 42 percent of the valid votes. With a doctorate in biomedical sciences, the elected candidate surpassed competitors Alcides Vapor and Orlando Filipe in an election that brought

The new Kinshasa financial center, a product of Turkish-Congolese cooperation, was inaugurated by Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi ahead of the presidential elections, with construction commencing in November 2022. The project, totaling $290 million, features four 21-storey towers, a convention center, and 90,000 m² of land, aiming to streamline operations for the Ministry of Budget and

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Polls opened in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid delays in some polling stations in the country. Hundreds of voters turned up early to cast their ballots but had to wait for over three hours for officials to start the election process.  Nearly 44 million eligible voters have been registered to vote in this year’s

East African Community (EAC) Partner States will not, as is the norm, observe general elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), according to a statement from the EAC Secretariat. The DR Congo is set to hold presidential elections on Wednesday, December 20. “This is to notify EAC Partner States, development partners and

Whether they are in favor of change or continuity, whether they are full of hope or without any illusions, many in Kinshasa, the capital, Goma or Lubumbashi in the east, want to believe that the elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be free of violence and properly organized on Wednesday. “Tomorrow will be

The economic fallout of COVID-19 left people around the world facing a significant threat to their livelihood. As governments scrambled to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on their populations, many decided to use direct payments to support vulnerable citizens. More than a sixth of the world’s population received some sort of cash transfer in 2020. These

Congolese Interior Minister Peter Kazadi in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, September 18, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews ALEXIS HUGUET/AFP or licensors Last updated: 19 hours ago DRC Elections The Democratic Republic of Congo declined to authorize satellite equipment for European Union election observers, expressing concerns that it could be utilized to manipulate the

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a joint, bipartisan resolution calling for a high-level special envoy to work towards ending the conflict in Sudan. The Senate resolution has been introduced, to be followed by introduction in the House of Representatives by

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller answers questions about a American solider detained in North Korea, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Washington.   –   Copyright © africanews Nathan Howard/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 8 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo The United States on Tuesday called on the electoral authorities in the

Addis Ababa — The Ethio-Russia partnership in manufacturing is a beacon of collaborative success, Minister of Industry, Melaku Alebel said. Russian business delegation led by Russia’s Head of Federal Agency on Mineral Resources, Eugeny Petrov is here in Ethiopia to explore investment opportunities. The delegation held bilateral meeting with Minister of Industry, Melaku Alebel today.

“The fire has been contained”, said Bachir Diallo, Guinea’s Minister of Security and Civil Protection, after visiting the fuel depot where an overnight explosion and blaze has killed at least 13 people and seriously injured 88 others. He added, “All the necessary measures have been taken to fight the fire effectively. You can look right.”

North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape has condemned the fatal shooting of nine people on Saturday at Popo Molefe informal settlement, near Rustenburg, in the North West. According to police, a group of individuals were sitting at the house of one of the injured people when a group of assailants opened fire on them. Eight

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has won a third term with 89.6 percent of the vote in the Arab world’s most populous nation, the national election authority said Monday. The outcome of the December 10-12 poll was widely expected after the former army chief with a fondness for infrastructure mega-projects campaigned against a small field

His Excellency Andry Nirina Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar was inaugurated on 16thDecember 2023 following his re-election in the First Round of the Presidential Election which were held on 16thNovember 2023 in Madagascar. The inauguration ceremony was attended by multitudes of Malagasy citizens and esteemed foreign dignitaries including Heads of State and Government

Lieutenant Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, in Conakry, September 6, 2021,   –   Copyright © africanews CELLOU BINANI/AFP or licensors Last updated: 15/12 – 17:10 Reporters Without Borders The NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Thursday asked the Guinean authorities dominated by the military to “urgently” an end to the series of restrictive measures taken against certain private

Nacala — The mayor of the central Mozambican city of Quelimane, Manuel de Araujo, has criticised the silence of his own party, Renamo, in the case of the house arrest of the Renamo mayor of the northern port city of Nacala, Raul Novinte. Araujo expressed his disappointment with the Renamo leadership in a contact with

Four Senegalese soldiers were killed in Casamance when their vehicle hit an anti-tank mine in this region of southern Senegal in the grip of an independence rebellion, according to the army. The incident occurred on Thursday “during a mission” in North Bignona, near the Gambian border, and also left “three injured”, indicated the Directorate of

London — Lawyers for Lebanese billionaire Iskandar Safa and his Privinvest group of companies on Friday at the High Court in London argued that Mozambique had conceived the idea of building a tuna fishing fleet long before Privinvest arrived in the country and that it was the then President, Armando Guebuza, who had approached Privinvest

