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Gambia’s national football team was caught up in the middle of the devastating earthquake which hit Morocco on Friday night. Head coach Tom Saintfiet described the “terrible” series of events that he and the team witnessed on Friday ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo. The Belgian said he thought a plane

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

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk has blamed the former mayor and DA councillor Retief Odendaal for over R700m of grant funding being withheld. Van Niekerk made the claims in a letter, titled The Truth, which was addressed to DA national leader John Steenhuisen. It alleges that Odendaal played a key role in the

Following his powerful critique of police brutality in ‘Les Misérables,’ the French filmmaker Ladj Ly returns to his hometown to capture the ongoing anger within a community he believes is still facing significant challenges. “The suburbs it’s where I grew up, and it’s an area close to my heart. It was important to make another

Barawe — The military command in Barawe has announced that they will soon begin an operation to remove Al-Shabaab from the entire Lower Shabelle region. Abdirahman Ilmi Jimale (Xorogay), who leads the army, promised that in the coming days, Al-Shabaab will take over their positions in the region, so that the roads can be reopened.

Chief Buthelezi arrives to address thousands of suporters at the Inkatha Freedom Party, Durban on March 10, 2019.   –   Copyright © africanews RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP or licensors Last updated: 09/09 – 16:14 South Africa Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a prominent figure in South African politics and an outspoken Zulu chief, has passed away at the age of 95.

At least 15 persons drowned in a lake after a boat conveying passengers, including children, capsized in Adamawa State on Friday evening. The incident occurred when the canoe carrying 23 passengers including farmers, traders and children from Rugange village to Yola town capsized in Njuwa Lake near Dandu village in Yola South Local Government Area.

Neymar has scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia. Neymar’s goals in the Amazon city of Belem put him two above the total of three-time World Cup winner Pelé as the Seleção’s top goal scorer. Brazilian FA’s president paid tribute by handing him a

Nairobi — President William Ruto has joined the sports fraternity in mourning Capital FM Sports presenter Sean Cardovillis. On receiving the sad news of his death on Saturday, the president tweeted a photo with Sean when he interviewed him at the Word Rally Championships (WRC) in Naivasha recently. “Saddened by the passing of a brilliant

Gabonese man opening tab to witness no running water.   –   Copyright © africanews AFP Last updated: 16 hours ago Water resources Numerous residents of Gabon must travel long distances to access a standpipe in the hopes of filling a few jerry cans with water. Surprisingly, Gabon possesses abundant water resources, estimated at a potential 170

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has welcomed the agreement between the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and MultiChoice regarding the broadcast rights for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. MultiChoice announced that it had reached an agreement with the SABC to sub-license broadcast rights to the public broadcaster for the Rugby

Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met Qatar’s emir on Thursday during his third trip abroad since war broke out in April, after also visiting Egypt and South Sudan in recent days. Burhan, whose troops are fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), had spent months under siege inside the military headquarters in Khartoum and

Nairobi, Kenya — “We do not want adults to feel sorry for us. We want to be included in finding solutions,” said Phillipa Cride Dole, a young climate activist and child advocate from Sierra Leone. Dole is one of many children who have been affected by climate change. She has seen her community ravaged by

A church in Uganda has achieved a notable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest applause. The members of Phaneroo Ministries church in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, gathered for an event called “Clap For Jesus” to celebrate the church’s ninth anniversary. The congregation clapped for a total of 3 hours 16 minutes

Harare — Mali’s transitional government reported that 64 people, including numerous civilians, were killed in two strikes carried out by suspected al-Qaeda-linked militants on Thursday in unrest-plagued north. According to AFP, the strikes targeted a passenger boat on the Niger River close to Timbuktu and an army post in Bamba, in the northern Gao region

Pigs wait for a feed mixed with black soldier fly larvae to add protein as …   –   Copyright © africanews BADRU KATUMBA/AFP or licensors Last updated: 13 hours ago Uganda Uganda’s National Drug Authority has admitted that in 2014, it knew that HIV medicine was being used to fatten up animals but did not inform

Harare — Members of Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) shocked MPs before the House Committee on HIV/AIDS when they admitted that they were aware of the possibly fatal abuse of antiretroviral medications to fatten livestock, Daily Monitor reports. The legislators were more appalled by the regulator’s decision to keep quiet on such a delicate matter

Liberian President George Weah, who is standing for re-election, launched his campaign for the 10 October presidential election in Monrovia on Thursday in front of several thousand people, who will also be taking part in parliamentary elections, an AFP journalist noted. Wearing a blue boubou and cap, President Weah, 56, was cheered in a Monrovia

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has noted the return of 420,000 internally displaced people to their areas of origin in Mozambique over recent months. In its monthly situation report, UNHCR states that almost 900,000 people remain internally displaced due to violence by islamist terrorism and “the devastating impact of the climate crisis”.

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

Cornelder de Mocambique, the private company that operates the port of Beira in central Mozambique, has announced that it is introducing a new management system to improve the handling of refrigerated containers, known as “reefers”, in the container terminal. According to a press release issued by the company on 31 August, Cornelder de Mocambique will

An appeals court in Nigeria rejected two out of the three petitions Wednesday challenging the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February election, with the last petition still under deliberation in a case that has put Africa’s most populous country on edge. Three opposing parties challenged the election results which they said was

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

Migrants await processing during a deportation operation by the Ministry of Interior in the Tripoli-based government, in the Libyan capital on September 6, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews MAHMUD TURKIA/AFP or licensors Last updated: 13 hours ago Migration agreement between Libya and Italy Libyan Interior Minister Imed Trabelsi announced Wednesday that the north African country

In the past few weeks, we have seen organized acts of violence and vandalism in a number of cities in Europe and elsewhere against Festivals and other National Events organized by Eritrean communities in the Diaspora. The central objective of these violent acts were to disrupt decades-old, exemplary, and rich cultural events that Eritreans in

