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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

Warner Brothers Pictures red carpet photocall of “The Color Purple” during CinemaCon 2023 at Caesars Palace in in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 25, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews BRIDGET BENNETT/AFP Last updated: 21/11 – 18:31 USA Fantasia Barrino and other stars of “The Color Purple” gathered in London for the UK premiere of the

The old hospital can’t cope says Movement for Change and Social Justice More than 100 residents from several townships in Cape Town marched to the Western Cape legislature on Tuesday to demand a new hospital in Gugulethu. The march was organised by the Movement for Change and Social Justice (MCSJ), an alliance of organisations concerned

Morocco’s Under 17 football squad clinched a historic spot in the quarterfinals on Tuesday (Nov. 21). The lion cubs played Iran at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya, east of the capital Jakarta. Iran’s Esmaeil Gholizadeh opened the scoring sheet in the 73rd minute but Nassim Azaouzi hope for Morocco when he scored in

Organisers call for immediate ceasefire More than 300 health workers gathered outside the Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town on Tuesday to show support for the people of Palestine. The picket took place during morning rush hour traffic. Drivers of ambulances, taxis and other vehicles hooted their support for the picket. Protesters waved Palestinian

Three of the four African teams playing in the Under 17 FIFA world Cup advanced into the round of 16. Mali, Morocco and Senegal will look to secure a ticket to the quarters. The top two from each of the six groups of four as well as the four best third-placed teams advanced to the

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it will later today provide details on the outcome of the first voter registration weekend which took place on Saturday, 18 and Sunday 19 November 2023. The IEC will give an update on several issues, including the number of new registrations captured, registration numbers breakdown per province

Hannes Strydom, a player on South Africa’s revered 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning team, has died in a car crash, the South African Rugby Union said Monday. He was 58. Strydom was killed in the crash Sunday evening, the union said in a statement. Strydom was a lock who played 21 tests and 10 other games

Cape Town — November 29 marks the 10th anniversary of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga signing the Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure into law. And despite this legislation clearly stating that all schools should have been provided with libraries and laboratories by then – as well as sufficient electricity, water, safe toilets, classrooms

Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Monday declared winner of Liberia’s presidential election, beating incumbent George Weah, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) said after completing the ballot count. Boakai won with 50.64 percent of the vote, against 49.36 percent of the vote for former international football star Weah, Davidetta Browne Lansanah, president of the commission

South Africa’s decision to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza has triggered intense discussions locally and abroad. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters during a visit to Qatar on Wednesday evening that South Africa “put through a referral” to the

A French soldier stands alongside African troops, as they participate in a ceremony formally transforming the force into a United Nations peacekeeping mission, in 2013.   –   Copyright © africanews Harouna Traore/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 19/11 – 15:50 Mali The UN mission in Mali announced on Saturday that it had left

Kenya’s stock market recently suffered steep losses, making it the worst performing globally. The weak performance has persisted: the Nairobi Securities Exchange 20-share index stood at about 1420 on 10 November 2023, having fallen from 1509 on 29 September 2023, a drop of 6% over the six-week period. In better days, the index has risen

Thousands of opposition party supporters cheer leading opposition challenger Nelson Chamisa during a rally in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Saturday July 21, 2018.   –   Copyright © africanews Jerome Delay/AP Last updated: 18 hours ago Zimbabwe The Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) reports that 75% of jobs in the sector have been lost since the beginning

Nairobi — Around 80 people in Kenya and Somalia have lost their lives in less than a month as a result of floods caused by heavy rains, which come on the heels of East Africa’s worst drought in decades. Humanitarian organisations in East Africa report that close to a million people have been displaced in

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives for a plenary session at UK Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit, Bletchley Park, in central England, Nov 2, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews ALASTAIR GRANT/AFP Last updated: 8 hours ago Egypt European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Saturday that she opposed the “forced displacement of

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi renewed Egypt’s position in rejection of any forced internal or external displacement of Palestinians, and decried, in particular, attempts to evict them from their homeland to Egyptian lands in Sinai. This came during his meeting on Saturday 18/11/2023 with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, in the

Mali’s ruling junta has called on citizens to celebrate the military victory in the rebel stronghold Kidal by attending two World Cup qualifier matches, with ticket prices slashed. The price of general admission tickets against Chad on Friday and the Central African Republic on Monday will be cut in half to 1,000 CFA francs ($1.65)

Nairobi — A section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) between the Mombasa terminus and Mariakani has been closed following a land slide due to the ongoing heavy rains. A statement from Kenya Railways however stated that passenger trains will be allowed though this section but under limited speed. Kenya Railways indicated that this has

Liberian leader and football legend George Weah conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight presidential run-off, saying it was time to put national interest above personal interest. A declaration acclaimed by several citizens of Africa’s oldest republic. “I am so happy that the president accepted his defeat because he knew very well

Harare — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to present emergency legislation verifying Rwanda’s status as a secure nation. This comes shortly after the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom declared that the government’s scheme to transfer Rwandan asylum seekers back to their country of origin, was illegal. Human rights organisations welcomed the Supreme Court’s

Zimbabwe declared Friday (Nov. 17) a state of emergency in the capital, Harare, over a deadly cholera outbreak. The capital of some1.5 million people has been badly hit by an outbreak of the disease that has affected all provinces of the southern African nation. The country has recorded more than 7,000 suspected cholera cases and

Nairobi — President William Ruto has asked universities to strengthen research and innovation to provide solutions to security threats facing the country. He argued that research and innovation remain the cornerstones of progress. The Head of State emphasized on the need for universities to invest on research and help the Government in addressing challenges ocassioned

Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century   –   Copyright © africanews Misper Apawu/ 2023 Misper Apawu/AP Last updated: 16 hours ago Ghana At a reparations summit in Ghana, delegates agreed Thursday to establish a Global Reparations Fund to seek compensation owed to millions of Africans enslaved centuries ago during the

By Lincoln G. Peters Opposition candidate Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai has maintained a narrow lead against incumbent President George Manneh Weah after the National Elections Commission (NEC) announced 86.71 percent of the total votes cast. Boakai, the opposition Unity Party (UP) candidate, and Mr. Weah of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) met in

In a resounding call to harness Africa’s rich cultural tapestry, filmmakers across the continent are being urged to pool their resources and collaborate effectively to propel growth. This call echoes louder as Ghana plays host to the inaugural African Cinema Summit, aimed at revitalizing the cinematic landscape to generate wealth. Africa, with its rich cultural

Maputo — The mayor of the northern Mozambican city of Nampula, Paulo Vahanle, on Wednesday denied police accusations that he has incited the citizens of Nampula to violence. Last weekend Vahanle, who is a senior figure in the main opposition party, Renamo, made a speech at a municipal sports field, which the police interpreted as

