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An Egyptian horseman cools off with his horse in one of the branches of the Nile river in Cairo 07 July 2000   –   Copyright © africanews MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP By Africanews Last updated: 22 hours ago Egypt Temperatures remained high in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, as local residents struggled to keep cool. Last week, Egypt experienced one

Before the enactment of AHA, there was hardly a day when the offices of Uganda Harm Reduction Network (UHRN) were not flooded with people. Located in Makindye, UHRN is a popular hub at supporting and addressing issues of people who use and inject drugs (PWUIDs), especially youth. Last week, The Observer tour of the place

Angelo Arrigoni closes Panificio Arrigoni, a staple in the Borgo Pio neighbourhood bordering Vatican city.   –   Copyright © africanews AFP By Africanews Last updated: 11 hours ago Italy After more than 90 years serving bread to tourists, local residents and even Popes, the historic Panificio Arrigoni in Rome’s Borgo Pio neighbourhood is closing doors this

BOUMERDES-On Wednesday, the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune laid the foundation stone for the Cap Djinet seawater desalination plant in Boumerdes, as part of his working and inspection visit to the provinces of Algiers, Boumerdes and Tipaza, to mark the 61st anniversary of Independence Day and Youth Day. Stretching over 16 hectares, the plant

A child receives a shot during the launch of the extension of the world’s first malaria vaccine in Kenya’s Kimogoi Dispensary in Gisambai on March 7, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP or licensors By Africanews Last updated: 05/07 – 18:55 USA The World Health Organization, WHO, described the malaria vaccine as “safe and

Moçâmedes — Fourteen giraffes, from Namibia, arrived this week in Angola, as part of the re-stocking programme of the species in the Yona National Park, located in the municipality of Tombwa, south-western Namibe Province. According to the Tombwa administrator, Abelardo Lemba, there are five males and nine females, which over the next few days will

A severely malnourished 27-month-old boy, is examined by a nurse for treatment in Mogadishu, Somalia, on June 1, 2022   –   Copyright © africanews ED RAM/AFP or licensors By Africanews Last updated: 17 hours ago USA The number of serious violations committed against children has hit a record high, according to the UN’s Secretary-General’s annual report

ZIMBABWE have named four swimmers to represent the country at the upcoming 20th World Aquatics Championships to be held in Fukuoka, Japan. The swimming team comprises Donata Katai, Paige Van Der Westhuizen, Denilson Cyprianos and Liam Davis. Katai is expected to compete in 50m and 100m backstroke while Van Der Westhuizen is up for 100m

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell   –   Copyright © africanews Geert Vanden Wijngaert/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved By Africanews Last updated: 6 hours ago Niger The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, described Niger as an “economic engine for the Sahel”. Borrell’s comments followed a meeting

Citizens lists as well as parties can stand in municipal elections, and must register with elections commissions by 14 July, in just two weeks. Citizens lists are proposed by associations which are registered with the Ministry of Justice, but in Nampula and Nacala, the registry offices (conservatórias) are blocking registration. In Nacala, the registry office

Security forces, separatist rebels and ethnic militiamen have committed “atrocities” in a troubled region in Cameroon, including executions, torture and rape, Amnesty International said on Tuesday. Its report found new evidence of abuses in the country’s Northwest Region – one of two western regions where anglophone militants declared independence from the majority francophone state in

Addis Abeba — The Ethiopian government is taking strides to acknowledge and regulate the longstanding informal cross-border trade occurring along the Djibouti border. The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration is currently introducing a law with the goal of formalizing the informal trade activities that have been existing along the border between these countries. Kasahun

Dakar newpaper dailies   –   Copyright © africanews cleared Last updated: 10 hours ago Senegal Senegalese President Macky Sall has surprised many by deciding not to seek a third term in office. The decision is being greeted as a great relief by many in Dakar, where tensions had been running high prior to Sall’s address to

The law-enforcement authorities in the Zambezi region have expressed great concern about the high incidences of maize meal smuggling into the region from neigbouring Zambia. Since 2004, Zambia has consistently cultivated more maize – the national staple food – than is consumed domestically. The Zambian government buys the majority of maize directly from farmers In

A measure has been introduced in the U.S. House to ban imported products containing minerals critical to electric vehicle batteries but mined through child labor and other abusive conditions in DR Congo. The bill targets China, which sponsor Republican Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey says uses forced labor and exploits children to mine cobalt

Addis Abeba — The recent implementation of a revised tax rate on condominium house roofs and walls by the Addis Ababa City Administration Revenue Office has sparked a heated debate and raised significant concerns among various stakeholders. Legal experts, financial analysts, and homeowners alike are voicing apprehensions about the potential implications of this tax adjustment

Senegal’s president Macky Sall is set to end the suspense on a potential 3rd term bid on Monday (Jul. 3rd) evening. The 2024 presidential race in Senegal has stocked tension. President Macky Sall is due to make an adress on national television at 8:00 pm (2000 GMT). On the eve of the 61-year-old nationwide address

On 3 July 2023 Paul Bekkers, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the United Nations Office at Geneva and Dr Catharina Boehme, Assistant Director General for External Relations and Governance, met to mark the renewal of the partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in humanitarian

Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that it was extending its oil production cut by one million barrels a day to boost flagging prices, while Russia announced that it would cut its exports by 500,000 bpd in August. These measures are the latest to be taken by major producers to stabilize prices in the face of

The Zulu Monarch, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is reportedly being treated for a suspected poisoning at a hospital in eSwatini. According to his traditional prime minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi the king suddenly took ill on Saturday and began suspecting that he may have been poisoned. “I am informed that His Majesty’s senior Induna, Mr Xaba, who

Burundian troops with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) celebrated their country’s 61st Independence Day in Mogadishu and Jowhar on Saturday. The events in both cities were attended by high-ranking officials including ATMIS and United Nations representatives. The head of the African Union Transition Mission, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, highlighted Burundi’s significant contributions

The three-day elective conference of the ANC Youth League became the final nail on the coffin of disgraced former ANC president Jacob Zuma. The conference rejected attempts by a small group of pro-Zuma supporters to disrupt the gathering by singing “Wenzeni uZuma” a signature tune of Zuma supporters. The curse of the Zuma name saw

King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini, centre, flanked by fellow warriors in traditional dress at the KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace, during a ceremony, in Nongoma, May 7, 2021.   –   Copyright © africanews AP/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last updated: 11 hours ago South Africa Uncertainty reigned on Sunday over the health of South Africa’s Zulu

Gaborone — Botswana and the London-based international diamond consortium De Beers have ended uncertainty over their long-standing partnership after announcing a 10-year extension to their diamond sales agreement. In a joint statement released late Friday, Botswana and De Beers indicated their sales agreement has been extended until 2034, while the mining license will be in