News In this handout photo released by El Gouna Film Festival, Austrian-Egyptian actress Amira El Sayed holds up her hands to show messages   –   Copyright © africanews -/AFP By Rédaction Africanews Last updated: 15/12 – 17:48 DR Congo Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day’s news. Related articles 01:02 Pics of the

The judgement also implies an effective reversal of the previous decision of the Court of Appeal ordering the release of Mr Kanu from detention. The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the continuation of the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over terrorism charges. The trial which started in 2015

Gedeon, 22, driving his auto-rickshaw through the bustling streets of DR Congo’s capital Kinshasa, said he never imagined he would end up doing the job he does. Like many young people in the deeply impoverished central African nation, he said he had high hopes that the government can deliver a better future. “I want to

Nairobi — A Non-Governmental Organization ( NGO) has partnered with some cooperative societies affiliated to Gusii Coffee farmers Cooperative Union ( GCFCU) to boost coffee production and farmers earnings. Rainforest Alliance Regional Director,- Kenya/ Tanzania, Marion Nduta said the NGO has launched Gusii Regenerative Agriculture landscape ( GURAL) coffee project to aid certifying the coffee

In an art gallery in the heart of the Ugandan capital Kampala, abstract paintings by a Ugandan painter hang. Paintings by Charlene Komuntale, a contemporary Ugandan artist, are among many by African artists that have graced these gallery walls over the years. Contemporary African art has a rich and diverse history that dates back to

Ethiopia’s anti-doping efforts are kicking into high gear earlier than expected as the country looks to curb violations and ensure integrity at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. The Anti-Doping Authority of Ethiopia announced enhanced testing and control measures for Olympic hopefuls, starting January, months ahead of schedule. The intensive initiative aims to identify and

A beakdancers during a performance in Cote d’Ivoire.   –   Copyright © africanews Yannick Djanhoun Ivory Coast If traditional Ivorian dance styles such as coupé-décalé and Zouglou still provide Ivorians with some moves, the nation’s dancing world continues to evolve. Breakdance, a style of street dance born in the United States in the 1970s. It has

Luanda — The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, left the country’s capital this Friday for Equatorial Guinea, where he is to take part in the summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). At the 4 de Fevereiro International Airport, the statesman was bid farewell by the Vice-President of the Republic, Esperança

The FIFA best men’s player award for 2023 will be another contest between Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. FIFA announced the shortlist on Thursday with the same top three in the voting as for the Ballon d’Or prize that Messi won in October. Though the Ballon d’Or voting period included the 2022 World

Harare — Kenyan youth are pushing for a  national boycott of Israeli goods as a way to express their outrage over Israel’s military assault on Gaza since October 7, The New Arab reports. Several advocacy groups, such as Kenyans for Palestine, are spearheading a boycott of companies with ties to Israel by creating educational infographics

A few days ahead of the presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, scheduled for December 20th 2023, is causing a stir on the web and leaving public opinion stunned. The creation of the “Alliance Fleuve Congo” was made official on Friday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. At the helm is Corneille Nangaa, the former chairman

By Tina S. Mehnpaine Catherine Rodriguez, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy near Monrovia, has called on the Joseph Boakai administration to prioritize the fight against corruption as it is paramount to the Liberian people. She added that many Liberians are eager to see those involved in or accused of corruption or human rights violations

For illustration purposes: Chess pieces sit on a board as Princeton University students play chess with inmates at New Jersey State Prison Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Trenton   –   Copyright © africanews Mel Evans/AP2008 Last updated: 5 hours ago Morocco Chess strategists, novices and enthusiasts alike gathered in Tangier for the OPEN DE TANGER Chess

US officials discuss unprecedented achievements and future collaborations in transformative U.S.-African Relations In a significant milestone marking the first anniversary of the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit held in December 2022, Special Assistant to President Joe Biden and Senior Director for African Affairs, Judd Devermont, highlighted to journalists the extraordinary achievements in US-African relations over the past

A former Somali refugee intent on bringing books and education to his compatriots languishing in sprawling camps in Kenya was on Tuesday named the winner of the UN refugee agency’s prestigious Nansen Award. Abdullahi Mire, 36, was hailed for championing the right to education by putting 100,000 books in the hands of children in Kenya’s

United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, says limiting global heating to 1.5°C will be impossible without the phase-out of fossil fuels. The United Nations conference on climate change ended in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday, with an agreement on transitioning away from fossil fuels, the substances that cause climate change. While many have lauded the