Ndea Yoka, host of Business Africa Last updated: 19 hours ago Business Africa The first Saudi Arabia-Africa summit was held in the Saudi capital Riyadh, and several African heads of state accepted King Salmane ben Abdelaziz Al Saud’s invitation to attend. Unsurprisingly, memorandums of understanding and development loan agreements were signed between the kingdom and

Maputo — The mayor of the central Mozambican city of Quelimane, Manuel de Araujo, on Wednesday accused the ruling Frelimo Party of “poisoning the country’ in order to start a new war. On his return to Quelimane after trips abroad, Araujo was given a rapturous welcome by an enormous crowd that filled the streets of

South Africa’s ruling ANC said on Thursday it would support a parliamentary motion later today to close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria in protest at the war in Gaza. The African National Congress (ANC) said it also supported calls for the government to suspend all diplomatic relations with Israel until it agrees to a ceasefire

Maputo — The Mozambican government, through the National Standardization and Quality Institute (INNOQ), is introducing a Conformity Assessment Programme (PAC) to put an end to the entry and circulation of substandard and counterfeit products in the country. According to the Minister of Industry and Trade, Silvino Moreno, speaking at the opening of a seminar regarding

The African Development Bank (AfDB) said on Thursday that it had filed a formal complaint with the Ethiopian government after two of its staff members were arrested in Addis Ababa last month. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Abidjan-based institution said they were “unlawfully arrested, physically assaulted, and detained for many hours by elements

Harare — The UK Supreme Court has declared the UK government’s policy of sending certain asylum seekers to Rwanda illegal, BBC reports. The Court ruled that there was a chance that any asylum applicant brought there would be sent back home, in violation of both UK and international human rights legislation. It also mentioned Rwanda’s history

In a remarkable feat of creativity and determination, Helen Williams, a skilled wigmaker from Nigeria, has secured her place in the Guinness World Records for crafting the longest hand-made wig, measuring an astounding 351.28 meters (1,152 feet 5 inches). Over 11 days and an investment of two million naira (£2,000: $2,500), Williams utilized 1,000 bundles

Cairo — Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has urged key stakeholders in Africa to ensure that the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is utilised to promote intra-African trade. He emphasised that the continent’s dream of industrialisation could only be realised if the

Nigerian pop star, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimenji, popularly known as Oladips, has died. According to a statement posted on his Instagram page, he passed away at exactly 10:14 pm on Tuesday. In the late hours of yesterday, videos made the rounds on social media of the Lalakukulala crooner seeming to have collapsed as his friends surrounded

President William Ruto of Kenya and Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reached an agreement to endorse the Jeddah peace process aimed at resolving the conflict in Sudan, reports The East African. This development marked a substantial easing of tensions between the two leaders and demonstrated a shared commitment to promoting peace in the region. The

Citizens Coalition For Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa (C-L),   –   Copyright © africanews ZINYANGE AUNTONY/AFP or licensors Last updated: 14/11 – 11:44 Zimbabwe An opposition activist in Zimbabwe has been found dead after being abducted while campaigning ahead of by-elections, his party announced on Monday. This is the third incident in recent weeks denounced by

Harare — Six well-known contenders for president of Madagascar said that they want to abstain from this week’s elections, exacerbating the nation’s already dire political situation, eNCA reports. The six opposition candidates, who have been part of a bigger group that has been organising protests nearly every day for weeks, are also urging their supporters

Wearing a pink and yellow shirt, Ngade Guy Jocelyn cannot go about without his paddles. The disbaled man lives in Cité Atib area, located south from Bagui, the capital of the Central African Republic. It has been a few day since the father has been forced to move about his town on a pirogue. The

The NUEE members’ strike could throw the country into darkness, given the workers’ critical roles in electricity distribution in the country. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has directed its members to commence full mobilisation to ensure compliance with the directive of the Nigerian labour unions to embark on a nationwide strike. The NUEE

The trial over a 2009 massacre in Guinea resumed on Monday, following a recent jailbreak that saw armed commandos free ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and three others, leaving nine dead. The incident, which occurred nine days ago, raised concerns about the possible interruption of the trial, which opened in 2022 after more than a decade-long

Nairobi — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has promised to convene a fresh round of talks with Meru county leaders after a failed attempt to reconcile Governor Kawira Mwangaza with lawmakers from the region. Gachagua’s efforts to reconcile Meru county leaders barely comes just four days after Governor Mwangaza survived her second impeachment trial before the

The sixth edition of the annual Paris Peace Forum got underway on Friday in the French capital, with the aim of tackling a wide range of global challenges from climate change to migration. But is also offered a unique platform to discuss the crucial role that artificial intelligence can play in development. This is particularly

Nairobi — A Kenyan-grown financial consultancy firm, AVLC Group, has been picked by MC Telecom, a Kinsasha-based firm, to offer lead consultancy services in the construction of a multi-billion-shilling smart city in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The state-of-the-art project dubbed Kasangulu Smart City covering an imposing 40 hectares of prime land

Early on a summer’s morning, their chores done, Luyandi Hlali and her friend Mimi Dubazane set off on their 10 kilometre walk from the village of Stratford to their school in Dundee. The girls face a dangerous journey during which thieves and bad men could accost them, a situation made even worse in the darkness

Mamelodi Sundowns were on Sunday crowned champions of the inaugural African Football League following a 2-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca in the second leg of the final at Loftus Versfeld. It was a great show of character by Masandawana who overturned last week’s 2-1 first-leg defeat suffered in Casablanca to seal a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Niger fashion designer, Alia Bare   –   Copyright © africanews Jerome Delay/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 15 hours ago Niger It was all glitz and glamour at the Joburg Fashion Week, a celebration of pan-African couture featuring designers and fashion creatives from across the continent. Taking centre stage this year was Niger

In the tapestry of our lives, there are rare individuals who leave an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. Prof. Pierre Rwanyindo Ruzirabwoba, whose recent passing we mourn, was undeniably one of those exceptional souls. As we gather to pay homage to this distinguished scholar, mentor, and advocate for harmony, we find solace in

Gabon says the African Development Bank has lifted financial sanctions on it after President Ali Bongo was removed from power in a coup in August. Bongo served two terms as president after the death of his father in 2009, who himself ruled Gabon for 41 years. In a meeting last week officials from the government and

Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Friday, November 10, completed the rotation of its Formed Police Unit Three (FPU3-1) contingent serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA). ALSO READ: South Sudan: Rwandan peacekeepers in Malakal join government officials in novel peace, hygiene campaign The maiden Rwanda FPU3-1 contingent of 180

Monrovia — The Youth Media Action (YMA) with support from USAID and Internews Liberia has awarded Journalist Siaway T. Miapue its maiden “Young Journalist of the Year 2023,” at its first-ever award program in Liberia. The award attracted 23 emerging young journalists with five young journalists bagging awards including Emmanuel Kollie of ELBC as second