This Saturday marks the start of the sea lion hunting season in Namibia. An estimated 86,000 fur seals will be slaughtered, despite declining demand for their fur and growing opposition from conservationists. Demand from European clients has fallen dramatically since an EU ban on sea lion fur was introduced in 2009. China is currently the

analysis By Brandon D. Lundy, Mark Patterson, Monica Swahn and Nancy Hoalst-Pullen At what point does a craft spirit no longer qualify as craft? For centuries on the archipelago nation Cabo Verde off Africa’s west coast, farmers have produced a sugar cane-based craft spirit known as “grogue.” The liquor – an effervescent spirit with light

Ghana’s independent power producers have announced the suspension of a planned shutdown starting on July 1st.  In a statement released late on Friday, the group announced having reached a deal with state-run Electricity Company of Ghana over arrears owed to them. In May, the group of independent power producers rejected a government proposal to restructure

Julius Maada Bio, a 59-year-old former soldier, was sworn in for his second and final five-year term as president of Sierra Leone on 27 June. With 56% of votes cast in the election on 24 June, Bio was declared winner ahead of his main rival, Samura Kamara, who polled 41%. Kamara rejected the result and

Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda”, attends a court hearing in Kigali, Rwanda, Friday Feb. 26, 2021   –   Copyright © africanews Muhizi Olivier/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved. By Africanews Last updated: 5 hours ago Rwanda Rwandan political critic Paul Rusesabagina, internationally renowned for saving hundreds of people during the Tutsi genocide

As the president nears a year in office, he has been keen to emphasise the social and economic challenges facing his administration. Claim Six claims ranging from elections and jobs, to financial inclusion and Kenyans blacklisted by borrowing agencies. Verdict One correct, three mostly correct, one unproven, one incorrect Source William Ruto, president of Kenya

The mother of killed 17-year-old Nahel, at left on truck, gestures during a march for Nahel, Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Nanterre, outside Paris   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 18 hours ago France France must address deep issues of racial discrimination in its police, the United Nations said Friday, after a third

El Fasher / Delling — Civilian groups in the North Darfur capital of El Fasher have managed to convince the warring Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to stop fighting in the area. Native Administration leaders in Delling, South Kordofan, agreed on Tuesday to launch such an initiative as well. Nimir Abdelrahman

The UN Security Council on Friday voted to end a decade-old peacekeeping mission to Mali, whose military junta urged the troops’ removal as it aligns with Russia. The Security Council voted unanimously on a resolution that will immediately start winding down the Minusma mission, started in 2013 to prevent a jihadist takeover. The vote came

Nairobi — Mozilla Corporation in collaboration with Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) hosted the inaugural Mozilla Africa Mradi Innovation Challenge at the Arboretum Park in Nairobi. The intensive pitching and selection process identified three tech start-ups: Getpayd, Deaf Elimu and Hali Halisi, and three student innovators: Classify Me, Audred and Mama Pesa. The innovators have

The body of a 19-year-old Guinean man killed during a roadside checkpoint on 14 June in south-west France was received in Conakry on Wednesday evening by his family and the authorities, who called for justice to be done, an AFP journalist noted. “It is with great emotion that we receive the body of young Alhoussein.

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed new military service chiefs alongside a new national security adviser and inspector general of police. They are expected to play a critical role in the national security architecture of the new administration. The appointment means the president has a technical team to assist him in securing the country.

The Rwandan government says it remains committed to the agreement with London to deport illegal migrants from Britain to Rwanda, despite the British courts ruling declaring the deal “illegal”. A statement signed by the east African govt spokesperson Yolande Makolo, said the decision ultimately rests with the British courts.  “While this decision ultimately rests with

South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) bill has passed the first hurdle towards becoming law, getting the country closer to its vision of achieving universal access to healthcare. Section 27 of the country’s constitution states that everyone has the right to access to healthcare. The NHI bill, which has been passed by the national assembly

Souk in Essaouira, southwestern Morocco.   –   Copyright © africanews Mosa’ab Elshamy/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Morocco In the ancient Medina of Essaouira, in southwest Morocco, tourists and locals alike scour the city’s souks, where all their senses are stimulated. Amid the hustle and bustle of ongoing trade, colorful clothes and accessories cover the

Last year Spotlight reported that pilot projects testing out a new HIV prevention injection and a vaginal ring in South Africa would start early in 2023. Yet, as delegates gathered for the 11th SA AIDS Conference in Durban last week, those pilots hadn’t yet started. The latest estimates from Thembisa, the leading mathematical model of

In the hustle and bustle of a market on the outskirts of Dakar, men unload three 60-tonne trucks that block the roadway long enough to deliver their cargo of maad, a delicate and sought-after fruit. Sandika, in Pikine, is the largest fruit market in Senegal. It’s the place to be for maad, the star of

Recent developments in Mali point to an uncertain future. Last week, authorities in Mali announced that a constitutional referendum consolidating more power in the presidency and the military had been overwhelmingly approved by voters. Some regional leaders have framed this development as evidence of the Malian junta’s good faith intention to return the country to

Another successful rescue operation for SOS Méditérranée. The Ocean Viking, an ambulance vessel chartered by the NGO, rescued 86 people in distress off the coast of Libya on Tuesday as they tried to reach Europe on a makeshift boat, according to a press release. Sources say 80% of the rescues are believed to be minors

South Africa has experienced outbreaks of cholera since January. The worst was in May in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, where nearly 30 people died. Cholera is a bacterial disease which spreads via the faecal-oral route mostly through ingestion of contaminated food and water. It causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration, and in extreme cases death. The

At least 3 people were killed when a 14-story apartment building collapsed in Egypt’s northern coastal city of Alexandria, authorities said Tuesday. The high-rise in the Mediterranean city’s neighbourhood of Muntazah collapsed early on Monday and initial reports said eight people were missing beneath the rubble. On Tuesday, the city authorities confirmed that three bodies

analysis By Scott a Imberman and Katharine O. Strunk The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea The COVID-19 pandemic had a stark negative impact on students’ math scores, new data from Michigan shows. Math achievement growth over the three-year period from spring 2019 through spring 2022 was substantially

Stand Up To Racism campaigners hold banners outside the High Court in…   –   Copyright © africanews Kirsty Wigglesworth/Copyright 2022 The AP Last updated: 11 hours ago United Kingdom London’s controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will cost nearly 200,000 euros per person, the British government acknowledged on Tuesday. The Conservative government has made

27th June 2023, London – The UK government has rejected a key amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill that would force financial institutions to carry out mandatory checks on whether their investments are financing global deforestation and human rights, in a move Global Witness described as “utter hypocrisy”. Despite backing from the Labour

Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock was in Pretoria on Tuesday to meet with her South African counterpart Naledi Pandor for the German-South African Binational Commission. Key issues expected to be discussed at the talks centred around energy security, climate change and geopolitical issues affecting Africa and Europe, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  South Africa has