Egypt on Tuesday sent 80 truckloads of humanitarian aid destined for the Gaza Strip to a checkpoint just opened by Israel, which has been relentlessly bombarding the Palestinian territory since a bloody Hamas attack on October 7, humanitarian sources told AFP. At the same time, another 100 trucks were being checked at the Nitzana terminal

COP28 in Dubai has agreed on the need to move away from fossil fuels for the first time, at the end of a climate summit marred by restrictions on civil society, and the United Arab Emirates’ blatant contempt for human rights, Amnesty International said. The headline COP28 agreement on the Global Stocktake to ”transition away”

President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Tuesday that it is time for Somalia to “take up full responsibility of its security.” “The achievement of this objective will not only benefit Somalia, but it will also contribute to regional and global peace and stability,” said Mohamud at the Somalia Security Sector Conference in New

Surveys with the 10 largest venture capital funds and two largest start-up accelerators investing in Generative AI companies revealed hardly any were taking steps to safeguard human rights. Leading venture capital (VC) firms are failing in their responsibility to respect human rights, especially in relation to new Generative AI technologies, warned Amnesty International USA (AIUSA)

An African migrant holds his hands up displaying mock hand cuffs during   –   Copyright © africanews Ariel Schalit/AP Last updated: 5 hours ago Uganda The High Court in Kampala, Uganda, has sentenced 25-year-old Musa Musasizi to 105 years in prison for the heinous murders of three women and a three-month-old infant. The victims were identified

The investigation further revealed how a Lagos-based broker recruits young boys to act as agents to lure boys to sell their kidneys to renal patients. The Nigerian government has acknowledged the existence of illegal kidney trade in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), highlighting its interventions to curtail the act. Daily Trust in an investigation Sunday

Football legend Didier Drogba delivers a speech after he as been appointed as the WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health, in Geneva, Switzerland on October 18, 2021   –   Copyright © africanews FABRICE COFFRINI/AP Last updated: 11/12 – 17:12 Ivory Coast Didier Drogba, one of the biggest names in world football over the last two

The increase of consumer prices on Rwanda’s market has eased, reaching 9.2 per cent in November, the first-time inflation has fallen below double digits in 2023. Inflation is the pace at which prices of consumables increase on the market year on year and on a monthly basis, it is calculated based on approximately 1,622 products

People across South Africa are grappling with a scorching heatwave sweeping across the country, as temperatures have soared over the past two weeks caused mainly by rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Local weather experts have issued a warning that the intense heat is likely to persist for more months, prompting authorities to

Host Morocco also had a remarkable night; winning in five categories. Nigeria made history in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night, sweeping the Men’s and Women’s CAF Player-of-the-Year Awards. This marks a remarkable feat, as no other nation has ever won both coveted prizes in the same year. Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala rewrote history, becoming

Dani Rukara is one of the nearly seven million Congolese who have been displaced within Africa’s second largest country. According to the United Nations,this is the highest number yet recorded in the country.  If the campaign for general elections is in full swing in other regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in this camp

The Head of Daily Trust Investigation Desk, Lami Sadiq, has emerged the winner of the print category at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), 2023 award for Investigative Reporting. Lami emerged winner with her story, which beamed light on organ harvesting in the country’s capital, Abuja, walked home with N300,000, a plaque, certificate

Zimbabwe held special elections on Saturday for nine seats in Parliament after opposition lawmakers were removed from their positions and disqualified from running again. The opposition called it an illegal push by the ruling ZANU-PF party to bolster its parliamentary majority and possibly change the constitution. This may allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 81, who was

Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, has called on West African leaders to prioritise good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent authoritarian takeovers of power and unconstitutional changes of government in the region. He said this while addressing the high-powered regional gathering

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, a faithful ally of Moscow, arrives in Malabo to meet his counterpart, the President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema   –   Copyright © africanews cleared Last updated: 9 hours ago Equatorial Guinea Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed cooperation agreements during a visit to his Equatorial Guinean counterpart on Saturday as

The following is a statement issued by Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Federal Republic of Nigeria, posted on his official X /Twitter account, @muhammadpate This investigative reporting by @daily_trust reveals the depth of depravity and criminality prevalent in sections of our society. We Acknowledge and feel the pain experienced

Sustainable fashion took centre stage at this year’s Dakar Fashion Week. It is the 21st edition of the annual showcase of African fashion. The launch took place in the presence of a dozen designers from Senegal and the sub-region. Adama Amanda Ndiaye, better known as Adama Paris, Senegalese fashion designer and founder of Dakar Fashion

A Kenyan judge has ruled that Meta is not in contempt of court for failing to pay dozens of Facebook content moderators, who had been laid off by a contractor. Facebook’s parent company Meta is not in contempt of court for not paying dozens of content moderators who were laid off by the subcontractor, Sama.

