Nigeria: Nigeria@63

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

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Madagascar: opposition rally denied

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

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Uganda: Private-Sector Tourism Players Raise Red Flags On Persistent Government Underfunding of the Sector

Persistent funding gaps by the Government of its Tourism Development Programme (FY 20/21 to FY 24/25) are slowing down the sector’s post-Covid-19 recovery and if not urgently addressed, Uganda risks failing to meet all of the programme’s targets, Herbert Byaruhanga the President of the Confederation of Uganda Tourism Associations (COUTA), has warned. Mr. Byaruhanga, who

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Sudan: U.S. Announces Sanctions on Former Sudan Foreign Minister Ali Karti

Harare — The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions on Ali Karti, the former foreign minister of Sudan, accusing him of thwarting efforts to end the civil war there. Karti, who served as ousted leader Omar al-Bashir’s administration’s foreign minister from 2010 to 2015, is currrently the Sudanese Islamic Movement’s secretary general. In his description of the

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Putin’s talks with the head of South Sudan

In this pool photograph distributed by Sputnik agency Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir (L) prior to their meeting   –   Copyright © africanews VLADIMIR ASTAPKOVICH/AFP By Africanews with Agencies Last updated: 28/09 – 20:10 South Sudan Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said relations between Russia and South

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Malians react to election postponement

Following the announcement that Mali’s presidential election will be postponed, the reactions of locals in Bamako were mixed. Monday’s announcement by the ruling junta that the presidential election originally scheduled for February 2024 would be delayed to a later date has led some Malians to voice their dismay.  “”For us, each extension will always lead

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Mozambique: President Nyusi Visits Pentagon, Signs $537 Million Deal

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin applauded Mozambique’s President Nyusi for a “partnership to counter violent extremist groups in northern Mozambique,” and for working with SADC. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin before embarking on a tour of Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola, met with Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi to recognize his efforts in promoting women’s roles

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South Africa FM Naledi Pandor received in Washington by secretary of state Anthony Blinken

Naledi Pandor, South African Foreign Minister (L), Antony Blinken, Secretary of State (R)   –   Copyright © africanews MANDEL NGAN/AFP Last updated: 4 minutes ago South Africa South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor on Tuesday was welcomed in Washington for bilateral talks. Pandor was received by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken who hailed the partnership

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Namibia: Census 2023

The 2023 Population & Housing Census enumeration officially starts today and will conclude on 3 November. The census enumeration is where all households and dwelling units are enumerated. The information that is sought consists of demographic, social and economic nature. The demographics part concerns itself with how many people are in Namibia, how old they

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Somalia: Wounded Victims of Beledweyne Truck Bomb Attack Airlifted to Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia — At least 16 of the most severely wounded people from Saturday’s truck bomb attack in Beledweyne city have been airlifted to Mogadishu for treatment, senior officials said. Two small chartered planes brought the injured people to Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport and were admitted to local hospitals for medical attention. Saturday’s explosion

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Berlin Marathon: Ethiopia’s Assefa sets new women’s world record, Kipchoge bags 5th win

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa crosses the finish line as the first woman to finish the Berlin Marathon, in Berlin, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Andreas Gora/(c) Copyright 2023, dpa (www.dpa.de). Alle Rechte vorbehalten By AP Last updated: 6 hours ago Germany Tigst Assefa broke the women’s world record by more than two minutes

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Seychelles: Majority Support Gender Equality, Think Greater Efforts Are Needed

Most citizens report equal opportunity to get a job and own land. In Seychelles, the principles of gender equality are grounded in the Constitution and the National Gender Policy of 2016 (Southern African Development Community, 2022). Seychelles’ society is generally considered to be matrifocal, with women wielding significant influence at home and in the public

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Niger: letters of credence, a bone of contention between the junta, Bazoum’s govt and the UN

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at United Nations headquarters.   –   Copyright © africanews Mary Altaffer/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 23/09 – 12:40 USA The military leaders who overthrew Niger’s president criticised late Friday (Sep. 22) the “perfidious

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Libya: eastern authorities announce reconstruction conference in Derna