There is a need for command posts at the Victoria Port and Mahe International Airport to shift from an operational to a management mindset when dealing with emergencies, said an officer of Seychelles’ Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD). The chief risk management officer, Daniel Cetoupe, made the statement on Friday, after two days of emergency

A new oil spill at a Shell facility in Nigeria has contaminated farmland and a river, upending livelihoods in the fishing and farming communities in part of the Niger Delta, which has long endured environmental pollution caused by the oil industry. The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, or NOSDRA, told The Associated Press

A revolt by the Wagner force in Russia poses a diplomatic quandary for African states where forces from the mercenary group have played an increasingly central role in long-running internal conflicts. Legalbrief reports that the Central African Republic (CAR), Mali, Sudan and Libya have all become platforms for the shadowy group which had plied Moscow’s

Soldiers   –   Copyright © africanews French Army via AP Last updated: 5 hours ago Wagner For years, the private paramilitary group Wagner has been considered Moscow’s armed wing abroad, notably in Syria and several African countries. This status is now being called into question by the halted rebellion led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, its leader. At

Hydrogen is odourless, colourless, tasteless and non-toxic. However, the Namibian government seems to alter the gas’ natural qualities, judging by the non-transparent way it’s tackling the much-hyped green hydrogen project. The project, which has been steamrolled by the Presidency, is beginning to smell fishy with each passing day because of the team’s stubborn refusal to

Mounira is barely 40 centimeters tall. Mouth open, cheek flat against her mother’s chest, this baby born almost two months prematurely is growing thanks to the “kangaroo” method, increasingly used around hospitals in Côte d’Ivoire. Her mom Affousata Sidibé is happy with the results of this method. “I’m leaving today. Anyway, I’m happy, very happy.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has spent N$462,1 million more than what was allotted for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, after receiving an allocation of N$8 billion. This is according to a health ministry audit report tabled by auditor general Junias Kandjeke in the National Assembly this week. “This amount is unauthorised in terms

Vote counting began in Sierra Leone on Saturday following a mostly peaceful general election despite a late start in some polling stations, as the opposition denounced alleged irregularities. President Julius Maada Bio is seeking a second term amid a crippling cost-of-living crisis that sparked deadly riots last year. Twelve men and one woman are vying

OVER THE PAST FEW months, a concerning surge in cases of child sexual abuse have even reported in Namibia, with a large proportion of these heinous acts committed by primary caregivers. This highlights the urgent need for action to be taken to protect children from sexual abuse. It is particularly alarming because primary caregivers are

The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force will leave Russia and won’t face charges after calling off his troops’ advance on Saturday, Moscow said, easing Russia’s most serious security crisis in decades. The feud between Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and Russia’s military brass came to a violent head in the past day, with his

IN SHORT: A video on TikTok claims to reveal never-seen-before photos of starving people in Kenya’s Shakahola forest, the site of mass starvation deaths allegedly encouraged by a self-declared pastor. But the photos shown are old and not from Kenya. A video posted on TikTok on 2 May 2023 claims to expose photos that the

Sierra Leone electoral commission confirmed Friday it has done over 100 percent distribution of the electoral materials countrywide and that it was ready to conduct the much-awaited election in the West African country. Some 1.78 million people are expected to vote Saturday in an election that has been deemed crucial for both the ruling party

Harare — The general election season is upon Zimbabwe, with both the ruling Zanu-PF and it’s main rival Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC), completing the process of electing candidates. On August 23, Zimbabweans will cast ballots to choose a president, council members and members of parliament. But unlike the previous election in 2018, this time

Ahmed Nejib Chebbi (R), leader of Tunisia’s opposition National Salvation Front party arrives at the offices of Tunisia’s counter-terrorism prosecutor, Tunis, June 16, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews FETHI BELAID/AFP or licensors Last updated: 9 hours ago Tunisia Tunisia’s state prosecutor on Friday appealed against a judge’s decision to release opposition figure Chaima Issa four

Simunye Workers Forum is a genuine trade union, not “a vehicle for enriching individuals” says judge The Johannesburg Labour Court has ruled that the Simunye Workers Forum can register as a trade union. This overturns a decision by the Registrar of Trade Unions, who said the Forum did not meet the requirements of the Labour

The just concluded inclusive tech forum in the Rwandan capital Kigali has made a strong and solid case for the role that fintech can play in the development of the African continent. Addressed by several notable speakers, including the host president Paul Kagame and Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema, the forum has highlighted the progress that

Power Utility Eskom Suspends Head of Security Eskom, the South African electricity power utility, has placed its acting head of security, Karen Pillay, on precautionary suspension, reports News24. The suspension is related to an R500 million emergency security contract awarded to Fidelity Services to investigate coal theft at the utility. It is reported that pressure

Ethiopia is preparing to launch the fourth filling of its mega-dam reservoir on the Blue Nile, the country’s deputy prime minister announced Thursday, despite opposition from its downstream neighbour Egypt. The massive $4.2 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been at the centre of a regional dispute ever since Ethiopia broke ground on the

President Museveni has issued directives for mandatory quarantine for all State House staff with immediate effect as one of the Covid prevention measures. According to sources privy to the matter, all State House staff will have to undergo a 14 day mandatory quarantine before they being work. “For any staff to start duty, they are

Climate activist Vanessa Nakate of Uganda attends a press conference in Paris, Thursday, June 22, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews Lewis Joly/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. France Climate activist Vanessa Nakate faced an audience packed with world leaders and finance officials on Thursday, silenced the room and made everyone listen to some uncomfortable

The Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS), which comprises the six largest dams in the Western Cape, has hit 90% capacity. According to the hydrological report released by the national Department of Water and Sanitation this week, Theewaterskloof Dam sits comfortably at 96%, compared to 76.67% last year. “The Olifants/Doorn River Catchment on the West

Kenyan journalists hold signs during a protest against a controversial bill that they say would allow the government to control the press in Nairobi on December 3, 2013.   –   Copyright © africanews SIMON MAINA/AFP Last updated: 21/06 – 17:48 Kenya Kenya’s Minister of Commerce was in turmoil on Wednesday after publicly denigrating a media group

The Komati Power Station’s transition from a coal fired station to a repurposed, multifaceted hub is well underway, with Eskom issuing a tender notice for a service provider to drive the socio-economic development plan for the transition from fossil to renewable energy. Komati was officially taken off the grid in October last year after serving

Police and protesters clashed on Wednesday when the supporters of the opposition party All People’s Congress (APC) who are accusing the electoral commission and its chairman Mohamed Konneh of alleged bias in favor of the ruling party. The protesters are demanding the release of a more detailed voter register. “We are here to protest because

Twelve examiners of vehicles and administration clerks are set to appear before the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court in Limpopo on multiple counts of fraud related to the issuing of motor vehicle road worthy certificates. “It alleged the suspects, who were employed by the privately-owned Polokwane Vehicle Testing Station, manipulated and abused systems to issue roadworthy