Zimbabwean President elect Emmerson Mnangagwa prepares to address a press conference in Harare ,Friday, Aug, 3, 2018.   –   Copyright © africanews Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 09/12 – 14:51 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe and Botswana have embarked on a bilateral deal to eliminate passport requirements for each other’s citizens, fostering a new

Government Pushes Ahead with Plan despite Supreme Court Ruling and Known Abuses The United Kingdom government’s fixation with expelling asylum seekers to Rwanda went from absurd to grotesque this week when it introduced a new ”Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill” to parliament. For many victims of the Rwandan government’s repression, reading article 2.1

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in action during the second half of an NBA   –   Copyright © africanews Nick Wass/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 21 hours ago USA Still decisive, Joel Embiid was hit in the knee, when Wembanyama broke an early record with the Spurs who continued their series

Nairobi — President William Ruto has assured Members of parliament that NG-CDF funds will be released before the schools reopen in January. The president said this as he graced the commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the Kikuyu Constituency Education Foundation (KICE). ”I also want to assure members of parliament who are here, because they

Over 250 South Sudanese soldiers left on Friday the Democratic Republic of Congo’s east. The contingent left in three rotations throughout the day, according to a military source. The soldiers took off from Goma, bound for Juba. After the Kenyans, the South Sudanese are the latest group from an East African Community (EAC) regional force

Nairobi — Former top government officials are among those vying for four slots reserved for minority shareholders on Kenya Power’s Board of Directors. They include former ICT permanent secretary (PS) Jerome Ochieng, ex-Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) Chairman James Rege, and Engineers Board of Kenya CEO Margaret Ogai. Others are former Kenya Power managing

Burundi’s Supreme Court sentenced former prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni to life in prison on Friday (Dec. 08). He was convicted on charges including attempting to overthrow the government, illicit enrichment and destabilizing the economy, a judicial source said. The former general was named PM in July 2020 then dismissed in September 2022. His ouster came

Nairobi — Nairobi-based business incubator, iHub Kenya, has entered into a deal with Mastercard Foundation, a private Canada-based charity, to help startups grow and expand their offering in digital learning solutions. Managing partner Nissi Madu said iHub Kenya signed up 12 educational technology (EdTech)startups in six months which underwent an acceleration programme to enable them

The participants of the 15th edition of the Africa Women Cup of Nations are now known. The final list of participants was confirmed on December 6 after the final round of qualifiers on Tuesday (Dec. 05). 12 teams will look to bring the trophy home. From big absentee Cameroon to reigning champions South Africa, 9-time

Considering how important agricultural systems are for providing food and jobs, it is crucial to protect these systems in Africa from the harm caused by climate change. This will help keep agriculture stable and working well to sustain households. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports show that temperatures are rising faster, causing more extreme weather.

The Seychelles on Thursday lifted a state of emergency declared earlier in the day after a huge blast at an explosives depot. The president said the explosion injured 66 people. It took place around 2 am local time on Thursday in the industrial area of Providence in Mahé, the archipelago’s largest island. Minister Jean-Francois Ferrari

The governor should resign his appointment if he cannot perform the functions of his office The prolonged absence from office by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has become a matter of serious concern for the people of Ondo State. The anxiety has been further heightened by the fact that ever since he returned to the country from

Former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 14, 2011.   –   Copyright © africanews Michael Sohn/AP2011 Last updated: 24 minutes ago Sierra Leone The former president of Sierra Leone has been called in for questioning by police over recent attacks authorities termed as a failed coup, an official said Thursday

The National Assembly on Tuesday passed several Bills, including the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill, the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Amendment Bill. The Bills were passed during the House’s plenary sitting. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Amendment Bill The NPA Amendment Bill amends the

South Sudanese hold flags as they wait to welcome back the country’s basketball team, at Juba International airport, South Sudan, Tuesday, Sept.5, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews Samir Bol/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 06/12 – 16:47 South Sudan In South Sudan, authorities and the United Nations are trying an unlikely approach

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has reaffirmed the department’s commitment to continue efforts to ensure that citizens receive quality water services. This comes as the department released the 2023 full Blue Drop and No Drop reports on drinking water quality, provision and wastewater management in the country. The reports were released simultaneously with the

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff visited Tuesday (Dec. 05) Tudun Biri village where an army drone strike accidentally killed at least 85 civilians on Sunday (Dec. 03). “The military said troops were carrying out aerial patrols when they observed a group of people and wrongly analysed and misinterpreted their pattern of activities to be similar