Towards the end of plastic pollution? Representatives from 175 countries are meeting in Kenya from Monday to negotiate for the first time concrete measures to be included in a binding global treaty to put an end to plastic waste. The countries agreed last year to finalise a first global treaty to combat the scourge of

By J. H. Webster Clayeh Monrovia — It is just a few days before the run-off Presidential election, and the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is accusing the head of the Election Coordinating Committee (ECC), Oscar Bloh, of being in a videotape with staunch members of the opposition Unity Party (UP) in what seems

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) welcomes Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, in Downing Street, cental London, on May 4, 2023 ahead of a meeting.   –   Copyright © africanews DANIEL LEAL/Afp or licensors Last updated: 21 hours ago United Kingdom Rishi Sunak’s government is eagerly awaiting a crucial judgment by the UK Supreme Court, set to

Ganta — Nimba County – Approximately 285 aggrieved patients from the government-run hospital in Ganta, Nimba County, blocked the road leading from Ganta to Sanniquellie in District Number 2 in Nimba County early on Thursday morning. Most of these patients suffer from conditions such as leprosy, tuberculosis (TB), and Buruli ulcer. They took to the

Athletes run past burned out area near the village of Mati during the 36th Athens Classic Marathon   –   Copyright © africanews LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP or licensors Last updated: 10 hours ago Greece Time is counting down for this year’s 40th anniversary edition of the Authentic Athens Marathon which takes place on Monday- the route that Feidippides

Addis Abeba — With Commander of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) Kumsa Diriba, popularly known as Jaal Marroo, on board, the second round talks between the Ethiopian federal government and OLA kicked off in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Tuesday, two diplomatic sources close to the matter told Addis Standard. The sources said that with

A 43-year-old man has been shot dead in Nigeria’s Bauchi state while testing a bullet-proof charm, according to police spokesman Ahmed Wakil. The traditional healer who fired the shot with a locally made gun has been arrested, along with two others, while additional suspects remain at large. The victim has been identified as Muhammadu Ali

Flash flooding in southwestern Somalia has claimed the lives of more than two dozen people and displaced hundreds of thousands from their homes, an official said, as El Nino downpours lash East Africa. Since the beginning of the month, ferocious rainstorms have hit Somalia and its neighbours Kenya and Ethiopia, triggering landslides and submerging villages

Peace activists travelling the world on a cruise ship dubbed the “Peace Boat” docked at Port Said, ern Egypt, on Wednesday (Nov. 09) to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The ship, also known as “Pacific World”, is a 77,000-ton passenger ship owned by Japan-based luxury cruise operator and non-governmental organisation Peace Boat. A

Veteran actor and playwright Dr John Kani has been bestowed with the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his exceptional contribution to drama. The honour was conferred by King Charles III in recognition of Kani’s outstanding dedication to the dramatic arts. “I am deeply moved by this honour,” said Kani, who has captivated audiences worldwide

On Wednesday (Nov. 08), the International Criminal court Prosecutor updated the United Nations Security Council on the progress in human trafficking investigations. Karim Khan said his Office has undertaken over 15 investigation missions and collected more than 4,000 items of evidenceover the last six months.. He was speaking via videoconference to the Council gathered in

The war between rival militaries in Sudan is growing in scope and brutality, having driven almost six million people from their homes since it erupted in April and worsening an already complex humanitarian emergency, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday. “The war that erupted without warning turned previously peaceful Sudanese homes into cemeteries,”

News A woman walks with two infants after crossing on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip in the northeastern North Sinai province on Nov. 6, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews -/AFP or licensors By Rédaction Africanews Last updated: 18 hours ago Egypt Africanews samples the best pictures of the

Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production, government policies worldwide will add up to a doubling of production in 2030, a new report from the UN environment agency (UNEP) revealed on Wednesday. “The 2023 Production Gap report is a startling indictment of runaway climate carelessness,” the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message

People walk at the High Court in Banjul on October 24, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews MUHAMADOU BITTAYE/AFP or licensors Last updated: 4 hours ago Gambia The trial in the adulterated syrups affair which caused the death of children last year in The Gambia resumed Tuesday (Nov. 07), before the Banjul High Court. The families

But amending the law will not be enough. Police leadership must commit to addressing brutality. Police brutality is pervasive in South Africa. Every few months a video of a shooting or assault reminds us of that. More than many other factors, it is the failure of discipline within the police that encourages brutality. Members of

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister was traveling to South Africa. Dmytro Kuleba said he sought to take cooperation with South Africa to a “qualitatively new level”. Nearly five months after the peace mission in Ukraine and Russia led by a delegation of African heads of state including Cyril Ramaphosa and while South Africa has been criticized

And its website is out-of-date and poorly maintained South Africa’s Constitutional Court is failing to deliver judgments timeously. The court’s website is also poorly maintained. Judgments which have already been handed down are still listed as “awaiting judgment”. The Office of the Chief Justice has failed to provide clarity on which judgments have already been

The Moroccan Short Stature Team prepared to face Bolivia Tuesday in the inaugural international dwarf football competition which got underway in Argentina on Monday. Morocco beat Iraq last May to secure their participation into the competition and they will face Bolivia in their opening game on 7th November. Captain, Nizar Benkettaba, said “The players are

A man flagged by INTERPOL’s Crimes Against Children (CAC) unit to South African Police Service (SAPS) has been sentenced to 8,400 years for child abuse offences. After analyzing images found on the dark web, INTERPOL’s specialist officers gathered additional intelligence on the offender, and potential victims, and sent the information to South Africa. Details of

People receive treatment at the Bashair hospital in Sudan’s capital on September 10, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews -/AFP or licensors Last updated: 06/11 – 08:57 Sudan More than 20 people were killed Sunday (Nov. 05) after shells hit a market in a suburb of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, a committee of pro-democracy lawyers said

Cape Town — Gold One has elected to speed up disciplinary action against 34 miners suspected to be responsible for an alleged hostage situation, The Sowetan reports. This comes after the mining company suspended alleged instigators based on charges which Gold One detailed as “participating in the sit-in underground which turned into a hostage situation

Cameroonian President Paul Biya is marking on Monday  (Nov. 06) his 41 year-rule over the central African nation. Last year, thousands gathered in the capital, Yaoundé, for the ocasion but the president did not attend.  Paul Biya, a former Prime Minister, took the reins of Cameroon on November 6, 1982 following the resignation of the

Senegal is reeling after the death of Pape Ibrahim Gueye, better known as Papito Kara on social networks. Known for his humorous press reviews, Papito Kara died aboard an illegal canoe bound for the Spanish Canary Islands as the country experiences a massive departure of migrants this year. Frozen to death on the road to