Victor Wembanyama walked into his first NBA news conference Wednesday morning, took his seat and looked out at a maze of cameras and microphones that have been awaiting him for years. And then he smiled. “What’s up, everyone?” the French teen said. Seeming poised and completely ready for what awaits him, Wembanyama’s NBA chapter is

The Gambia now need a point in their final qualifier match to secure qualification to the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Ivory Coast after Congo Brazzaville slipped to Mali 2-0 in their Group G match played in Brazzaville on Sunday. The Scorpions require a draw against the Congolese in their final

Senegalese President Macky Sall said the country’s commitment to democracy will continue “despite those that try to paint with darker colours.” Sall was speaking in Lisbon to reporters along with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. In recent weeks, Dakar has seen deadly clashes break out between Senegalese police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane

The flood that occurred in Banjul in 2022 had a significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of people living around those affected areas. According to the National Disaster Management Agency Report, last year’s flood affected over 200 families and forced them to leave their homes and temporarily relocated at St Augustine’s Senior Secondary School

South Africa wants to produce hydrogen for use in aviation, green steel, transport and more, as well as for export to the European Union   –   Copyright © africanews Themba Hadebe/ Last updated: 4 hours ago South Africa South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa and the governments of the Netherlands and Denmark launched a $1 billion green

THE government decision to grant a value added tax (VAT) exemption on sale and lease of air charters has won the hearts and minds of aviation industry players. Tabling the 2023/24 budget in Parliament on Thursday, Finance and Planning Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba proposed a VAT exemption on sale and lease of air charters, breathing

Tunisia said Monday it would tighten its borders against intrusion by migrants. While meeting the interior ministers of France and Germany, president Kais Saied said Tunisia would strengthen border security to stop migrants from finding passage or refugee in the country. Saied also said a new approach to curbing irregular migration was necessary. “Tunisia could

The Conference on Addressing Illicit Financial Flows and Asset Recovery in the Extractive Industries convened by the Secretariat of the African Union High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows and the Working Group on Common Africa Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) held parallel to the 2023 Global Conference of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) on 13th and

Bags with bodies are pictured in a coast guard vessel before at the port in Kalamata, Greece on June 14, 2023, after a boat sank   –   Copyright © africanews -/AFP Last updated: 8 hours ago Egypt The last time Sabah Abd Rabu Hussein heard from her son, Yahia Saleh, he was planning to board a

Egypt is strongly in favor of any efforts aiming at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said, adding that African efforts will continue to achieve the noble goal of peace. The premier made the remarks while participating, on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, in an expanded meeting between the leaders of

Malians went to the polls on Sunday to pass judgement on the governing junta’s constitution, which has fuelled speculation that the country’s strongman ruler will seek election. The west African nation has been under military rule since an August 2020 coup, which came after a decade of instability marked by jihadist insurgencies and political and

Excerpts comprising the key points from the text of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s presentation on behalf of African leaders to President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Saturday June 17, as broadcast by South Africa’s eNCA channel. The other members of the delegation were President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Azali Assoumani of the

Sudan’s warring parties began a cease-fire Sunday morning after two months of fighting pushed the African nation into chaos. Residents in the capital, Khartoum, and its neighboring city of Omdurman reported “relative calm” in the first hours of the cease-fire Sunday morning, after fierce clashes were reported the previous day. The three-day truce came ahead

At the end of these two days of thinking on illicit financial flows, could you draw a report for us? We have gathered as we always do, using CoDA as a platform for dialogue and debate on matters concerning Africa. We have been here for two days, with this afternoon still ahead, to present the

Malian voters cast ballots on a new draft constitution Sunday in a referendum that the country’s coup leader says will pave the way toward holding new elections in 2024, but that critics have called a delaying tactic for him to extend his time in power. After casting his vote Col. Assimi Goita, head of the

President Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of the UPDF has dispatched his wife, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataha Museveni to Kasese to assess the situation after ADF rebels butchered 45 students from Mpondwe Lhubiriha Secondary School. Ms Museveni, according to reports has already landed in the

Militants linked to the Islamic State group massacred at least 37 people and abducted six others in western Uganda, the army said Saturday, in the country’s worst such attack in years. The military said it was pursuing the attackers from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) after they raided a school late Friday near the border

African leaders and senior politicians from seven countries are visiting Ukraine and Russia to find some middle ground for the warring parties to start peace talks. A delegation of African leaders on a mission to end the war in Ukraine received a reminder of the challenge they faced when explosions were heard in Kyiv during

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa arriving at Pulkovo airport in Saint Petersburg to attend the International Economic Forum (SPIEF)   –   Copyright © africanews GRIGORY SYSOYEV/AFP By Africanews Last updated: 18 hours ago Russia After traveling to Ukraine on Friday, a delegation of African leaders arrived in Russia on Saturday on a self-styled peace mission. Seven

The number of fatalities in the ongoing cult starvation incident in Shakahola forest has risen to 318, following the discovery of 15 additional bodies. Coast Regional Commissioner Rhoda Onyancha confirmed on Wednesday the apprehension of one person, raising the total number of arrests to 36 thus far. As detectives continue to search the vast forest

EAC soldiers patroling east of DR Congo   –   Copyright © africanews Agences By Africanews Last updated: 16/06 – 12:20 Democratic Republic Of Congo The East African Force (EAC) set up to fight insurgents in eastern DRC is failing in its mission.  According to local residents, despite EAC claims that the rebels had quit key strongholds, they

The UN Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) said on Thursday it was “appalled and deeply shocked” at the killing of the Governor of West Darfur, calling for a halt to the spiralling violence and for those responsible to be brought to justice. In a statement, UNITAMS strongly condemned the killing of Khamis Abbaker who just

President Vladimir Putin and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pledged to deepen their two countries’ “strategic partnership” as the Kremlin seeks to pivot Russia towards Asia and Africa. Tebboune’s three-day state visit comes as Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine stretches into a second year. Amid ruptured ties with the West, Putin is seeking to bolster relationships with

Escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has displaced nearly one million people since January, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Thursday. An estimated 6.1 million are internally displaced, a 17 per cent increase from October, according to its Displacement Tracking Matrix. IOM said civilians have been killed or

France’s forward Kylian Mbappe reacts during a training session at the Algarve stadium, in Faro on June 15, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews FRANCK FIFE/AFP or licensors By Africanews Last updated: 17 hours ago France French football star, Kylian Mbappe, announced his only option would be to stay at PSG for now.  Previously, the French

Members of Parliament (MPs) have decried the existence of witches’ camps and have unanimously called for the closure of all such settlements in the country. They said the closure would bring to an end the barbaric and inhumane treatment meted out to alleged witches, who are mostly old and vulnerable women. Rallying her colleagues to