Harare — The names of the miners who perished in a shaft disaster at the Impala Platinum mine were made public on Wednesday, December 6, in advance of a memorial ceremony in Rustenburg, TimesLIVE reports. After a miner passed away on Monday, December 4, in a hospital, the total number of miners killed in the tragedy

At Prime Minister’s Questions in Parliament, Britain’s Rishi Sunak faced criticism from the opposition Labour Party over his controversial plan to fly migrants to Rwanda in a bid to deter illegal immigration.  Britain’s Home Secretary travelled to the East African country earlier in the week to sign a treaty in a bid to revive the

Harare — A Monday proclamation signed by Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved the country’s parliament, citing the unsuccessful coup attempt on December 1, 2023. This move raises additional concerns about political stability in the country and the wider coup-hit West African region, RFI reports. The presidential order alluded to the “seriousness” of a gunfight

**With rice consumption in Nigeria steadily rising, outgrowing local supply, there is now a supply gap of about 2 million metric tonnes annually, a new report says.** According to the AFEX Wet Season Crop Production Report for 2023, this has led to an over 37 per cent increase in the price of the commodity so

Uganda has made strides in achieving its renewable energy targets by signing a Memorandum of Understanding that will see a UAE company construct a 150MW solar energy plant in the eastern part of the country. The agreement signed during the ongoing climate change summit(COP28) in Dubai, UAE will see Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC

A soldier from the Sierra Leone armed forces directs traffic   –   Copyright © africanews JOHN WESSELS/AFP or licensors Last updated: 17 hours ago Sierra Leone The Sierra Leonean government announced on Monday 43 new arrests in connection with the November 26 coup attempt, bringing to 57 the number of people arrested since these events, the

Harare — On Monday, the United States announced a new visa restriction policy for officials in Zimbabwe and expanded its policy on visa restrictions for Ugandan officials to include individuals it believes are responsible for undermining democracy and suppressing disadvantaged communities in Uganda, Reuters reports. When announcing the visa restrictions, U.S. Secretary of State Antony

Bola Tinubu, of the All Progressives Congress, meets with supporters   –   Copyright © africanews Ben Curtis/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 6 hours ago Nigeria Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a military drone attack over the weekend that resulted in the tragic loss of at least 85

El Fula / Babanousa / Muglad / El Obeid — Kordofan witnesses more deaths, clashes, and incidents because of the ongoing war between the military Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Displaced in Babanousa are living in dire conditions whilst community members negotiated security agreements with the RSF in Muglad.

Protesters at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai Monday called for additional financing for the newly established loss and damage fund, as well as an end to subsidies for the fossil fuel industry. Kenyan climate activist Eric Njuguna said he believed certain countries had not paid enough into the fund. “The message of this action

Nairobi — The upcoming East Africa Classic Safari Rally has been tipped to enhance tourism in Kenya by showcasing the sights and sounds of what the country has to offer beyond the traditional coastal region. Chair of the East Africa Classic Safari Rally, Joey Ghose, said the 5000km-rally will open up the hinterland of the

Multiple African governments have justified their decision to send substantial delegations to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, despite facing widespread criticism. According to the UN’s attendance list, Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda were among the nations with the largest teams. Nigeria topped the list with 1,411 delegates, followed by Morocco with 823

Kicukiro (men) and Gasabo (women) were crowned champions of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Wheelchair Basketball competition that took place at STECOL in Masoro on Saturday. The one-day competition, which brought together teams from the Wheelchair Basketball Championship, was organized by the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) on the occasion of celebrations of the

Miners on a rescue mission in Chingola, about 400 km north of the capital Lusaka, Zambia,   –   Copyright © africanews STR/AP Last updated: 2 hours ago Zambia Emergency services dispatched to help around thirty illegal miners, missing for two days in a mudslide in Zambia, have been unable to locate them, the government reported. The

guest column By Dr. Githinji Gitahi and Dr. Martin Muchangi By now, there is no doubt that the climate crisis is a significant health crisis affecting people across the globe. This might be obvious to some but to others, the impacts haven’t hit home yet. With the increase of extreme weather events, waterborne and vector-borne diseases, malnutrition, heat stress, mental

Au lendemain du sommet sur le climat, la France réunit mercredi une vingtaine de dirigeants pour accélérer la mise en oeuvre de la nouvelle force conjointe G5 Sahel en raison de “l’urgence” sécuritaire sur le terrain. Cette “réunion de soutien” se tient à l’initiative d’Emmanuel Macron, qui a récemment jugé “urgent de renverser la tendance”