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara on Monday (Nov. 04). It’s the latest stop on Blinken’s diplomatic push since the conflict between Israel and the Hamas escalated on October 7th leading to the death of about 1,400 Israelis at least 9,448 Palestinians. The war threatens to

The Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Monica Musenero has asked willing investors to bankroll the latest innovation by Uganda of a drink that cures hangover. Speaking during the inaugural science and technology investors dinner at Kampala Serena Hotel on Friday evening, Dr.Musenero said the drink named Pombe Guard was invented by Ronnie Kalyango and

Moussa Dadis Camara   –   Copyright © africanews SEYLLOU DIALLO/AFP or licensors Last updated: 21 hours ago Guinea  Gunmen stormed the main prison in Guinea’s capital early Saturday and freed former dictator Moussa “Dadis” Camara and several others, authorities said. A lawyer for the ex-strongman, though, later said he had been kidnapped. In a statement, Prosecutor

Ssengendo — Locals in two villages in Lwengo district are in panic following the invasion of black swallowtail caterpillars that have destroyed their crops. The two affected villages are Kabusilabo and Kyenvunikidde both in Lwengo rural sub county where locals heavily rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The black swallowtail caterpillars have been devouring everything

Thousands of people demonstrated around the world on Saturday, in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip hit by Israeli bombing in retaliation for Hamas’s bloody attack on October 7. In Senegal, 200 supporters were gathered outside the Grand Mosque in Dakar, with the Palestinian flag  and placards denouncing a genocide going on. “I’m here

PICK OF THE SPORT: The Proteas take on India in what many consider to be the final before the final, writes Dylan Bettencourt. ➤ While it’s a case of “job done” for the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup, the Proteas are steadily working at claiming the Cricket ODI World Cup for South Africa. They

South Africa’s proud rugby champions toured Cape Town from the central business district to Langa and Bonteheuwel on the Cape Flats, on Friday (Nov. 03). Fans lined the streets waving flags and chanting for the World Cup winners as their open- top bus passed through. “We are here to celebrate our big win for the boys”

Authoritarianism is on the rise, coups back in fashion, and elections reduced to a perfunctory ritual. How do we reverse the slide? Liberal democracy is losing steam. With the recent coup in Gabon, Africa celebrated the ignoble milestone of 109 successful coups on the continent. A third of Europeans are voting for populist, anti-establishment parties

Gunmen stormed the main prison in Guinea’s capital early Saturday and freed former dictator Moussa “Dadis” Camara, the country’s justice minister said, announcing the closure of the West African nation’s borders. The announcement by Justice Minister Charles Alphonse Wright came several hours after heavy gunfire erupted in the Kaloum district of the capital, Conakry. Among

Mogadishu, Somalia — The Banadir Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Mogadishu has yet again benefited from the Hormuud Salaam Foundation, which has been working closely with the public sector to improve various departments via Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]. Hormuud Salaam Foundation- the charity arm of Hormuud Telecom and Salaam Somali Bank pledged to cover fuel

A musical biography of civil rights leader Malcolm X infusing history with Afrofuturism will open on Friday (Nov. 03) at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. ‘X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X’ which premiered in 1986 was composed by Anthony Davis. The acclaimed improvisational jazz pianist says his operatic rendition of X’s life aimed to

As more flights land at the Banjul International Airport for 2023-2024 winter seasons, TUI UK on Wednesday also arrived at the Banjul International Airport with 189 passengers on board. The aircraft was received on arrival by officials of The Gambia Tourism Board, tour operators as well as tourism reporters. Speaking to journalists shortly after the

A group of UN-mandated human rights experts, including the special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, said on Thursday (Nov. 02) that  “time is running out to prevent genocide and humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza”, which Israel called Hamas “propaganda”. “We remain convinced that the Palestinian people are at grave risk of genocide,” the experts said

Kisumu — The traffic department of the National Police Service (NPS) has announced that they will introduce alcoblow machines along major highways across the country ahead of the festive season to tame traffic road accidents. Erick Kiragu Superintendent of Police from Traffic Headquarters in Nairobi says it will be the only deterrent to drunk driving.

Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President, Republic of Zambia, speaks to the 74th Session of ….   –   Copyright © africanews TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP or licensors Last updated: 02/11 – 16:00 Zambia Zambia’s government has decided to withdraw the retirement benefits and privileges of former President Edgar Lungu after his decision to re-enter active politics. Mr. Lungu, who

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 – Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have arrested one of the masterminds of a 10-man gang that laid a seven hour seige of Kierira village in Keroka, Nyamira County violently robbing and gang raping residents including a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) and a High School principal. The suspect

Congolese President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo addresses the 78th United…   –   Copyright © africanews LEONARDO MUNOZ/ Last updated: 16 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo The Congolese organization Journalist in Danger (JED) said Wednesday in Kinshasa that it had recorded more than 500 attacks against the media, including five journalists killed, during the mandate of President

Ansaroul Islam and other armed groups are enforcing brutal sieges in localities across Burkina Faso committing war crimes and human rights abuses, including killings of civilians, abductions of women and girls, attacks on civilian infrastructure and attacks on supply convoys, resulting in severe humanitarian consequences, Amnesty International said today in a new report. The report

Zambian President Edgar Lungu is seen after officially opening a terminal at the Kenneth Kaunda International airport in Lusaka, Zambia, Monday, Aug, 9, 2021   –   Copyright © africanews Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. By Africanews Last updated: 6 hours ago Zambia Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has said he’s getting out of

The UN’s failure to intervene effectively in the current crisis is sowing the seeds of its eventual demise – even as Israel’s principle enabler destroys the last vestiges of its own moral credentials. As the streets heave with outrage, the world’s great powers are playing a strange game of chicken. We need to have a

Salissou Chaïbou, the public prosecutor at the Niamey Court of appeal, said on Tuesday that there had been an escape attempt by President Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown by a coup in Niger and held hostage after the former head of state’s lawyers denied it. “These are real facts, not an act,” said Salissou Chaïbou

The report explains how the media describe and present the strengths, skills, and competence of women and men in appointive positions. Nigerian media often exhibit bias against women in public appointive positions at the national level, portraying them as weak and incompetent and questioning their credibility, a new report has shown. Published by the development

This screen grab image taken on January 2, 2018 from a video released on January …   –   Copyright © africanews HANDOUT/AFP or licensors Last updated: 11 hours ago Nigeria An attack by jihadists affiliated with the Islamic State group killed 17 people in a village in north-eastern Nigeria after residents refused to pay them a

Despite the benefits, Somalia’s membership raises critical questions about the bloc’s ability to ensure regional stability. Somalia is poised to become the East African Community’s (EAC) eighth member state at the economic bloc’s December summit. This follows negotiations in August between the EAC and Somalia, hosted by the Kenyan government. With the Democratic Republic of