Passengers disembark off an EgyptAir Boeing 737 aircraft upon landing for the first time at Port Sudan International Airport on September 5, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews -/AFP or licensors Last updated: 05/09 – 19:18 Sudan Egypt resumed direct commercial flights to Sudan on Tuesday for the first time since the conflict broke out between

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

Fifty-three members of the security forces have been killed in an attack by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the army said on Tuesday. Seventeen soldiers and 36 civilian volunteers for the army died on Monday while repelling an “attack,” the army general staff said in a statement. The unit had been deployed in the

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

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

The fatal Usindiso Building fire in Johannesburg last week has highlighted the need to resolve South Africa’s inner city housing challenge and root out “rampant criminality” in these areas, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. At least 74 people perished in the fire, with scores others left injured. “This tragedy has brought to the fore the need

Bola Tinubu, of the All Progressives Congress, meets with supporters at the   –   Copyright © africanews Ben Curtis/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 04/09 – 17:50 Nigeria Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, will attend the G20 summit in New Delhi next weekend and is considering applying to become a member of this

Harare — Abdel Karim Harouni, a top official in the opposition Ennahda Islamist Party, is under house arrest, according to the country’s major opposition coalition, Reuters reports. Harouni is the head of the Shura Council, the highest-ranking body of Ennahda, the largest political party in the parliament that was closed down by President Kais Saied

The president of Turkey and his Russian counterpart met for the first time this year on Monday (Sep. 04) NATO member Turkey is hoping to revive the Balck sea grain deal and use it as a basis for restarting peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv. “Of course, we will not bypass the issues related to

General Brice Oligui Nguema, who ousted former President Ali Bongo in a coup last week, was sworn in as transitional president this morning in Libreville. He addressed the nation for the first time as interim president on Monday, after a swearing-in ceremony that solidifies the junta’s grip on power. General Brice Oligui Nguema was sworn

Hundreds of people joined a ‘people’s march’ on climate in streets of the Kenyan capital, as the African climate summit kicked off in Nairobi on Monday (Sep. 04). There is some frustration on the continent about being asked to develop in cleaner ways than the world’s big polluters and to do it while much of

Luanda — Angola’s Vice-President , Esperança da Costa, is expected Sunday in Nairobi, Kenya, where she will represent the country in the first African Climate Summit (ACS23) and African Climate Week (ACW23). Esperança da Costa will be representing the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, in the events that will bring together heads of State

The Kenyan government unveiled plans to roll out electric motorbikes across the country on Friday. President William Ruto announced the initiative with African startup Spiro just days before he hosts the first Africa Climate Summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi next week. About two million motorbikes are on the roads in Kenya, he said, mostly

The government has issued a warning that the country should expect above-average rainfall in September. To address any natural disasters that may occur during the rainy season, the Prime Minister’s Office has allocated a contingent fund of Shs 120 billion. This fund, pending cabinet approval, aims to mitigate the impact of natural disasters such as

The mysterious, solitary, and invincible vigilante played by actor Denzel Washington is back in the limelight in Antoine Fuqua’s Equalizer 3. This time, the CIA-assassin is in Italy, in a village near Naples, where he gives the Neapolitan mafia, the Camorra, a run for its money by ridding the small town of the gang of

Luanda — The Japanese ambassador to Angola, Suzuki Toru, on Friday called for an increase in the volume of business between the two countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The Japanese diplomat, who was speaking to the press following a meeting with Angola National Assembly Speaker Carolina Cerqueira, said he recognises that the volume of business

Des passagers font la queue pour monter à bord du train à Thiès, au Sénégal, le 1er septembre 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews CARMEN ABD ALI/AFP or licensors Last updated: 21 hours ago Senegal Senegal on Friday temporarily brought back into service a long-closed railway line to take worshippers to an annual religious festival. Three

Gaborone — About 70 000 cervical cancer deaths could be averted annually in the African region if the efforts to end the disease by 2030 are urgently stepped up to ensure increased access to critical services for timely detection, care and prevention. Health leaders and donors meeting for the Seventy-third session of the World Health

Algerian coastguards shot dead two tourists on holiday in neighbouring Morocco on Tuesday when their jet skis reportedly strayed across the maritime border between the two countries, Moroccan media reported on Friday. Bilal Kissi, who lived in France, his older brother Mohamed, their Moroccan cousin Abdelali Mechouar, and a friend Smail Snabe, had gone jet

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lawrence Lacks Sr., WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Cervical Cancer Elimination. The world has lost a powerful advocate for social justice and health equity. Lawrence was only 16 years old when his mother, Henrietta Lacks, died of cervical cancer. As she sought treatment, Mrs Lacks’ “immortal” HeLa cells

Opposition leader Albert Ondo Ossa   –   Copyright © africanews TV5 Last updated: 21 hours ago Gabon While people in Gabon have been celebrating Wednesday’s coup, the country’s main opposition leader has claimed things have not changed much. Soldiers seized power just hours after now-ousted President Ali Bongo was announced as the winner of the presidential

A new study has been published in The Lancet Global Health showing that almost 1 in 3 men over the age of 15 are infected with at least one genital human papillomavirus (HPV) type, and 1 in 5 are infected with one or more of what are known as high risk, or oncogenic, HPV types.