Dubai — Delegates at COP28 in Dubai on Saturday called for stronger and more resilient global health systems, which are indispensable to protecting populations from the negative impacts of climate change on health. Ahead of the first ever ‘Health Day’ at a UN climate conference, delegates signed onto a new declaration on climate and health

The third edition of the “Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace” took place in Angola from November 22 to 24. Malawi’s former president Joyce Banda attended the Biennale of Luanda. She praised the peacebuilding experience of hosts Angola among other African countries. “I feel that they have the authority therfore to be able to

Dubai — The Green Climate Fund (GCF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched an ambitious new initiative that will ramp up support for developing countries to mitigate and respond to the impacts of climate change on health in 14 countries in Africa, Asia and Southeastern Europe. The

Germany lifted its first Under-17 FIFA World Cup on Saturday (Dec. 02). Mali, the last African representative secured its second podium in the history of the competition. Germany prevailed 4-3 on penalties against France on Saturday at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Indonesia. The French side dreamt of a second trophy after its 2001 victorious campaign.

Monrovia — Liberia’s second oldest football club, Barrolle, appears to be returning to its glorious days as the Rollers have transformed themselves into a title-chasing side. The Red Boys came from a goal down to defeat LPRC Oilers 3-1 at the Tusa field on Saturday. Teenage midfielder Nush Zohn played a significant role in the

Actor Angela Bassett, poet Amanda Gorman and filmmaker Jeymes Samuel are just some of the famous faces appearing in the 2024 Pirelli Calendar. The acclaimed annual publication has been photographed by Ghanaian visual artist Prince Gyasi, who selected the stars who would pose for the new edition. Unveiled Thursday, the theme of the calendar is

Monrovia — The policy, established through an executive order declaring tuition-free education at all public universities and colleges in Liberia, could stand alone as a legacy initiative of President George Weah’s Coalition for Democratic Change government only if it is legitimized. The House of Representatives has passed the bill and sent it to the Senate

Nearly 11 months after the assassination of Cameroonian radio host Martinez Zogo, the state scandal that it triggered continues to shake the nation. On Friday morning (Nov. 01), the prime suspects in the murder of the late 50-year journalist were set to be released. A document allegedly issued by the military court of Yaoundé ordered

Washington — Angolan President João Lourenço on Thursday reiterated his country’s openness to cooperate with the United States of America in various areas, particularly agriculture. Speaking at the opening of talks with the US president Joe Biden, the Angolan president expressed his country’s openness to establish strategic partnerships in other areas of interest, such as

The South African government announced on Friday that it would inject 47 billion rand (2.3 billion euros) into the troubled state-owned Transnet group, which manages the port of Durban, the country’s largest, and which is suffering from massive container congestion. The aid will take the form of a guarantee mechanism to help Transnet meet impending

World football governing body, FIFA on Thursday, 30 November officially published its latest men’s national team global rankings. The latest rankings showed a big improvement for Comoros who made a significant move up the rankings with 30.88 points that moved them nine places up to 119th. The progress of the Comoros contrasts with the decline

The next summit of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), in crisis after a series of recent military coups, will take place on December 10 in Abuja, the Côte d’Ivoire presidency announced on Thursday. “The next ordinary summit” of Ecowas “will take place on December 10 in Abuja”, the Nigerian capital, according to

Upon the conclusion of the group stages draw last month in Johannesburg, fans of the African game had almost concluded who would advance to the knockout stages of the tournament – purely based on club pedigree and experience on the continent. Match Day 1 of the group stages concluded on Sunday and with most clubs

Climate experts were impressed with discussions on the first day of COP28 in Dubai on Thursday, as nearly all nations finalised the creation of a fund to help compensate countries struggling to cope with loss and damage caused by climate change. Sultan al-Jaber, the president of the COP28 climate conference, hailed “the first decision to

Harare — On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, a regional court reportedly dismissed a legal challenge to a multibillion-dollar oil pipeline project between Tanzania and Uganda, which has drawn criticism from human rights and environmental organisations. Several civil society groups filed a challenge, but the East African Court of Justice ruled that it was submitted too

Migrants stand in the reception center of Lampedusa, Sicily, on September 14, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Valeria Ferraro/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 29/11 – 12:02 Belgium The European Union has “good cooperation” in migration matters with Tunisia, European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said on Tuesday, indicating that departures

The N20.50 trillion budget approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday is the president’s first full-year budget since he assumed office in May. President Bola Tinubu will today present the 2024 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly. It is the president’s first full-year budget since he assumed office in May.