Nearly two weeks after deadly floods swept away entire neighbourhood in eastern Libya, authorities in the said region announced an international reconstruction conference. The spokesperson for the Libyan national army leader also reacted Friday to protests organized in the flood-hit city of Derna. On September 18, hundreds of protestors gathered outside the city’s grand mosque, chanting

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Congolese journalists call for the release of colleague Stanis Bujakera

Journalists demonstrating in Kinshasa   –   Copyright © africanews AFP Last updated: 20/09 – 22:29 Democratic Republic Of Congo Journalists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have handed a memorandum to the Ministry of Justice demanding the release of their colleague, Stanis Bujakera. The Jeune Afrique and Reuters correspondent was arrested on 8 September, on suspicion

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UN: Kagame looks to help refugees

The President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, spoke on the second day of debate at the United Nations General Assembly. Kagame denounced the injustice that conflicts inflict on innocent people, taking as an example the migration crisis that drives refugees to undertake dangerous journeys every year in search of a better future: “Rwanda remains determined to

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South Africa: Rights Body Releases Damning Report on KwaZulu-Natal Water Crisis

Harare — Municipalities and water service authority (WSAs) in KwaZulu-Natal have been criticized by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for denying residents’ access to enough clean water, The Mail & Guardian reports. Its investigation into the provision of water services discovered that crucial infrastructure is failing as a result of widespread neglect, a

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The “lêkê”, poor man’s shoes that have become a symbol of Ivorian culture

In Abidjan, the rainy season ends but we never put away our “lêkê”: called “jellyfish” in France, these open plastic shoes, water-resistant and inexpensive, have become a symbol of identity Ivorian culture. “Everyone wore +lêkê+,” says Rokia Daniogo, a 33-year-old trader, sitting on a street corner in the huge market in the Treichville district, where

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Tanzania: 47 Researchers Win 500m/

Dodoma — DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda has announced the names of 47 Tanzanian researchers, who won awards for publication in high impact factors journals. The winners published in the high impact factors journals between July 2022 and May 31, 2023 will share 500m/- according to the criteria

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DRC: at least 17 dead in landslide

Torrential rains in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) caused a landslide that killed at least 17 people overnight, authorities said on Sunday, warning that the toll could rise as Rescuers search through the rubble of collapsed houses. The disaster occurred along the Congo River in the town of Lisal, in northwestern Mongala province, according

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Liberia: LNTTA Completes Month-Long Kids Table Tennis Training Program

By A. Macaulay Sombai Monrovia — Parents of children who attended a month-long table tennis training program have expressed their enthusiasm and support for the initiative, urging the Liberia National Table Tennis Association (LNTTA) to continue nurturing the next generation of tennis players. The grassroots program, spanning one month, was orchestrated by the Liberia National

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South Africa: SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards Nominations Now Open

The nominations for the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) 2023 Scientific Merit Awards are now open. These awards are aimed at acknowledging outstanding contributions to health research. The awards recognise individuals who have demonstrated exceptional scientific acumen and have made innovative strides in addressing public health challenges, potentially influencing policy and thereby enhancing the

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South Africa: Western Cape Infrastructure On Solar Geyser Installations At Vlakkeland Housing Project

The installation of Solar panel geysers for beneficiaries living with disabilities is underway at the Vlakkeland housing project. In his 2023/24 Budget Vote, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, allocated R24 million towards addressing the current energy crisis. A total of R24 million was earmarked for the installation of 976 solar geysers across various human

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Africa: Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report Says Seven Innovations Could Save 2 Million Mothers and Babies by 2030

Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates call for urgent action to advance progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and shine a spotlight on reducing maternal and child mortalityThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today released its seventh annual Goalkeepers Report, describing where the world has collectively fallen short at the halfway point for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and where innovation and investment

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Ethiopia: Some of Major Successes in Ending Ethiopian Year

As Ethiopians enter 2016 on September 12th, the ending year marked pivotal moments of progress for the country. After a difficult previous year, major successes were achieved in the year 2015, including wheat self-sufficiency, the Pretoria peace agreement, revived diplomacy, BRICS membership, and the successful completion of the fourth filling GERD. Wheat Self-Sufficiency For decades