Zimbabwe has reported record tobacco sales as the southern African nation reestablishes itself as one of the leading growers in the world, and yet the small-scale Black farmers now selling their crop mostly to China are “heavily indebted” and seeing “minimal” benefits, according to an association that represents their interests. Critics say the farmers are

There are, however, concerns that fossil fuel firms could lock in the blue hydrogen policy to extend the life of their current assets. As the world moves to decarbonise the global economy by 2050, rapid investment in renewable energy and an expansion system to deliver renewable electricity to consumers are needed for a successful energy

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, left, and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pose for a photo prior to their talks in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 14, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Alexander Astafyev/Sputnik Last updated: 14/06 – 21:29 Russia Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune started Tuesday (June 13) a three-day state visit to Russia meant to strengthen

Pitso Mosimane has dumped Al Ahli Saudi and terminated his contract with the club after not getting paid for several months. Mosimane delivered on his promise, earning promotion for Al Ahli to the Saudi Pro League which is the country’s elite league; he won the Saudi Arabian First Division which is the second-tier league. Despite

South Africa’s National Assembly has passed a controversial bill to introduce universal health coverage in the country. South Africa’s health minister, Joe Phaahla, hailed the approval of the bill as “a historic step” for the legislation that had been in the pipeline for twelve years. The opposition fears that the already overburdened public health system will

Meet 12-year-old Magdeline Siwela and Gugulethu Mashiloane! The two grade 7 pupils from Nelson Ngubeni Primary School in Kwa-Guqa Extension 5, Emalahleni, will represent Mpumalanga and the country in a spelling bee competition in Dubai on 13 September. A spelling bee is a competition in which contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of

Cardinal Luis AntonioTagle envoy of the Pope to the DRC, Pro-Prefect for the Section of Evangelization of Dicastery for Evangelization at Bushagara camp on June 13, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Africanews Last updated: 1 hour ago Democratic Republic Of Congo Vatican envoy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, appealed for peace in the

The issue of a national reconciliation policy, which has been rejected by the National Assembly (NA), is currently in the spotlight as Namibia grapples issues of ethnic and gender discrimination. Analysts are contemplating whether the lack of a national reconciliation policy has led the country to being intolerant and exclusive. In 2020, the NA rejected

Some 80 followers of a cult in eastern Uganda who travelled to Ethiopia in February at the call of a pastor to find salvation by fasting to death have been repatriated, the Ugandan authorities said on Tuesday. The Church of Christ Disciples had travelled to Ethiopia after their pastor, Simon Opolot, said they would find

First Lady Monica Geingos has expressed her frustration and reiterated her firm stance on the ongoing speculation about her political aspirations. Geingos addressed the issue after Voice of America White House correspondent Anita Powell speculated that she may have aspirations beyond her current role and could potentially run for a political position in the near

The United States has updated its travel advice for Uganda, following the promulgation in May of the “Anti-Homosexuality Law 2023”, considered to be one of the most repressive in the world, according to a note published Monday evening by the State Department. The law provides for heavy penalties for people who have homosexual relations and

Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni is content with the economy’s progress, which he said recovered from a nosedive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is poised to hit US$55.2 billion. The President was officiating at the opening of the Third Session of the 11th Parliament wherein he delivered the State-of-the-Nation Address on 07 June 2023

Climate activists demonstrate in Bonn, Germany   –   Copyright © africanews Henning Kaiser/(c) Copyright 2023, dpa (www.dpa.de). Alle Rechte vorbehalten By Africanews Last updated: 11 hours ago Germany Kenyan climate campaigner, Eric Njuguna, and Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, participated in the Climate Change Conference in Germany. The event takes place ahead of the COP28 meeting

Cape Town — The African National Congress (ANC) confirmed that its former general-secretary Ace Magashule has been expelled from the party. In a tweet, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula confirmed that Magashule’s removal came after the party’s National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) found him guilty of contravening several of ANC’s rules and its constitution. Party spokesperson Mahlengi

Six years after the start of works, the new technological park near Cape Verde’s capital, Praia, opened this month.  Situated in the vicinity of the Nelson Mandela airport, the new technological park lies at the heart of the government’s digital strategy. “This building is part of a great vision of the Government of Cape Verde, in

Around the world, some 160 million children work to earn a living, instead of going to school. That’s almost one in every 10 children. On Monday’s World Day against Child Labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) shared these staggering numbers as a reminder of the urgent need to end this practice. ILO’s Director-General Gilbert Houngbo

Tunisian musician plays Mizwad, a traditionnal badpipe like instrument that is making a comeback in the North-african country.   –   Copyright © africanews AFP By Africanews Last updated: 16 hours ago Tunisia Once banned from the airwaves, the Tunisian bagpipe has made a comeback. Known locally as a “mizwad”, this traditional Tunisian instrument is made from

Luanda — Angolan head of State João Lourenço has announced plans for the installation of a cybersecurity academy in the country. João Lourenço made the announcement when delivering his speech at the opening ceremony of the 3rd edition of ANGOTIC 2023 on Monday in Luanda. The president said the academy is meant to ensure a

Forward Vinicius Junior reported for duty with the Brazil national team in Barcelona on Monday. The Real Madrid star joins the ‘Seleção’ ahead of facing Guinea in a friendly at Espanyol’s Estadi Cornellà-El Prat on Saturday. Brazil then travel to Portugal for a second friendly against Senegal at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on

Spread This News PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred the late ZANU founding leader Ndabaningi Chandiwana Sithole with national hero status over two decades after his death. Sithole, an African nationalist was honoured at a ceremony in Mt Selinda, Chipinge on Saturday where his remains are interred. Mnangagwa did not attend the event and was represented

Pope Francis will skip Sunday’s customary public prayer and blessing, on doctor’s advice. The 86-year-old underwent a three-hour-long operation on Wednesday, using general anesthesia. Doctors removed increasingly painful scarring that resulted from previous abdominal surgeries as well as repaired a hernia in the abdominal wall, with the insertion of a prosthetic support netting, or mesh.