Migrants await processing during a deportation operation by the Ministry of Interior in the Tripoli-based government, in the Libyan capital on November 28, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews MAHMUD TURKIA/AFP or licensors Last updated: 22 hours ago African migrants Libyan authorities have deported 248 undocumented migrants to their home countries Niger and Chad in a

By Moise M. Bahati The government has terminated a directive that allowed owners of seven-seater vehicles to use them to ferry passengers without a transport operator licence after introducing new changes in Kigali’s public transport. The move, which was announced in early October, allowed the owners of unlicenced seven-seater cars to carry passengers at a

Senegal’s military has seized more than three tonnes of cocaine from a ship moored off the coast, in one of the country’s largest drugs hauls. The navy made the announcement on Tuesday, saying that the ship was seized on Sunday night in international waters, with 10 crew on board, one of whom was Senegalese. The

A total of 700,000 children have been vaccinated in the 2023 measles campaign across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State. The executive secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Nusirat Elelu, disclosed this at the 40th Media Parliament of the state council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin, the

A 33-year-old British-Nigerian man Idris Dayo Mustapha has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme spanning seven years. Mustapha, a key member of a hacking ring, targeted email and brokerage accounts of US corporations from 2011 to 2018, resulting in substantial losses exceeding $6 million (£4.7 million). US authorities had been pursuing Mustapha for

Lusaka, Zambia — In recognition of his unwavering dedication to advancing global health and his transformative leadership during unprecedented crises, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), was bestowed with the prestigious 2023 CPHIA Lifetime Achievement Award in Public Health. This accolade was presented at the  International Conference on Public Health

A member of the Sierra Leonean Armed Forces rides rides past a street vendor pushing a cart loaded with bread in Freetown on November 27, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews SAIDU BAH/AFP or licensors Last updated: 20 hours ago Sierra Leone In the wake of a tragic attack in Sierra Leone that claimed the lives

The Council of Ministers is expected to announce, by tomorrow, the date for the repeat of the local elections in Marromeu and parts of Guruè, Milange and Nacala-Porto. The National Electoral Commission (CNE) proposal is for the rerun to take place on Sunday 10 December. The proposal apparently violates Law 7/2018 of 3 August, which

Former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz on Monday firmly denied in court all allegations he faces of abusing his power and amassing a huge fortune. Aziz, who ruled the pivotal country between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa between 2008 and 2019, fell into disgrace under successor and current President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani. With the

Eleven miners died in an incident at the Impala Rustenburg platinum mine in the North West province of South Africa, according to Implats,  one of the world’s foremost producers of platinum and associated platinum group metals. The company confirmed 11 workers died while being transported in a “personnel conveyance” in a shaft. Rescue operations were

Sierra Leone has lifted a curfew imposed on Sunday following an attack by armed men on a military barracks and prisons in the capital Freetown. A new night curfew will begin daily from 9 pm to 6 am local time “until further notice” authorities said. President Julius Maada Bio addressed the nation on Sunday night

Eskom has welcomed the decision by global ratings agency S&P Global to upgrade the power utility’s credit rating to ‘B’ from ‘CCC+’ with a stable outlook on the company’s senior secured and senior unsecured debt. In addition, S&P Global also upgraded Eskom’s South Africa national scale rating to ‘zaBBB/zaA-2’ from ‘zaB/zaB’. Eskom Acting Group Chief

The 20th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) has opened its curtains, welcoming filmmakers and industry leaders to celebrate the art of cinema. The festival, which runs until December 2, kicked off with American actress Jessica Chastain serving as the president of the jury. Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen was honored with a career

Collaboration is critical in moving South Africa towards a more water secure future that in all essence, is the pursuit towards the fundamental preservation of life. This was the sentiments echoed by leading scientists who attended the Climate Change and Water Sector Consultation workshop, held in Pretoria, on Friday. The Department of Water and Sanitation

Opposition parties and human rights organizations in Malawi have voiced strong criticism against President Lazarus Chakwera and his administration for dispatching 221 young Malawians to engage in agricultural work in Israel. This decision, implemented on Saturday, comes in the wake of Israel’s recent aid contribution of $60 million (£47 million) aimed at supporting Malawi’s economic

Ten out of 12 presidential rivals boycotted the poll complaining of an “institutional coup” in favor of the incumbent. Rajoelina was handed a second term by the election commission after securing nearly 59% of the vote. Madagascar’s election commission on Saturday announced the reelection of President Andry Rajoelina following the first round of a ballot

**Hamas on Friday (Nov.24) released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides.** Israelis cheered as 13 Israeli women and children emerged free from Gaza. Most