Children in Africa are among the most at risk of the impacts of climate change, but are “woefully” neglected by the key financing flows required to help them adapt, survive and respond to the crisis, the United Nations said on Friday. According to a new report by the children’s agency, UNICEF, youngsters in 48 out

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

A defaced billboard of Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba is seen on an empty street of Libreville, Gabon, Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews Yves Laurent/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 31/08 – 21:04 Gabon The African Union’s Peace and Security Council said Thursday it had decided to “immediately suspend”

Activist organisations express frustration at lack of action against corruption-accused Member of Parliament Sfiso Buthelezi Activists have announced they will fast outside Parliament for three days in September. The protest will be against corruption. At a press conference in Cape Town on Wednesday, #UniteBehind, the Movement for Change and Social Justice, and the campaign for

Gabon’s coup appears to have given the country’s main opposition party some room for hope. After warmly thanking the army for having stood up against “an electoral coup”, it called on the military to complete the counting of ballots from last weekend’s general elections. It claims the results will show opposition leader Ondo Ossa’s victory

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the significant loss of life inflicted by a fire in a residential building in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. The fire in the early hours of today claimed 73 lives with several others injured; while at least some 141 families have been displaced. In a statement on Thursday, President

In the heart of Gabon’s capital Libreville, signs of Wednesday’s coup are still visible with the usually bustling city centre remaining surprisingly calm. However, a very different scenario is unfolding at the country’s largest market, Mont-Bouet. Here, residents have decided not to let political uncertainty get in the way of their determination to resume normal

As I watched the Fifa Women’s World Cup, I was probably one of many who couldn’t help but feel inspired by the women on the pitch, showing their elite fitness and ability. However, many female athletes have spoken out about the pressures they feel in regards to their bodies and the way they look. Good

Fulgence Kayishema   –   Copyright © africanews RODGER BOSCH/AFP or licensors Last updated: 23 hours ago South Africa The process to have Rwandan genocide suspect Fulgence Kayishema tried by a UN court was delayed on Wednesday, after a judge in South Africa postponed a transfer hearing. Kayishema, who allegedly took part in one of the 1994

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

People in Gabon may have been celebrating the ousting of President Ali Bongo on Wednesday, but at least one analyst was cautious about a potential positive outcome. Thomas Borrel, spokesperson for the Paris-based human rights group Survie, said the country’s citizens would “lose again” if Bongo’s autocracy was simply replaced with a military dictatorship. He

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.

Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane, will travel to Egypt on Tuesday for his first trip abroad in four months of war against paramilitaries, his office announced. General Burhane, the country’s de facto leader since his 2021 putsch, is due to hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi “on the latest developments in

Kisumu — ODM National Chairperson John Mbadi has announced that he will be vying for Suba South parliamentary seat in 2027, a position he held before opting to gunner for the Homa Bay Gubernatorial seat in the 2022 General Election. Mbadi, who is a Nominated MP in the National Assembly, will take on Caroli Omondi

One of the main opponents of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian political figure Bekele Gerba, has applied for political asylum in the United States, he told AFP on Monday, denouncing the deteriorating political situation in Ethiopia and saying he feared for his life. Released in January 2022 after 18 months in prison, Mr Bekele

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

The 3-day event that took place in the eastern part of the DR of Congo (Aug. 25-27) brought together fans of stand-up, improv’ and farcical comedy among other genres.   –   Copyright © africanews cleared Democratic Republic Of Congo Comedy festival ‘Zéro Polémik’ or Zero controversy returned to Bukavu for a 6th edition. The 3-day event

At least six statements made public by the regional and international community raise concerns about the 2023 Zimbabwe general elections, including SADC. Several international election observer missions and diplomatic missions in Harare have published statements after Zimbabweans cast their votes in the elections held on Wednesday, 23 August in Zimbabwe. Among them were the Southern

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

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

Gabon’s government announced a nationwide curfew and cut off internet access Saturday evening as voting in major national elections was wrapping up. The Central African nation’s communications minister, Rodrigue Mboumba Bissawou, said on state television that there would a nightly curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. He said internet access was being restricted indefinitely

President Mnangagwa has said he is humbled by the confidence Zimbabweans have shown in him, following the announcement of his re-election into office last night. The President said that he would continue leading the nation foward leaving no one and no place behind, adding that Zimbabwe shall forever be a united and peace loving nation.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) confirmed Félix Tshisekedi’s candidacy for the 2023 presidential election at an extraordinary congress in Kinshasa on Saturday. The party also voted Tshisekedi as their head for the next five years. Tshisekedi, who has been in power since January 2019, had

ZANU PF has labelled Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa a sore loser after the latter refused to acknowledge the just-ended general election results. Chamisa, the main challenger to Zanu PF’s stranglehold on power, was defeated by President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa who garnered 52.6 percent of the vote. The victory grants Mnangagwa his second and

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

Johannesburg delivered a level of drama befitting of the occasion. But beyond the shared desire for reformed global economic governance, it’s unclear how the expanded group will benefit South African citizens. South Africa’s Police Minister, Bheki Cele, compared hosting BRICS to the World Cup in 2010 – perhaps the last time the country felt like

Angolan President Joao Lourenço welcomed his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the presidential Palace in Luanda on Thursday. The official state visit comes the same day as the end of the BRICS Summit, where discussions of economic growth and expansion were the main items on the agenda. President Lourenço expressed hope for

➤ With minutes to go: All the talk is about Canan Moodie and Manie Libbok. A delectable prospect: How will Moodie manage the rampant, powerful All Blacks players in the centre field? But the biggest question is the performance of Manie Libbok. Will he handle the pressure? We’ll find out. The last-minute replacement of Willie

Le président du Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba prononce un discours au stade Nzang Ayong à Libreville le 10 juillet 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews STEEVE JORDAN/AFP or licensors Last updated: 21 hours ago Gabon The Gabonese people are voting on Saturday to decide whether to give President Ali Bongo Ondimba a third term, against Albert

President Ali Bongo Ondimba and his main rival Albert Ondo Ossa lead a race of 14 candidates vying for the top job. The incumbent took office in 2009, succeeding his father Omar. Voters in Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday for presidential, legislative, and local elections in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba, scion of

Resident evacuate the Carrefour Feuilles commune in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on August 15, 2023, as gang violence continues to plague the Haitian capital.   –   Copyright © africanews RICHARD PIERRIN/AFP or licensors Last updated: 9 hours ago Haiti Residents of Carrefour-Feuille in the Haitian capital Port-au-prince had to flee their homes Friday to escape another bout of

The Gross Domestic Product of BRICS is now 36 percent of global GDP and 47 percent of the world population. This follows the announcement of the six nations to the BRICS bloc. “We have decided to invite the Argentine Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Islamic Republic of

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

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has warned Catholics who visit pilgrimage sites known to have been sites of Marian apparitions each year, accusing them of “worshipping poverty”. Every year, thousands of pilgrims travel, sometimes on foot, to the town of Kibeho, known for several apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three young girls in the early

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.