Spread This News PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has blamed the opposition for allegedly roping in Western allies to destroy the local currency under a well-orchestrated scheme aimed at causing civil unrest. This follows the massive depreciation of the local currency on both the formal and official exchange rate markets. US$1 is currently trading at a high

People board a bus to leave Khartoum, Sudan, Saturday, June 3, 2023, as fighting between the Sudanese Army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces intensified.   –   Copyright © africanews AP/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 14 hours ago Sudan Shelling and gunfire resumed Sunday (June 11) in the Sudanese capital, at the end

Spread This News JOHANNESBURG – The Road Freight Association (RFA) says it is concerned the decision by the Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to extend the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) will lead to violence and disruptions in the road freight sector among truck drivers. In April, frustrated truck drivers threatened to shut

Football supporters jailed, presidential candidates behind bars, human rights activists put on a “terrorist list”… NGOs accuse Egyptian authorities of repression one month into the country’s national dialogue. Cairo inaugurated its long-delayed “national dialogue” on World Press Freedom Day, promising to give a platform to opposition voices that have been largely silenced since President Abdel Fattah

Uganda Law Society(ULS) has warned police and other security officers against accepting “unlawful” orders. The association said officers should refrain from implementing orders which amount to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment towards people. The warning followed the publicly circulated CCTV footage where several police and other security officers were seen violently

The House of World Cultures was reopened on the weekend of 4th June 2023 in Berlin with the aim of displaying non-European cultures. A Fulani dinner was part of the program. Fulani are one the biggest nomadic groups in West Africa and are estimated to reach 20 million in terms of population. Chef Fatmata Binta

President Museveni has narrated his experience in self isolation as a Covid patient. The president on Thursday announced he had gone into self isolation after testing positive for Covid. In his latest write up, the president says his situation is not worrying. “I will wait for two more days and do the test again. It

Sudan’s warring generals have agreed to a 24-hour ceasefire from Saturday, US and Saudi mediators said, acknowledging that previous attempts to pause a conflict now nearing its third month had proved abortive. “Representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a 24-hour countrywide ceasefire beginning on June 10

The Senegalese authorities must immediately carry out an independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of at least 23 people, including three children, during the violent demonstrations of 1 and 2 June 2023, and shed light on the presence of armed civilian personnel operating alongside the security forces, Amnesty International said today after collecting testimonies

‘Transformers’ actors   –   Copyright © africanews cleared Last updated: 13 hours ago TV show “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” is the latest in the sci-fi franchise, originally brought to the big screen by filmmaker Michael Bay. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., the new film, which is the seventh installment in the Transformers series, follows Optimus

Today the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) signed a new and revised Strategic Framework for Collaboration, designed to build stronger and more resilient health systems and maximize collaboration and impact in support of country, regional and global responses to major communicable diseases. The

Young people on their feet for hours, jostling and sparring, at town hall in Libreville’s 3rd arrondissement   –   Copyright © africanews AFP Last updated: 08/06 – 21:47 Gabon Thousands of Gabonese have thronged electoral roll registration centers in the country following the announcement of a deadline extension. Operations began on May 9 and were due

Arusha — On 2 June, the government of Tanzania officially handed over the construction site to the appointed constructors. Demonstrating its commitment, the Tanzanian government allocated a budget of Tshs 4,000,000,000 (approximately US$1.7 million) in June 2022, and this month made an additional budgetary contribution of Tshs 5,400,000,000 (US$2 million) towards the construction. The estimated

Artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn discovered his unique cut-up style when he decided to produce an additional portrait for an exhibition with only five hours to spare. The colourful cut-up style, which Quinn describes as “the birth of a new visual language,” has made the 46-year-old a rising international star. Born in Chicago in 1977, Quinn’s first

ALGIERS-The President of the Republic, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, chaired the opening ceremony of the National Seminar on “The National Cybersecurity Strategy: For a Cyber-Resilient Algeria” on Wednesday at the Army’s National Circle in Beni Messous (Algiers), where he delivered a speech translated by APS: “In

Chelsea defending midfielder N’golo Kante in action   –   Copyright © africanews JAVIER SORIANO/AFP or licensors Last updated: 07/06 – 18:59 N’Golo Kanté N’Golo Kante appears set to join fellow France international Karim Benzema at Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad, according to reports. The 32-year-old defensive midfielder, whose contract with Chelsea was due to expire in

Nairobi — President William Ruto has asked Kenyans to embrace the spirit of peace, reconciliation and forgiveness. President Ruto said leaders should put aside politics of the last General Election and take a common stand in addressing challenges facing Kenyans. Speaking during this year’s National Breakfast Prayer Service, held at the Safari Park Hotel, President

The Senegalese government announced on Tuesday that it was temporarily closing its consulates general abroad following attacks on a number of them, against a backdrop of high tensions at home. “This precautionary measure follows the series of attacks recently perpetrated against Senegal’s diplomatic and consular missions abroad, notably in Paris, Bordeaux (France), Milan (Italy) and

Today in Brussels, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, and High-Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with COP28 President Designate Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber to discuss preparations for COP28, the 2023 UNFCCC climate conference, which will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November to 12 December. Dr. Sultan was joined by HE Lana

Yoweri Museveni, Ugandan President   –   Copyright © africanews HANDOUT/AFP Last updated: 11 hours ago Uganda Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday defied international calls to rescind an anti-gay law seen as one of the world’s harshest, including a potential death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”. “The signing of the bill is finished, no one will move

The Zimbabwe Peacebuilding Initiative in conjunction with the Chitepo family yesterday held a memorial service at the Harare AnglicanCathedral to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of national hero Herbert Wiltshire Pfumaindini Chitepo . Cde Chitepo led the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) until he was assassinated in March 1975 by a pair of

Nigeria’s Daniel Bameyi, left, and teammates react after losing 0-1 against South Korea, on June 4, 2023, in n Santiago del Estero, Argentina.   –   Copyright © africanews Nicolas Aguilera/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 06/06 – 20:40 Argentina A goal in extra-time ended Nigeria’s U-20 World Cup in Argentina. South Korea, runner-up

On 5 June every year, Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day. This year’s theme #BeatPlasticPolution calls for concerted efforts to find solutions to reduce plastic consumption and promote sustainable alternatives. The commemorations come a few days after world leaders completed negotiations of the Plastic Pollution Treaty in Paris, France

South Africa’s leader welcomed Tuesday (June 6) his Portuguese counterpart. Cyril Ramaphosa detailed during a press conference, the meeting he held the previous day with heads of states from Zambia, Senegal, the Republic of Congo, Uganda and Egypt. The Presidents confirmed their availability to travel to Ukraine and Russia in mid June, according to the

Regional airline Air Tanzania has listed Harare as one of the international destinations to be serviced by its newly acquired 54-tonne cargo plane, further pushing its growth strategy in Zimbabwe. Lembris Laanyuni, Air Tanzania director Human Resources and administration, said Zimbabwe had proved a viable destination and offered a conducive environment for expansion. “We are

Dozens of emotional friends and relatives gathered to pray around 26-year-old Elhaji Cisse outside a mosque near his house on June 5. While a cautious calm returned to Dakar on Monday (June 5) after days of clashes, at least 16 people were killed in the violence and hundreds injured. Cisse’s brother said he was walking

Baido — The security forces of the Southwest state of Somalia displayed 10 Al-Shabaab fighters who surrendered in Baidoa, the regional capital of Bay on Monday. The surrendered militants said they fought for Al-Shabaab for several years and took part high-profile wars and attacks in Somalia, mainly targeted military bases and convoys. The regional authorities

12 years after South Sudan’s independence, landmines are still a threat. Over 5,000 people have been killed or injured by unexploded ordnances and land mines since 2004, according to the UN Mine Action Service. Eastern Equatoria’s Magwi county, near the border with Uganda, is one of the country’s most heavily mined areas. By the end