Young Ugandans are training the artificial intelligence software and systems of the world’s tech giants. But experts say their labor for companies such as Google and Microsoft comes cheap. Music plays in the background of the darkened open-plan office where more than 150 young people are seated behind computer screens. There’s also the constant clicking

Amidst water scarcity and diminishing arable land, some individuals in Egypt are transitioning to soilless farming. However, experts caution that the high initial costs and certain crop limitations may impede widespread adoption in the African nation. Soilless agriculture, also known as hydroponics, involves cultivating plants using nutrient-rich water outside the traditional soil, typically within controlled

Nearly half of citizens say violence against women and girls is common in their community. South Africa is no stranger to gruesome cases of gender-based violence (GBV). In 2013, 17-year-old Anene Booysen was brutally attacked, raped, and disembowelled in Bredasdorp (September, 2013). In 2017, 22-year-old Karabo Mokoena went missing, and her body was later found

Former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on January 5, after being granted parole on Friday (Nov. 24). The decision taken by the parole board at Atteridgeville Correctional Centre in South Africa drew mixed reactions in Pretoria. “It is his constitutional right to get this parole. He has been long incarcerated,” Pretoria

The use of HIV prevention services in the country has slowed after much attention was directed at the Covid-19 pandemic, says health and social services executive director Ben Nangombe. This has led to the ministry opting to commemorate World AIDS Day this year under the theme, ‘Together for HIV-free Namibia’. “This year’s World AIDS Day

People are helped to cross a flooded Muuoni Riverat Mukaa area, Makueni county, Kenya’s Eastern region, Friday Nov. 24, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Stringer/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 11 hours ago Kenya The death toll from devastating floods continues to rise in Kenya reaching at least 20. Late on Thursday

Nairobi — Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) says 70,000 employees in the formal private sector have lost their jobs since October 2022. FKE Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo revealed the staggering job losses even while reiterating the federation’s earlier warning that the Finance Act of 2023 would lead to more job losses. The federation said the

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday (Nov. 24) at a federal prison in Arizona, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison that has been plagued

Cape Town — Former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, 37, has been granted parole by the Department of Corrections after serving 10 years in prison for fatally shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on February 14, 2013. He was sentenced to serve 13 years and five months after being convicted of murder. Department of Corrections spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo

Authorities in several West African countries are trying to manage their huge diphtheria outbreaks, including in Nigeria where a top health official said Thursday that millions are being vaccinated to cover wide gaps in immunity against the disease. At least 573 people out of the 11,640 diagnosed with the disease in Nigeria have died since

Harare — Comoros’ Supreme Court confirmed incumbent President Azali Assoumani’s plans to run for a second term, in a vote that some opponents are threatening to boycott if certain requirements – like the release of political prisoners – are not satisfied, Reuters reports. The country of 800,000 people had its most recent presidential election in

A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas began Friday (Nov.24), allowing sorely needed aid to start flowing into Gaza and setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. There were no reports of fighting in the hours after the truce began. The deal offered some

In this photo taken Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, residents of the Malawi village of Migowi have their young children become test subjects for the world’s first vaccine against mala   –   Copyright © africanews Jerome Delay/Copyright 2020 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 15 hours ago Malaria A first shipment of 331,200 doses of RTS,S

It is apparent that Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is frustrated at how the government is dealing with the findings of his commission of inquiry into State Capture. His public statements and the reactions to them from NGOs and politicians have again thrust him into the public eye. It is likely that Zondo felt he had

Women who fled the war in Sudan await the distribution of international aid rations at the Ourang refugee camp, near Adre town in eastern Chad on August 15, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews MOHANED BELAL/AFP or licensors Last updated: 22 hours ago Chad Chad accommodates over one million refugees, constituting one of Africa’s largest and

Chocolate City’s trouble is a fallout of a recent judgement of a High Court in London. A leading Nigerian music company, Chocolate City, may lose as much as 60 per cent of its equity to an international partner, WEA International, a subsidiary of New York-based Warner Music Group (WMG). This is a fallout of a

As Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi seeks re-election, the promises made during his initial term to alleviate poverty in remote areas seem unfulfilled. Despite implementing certain social policies, many areas, like the village of Camp Pay in the Kwilu province, continue to face challenges. Unfulfilled Promises and Lingering Struggles Local voices in

Alfred Nevhutanda sold the car just three months after he bought it for R6.3-million Former National Lotteries Commission board chair Alfred Nevhutanda sold his luxury Rolls Royce less than three months after he paid R6.3-million for it. The National Prosecuting Authority says it is “irrefutable that the vehicle was bought with the proceeds of unlawful