United Nations General Secretary António Guterres addresses a news conference during the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo/Themba Hadebe Last updated: 3 hours ago South Africa The UN chief called Thursday (Aug. 24) the global financial structure ‘outdated, dysfunctional and unjust.’ Antonio Guterers said the

Start of the BRICS group of emerging economies three-day summit in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Jerome Delay/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. South Africa The Brazil India China South Africa Summit has raised more curiosity and conversations around lifting off regulations that hamper the blocs goal

By Moise M. Bahati Chiefs of defence forces from the East African Community (EAC) on Wednesday, August 23, met in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to discuss the security situation in eastern DR Congo. The extraordinary meeting took place as the mandate of the EAC regional force deployed to DR Congo’s troubled eastern region is due to

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

Johannesburg, South Africa — China and Russia used the second day of the BRICS Summit of emerging economies to criticize the West, while also throwing their support behind the proposed expansion of what’s seen by some as an alternative power bloc. The leaders of Brazil, India, and China are all in South Africa — which

Election officials extended the voting in Zimbabwe’s presidential election until Thursday after delays of up to 10 hours in mostly opposition strongholds as President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks a second and final term in a country with a history of violent and disputed elections. Chaotic scenes characterized some polling stations in Zimbabwe as ballot papers that

A consummate professional and national treasure, Carte Blanche’s Derek Watts died on Tuesday at the age of 74 after a short battle with cancer. Two months after stepping away from the camera to focus on his health, South Africa’s beloved TV broadcaster and veteran journalist, Derek Watts, succumbed to cancer on Tuesday in the company

Leaders from the BRICS group of emerging economies arrive at the start of a three-day summit in Johannesburg, South Africa , Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Jerome Delay/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 22/08 – 21:14 South Africa South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da

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.

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

Trade between Niger and its neighbours in West Africa has been frozen since regional bloc Ecowas imposed sanctions on the landlocked country when military officers overthrew the elected president in late July. RFI reports from the border between Niger and Nigeria, where the closure has cut off crucial exchanges. For more than three weeks, Mohamed

Here are ten key dates in Zimbabwe’s history since its independence in 1980. 1980: independence On April 18, 1980, Southern Rhodesia gained independence and renamed itself Zimbabwe, after 90 years of British colonization and a seven-year war between black nationalists and white supremacists that claimed more than 27,000 lives. One of the heroes of independence

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

A man walks past some of the 300 trucks mainly loaded with food that arrived from Burkina Faso in Niamey on August 21, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews -/AFP or licensors Last updated: 12 hours ago Niger Around 300 trucks of food and other materials crossed into Niger from Burkina Faso with many arriving in

In a significant move towards promoting tech inclusivity, the Kaduna state government, in collaboration with Google, has announced a pioneering initiative to train 5,000 women and girls in data science, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial application of digital technologies. This initiative is part of a broader skills development programme that is supported by Google.org and it

Just days before a national election to pick a president and lawmakers, one word is on the lips of most young Zimbabweans: “change”. Yet, questions about who can deliver change and whether it might happen draw elusive or conflicting answers on the bustling and trafficked streets of Harare, the capital. “There needs to be a

The Old City of Sanaa with burnt-brick tower-houses and iconic mosques. It has survived the test of time but the war in Yemen almost proved fatal. Inhabited without interruption for more than 2,500 years, the area faced threats from air strikes when Saudi-led coalition fought Iran-backed Huthi rebels. Resident Salah Aldeen remembers the Old City’s

Mogadishu — A battle that lasted for almost 10 hours occurred in Dharkenley district within Mogadishu between the police forces and a Somali military general’s guards. According to the reports, the forces under the command of General Shegow and the paramilitary Police which ceased on Saturday morning left several people dead or wounded. “The fighting

Thousands of people lined up outside the main stadium in Niamey on Saturday (Aug. 19) responding to the call for civilian auxiliaries in support of the armed forces. The event organiser said the  junta was not involved in this initiative, although it was aware of it. Regional countries have threatened the Nigerien junta of a

PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to take over from President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia as a chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in the coming year. This was disclosed in a Communiqué of the 43rd Ordinary Summit of Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Governments which convened

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

Nyala / Washington D. C. — Civilians in the South Darfur capital of Nyala are cowering under the eighth consecutive day of relentless shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with retaliatory fire by the Sudan Armed Forces (RSF). The shelling has left ‘countless dead and wounded’, with no respite in sight, after the

At least 28 civilians were killed earlier this week in violence in several villages in southwestern Niger, close to Mali, a local official source said on Friday, a toll that could be higher according to a security source. “For the moment, at least 28 people have been killed, but the toll could be higher,” a

A diplomat, Mrs Esther Dzifa Ofori, has called on Ghanaians to consider electing a female president as the country prepares for 2024 Election. According to her, women hold the key to Ghana’s economic growth and prosperity, and should be given the opportunity to run the affairs of the country at the highest level. Mrs Ofori

Angola’s President has called on the member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to speed up the ratification of the operationalisation of the Development Fund, a “key tool” for raising finance for the regional industrialisation programme. João Lourenço said this Thursday when he accepted the one-year rotating presidency of SADC, pledged to work

IN SHORT: Nigeria’s rising cost of living has sparked debate about the president’s ability to deliver on his promises. But there’s no evidence to support a claim that his rival said he could’ve done better within a month. Nigeria is struggling with a rise in the cost of living, the devaluation of the naira and

Illustration photo: INHP agents at work fumigating an area to prevent mosquitoes from   –   Copyright © africanews SIA KAMBOU/AFP or licensors Last updated: 17/08 – 12:15 Chad Chad’s Ministry of Health told AFP on Wednesday that an epidemic of dengue fever had broken out in the east of the country at the beginning of August