Bubu Ogisi is busy with the final preparations for Lagos Fashion Week, one of the cultural highlights in Nigeria’s economic capital. The Nigerian creator is passionate about weaving African stories and traditional materials into her designs. Dressed in black, white, and earth-toned outfits, adorned with handmade bracelets and necklaces, models strut down the runway as

There are worrying signs that the illegal trade is becoming more organised, with professionals and government officials involved. When asked about his favourite pangolin story, Francois Meyer, a pangolin release specialist, tells the story of Ally. After being rescued from the illegal trade, Ally – an expectant female Temminck’s ground pangolin – was reintroduced into

Britain’s King Charles III talks with Roseline Njogu, Kenya High Commission during a reception for the Kenyan diaspora in the UK at Buckingham Palace, central London   –   Copyright © africanews Aaron Chown/PA Last updated: 18 hours ago Kenya  King Charles III is in Kenya for a four-day trip, his first state visit to a Commonwealth

The United Nations is gravely concerned about heightened tensions and increasing armed presence in Northern Mali, which are likely to impede the timely and orderly departure of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and endanger the safe transit of United Nations personnel and assets belonging to Troop-Contributing Countries and the United Nations. This situation also jeopardizes

Police officers secure the Les Anges primary school in Kinshasa, Congo. Sunday Dec. 30, 2018   –   Copyright © africanews Jerome Delay/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 8 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo faces the risk of descending into violence and national crisis as it approaches the

Nigeria is losing hundreds of billions of Naira annually as a result of about 70 illegal checkpoints mounted on the Lagos-Abidjan and Atan-idiroko corridors by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), LEADERSHIP can exclusively reveal. It was gathered that after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) had removed illegal checkpoints on the Lagos-Abidjan and Atan-idiroko corridors, the

Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, had the privilege of hosting the summit of the three major tropical forest basins on the planet from October 26 to 28: the Amazon, Congo, and Borneo-Mekong basins.  These basins represent 80% of the world’s forest cover and approximately three-quarters of its biodiversity. Over 3,000 participants

TANZANIA: A TOTAL of 759,573 registered candidates are expected to sit for Form Two National Assessment (FTNA) in mainland Tanzania today. According to the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) Executive Secretary, Dr Said Ally Mohamed, out of the number, some 353,807 are boys which represent 46.58 per cent and 405,766 girls estimated as 53.42

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday to discuss trade and investment opportunities during a West Africa tour, as the European country looks to diversify its trade partners and expand economic partnerships in the energy-rich region. In his third trip to Africa since he took office in 2021, and his

The future prospects of economic and trade relation between Tanzania and Germany are set to hit new heights, with the visit into the country by the latter’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier starting today. In the course, Germany’s top leaders will visit four African countries this week, including Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who departed Berlin for Nigeria

The Presidents of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain’s Football Federations convened in Rabat on Saturday, cementing their shared commitment to pursue the prestigious honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2030. The official launch of FIFA’s bidding process prompted these three FA Presidents to meet in person and signify this pivotal initial step towards the

China is set to increase its support to Rwanda’s TVET sector, thanks to new moves where various institutions in the Asian country are linking up with their Rwandan counterparts for collaborations and partnerships on a national level. A delegation from the Chinese TVET sector travelled to Rwanda to hold talks with their Rwandan counterparts. Two

Footage circulating online showed many burned vehicles on the scene of the crash on the Cairo-Alexandria desert road on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews Cleared / AP Last updated: 28/10 – 16:22 Egypt A passenger bus slammed into a parked vehicle on Saturday (Oct .28) morning on a highway linking the Egyptian

King Charles’ visit to Kenya starting Tuesday (Oct. 31) will acknowledge the more painful aspects of the UK and Kenya’s shared history, Buckingham palace has said. However, Kenya’s independence struggle and the distant past is not the only issue there is to discuss. When he was barely a teenager, Kenyan goatherder Lisoka Lesasuyan lost both arms

Nampula and Nacala-Porto are experiencing riots and the police are responding with rubber bullets and gunfire with real bullets. There are arrests, injuries and deaths in both cities. The demonstrators, including Renamo supporters, are putting up barricades and destroying private property in both towns. In Nampula a 10-year-old child was shot as he left school

Archive: residents of the town of Tema, Ghana   –   Copyright © africanews REBECCA BLACKWELL/AP Last updated: 27/10 – 16:24 Ghana Most parts of Ghana have been plunged into darkness due to the lack of gas to power the machines used to generate electricity in the country. Power utility Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says the

In the context of weak economic growth, lower-than-expected tax revenues, and the implementation of measures to reduce public spending, there is “rising panic” ahead of this year’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). The concern for health care provision is palpable as anticipated budget cuts threaten the country’s already fragile and understaffed public healthcare system.

Atiku Abubakar who came second and Peter Obi who came third had run to court to challenge the result of the vote held in February, citing irregularities   –   Copyright © africanews Cleared By Africanews Last updated: 27/10 – 17:44 Nigeria Lawyers representing the losing side in Nigeria’s presidential election petition expressed their dissatsifaction with the

KFC has suspended business in Lesotho following the spread of avian flu in South Africa, where the fast food giant sources its chicken. A post on Facebook read: Our supply chain has been severely impacted due to unexpected government regulations. Food quality and safety remain our number one priority. We can confirm that KFC Lesotho

Naira Marley   –   Copyright © africanews Cleared – @mathewclinton4 Last updated: 12 hours ago Nigeria The House of Representatives has summoned Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley, a singer and founder of Marlian Music, a record label that had signed the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, over the late singer’s royalties.

A final ruling by Nigeria’s Supreme Court put an end to a legal challenge by President Bola Tinubu’s rivals to annul his election victory. Now Tinubu has a clear mandate to govern Africa’s most populous nation. Nigeria’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the election victory of President Bola Tinubu, ending a legal challenge by his

A photo exhibition called ‘Peace Begins with Her’ took place to mark the 23rd anniversary of the landmark Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security   –   Copyright © africanews cleared Last updated: 26/10 – 19:54 United Nations A photo exhibition called ‘Peace Begins with Her’ took place today (25 Oct) to mark the

South Africa taking on New Zealand is the final die-hard rugby fans were hoping for. Rucks and mauls aside, the Springboks have tackled bigger demons since the sides met in the 1995 final. South Africans could hardly watch as flyhalf Handre Pollard converted a late, late penalty in the Springboks’ 16-15 win over England to

Smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Hatem Ali/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 19 hours ago Hamas Israeli airstrikes hit a densely populated refugee camp in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis on Thursday, leveling more than eight homes belonging

Cape Town — The World Bank Board has announced  in a press release that a U.S.$1 billion Development Policy Loan (DPL) has been offered to support the government’s efforts to promote long-term energy security and a low carbon transition. The World Bank intends for the loan to tackle two aspect’s of the nation’s energy crisis:

