The Malawi music icon who became a ‘soldier for the poor’
As a child, Lucius Chiccio Banda had little interest in music – he spent his days playing football instead. But…
The winners and losers in South Africa’s historic new government
Living up to his reputation as a skilled negotiator, South Africa’s President Cyril Rampahosa appears to have outmanoeuvred his main…
Kenya: Ruto says borrowing only way to survive
Kenyan President William Ruto has said that the country will resort to more borrowing to plug a growing budget deficit…
Kylian Mbappé play with mask like Victor Osimhen, why?
Kylian Mbappé felt like he was in a virtual reality game when playing in a mask to protect his broken…
Which parties form South Africa’s national unity coalition?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has included seven different parties in his Cabinet in an unprecedented power-sharing agreement in the…
South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching
Researchers in South Africa have injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project…
Cairo hosts Egypt-EU investment conference
The Cairo meeting attended by President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and EU commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen culminated in the…
Madagascar’s capital new Cable cars to carrying up to 75,000 commuters daily
Madagascar’s capital has a new means of public transport. The first cable car rode over neighborhoods of Antananarivo carrying President…
Congo: Sape and African traditions
Pointe-Noire in Congo recently hosted the Festival of Orality, “Retour au Mbongui,” an event that celebrated African traditions through stories,…
Gaza war: UN Security Council adopts US ceasefire plan
The UN Security Council on Monday (Jun. 10) adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three…
American troops begin withdrawal from Niger
The process of withdrawing American troops from Niger has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the…
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Spaniard among 13 jailed in Ivory Coast for drug trafficking
A court in Ivory Coast has handed down a 10-year prison sentences to 13 people involved in a major cocaine…
Kenya appoints first woman air force head
Kenya’s President William Ruto has appointed the first female commander of the air force. Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed becomes…
African leaders spearhead efforts to tackle terrorism across the continent
African leaders discussed anti-terrorism solutions on the continent during a high-level security summit in the Nigerian capital Abuja Monday amid…
Five Africans die in attempt to cross English Channel to the UK
Five asylum seekers, including a child, have died while crossing the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded…
A Kenyan start-up turns plastic waste into solar-powered freezers
A Kenyan company is proving the saying: “one person’s waste is another person’s treasure,” still rings true. On a February…
African issues to be discussed as foreign ministers of G7 countries meet
Mauritania’s foreign minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug has held a session at the G7 foreign ministers where discussions that include…
Nigeria seeking $2.25 billion in World Bank loans
Nigeria has said it is seeking up to 2.25 billion dollars in World Bank loans, in a statement by Finance…
South Africa election: Jacob Zuma and MK lead 3-0 in court battles
South Africa’s battle-scarred former President Jacob Zuma is proving he still has a winning streak – recently scoring a hat-trick…