The new administration maintains that ending the subsidy will aid climate action and fund transportation and energy investments Without the subsidy, Nigeria could conserve more than 15 million tonnes of CO2 each year. “The fuel subsidy is gone,” said Nigeria President Bola Tinubu, in his inaugural address on 29 May 2023. “The subsidy can no

Brazilian forward Neymar poses for a picture in the team’s uniform during a signing ceremony in Paris on August 15, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews -/AFP By Africanews Last updated: 21 hours ago Neymar Neymar said he was relishing “new challenges and opportunities in new places” after he joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain

Harare — Kathleen FitzGibbon, the new U.S. Ambassador to Niger, is heading to take up her new position in Niamey this week, the U.S. Department of State announced. “It is a signal of the United States continued engagement in this situation. It is not a signal of any change in U.S. policy as it relates

Tunisian farm labourer Monjia Daghbouj leaves for the fields at 5 am to avoid the blistering heat as she works the land. The average global temperature in July, the hottest month in recorded history, was around 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than in pre-industrial times. Extreme heat kills thousands of people every year, and everyone has

Harare — Several opposition parties – on the invitation of the country’s official opposition the Democratic Alliance (DA) – vowed to  set aside their political differences in order to remove the ruling African National Congress (ANC) from power ahead of the national elections in 2024, according to News24. The DA invited seven political parties to a two-day

What started as a power struggle in Sudan to plunge the ciuntry into a war entered on Tuesday (Aug. 15) its fourth month. At least 4,000 people are estimated to have been killed, according to a Liz Throssell, spokeswoman for the U.N. human rights office. Each day the fighting continues sees destruction, human rights violations by both

After doctors reported that the last vial of Adrenaline at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital was used up this week, the supplier, Pharma-Q, blamed load shedding for its failure to meet its contractual obligations. An about-turn to downgrade a long-standing supplier of Adrenaline™ to Gauteng’s public hospitals in favour of a relatively unknown company has left

Fresh charges have been filed against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin ‘Emefiele. Local media Punch reported Tuesday (Aug. 15) that the prosecution sought to withdraw its initial charge of illegal possession of firearms to press 20 new counts at the Federal High Court of Abuja. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu

Eleven Years After the Marikana Massacre, Calls for Justice Persist Scores of mineworkers are expected to gather at the Marikana koppie near Rustenburg in the North West to commemorate the killing of 34 mineworkers in 2012, reports SABC News. Their deaths followed a protracted strike by mineworkers demanding better wages and living conditions. Association of

As hospitals around the Red Sea state experience partial or complete shutdown, Sudanese patients with renal failure receive care at a center in Port Sudan as others wait.   “Out of 37 (dialysis) machines, we’re operating 25 as there is a lot of demand and every day a machine goes out of service. So if there

Addis Abeba — Death toll from what is suspected to be a drone attack in Finote Selam town, East Gojam Zone of Amhara region, has reached at least 30, with more than 55 others injured in the attack currently receiving treatments at the town’s main hospital. Head of the Finote Selam General hospital Manaye Tenaw

Shopkeepers take tea near the entrance of the airport in Niamey, Niger, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Sam Mednick/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 14/08 – 21:41 Niger The possible trial of former Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum was a hot topic in Niamey on Monday ‘Aug 14). Some residents

Doing ‘the right thing’ for one’s health, be it eating well, exercising, or going for an annual HIV test or blood pressure check, is easier said than done. One way to nudge people to make these ‘right’ decisions is to offer rewards or incentives. Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s Vitality programme is probably the best local

Opposition leaders from left to right: Dethie Fall, Ousmane Sonko, Aida Mbodji et Khalifa Sall.   –   Copyright © africanews SEYLLOU/AFP or licensors Last updated: 22 hours ago Senegal Less than 6 months before the presidential election, Senegal’s main opposition coalition Yewwi Askan Wi is on the rocks. The block formalized its breakaway with one of

President Cyril Ramaphosa says “significant progress” has been made to implement government’s plan in relation to the recommendations set out by the State Capture Commission. The President was addressing the nation through his weekly newsletter on the eve of the second anniversary of the final public hearing of the commission. Some 205 investigative and prosecutorial

Egypt’s (C) president with the Palestinian (L) and Jordanian (R) leaders, on Monday, August 14, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews AFP Last updated: 11 hours ago Egypt Egypt’s president  Abdel Fattah al-Siss on Monday (Aug. 14) met with King Abdullah II of Jordan and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in the northern coastal city of El Alamein

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the newly crowned Miss South Africa 2023 Natasha Joubert who won at the spectacular pageant finale held at the Sunbet Arena at Time Square Casino in Tshwane on Sunday. In a tweet sent out last night the President said Joubert’s resilience is testament to the nation’s fighting spirit. “Congratulations to

Firefighters and emergency crews are responding to a wildfire on the outskirts of Tangier that broke out late on Thursday 10 August in the Rmeilat forest. The blaze spread toward homes in the northwest of Tangier on Friday, 11 August. Canadair CL-415 planes are being used to put out the fires. A number of firefighting

Maroua — Aminatou Ibrahim scoops water from the floor of her seven square metre hut at the Dana camp site for internally displaced people in Maroua, in Cameroon’s Far North Region. It’s become a familiar routine for her. “Each time it rains our houses are flooded,” she says. Like more than 500 others living at

The Welwitschias of Namibia playing against Chile   –   Copyright © africanews cleared Last updated: 21 hours ago Namibia Trailing to Chile, Namibia finally prevailed 28-26 on Saturday in Valparaiso (north-west), in a match to prepare for the Rugby World Cup in France (September 8-October 28). The Namibians, who conceded three tries in the first half

Like many African nations, Ghana has been enduring hot temperatures and irregular rain patterns that are affecting agriculture. The government is aiming to achieve 10 percent renewable energy in the power mix by 2030 as part of efforts to slash carbon emissions. As part of this initiative, the Bui Power Authority, a government agency, is

