International shipping regulator urges industry to reduce carbon pollution
For years, the international shipping industry has been criticized for making little progress in reducing the carbon-belching pollution released by…
South African President cleared in $580K couch cash case after 2-year probe
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won’t face criminal charges over a hidden cash scandal that was revealed more than two…
Nigeria’s fuel price challenge: second increase in one month
Fuel prices surged at gas stations throughout Nigeria on Wednesday, adding to the hardships faced by citizens enduring the most…
Ramaphosa won’t be charged over farm scandal – SA prosecutor
South African prosecutors say they will not pursue criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to the controversial farm…
Kenya’s president makes urgent cash call for Haiti mission
Kenya has appealed for urgent financial support from the international community to sustain a police deployment in Haiti, which has…
Cameroon bans reports on President Biya’s health
The Cameroonian authorities have banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, following rumours of his death.…
Exclusive: Algeria bars France from wheat import tender as relations sour, sources say
Algeria excluded French companies from a wheat import tender this week and required that participating firms did not offer French-origin…
South Africa poised for LPG gas boom amid electricity price hikes
South Africa’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) business is poised for a boom, industry executives say, as new distribution hubs, rising…
Mozambique early vote counting under way after peaceful election
Vote counting was under way in Mozambique on Thursday after a peaceful national election that is widely expected to see…
Head of Sudan’s RSF accuses Egypt of being involved in airstrikes on group’s troops
The leader of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, accused Egypt of being…
Togo’s preparation for Algeria: training session held in Annaba
Togo held a training session in Annaba on Wednesday, October 9, in preparation for their AFCON qualification match against Algeria…
Rwandan artists present a “genocide play” in a theater in Pakistan
Theatrical troupes from around the world came together at Pakistan’s World Culture Festival to present glimpses of their culture and…
Human Rights: Violence against women and girls in sports becoming systematic
Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem said, “Violence against women and girls in sport is a…
DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya elected to Human Rights Council
The Democratic Republic of Congo is among 15 countries elected to the Human Rights Council on Wednesday, despite objections by…
The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying death rumours
Speculation over the wellbeing and whereabouts of Cameroon’s 91-year-old President Paul Biya has become a hot topic across Africa this…
Mozambicans vote in key election for a new president
Mozambicans are voting in a general election, with the ruling Frelimo party that has been in power for half a…
Pilot dies inside moving plane
A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in New York…
Vodafone, Google deepen AI ties across Europe, Africa
Britain’s Vodafone (VOD.L), opens new tab said on Tuesday it has deepened its strategic partnership with Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new…
Mozambique election winner faces tough financial squeeze
Whoever wins Mozambique’s presidential election on Wednesday will face an economy battered by worsening cyclones, insecurity, delays to planned gas…
50th American Music Awards: A night of iconic performances
Performances spanned genres and generations during the American Music Awards 50th anniversary special which aired Sunday on CBS. Green Day…