Nairobi — The agricultural sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for an estimated 19-29 percent, according to the World Bank. This figure climbs to 40 percent emissions produced throughout the entire agricultural value chain – encompassing transportation, storage, and processing – are considered. With the global population expected to double

Africa Ceo forum, Côte D’Ivoire, on June 5, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Africa Ceo forum, Côte D’Ivoire, Juin 2023. Ivory Coast Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital is hosting the 2023 edition of the Africa CEO Forum for the 4th consecutive year. Accelerating the emergence of the next generation of African champions is at the heart

The mob invaded the mall and looted valuables before the alleged planned demolition A mob invaded and looted a Bureau De Change mall in Kano on Sunday in anticipation of an alleged plan by the state government to demolish the building. Shops in the mall located inside the premises of the former Triumph Publishing Company

Several hundred militants from Morocco’s left-wing trade union movement denounced the “high cost of living” and “government inaction” in Casablanca, western Morocco, on Sunday, despite a ban on demonstrations, AFP journalists observed on site. Coming from all over the country, trade unionists from the left-wing Confédération Démocratique du Travail (CDT) gathered in the historic center

HIGHLANDERS returned to the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table after defeating cross-town rivals Bulawayo Chiefs 1-0 at Babourfields Stadium on Sunday. The victory was a welcome relief for Bosso coach Baltemar Brito, who was desperate to get his team back to winning ways after the Bulawayo giants had drawn their last

For decades, members of the Rastafari community have been persecuted and imprisoned for their ritualistic marijuana use. “I (was) born within the Rastafari community. My mother and father are Rastafari,” says Ras Kiyode Erasto, a priest with the Ras Freeman Foundation for the Unification of Rastafari. Erasto suffered bullying and discrimination growing up. At one point

33-year-old Arkim Phathisani Masuku was given a hefty sentence when he appeared in the Southern Gauteng High Court on 2 June 2023. He was facing an assortment of charges that include police murder, two counts of attempted murder, robbery of firearms, house robbery, illegal possession of firearm and ammunition. Masuku was arrested by the Johannesburg

The world should see the first draft of a highly anticipated and much needed international treaty to combat plastic pollution by the end of November, 175 nations gathered in Paris decided Monday after five days of gruelling talks. The assembly’s negotiating committee called for the preparation of the “zero-draft” of a “legally binding instrument” ahead

The Katsina State Revenue Services (KRS) has given banks and other agencies in the state a two-week ultimatum to remit tax collected on behalf of the state government or face the wrath of the law. The Executive Director, of Katsina Revenue Services (KRS), Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed, in the company of his team, disclosed this to

Taking a virtual trip from a Kenyan classroom. At this school in the capital Nairobi, students are donning virtual reality (VR) headsets and going on a school trip with a difference. In the East African country, VR is being adopted in classrooms to enhance traditional learning and teach children about social and environmental issues. Organisers say

A South African court on Friday, June 2, adjourned the hearing in the trial of Fulgence Kayishema, one of the most sought-after suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda who was arrestded on May 24 in South Africa. The hearing was adjourned to June 9, pending the prosecution’s review of files and

Power cuts, which have been almost a daily occurrence for months in South Africa and can last up to almost twelve hours on some days, have been suspended “until further notice”, state-owned utility Eskom announced on Saturday. “Load shedding was suspended today at 11:40 am (09:40 GMT) and until further notice, thanks to improved generation

Cape Town — In a report, independent laboratory testing commissioned by WaterCAN, an initiative by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, has found that water from three out of four taps examined in Hammanskraal produced water deemed unsafe to drink due to high levels of bacteria. Aquatico Laboratories, which conducted the tests to determine if the

Students were seen leaving with their belongings on Friday as they walked past the wrecks of burnt out vehicles and damaged buildings on the university’s campus. The students of the University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar leave campus following a decision by the administration to clear the premises. This comes a day after clashes between

Luanda — The first 200 exemption cards for taxi drivers and motorcycle taxi drivers began to be delivered Friday (June 2) in Luanda by the Government. Taxi drivers and motorcycle taxi drivers are receiving personalised cards with the vehicle registration number and are non-transferable. The cards allow the holders to continue paying a liter of

Southern Africa’s independent airline, Airlink, on Wednesday week, inked a 12-month branding and co-operation agreement with Cricket Namibia. The agreement will see Airlink support Cricket Namibia’s local and international travel arrangements and promote Airlink’s brand in those markets and through broadcast exposure, including during the forthcoming Richelieu Eagles tournament to be held in Namibia. “Namibia

A dehydrated patient is given water as he receives treatment at a field hospital in Kanana, Hammanskraal on May 31, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews SHIRAAZ MOHAMED/AFP or licensors Last updated: 01/06 – 18:53 South Africa In an effort to stop and control the spread of cholera in the Hammanskraal township, near South Africa’s capital

Harare — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has set August 23 as the long-awaited election date. A presidential runoff election, if necessary, was also scheduled for October 2 after the announcement in the government gazette. The election which will determine the makeup of the 300-seat parliament and over 2,000 local councils in addition to the presidency, comes

Paukum Bassi is a Cameroonian balafon musician. He plays an instrument that is a type of struck idiophone. Known as balafon, the sort of xylophone can be constructed of animal hors, skins and wood. It is believed to have been crafted in 12th century in the Sosso Kingdom, located in present-day Mali. “Balafon is really

TrustAfrica and Urgent Action Fund-Africa, in partnership with the Coalition for Dialogue on Africa – CoDA have the distinct pleasure of announcing the official launch of the Pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies Initiative. The high-level launch is scheduled for the 6th of June 2023 at the Inter Luxury Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.   Pan-African and Feminist Philanthropies initiative In July 2022

Even if Ladan Bosso and his Flying Eagles didn’t start out as favourites, they made their way to the last eight in the 23rd edition of the U20 World Cup. The Nigerians were pitted against Argentina and its over 25,000 fans gathered at the Bicentenario stadium in San Juan. Argentina, the most successful nation in World Cup

Government has approved the National Migration Policy for Zimbabwe, a move said to ensure involvement of those in foreign lands in local development. The policy according to head of Cabinet’s Committee on National Development Planning Mthuli Ncube will also ensure orderly migration that will ensure Zimbabwe’s security is not put at risk. His policy comes

One of Africa’s most prominent authors, playwrights, and feminists, Ama Ata Aidoo, has passed away, as announced by her family in the early hours of Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The respected writer, known for her exceptional literary contributions and activism, died of a brief illness. In a statement issued on Wednesday, her family expressed their

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has said the latest series of economic measures announced by Mthuli Ncube expose the rift between Treasury and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, adding the latter needs to be disbanded. In the fresh set of measures the weekly auction will be limited to US$5 million, government agencies will ‘substantially’ collect