A delegation from Niger’s junta was received in Conakry by Guinean military authorities, who asked for “reinforced support to face the challenges ahead”, at a time when the military regime in Niamey is under threat of West African intervention, Guinean public television reported. The Guinean head of state, Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, whose regime also emerged

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) disciplinary committee is faced with a burden of nine petitions from its members amidst the turmoil in the party as members continue to trade accusations. However the committee has in the recent been challenged by some of the petitioned members. Amidst contention of attending and not attending to the

Supporters of Gabonese president Ali Bongo believe that their candidate “is the choice of reason” as he launched his election campaign in the Owendo commune on  Friday. The Gabonese leader who is favourite to win a third term, will face 18 other candidates in next month’s presidential election. Celestin Mba Ndong, one of those attending

After six weeks of intense culinary competition, the stage was set for the grand finale of the Royco Cook-Off, where four talented contestants went head-to-head to determine the ultimate kitchen champion. The Royco Cook-Off began on June 27, giving Ugandans a chance to win a kitchen makeover by using Royco Cubes to elevate their beans.

After nearly three weeks of appealing to the United States and other allies for help restoring Niger’s president to power, friends and supporters of the democratically elected leader are making a simpler plea: Save his life. President Mohamed Bazoum, leader of the last remaining Western-allied democracy across a vast stretch of Africa’s Sahara and Sahel

A massive “resource for infrastructure” deal between China and the Democratic Republic of Congo has been criticised by Kinshasa as immensely favourable to its Chinese partners. President Felix Tschisekedi was in Beijing in May to rebalance the contract. Three months later, Congolese civil society groups are upset over what they call a lack of transparency

Growing vegetables in specially created polytunnels   –   Copyright © africanews 2023 Last updated: 7 hours ago Business A green transition could create 8.4 million jobs for young people by 2030 according to a report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) that is being highlighted on International Youth Day. Green jobs are described as jobs that

Mr El-Rufai had disclosed during his confirmation hearing that Mr Tinubu asked him to work with him on power. A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has withdrawn his interest in being part of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, PREMIUM TIMES can exclusively report. Presidency sources said Mr El-Rufai told President Tinubu at a meeting

Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadera poses at the presidential palace in Bangui, on August 9, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews BARBARA DEBOUT/AFP or licensors Last updated: 10/08 – 20:31 Faustin-Archange Touadéra The president of the Central African Republic said his country wanted good relations with France, in an interview that followed years of

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s ballooning informal sector has, in recent years, spawned the over-exploitation of the country’s natural resources, with the fisheries taking some of the most felt battering. Amidst challenges brought by economic hardships, fisheries–for long imagined to be an infinite resource by hawkers and fishermen–are providing women with livelihoods against odds brought by

‘Soy Cuba’ (I am Cuba) plays at a cinema in Havana. The 1964 movie explores the history of this nation, charting the problems faced by the people here and the island’s famous revolution. Cuba has a long obsession with the silver screen. And that love can be seen in the bold posters used to promote

War in Sudan’s Darfur region has triggered a refugee crisis in eastern Chad and raised concerns that turmoil could spread. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Enrica Picco draws upon research at the Chad-Sudan border to explain the challenges facing N’Djamena. What is happening? Chad was facing a turbulent time even before April, when fighting

West African leaders have approved the deployment of a “standby force to restore constitutional order” in Niger, an intervention that will take place as soon as possible, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Thursday. The ECOWAS regional bloc did not provide details on the force to be deployed or the timetable for action against the

The leaders of a coup in Niger declared a new government, naming 21 ministers. The move came as leaders of the West African bloc ECOWAS held a summit debating a response to the coup, and activated a “standby” force. Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) bloc met for an emergency summit

Sadio Mane, Al Nassr forward   –   Copyright © africanews AP Photo Last updated: 09/08 – 19:17 Sadio Mané Senegalese striker Sadio Nane is delighted to have joined Al Nassr in the Saudi league. Mane in an interview revealed that he turned down the advances of former Liverpool team-mates Roberto Firmino and Fabinho when deciding on

Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, 14th Emir of Kano, has met with the coup leaders in Niger Republic. The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) met the military leadership after the junta aborted a meeting with representatives of African Union (AU), Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and a top US diplomat. A

This video frame grab image obtained by AFP from ORTN – Télé Sahel on August 7, 2023 shows Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane, a CNSP member, reading a statement on national TV   –   Copyright © africanews -/AFP Last updated: 09/08 – 20:20 Coup in Niger Niger’s new military rulers on Wednesday accused France, the country’s traditional

Mr Sanusi is a close ally of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu. A former Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank, Lamido Sanusi, is in Niger to meet with the junta leaders. In a picture seen by PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Sanusi, a former Emir of Kano, was seen standing beside the leader of the junta, General Abdourahamane Tchiani.

Rasheeda speaks during an interview with the Associated Press for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Atlanta   –   Copyright © africanews Brynn Anderson/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 14 hours ago Hip-hop Rasheeda Frost’s decades-long relationship with hip-hop started in 1981. She was a curious, energetic kindergartener

Some of the outstanding bonus payments, camp allowances, and expenses date back to 2021 FIFPRO, the global umbrella body for professional football players, has issued a forceful statement condemning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for failing to pay Super Falcons players. FIFPRO said in a statement released on Tuesday that it is terrible that the

Cape Town’s public transport system has been paralysed by a minibus taxi strike that in a violent turn has seen three people killed, police said Monday. Drivers of minibus taxis, the main mode of transport for millions of working-class South Africans, blocked multiple roads in a strike that began last Thursday as a result of

Tunis/Tunisia — Vice Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China LEI Haichao said his country eyes a stronger and diversified partnership with Tunisia. The Chinese official is conducting a visit to Tunisia on August 5-9 to mark the 50th anniversary of the dispatch of the first Chinese medical team to

Morocco fans in Rabat were understandably subdued after their team were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup, following a 4-0 defeat to France on Tuesday. After becoming the first Arab nation to advance to the knockout stage, the last 16 match against the team ranked number five in the world was a step too