The French football league suspended Nice defender Youcef Atal for seven matches on Wednesday after he shared an antisemitic message on social media. Nice had already suspended Atal last week until further notice and said that he apologized for his actions. After the matter was reviewed by the French soccer federation’s ethics committee, the French

President Hage Geingob yesterday told the world that Namibia will no longer export unprocessed mineral products. Speaking at the European Union and Namibian Business Forum taking place in Belgium, Geingob’s statement came after Cabinet decided to prohibit the exportation of Namibia’s critical minerals in raw form. This is in a bid to create more local

Hundreds of thousands of women and girls have been displaced over the past year in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo amid fighting by more than 130 armed groups. As drawn-out conflicts continue to spiral, instances of sexual violence by armed men against displaced women, many living in camps, are climbing rapidly, according

Brussels — Director of Ceremonies;Your Excellency, Dr Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission;Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government; Ladies and gentlemen; I am pleased to be here at the Inaugural Global Gateway Forum and to give remarks at this Leaders Session on the Green Energy Transition and Green Hydrogen. Last year

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says the call for a cease-fire right now “only benefits Hamas.” This comes as Israel is escalating its bombardment of targets in the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected ground invasion against Hamas militants. The war is rapidly raising the death toll in Gaza, and the U.S. fears the

The Eastern Cape Department of Health has for years made headlines for the wrong reasons. These include overcrowded hospital wards, dilapidated infrastructure, food shortages, broken-down ambulances and dodgy tenders. In addition, the high number of medico-legal claims in the province has contributed to budgets being stretched to breaking point. Some have called for the department

206-minute ‘Killers of the Flower Moon” is the latest movie by filmmaker Martin Scorcese. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone and Robert De Niro. The historical crime drama is about a string of murders against the Osage nation-a native people from the United States of Amera- in the early 1920s.  The movie released on October

Brussels — Director of Ceremonies;Honourable Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah; Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen; Honourable Ministers; Ambassador Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus; Distinguished Industry Leaders and Panellists; Ladies and Gentlemen; Members of the Media I am excited to stand before you to witness the evolution of a remarkable partnership between Namibia and the European Union. This partnership, grounded in the common interests

A Mauritanian prosecutor Tuesday requested (Oct. 24) a 20-year prison sentence for former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. Aziz has been on trial since January 25 for allegedly abusing his power in order to amass wealth when he ruled the Sahelian nation from 2008 to 2019. Prosecutor Ahmed Ould Moustapha said “All elements in the

Graham Hopwood, the excutive director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), says unless Namibia takes measures to safeguard the upstream petroleum sector from corrupt influences, the country risks following in the footsteps of Angola and Nigeria. He said this in response to a statement presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari released on Sunday, rejecting concerns

Liberian President George Weah will face off against challenger Joseph Boakai for the second time in a Nov. 14 runoff vote, election officials in the West African nation said Tuesday. The results of the first round announced by Liberia’s National Elections Commission are the closest runoff since the end of the country’s back-to-back civil wars.

The UK court upheld Nigeria’s prayer on the ground that the ill-fated gas processing contract was obtained by fraud. Nigeria has won its bid to overturn an $11 billion damages bill involving the controversial Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) deal. Nigeria claims that the collapsed gas processing project was procured by a campaign of bribery and fraud.

Nigerian action thriller  “The Black Book” has taken the streaming world by storm, spending three weeks among Nextflix’s top 10 English-language titles globally, peaking at No. 3 in the second week. It garnered 5.6 million views just 48 hours after its Sept. 22 release and by its second week was featured among the top 10

South African opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters’ held Monday (Oct. 23) a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Pretoria. Crowds gathered in front of the Israeli Embassy as Julius Malema, renewed calls for the closure of the embassy and urged retailers to stop selling Israeli goods. Monday marked the 17th day of the latest Israel-Hamas war that

Thousands of Tunisians gathered outside the French embassy in the capital, Tunis, on Saturday in support of the Palestinians and demanding the departure of the ambassador. This as Israel continues to bomb the Gaza Strip after Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched a deadly attack across the border on 7 October. Many Tunisians criticise Paris for

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Burundi   –   Copyright © africanews TCHANDROU NITANGA/AFP or licensors Last updated: 16 hours ago Burundi Burundi became the latest country to implement FIFA’s Football for Schools programme in a ceremony held at the Urunani Stadium in Buganda, outside Bujumbura, on Saturday. “You are the 100th country in which we set

Nairobi — The tips of our fingers have densely packed nerve endings. That is why a miniscule paper cut activates our pain receptors and causes stubborn pain for a day or two. Now consider that a clitoris has over 10,000 nerve endings. It is the human female’s most sensitive erogenous zone, explaining the sexual pleasure

Actors, directors, and film buffs attended the closing ceremony of the annual Ecrans Noirs festival at the Palais des Congrès in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, on Saturday. Forty-eight films were selected for this 27th edition of the event, with just 11 of them in the running for the top prize, the Ecran d’Or. This year, it

Monrovia — Thousands of voters have participated in the long-awaited presidential and legislative elections intended to ship the destiny of the nation, amid reports of irregularities and strange phenomenon which characterized the voting process. Huge turnouts were recorded at various polling precincts across the country. However, others were denied from voting at few polling precincts

With the ballot counting now underway, Liberians in the capital Monrovia give their opinions a day after the presidential and legislative elections. “There were no interceptions, no disruptions, everything went smoothly,” says Sarlay T. Slobert. “We really appreciate yesterday and we tell God thank you for yesterday that it was so peaceful. There was no

The regime in Zimbabwe is so disdainful of the will & wishes of the people of Zimbabwe. Barely a month into it’s controversial term of illegitimacy, the regime has decided to further aggravate it’s illegitimacy by unawlfully recalling CCC Zimbabweelected officials using a bogus letter written & deployed by Tshabangu, a stooge to many faces

Liberia’s National Elections Commission has begun finalising the results of Tuesday’s presidential and legislative polls. Boxes carrying ballot papers have been brought to the NEC’s Data Centre where officials will electronically tabulate the results. “So yesterday, elections were conducted. Counting went on and those results were pasted on the wall,” said Isaac Zahn, director of

Harare — The former governor of Burundi’s central bank was arresed on charges of embezzlement of public funds, BBC reports. Dieudonné Murengerantwari was charged by the justice ministry with “undermining the proper functioning of the national economy, passive corruption, money laundering, and misappropriation of public assets” according to the ministry. Attorney General Leonard Manirakiza said that

A cross-section of South Africans took to the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday in support of the people of Palestine, as the deadly conflict between Israel and the militant group, Hamas, continues. Some people said they were joining in the protest to show solidarity with Palestinians who have faced decades of oppression. “I did more