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South Africa: South Africa’s Visa Regime Keeps Badly Needed Skilled Workers Out

The government is blocking the potential that foreign workers can bring to SA’s stagnant economy. South Africa’s work visa regime is laborious, lengthy and inefficient. The process deters foreign investment, widens the skills gap and throttles productivity, economic growth and development. Between 2015 and 2021, only 16 097 critical skilled-worker permits were approved by the

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Burkina junta lifts radio station’s suspension over Niger coup criticism

Burkina Faso’s junta-led government said one of the country’s most popular radio stations could resume broadcasting on Monday (Sep. 11) after being suspended for airing an interview deemed “insulting” to Niger’s new military leaders. Radio Omega was ordered off the air on August 10 but has had the suspension lifted, Communications Minister and government spokesperson

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Zimbabwe: Chinhoyi Mayoral Election Sparks Fierce Jostling Among CCC Councillors

THERE is fierce tussling within Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) Chinhoyi as four contestants position themselves ahead of elections to choose a new mayor and deputy premier. Last Wednesday, the party invited curriculum vitaes (CVs) and manifestos from prospective mayoral candidates and conducted a preliminary selection exercise presided over by top CCC officials despatched from

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Niger: ‘French forces will redeploy only at Bazoum’s requests’, President Macron

France’s President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference after attending the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 10, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP or licensors Last updated: 10/09 – 16:32 Niger Niger’s military regime accused France of deploying forces in several West African countries with a view to military intervention. Relations

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Four dead in Cairo building collapse

A building collapse on Wednesday killed four Egyptians from the same family in a Cairo neighbourhood where a similar tragedy occurred earlier this summer, state media reported. Five people were also injured when the four-storey building fell in a street in the working-class Hadayek al-Qobba district, the state-run daily al-Ahram reported. On 17 July, 13

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Africa: UN Chief Guterres Calls on Africa to Become Renewable Energy Superpower #AfricaClimateHope

Nairobi, Kenya — This continent is rich in renewable energy potential.  “Just as the injustices of climate change burn fiercely here in Africa, so do the opportunities. I’m convinced that Africa can be at the heart of a renewable future,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Guterres said that Africa has great potential to be a world leader in renewable

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South Africa: Public Protector Urged to Respect Constitutional Process On Suspension

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined to suspended Public Protector Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane the constitutional processes that pertain to her suspension or potential removal from office, which therefore prevent her from reporting for duty. In a letter on Monday, the President set out the conditions preventing Mkhwebane’s return to the office. “The President was responding to

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South Africa: 2,000 Southern White Rhino to be Released into the Wild Over Next 10 Years

African Parks has purchased the world’s largest captive rhino breeding operation in a bid to rescue and rewild the rhino to safe and well-managed protected areas across Africa. Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 September 2023 African Parks, a conservation NGO that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Africa, announced that it will

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Central African president appears on Gabon state TV welcomed by Oligui

The transitional president of Gabon, General Brice Oligui Nguema, receives the president of the Central African Republic, Faustin Archange Touadéra   –   Copyright © africanews AFP Last updated: 8 hours ago Gabon Gabon’s new strongman, General Brice Oligui Nguema, on Tuesday met the Central African Republic’s president, Faustin Archange Touadera, who has been named regional mediator

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South Africa: Leadership and Governance in Crisis At Our Universities, Parliament Told

Concerns about maladministration, assassination attempts, academic malpractice, and the state of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme were raised Three universities briefed Parliament on independent investigations into their governance on Wednesday. The University of Fort Hare told MPs it has established a protection programme after two assassination attempts on staff members. The University of South

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South Africa: South Africa’s Traditional Medicines Should Be Used in Modern Health Care

Traditional medicines are part of the cultural heritage of many Africans. About 80% of the African continent’s population use these medicines for healthcare. Other reasons include affordability, accessibility, patient dissatisfaction with conventional medicine, and the common misconception that “natural” is “safe”. The growing recognition of traditional medicine resulted in the first World Health Organization global

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Liberia: Unity Party’s Joseph Boakai’s Abrupt Departure From Liberia Sparks Rumours

Monrovia — The Unity Party campaign in Montserrado, led by standard bearer Joseph Boakai, has temporarily paused due to his unexpected departure to Accra. Speculation surrounding his health has arisen, though party executives assert that his trip is primarily aimed at meeting with regional stakeholders who have a vested interest in the Liberian elections. Amb.