The United States this month holds the rotating presidency of the United Nations (UN) Security Council. As she occupies the chair, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thoman Greenfield, has named food security and human rights as central issues she wants to promote. Late last week, AllAfrica’s Tami Hultman talked to her about those

Survivors and families of victims of the 1998 attack on the American embassy in Nairobi renewed their demand for reparations from the US government on Monday, on the 25th anniversary of the deadly attack claimed by al-Qaeda. Mid-morning on August 7, 1998, a powerful explosion devastated the American Embassy in the center of the Kenyan

The Head of Public Relations at the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), Cephas Dodoo, has stated that the Department did not make payments to 59 deceased pensioners as suggested by the Auditor-General’s Report. According to Mr Dodoo, the pensions for the deceased pensioners had already been halted upon notification of their passing, even before

Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga   –   Copyright © africanews HANDOUT/AFP or licensors Last updated: 21 hours ago Rwanda Félicien Kabuga, the octogenarian alleged financier of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, should be urgently released after a court declared him unfit to stand trial in The Hague, UN appeals judges ruled on Monday. A special war

Harare — Citrus growers in South Africa are pleading with President Cyril Ramaphosa to challenge the European Union (EU) over its strict black spot laws after the EU said it stopped some imported South African fruit with the disease, News24 reports. Deon Joubert, Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) special envoy for market access

Niger, a nation in tension as it awaits the decision of regional bloc ECOWAS after the ultimatum given to the country’s military junta to restore the elected government of Mohammed Bazoom or face possible use of force expires. 24 hours after, west African leaders say they will hold a summit on the crisis in in

Despite the sanctions and other measures taken to reverse the situation in Niger, putschists have remained defiant. As ECOWAS’s seven days ultimatum for the reinstatement of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger expires today (Sunday), there is uncertainty about the next line of action for the bloc. Last Sunday, ECOWAS had an emergency meeting where

A group of protesters gathered near the Niger embassy in Paris on Saturday to show their support for democracy and President Mohamed Bazoum. Demonstrators held signs and Niger flags while calling for the release of Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup last week by rebelling soldiers. Niger Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou joined the demonstration

By keeping rodents under control, owls help maintain the natural balance of Ghana’s forests. But superstitious beliefs have led to attacks on the birds. Kwabena Poku Bosompim, regional director of the Forestry Commission in the Ahafo region of Ghana, is on a mission to save the country’s owls. Speaking to RFI, Bosompim explained what motivated

Scientists researching malaria   –   Copyright © africanews CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP or licensors Last updated: 18 hours ago Malaria Scientists have discovered a type of bacteria which could help tackle malaria. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says in 2020 half the world’s population was at risk of malaria with most deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. But researchers working

At least seven vehicles were petrol bombed at the City of Cape Town’s depot in Delft last night. The incident adds to the violent events that have taken place in various parts of Cape Town since the start of the taxi strike on Thursday. Private cars, buses, and company-branded vehicles have been stoned and attacked

At least 30 migrants are missing following two shipwrecks off the Italian island of Lampedusa. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Sunday said survivors had reported that around 28 people were lost at sea on one boat, while three were said to be missing from the second, following stormy weather on Saturday. Both flimsy

President Vladimir Putin got more out of the Russia-Africa summit than most African leaders. Russian President Vladimir Putin was hoping for a record turnout of African leaders at the second Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg last week to show the West he wasn’t isolated after all. He didn’t quite pull that off. Only 16 or

Around a hundred students have demonstrated in the Nigerien capital Niamey to support the military who took control of the country in a coup on 26 July.  Protesters were angry at sanctions and threats of military intervention by leaders in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Niger’s presidential guard ousted and held President Mohamed Bazoum

Tshopo, Democratic Republic of Congo — Traditional healers harness generations-old treatments to provide relief for cavities and toothaches. With effortless ease and calm concentration, Jean Claude Lipaso mixes powders to treat the cavities of a 6-year-old girl sitting next to him. Over the past few years, the 38-year-old father of three has made a living

Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as a deadline approaches for it to release the country’s ousted president. One the coup leaders General Salifou Mody made the request while visiting neighbouring Mali. Niger’s junta faces a 6 August deadline set by the regional bloc known as ECOWAS

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Monrovia — The Liberia Restoration Party (LRP) standard bearer, Mr. Allen Brown, has unveiled an ambitious agenda aimed at revitalizing the country’s economy, transforming the agricultural sector, and addressing various pressing issues if elected President. In two months, Mr. Brown will be competing against incumbent George M. Weah of the Coalition

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of violating the law and tearing apart independent institutions to cling to power. In an interview with the Associated Press, Nelson Chamisa also warned that any evidence of tampering by Mnangagwa’s ruling party in this month’s elections could lead to “total disaster” for a beleaguered nation that

Harare — Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum warned that the military junta’s attempt to seize power may have “devastating consequences” for the region, where Russian mercenaries have taken root. In a Washington Post op-ed, Bazoum said that the military is holding him captive. “I write this as a hostage. Niger is under attack from a military

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers is declaring a state of emergency in the country’s Amhara region after authorities pleaded for help as clashes intensify between regional forces and the military. The prime minister’s office announced the decision on Friday after the region’s leader said regular law enforcement was no longer able to contain the violence. The

Nairobi — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to court to stop the implementation of the Finance Act 2023. In its suit papers, the body is further seeking orders compelling the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from collecting the Housing Levy. Through its advocate Noel Okwach, LSK contends that the Act is unreasonable as

South Africa’s forward #08 Hildah Magaia (R) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup, August 2, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews MARTY MELVILLE/AFP or licensors Last updated: 10 hours ago South Africa The South African Banyana Banyana make history after their 3-2 win over

At 3 a.m. on July 26, 2023, the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Troops, led by Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani closed the country’s borders and declared a curfew. The coup d’état was immediately condemned by the Economic Community of West African States, by the African Union, and by