Marrakech — IFC and OCP Group, the world’s largest phosphate-based fertilizer producer, today launched an agri-finance platform to mobilize $800 million of blended capital by 2030. The new platform will build and support sustainable food production and distribution systems in Africa, contributing to skills development, job creation, and food security. By providing access to finance

The first French soldiers left Niger on Tuesday in an overland convoy under local escort, possibly to Chad, just as the United States announced the withdrawal of its aid to the country, which has been ruled by a military regime since late July. The withdrawal of the French troops was quickly demanded by Niger’s generals

Marrakech, Morocco — IFC and OCP Group, the world’s largest phosphate-based fertilizer producer, today announced an agreement to increase production of low-carbon fertilizers using solar energy, helping green global food systems and reducing their vulnerability to fluctuations in hydrocarbon prices. ver the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have pressured

Madagascar’s outgoing president Andry Rajoelina launched his re-election campaign on Tuesday, promising “an orange wave” to thousands of supporters wearing his party colour who gathered in the capital, Antananarivo. Voters in the Indian Ocean island nation will elect a president on November 9 but the run-up to the poll has been marred by tensions after

The National Unity Platform (NUP) head office in Kamwokya, Kampala has been cordoned off by security forces as the party prepares to hold prayers for their alleged supporters who lost their lives due to the regime’s actions. In an announcement on Sunday, Kyagulanyi stated that they would gather at their party offices on Monday to

Torrential rain during the night of Sunday (Oct. 8) to Monday (Oct. 9) have triggered a landslide which destroyed parts of the Mbankolo neighbourhood, around 25 km from Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital. 13 people have been confirmed dead so far. Public broadcaster CRTV reported that torrential rain caused a dyke in the neighborhood to rupture. “I

Harare — Niger reduced its projected spending for 2023 by 40% as a result of international sanctions imposed after the military overthrew the government in a coup in July, 2023, Reuters reports. The announcement stated that the budget for this year, which was originally estimated to be U.S.$5.3 billion (3.29 trillion CFA francs) had been

**The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are gathering in Marrakech, Morocco this week for theirannual meeting, fifty years since their last gathering on the continent. ** The two institutions traditionally hold their week-long meeting away from their Washington headquarters every two or three years.  After two postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and

“It is only the Faculty of Law that has a dedicated faculty building. The six other faculties are sharing the few buildings available.” The Acting Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Paul University, Awka, Anambra State, has lamented poor funding and the acute shortage of classrooms, lecture theatres, laboratories, offices and students’ hostels bedevilling the institution. Mr Nwosu

The UK’s highest court is to hear on Monday the Conservative government’s plan to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda, a highly controversial measure aimed at discouraging illegal immigration. The British government has made the fight against illegal immigration a priority and has promised to stop migrant boats crossing the English Channel. The expulsion of migrants

The judge Ibironke Harrison on Monday found the police officer guilty of murder of Bolanle Raheem. The Lagos State High Court has sentenced Drambi Vandi, who fatally shot Bolanle Raheem, a Lagos based lawyer, to death by hanging. The judge Ibironke Harrison on Monday found the police officer guilty of murder. “The court found the

In the rising heat of the early morning, tens of thousands of Oromos flock to a lake about 50 km from Addis Ababa to celebrate Irreecha, an ancestral religious and cultural festival, but also a sounding board for long-stifled identity and political demands. A white tide of dresses, tunics or costumes, often adorned with the

Nairobi — President William Ruto has asked Azimio Leader Raila Odinga, who was once a close ally but has turned into a rival, to reciprocate the support he received in 2007 by endorsing his re-election bid in 2027. President Ruto, while expressing confidence that no one would pose a significant challenge to his incumbency, challenged

Muslim people gather in Diyarbakir on October 7, 2023 during a rally in support for a large-scale surprise attack launched by Palestinian militant group Hamas against Israel   –   Copyright © africanews ILYAS AKENGIN/AFP or licensors Last updated: 19 hours ago Hamas Thousands of Turks in Istanbul are participating in a march called “March for Fatah”

Nairobi — President William Ruto has denounced the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, saying terrorism cannot be justified. Hundreds have been killed and thousands more injured in the conflict which followed rocket attacks by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on Israel, in what has sparked global condemnation and and a declaration of a full-scale war by Israel

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina speaks during the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.   –   Copyright © africanews Adrian Dennis/AP Last updated: 8 hours ago Madagascar Security forces in Madagascar fired tear gas to disperse a rally called by opposition parties on Saturday ahead of elections next month, injuring former

Security on Thursday morning grabbed National Unity Platform president, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine shortly after landing at Entebbe International Airport. Early this week, NUP leaders asked the party supporters to throng Entebbe Airport in big numbers to welcome their leader who was returning from abroad. In a procession dubbed the “one million

Canadian rapper Drake accepts the award for Best Rap Song for “Gods Plan” during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2019.   –   Copyright © africanews LUIS TATO/AFP or licensors USA Canadian Rapper Drake said Friday he is taking a break from music, just hours after dropping his latest album

The FDC faction that sits at Katonga road has lost a bid to block today’s delegates conference organized by the faction at Najjankumbi. The FDC national chairperson, Wasswa Birigwa and 27 others on Wednesday ran to the High Court seeking orders to block the Najjanankumbi delegates conference that they said would see them loses their

A member of parliament, owner of a strategic mining company, was sentenced to death on Friday in Kinshasa by the military justice system on charges including “participation in the M23 insurrectionary movement” and “treason”, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The death penalty is often pronounced in the DRC, but has not been applied for

A group of 15 employees at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has completed six months of leadership training designed to equip them to take the next step up in their careers while also developing a strong pipeline of leadership talent for the company. In a world where businesses are constantly evolving, the essence of true leadership

Police in Nigeria said on Friday that an unqualified nurse was the main suspect in the death of a hit singer in September, accusing her of administering drugs with “professional negligence”. The announcement comes just days after Afrobeats star Naira Marley was taken into police custody for questioning, along with others, about the circumstances surrounding

The United Kingdom,UK, and Rwanda who conspired to have hapless migrants flown from London to open prison in Kigali, are trying hard to keep their unholy alliance on track. Ironically, the main driver of this criminal anti-immigration conspiracy, 43-year-old British Attorney General Suella Braverman, is of Indian origin whose parents, Uma and Christie Fernandes, migrated

Antoine Kakule Kihumuledi, a cocoa farmer, moves cocoa beans placed in a hole to ferment, on his farm in Mbau, November 15, 2016.   –   Copyright © africanews EDUARDO SOTERAS/AFP or licensors Last updated: 05/10 – 20:57 Democratic Republic Of Congo With its vast territory, agricultural production potential capable of feeding a quarter of the world’s

Faustin Nkusi, the spokesperson of the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA), has welcomed the Netherlands’ decision to re-arrest Major Pierre-Claver Karangwa, who stands accused of genocide crimes committed during the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. Karangwa, who was released in June this year, was re-arrested earlier this week in the Netherlands. Nkusi told The New