Models on the runway at the end of the fashion show of Moroccan designer Fadila el-Gadi at the Chellah gardens, in Rabat, on May 30, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Cleared / AFP Last updated: 9 hours ago Morocco The public who attended Tuesday (May 30), the closing event of the 2022 « Rabat, African

Exiled former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has urged the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to redo the voters roll inspection exercise. The exercise was previously scheduled for May 27-31, but extended to 1 June after a slow start due to logistical challenges. Speaking in a Twitter space, Moyo said it was wrong and unfair for the

Police remove a man shot in gunfire at Johannesburg on Monday, March…   –   Copyright © africanews Michael Yassukovich/AP Last updated: 30/05 – 16:58 South Africa Nearly three murders were committed every hour during the first quarter of the year in South Africa, where record crime is on the rise, according to official police statistics published

The third annual Nedbank Women in Media conference, held in Windhoek last Saturday, united media professionals, dedicated to advancing women’s rights and gender equality. The event provided a platform for women in the industry to exchange ideas, collaborate and address the pressing issue of women’s voices being unheard in mainstream media. Inspired by World Press

The presidential candidate of one of Zimbabwe’s leading opposition parties on Tuesday called on president Emmerson Mnagagwa to set a date for the country’s national elections. Nelson Chamisa said this after confirming his name on the voters’ roll following claims from many voters, including some senior politicians, that their names had been removed or misplaced

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announced on Tuesday that it will provide diplomatic immunity to all attendees of the two meetings involving BRICS. This comes after the department issued a notice in the government gazette on Monday in terms of the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act for the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers

The International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan called on Monday for “a new way of working” to tackle war crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Armed groups have plagued much of mineral-rich eastern DRC for three decades, a legacy of regional wars that flared in the 1990s and 2000s, and underreported conflicts simmer

The United States government has revoked the visa for Speaker to Parliament, Anita Among over the passing and subsequent passing of the Anti Homosexuality law. The mover of the bill in parliament and Bugiri Municipality MP, Asuman Basaalirwa told journalists on Monday. “The Speaker’s visas for America have been cancelled. This is also confirmed (by)

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a judge to oversee an inquiry into allegations that the country supplied arms to Russia on a ship that docked secretly at a naval base in December. The allegations were made this month by the United States’ ambassador to South Africa, who said he was sure that weapons

President Museveni has apart from the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023 signed five other bills into law, State House has said. In a statement released on Monday afternoon, State House said Museveni has signed Museums and Monuments Bill 2022 into law. The law aims to strengthen administrative frameworks to ensure efficient management of the cultural and natural

Nigeria’s newly sworn in president Bola Tinubu has promised to “defend the nation from terror and all forms of criminality” in his first speech as president of the west African nation. Tinubu also declared that “fuel subsidies are gone” which will hike up the price of refined oil in a country in the throes of

The United States conducted an airstrike on al-Shabab militants Friday in Somalia, according to U.S. Africa Command. The strike destroyed weapons and equipment “unlawfully taken by al-Shabab fighters,” the U.S. Africa Command said Saturday. The command did not report where the weapons and equipment were stolen from. The strike against the militants, according to the

Sudanese citizens queue outside a bank   –   Copyright © africanews AFP By Africanews Last updated: 28/05 – 09:27 Sudan The conflict in Sudan has thrown the banking sector into chaos.  Many Sudanese have been locked out of their savings as the seven day ceasefire agreed last week approaches the end. “Previously, it was very difficult

Washington — Somalia’s political leaders have agreed to reshape the country’s political system after four days of meetings in the capital, Mogadishu. In a communique issued early Sunday, the National Consultative Council, which includes the federal leaders, including President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, and Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama, as

Archaeologists in Egypt have announced new discoveries at the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo. The new discoveries include two human and animal embalming workshops as well as the tombs of two priests. “We found two big workshops, one for human and then used in mummifying animals, while the second workshop is for humans only, we

“I am leaving behind an electoral process which guarantees that votes count, results are credible, elections are fair and transparent and the influence of money in politics reduced to the barest minimum, and Nigerians can elect leaders of their choice.” In his farewell message to Nigerians to end his eight years in office, President Muhammadu

Tunisian permaculture farmer Saber Zouani   –   Copyright © africanews AFP By Africanews Last updated: 7 hours ago Tunisia Tunisian farmer Saber Zouani is proud of what he achieved. After losing his job in the tourism sector during the pandemic, he decided to try something new and started a permaculture farm. Since then he has become

The death toll from the attack on the garrison, southwest of the capital Mogadishu, has not yet been confirmed. But a Somali military commander said both sides suffered large casualties. Islamist al-Shabab fighters attacked an African Union (AU) military base in Somalia on Friday, a spokesperson for the force said, adding that there were heavy

A patient is carried into the boat ambulance, Boat ambulance at Bwama Health Center III on Lake Bunyonyi. A call for a medical emergency. It would take hours for a canoe to reach the patient, but since this speed boat ambulance was acquired, the medics access the patients in minutes. Melon Ninsiima fell ill in

Debating Ideas aims to reflect the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. Somalia has been plagued by

Russia is ready to supply Somalia’s army with military equipment in its war against terrorism, Russia’s foreign minister said Friday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the offer after talks with his Somali counterpart Abshir Omar Jama in Moscow. Russia’s top diplomat said Moscow reaffirmed its readiness to meet the material needs of the Somalian

German lawmakers have given the green light for the country’s troops to remain in Mali until May 31, 2024, at the latest. The opposition called for a troop withdrawal by the end of this year. Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, on Friday voted to extend the country’s military deployment with the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali

New electric charging station for taxi motorcycles opens in Nairobi   –   Copyright © africanews AFP By Africanews Last updated: 2 hours ago Kenya A Nairobi-based green transport company unveiled a new charging station aimed at electric motorbikes. The station is aimed at “boda-boda” riders, the mainstay of the motorcycle taxi industry. Riders can have their

One of President Buhari’s campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed office, was that he would “ensure the rights of women are protected as enshrined in our constitution” Osinachi Nwachukwu, Elizabeth Ochanya and Iniobong Umoren have one thing in common. They were among the over 600 Nigerian victims of

Voters joined long queues on Thursday to cast their ballots in landmark local elections in Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland, the first direct ballot in more than half a century. The troubled Horn of African country’s international partners voiced hope that the “historic” polls would lead to increased democracy across Somalia. They are the first

THE travel magazine ‘The Travel’ has named Zanzibar the best summer vacation destination for relaxation and enjoyment in 2023 due to its unforgettable history and captivating beaches beating famous places including Cape Town (South Africa) and Pyramids of Giza (Egypt). The new report put Zanzibar at yet another top place in the world as a

African cinema has revolutionised the world’s view of Africa and Africans as a whole. In recent years, the African film industry has gained in popularity, with works produced on the continent making their mark at international festivals. African film production has grown rapidly in recent years. The case of “Nollywood” is the most emblematic. But