A spokesman for the French military on Wednesday said that any cooperation with Niger in the fields of development and financial aid and military partnerships had been suspended until further notice. His comments came as nations across the world respond to the military coup in the country which saw soldiers detain democratically elected President Mohamed

Breastfeeding is an important part of a baby’s growth, especially during the first 1000 days. This period, from conception to the child’s second birthday, is critical for a child’s development and overall well-being. However, for many mothers who must return to work, continued breastfeeding can be difficult if they are not supported. While some working

In this image taken from video provided by ORTN, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani makes a statement Friday, July 28, 2023, in Niamey, Niger   –   Copyright © africanews AP/AP Last updated: 18 hours ago Coup in Niger Niger’s new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally televised speech Wednesday night

Nairobi — A preliminary review undertaken by the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has raised serious concerns about sensitive data collected by Worldcoin. CA and ODPC issued a statement yesterday listing some of the red flags that require urgent attention, such as a lack of clarity

Ugandan divers look up as a helicopter searches for victims of a boat which capsized in Lake Victoria near the capital, Kampala, Uganda, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018   –   Copyright © africanews Stephen Wandera/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved. Last updated: 6 hours ago Uganda Twenty people died when a boat capsized in Ugandan waters

Authoritarian leaders headlined Italy’s recent migration conference in Europe’s latest drive to reduce migration from Africa at all costs. Leaders attending Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s 23 July Rome conference were invited less for their interest in migration and development than their perceived willingness to align with her hardline migration stance. Around 20 government leaders

The United States, which is betting on Niger in the anti-jihadist fight in the Sahel, has strongly condemned the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum but has so far refrained from speaking of a “coup d’etat”, retaining a little leeway. While France appears on the front line, ordering the suspension of its direct aid and the

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and South Africa on the occasion of the South Africa – United States Working Group on African and Global Issues (WGAGI) in Pretoria on July 31. Begin text: South Africa hosted a successful meeting of the South Africa

The chiefs of staff of the countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting from Wednesday to Friday in Abuja on the subject of the putsch in Niger, announced Tuesday evening the regional organization in a statement. West African leaders meeting in an extraordinary summit on Sunday in the Nigerian capital

Juba, South Sudan — A group of Sudanese rights and professional bodies has accused both warring parties in Sudan of committing atrocities that could be prosecuted as war crimes and crimes against humanity. In a petition addressed to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the coalition called for an investigation by the International Criminal Court. More

Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, the Malian junta’s Minister of State for Territorial Administration and Decentralisation, speaking on public television ORTM   –   Copyright © africanews 2023/ORTM Last updated: 01/08 – 08:38 Niger In a move considered a tactical way to protect the recent regime change in Niger, Mali’s military Junta said Monday that they stand to support

Yaounde — Hundreds of women and activists marched in the capital of Cameroon Monday, calling for an end to the country’s separatist crisis and for the government to provide more help to reduce the high cost of living. The march coincides with the observance of Pan African Women’s Day. Several hundred women at a courtyard

Opposition supporters gather in front of a burning barricade during protests against the high cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya on July 19, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews LUIS TATO/AFP or licensors Last updated: 13 hours ago Kenya politics Kenya has in recent months experienced a wave of anti-tax protests against the already high cost

Nairobi — West African nations have given Niger one week to return to civilian rule following the recent coup there and threatened measures including the use of force unless coup leaders return ousted President Mohamed Bazoum to power. The situation complicates the fight against terrorism in the Sahel region. Confidence MacHarry is a Nigeria-based geopolitical

The detention of Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on Monday sparked new protests, killing two in the southern city of Ziguinchor. The seven new charges against Sonko were announced by Senegal’s public prosecutor on Saturday and include a charge for inciting insurrection.  According to the prosecutor, these charges are separate from the moral corruption case

Nairobi — The Government will make the port of Mombasa more efficient. Working with partners, President William Ruto said, the Government is keen on transforming the port to be globally competitive. He said reforms at the port are crucial for the country’s prosperity. “The productivity of this Port is directly linked to the state of

This handout photograph released by the Moroccan Royal Palace on November 6, 2022, shows Moroccan king Mohammed VI delivering a speech to the nation   –   Copyright © africanews HANDOUT/AFP Last updated: 22 hours ago Morocco Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has expressed hope for a return to normality and reopening of borders with North African neighbour

The National Association of Broadcasters, media managers and experts, the ministries of Finance and that of ICT and National Guidance, are debating whether the government should give its advertising money only to Vision Group and Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) or include private media as well. Private media owners insist they provide a public good and

Several thousand demonstrators gathered in Niger’s capital, Niamey, to demand the departure of French military troops from the country. They also want an end to other foreign interference, after last week’s coup that has brought a military junta to power. However West African leaders meeting in an extraordinary summit on Niger have threatened military action

Kenya will on Monday host a high-level five-day workshop to discuss feed and fodder shortage, and the adverse effects the crisis has caused- including a sharp increase in nutritious foods sourced from livestock. We are all crying about the high cost of eggs and milk, which is a direct impact of the feed and fodder

Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Friday with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani in Chengdu, capital city of southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The meeting between the two heads of state sealed the cooperation between the two countries in fields ranging from the economy to education and medical support. President Xi thanked the Mauritanian president

The European Union on Saturday said it would not recognise Niger’s putschists who seized power this week and that it was suspending security cooperation with the jihadist-hit country. Abdourahamane Tchiani, a general who has led Niger’s presidential guard since 2011, declared himself head of the troubled West African country on national television on Friday. The

Supporters in favour of amending the constitution hold posters urging to vote yes in the upcoming referendum at the last campaign meeting, in Bangui, on July 28, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews BARBARA DEBOUT/AFP or licensors By Africanews Last updated: 29/07 – 18:05 Central African Republic Some two to three thousand people gathered in the

The Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has appealed to Federal and State Governments through their respective Ministries of Health, Information and the National Orientation Agency to intensify efforts in the fight against the viral Hepatitis. Hon. Etteh, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the House