Since Thursday in Addis Ababa, the peace and security bodies of the UN and the African Union (AU) have been discussing the financing of peacekeeping operations carried out under the aegis of the pan-African organization on the continent. The member countries of the UN Security Council (UNSC) and the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC)

Washington, DC — On 25 September 2023, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin addressed reporters in Nairobi, Kenya.  He was in the country during his first official visit to Africa for meetings with African leaders, including Kenyan President William Ruto and Cabinet Secretary of Defense Aden Duale. Speaking about the ongoing crisis in Niger, he said

Lawyers of Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko have launched a legal counter-offensive at the supreme court with two appeals. It comes after the appeal lauched at the ECOWAS Court of Justice two weeks ago. Sonko’s two appeals with the Senegalese Supreme Court arose from the refusal of the General Directorate of Elections to give his representative

Harare — As South Africa’s worst-ever avian influenza outbreak continues to spread, Woolworths and Pick n Pay are restricting eggs to consumers in an effort to assure a steady supply, News24 reports. Shoprite reportedly said that it had no such plans. “Due to the shortage of eggs caused by the avian flu, we need to

The World Bank published its growth forecasts for sub-Saharan Africa on Wednesday, expressing fears of a lost decade for the continent, faced with growing instability. For the current year, growth should reach 2.5%, the institution estimated, compared with 3.6% last year, due in particular to the slowdown in the region’s main economies. Indeed, Nigeria’s economy

Authorities have been accused of ignoring sexual abuse in football, particularly in Gabon, for decades. Witnesses recall painful experiences, revealing a string of abuse that dates back to the early 1990s. One victim shared a traumatic episode from an Under-17 football camp where he and his friend were abused by older men, later facing threats

On Wednesday, Fifa unveiled an unprecedented formula for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with matches spread across Europe, Africa and South America to celebrate the centenary of the event. For the first time in the tournament’s history, the European, African and South American confederations have agreed on a single bid, presented by Morocco, Spain and

The country is no closer to settling the destabilising seven-year Anglophone crisis that has claimed thousands of lives. Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict undermines national unity and is arguably the most damaging of the country’s multiple crises. It sparked demands for secession and led to separatists proclaiming a new state of Ambazonia in the country’s English-speaking North

**Supporters of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Monday celebrated after he confirmed his re-election bid for elections scheduled for December. ** Egypt will hold a presidential election over three days between December 10 to 12, with a runoff on January 8 to 10 if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.  El-Sissi enters

“I was very scared when I first entered the safe house. I was lonely and didn’t leave my room for a month,” said Ms. Alemtsehay*, now 18. She was recalling her early days at a safe house that offers shelter for survivors of gender-based violence, supported by UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health

Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill speaks during a news conference on an indictment in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Las Vegas.   –   Copyright © africanews John Locher/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Rap A few days ago, the news of the arrest of a former gang leader

Rusike, Zimbabwe — Dearth of schools near redistributed farmland forces families to rent distant accommodations where children live alone and attend classes. Inside a scruffy room, Blessed Garimoto sits on an old single bed. On the floor are dirty pots strewn about and a plate with a few dried vegetables stashed in a corner. Outside

Thousands participate in a protest in Accra, Ghana, demanding the resignation of the Bank of Ghana’s Governor, Dr Ernest Addison, alongside his two deputies, Oct. 3, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Misper Apawu/ 2023 Misper Apawu Last updated: 6 hours ago Ghana Several hundred opposition protesters rallied in Ghana’s capital Accra on Tuesday to denounce

Three MDM leaders were released today in Beira after a judge said there was no legal basis for their arrests Tuesday. According to a report on the independent television station STV, the judge today (Friday 29 September) said he had been surprised to find the case waiting for him when he arrived at the courtroom.

The Malian army was redeployed from Gao to the northern region of Kidal on Monday, according to two security officials who spoke under condition of anonymity. The convoy of 119 vehicles left Gao on Monday morning heading towards the Tuareg rebel stronghold which lies 300km to the northeast of the city.  The decision to move

Our correspondents in Alto Molócuè, in Zambézia, say that the doors of the local MDM office remain shut, and the MDM has not yet participated in any part of the election campaign. In the streets, no MDM posters can be seen, no marches and no meetings. In conversation, some members of the MDM say they

Beyonce accepts the award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for “Renaissance.” during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. 05/02/2023   –   Copyright © africanews VALERIE MACON/AFP or licensors Last updated: 15 hours ago Music A documentary charting Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour will be released in North American theatres on December 1

Political intolerance and neglect for the rules of the election campaign were noted Thursday (27 September), the second day of the election campaign, in Mandlakazi. Renamo visited the 25th September neighbourhood to flypost its propaganda material, and to ask for votes door to door. But in the middle of the neighbourhood, it faced Frelimo members

From remarkable exploits treating hundreds of war rape victims at the Panzi Hospital east Congo in 1999 to winning the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. Denis Mukwege has entered the race for the presidency of the democratic republic of Congo (DRC). The 68-year-old respected respected gynaecologist made the announcement of his candicacy on Monday before

The United Kingdom has promised to support Nigeria’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in its effort to reduce humanitarian crises and end poverty in the country. The development director at the British High Commission in Abuja, Dr Christopher Pycrof, said during a visit to the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Dr

Resident reacting one month post-coup in Gabon   –   Copyright © africanews 2023 afp Last updated: 30/09 – 15:29 Gabon Residents of Libreville, the Gabonese capital share their views on the situation in their post-coup country as political and economic challenges remain immense, a month after military leader Oligui Nguema overthrew Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose family

President Bola Ahmed has called on Nigerians to join him in efforts to remake Nigeria into a better place for all the citizens. In his nationwide address to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary yesterday morning, he invited all Nigerians to join in this collective endeavour which, he said, can be achieved if they unite behind

Group of 11 presidential candidates opposing President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar.   –   Copyright © africanews AFP Last updated: 30/09 – 16:59 Madagascar In Madagascar, a collective of 11 presidential candidates was prevented from holding a pre-campaign launch rally at the Palais des Sports in the capital Antannanarivo. This comes after the applicants tried to seize

Today will make it exactly 63 years since Nigeria gained her political independence from the British colonial overlords. Within that period, a lot has happened to test the resilience and the tenacity of both the people and the geographical entity to survive and sustain. Within that period also, democracy, as a system of government bequeathed

The opponent Martin Fayulu, who has maintained suspense in recent weeks, confirmed Saturday in Kinshasa his candidacy for the presidential election of December 20 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He will face the current president, Félix Tshisekedi, in power since January 2019, candidate for re-election. “The Lamuka coalition (“Wake up”, in Lingala) decided