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Kenya: Revealed

Nairobi — Kenyans made the highest subscriptions to the Worldcoin cryptocurrency project out of thirty-four countries where similar operations were mounted. The Office of the Director of Computer and Cyber Crime revealed on Tuesday that the American firm recruited agents who were deployed across thirty stations in Nairobi to scan and collect iris data for

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Supporters of Zimbabwe president Mnangagwa celebrate his reelection

Supporters of Zimbabwe incumbent president Emmerson Mnangagwa celebrate his reelection in Harare on August 26, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews ZINYANGE AUNTONY/AFP or licensors Last updated: 27/08 – 10:14 Zimbabwe Celebrations rocked Zimbabwe mainly by the supporters of the ZANU-PF party after the declaration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the winner of the just concluded

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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declared Winner of Zimbabwean Presidential Poll

Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared the winner of his country’s just-concluded presidential election, after receiving 52,6% of votes cast, according to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Chamisa Nelson trailed behind Chinamasa with 44% of valid votes cast in the poll, the ZEC announced on Saturday evening. Mnangagwa

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Zimbabwe’s president-elect Mnangagwa criticises role of election observers

President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa looks on as he addresses a press conference at State House in Harare on August 27, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews JEKESAI NJIKIZANA/AFP or licensors Last updated: 16 hours ago Emmerson Mnangagwa Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the nation and especially his supporters after he was declared duly elected after

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Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Elections ‘Fell Short’

Regional body SADC has fallen short of calling Zimbabwe’s elections a sham after detailing massive irregularities that include poor administration by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and intimidation of citizens by Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) backed Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ). Presenting its Preliminary Report in Harare on Friday, SADC through Mission Chairperson Dr. Nevers Mumba

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Uganda: ‘They Are for Dead White People,’ Museveni Warns Ugandans Against Second-Hand Clothes

President Museveni has warned Ugandans against buying and using imported second-hand clothes termed mivumba. According to President Museveni, such clothes are gathered from Europeans who have died. “They are for dead people. When a white person dies, their clothes are dumped. I do not know which person gathers their clothes and sends them to Africa.

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Morocco’s El Bakkali wins new world championship title in the 3,000-meters steeplechase

Soufiane El Bakkali (L) celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men’s 3000-meters steeplechase during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 22, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Martin Meissner/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 23/08 – 22:59 Hungary Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali won a second consecutive world championship title in

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Nigeria: Former Nigerian Oil Minister, Alison-Madueke, Charged With Bribery in UK

Abuja — Former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, is to stand trial on a fresh bribery allegation in the United Kingdom. The alleged offence, according to the Agence France-Presse (AFP), was said to have been committed during her tenure as Minister of Petroleum. Alison-Madueke fled Nigeria shortly after former President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office.

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Nigeria: China Film Festival opens in Lagos

The first China film festival kicked off in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, on Monday. Established by the city’s Chinese Consulate and running for five days, the festival aims to provide Nigerians with insights into Chinese culture, history, and society, fostering future cultural collaboration and exchange. During her opening address, Yan Yuqing, the Consul-General of the

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Africa: Driving Sustainable Development Through Innovative Financing in Africa

According to AllAfrica’s Executive Chairman, Amadou Mahtar Ba, the world is more than halfway through the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals deadline, but for the first time in decades the United Nations (UN) is reporting that development progress is reversing due to the combined impacts of climate disasters, conflict, economic downturn, and lingering effects of

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In rural Zimbabwe, a group of grandmothers counter election intimidation using WhatsApp

64-year-old Elizabeth Mutandwa is part of a group of digital actvists. The elderly women on a smartphone in Zimbabwe’s rural Domboshava area – about 40 kilometres from the capital, Harare – are actively campaigning. They’re pushing information to promote their party – the Citizens Coalition for Change – in their locality, to counter intimidation and

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