Africa

Art

Morocco's art of Arabic calligraphy rises after UN heritage award

Calligraphy is considered a particularly inclusive practice in Morocco, and in recent years, it has become increasingly popular among women.

06/12/2022

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Real time climate information in Africa

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From crops to water, the continent’s demand for climate data is on the rise

05/12/2022

World

“The new Algeria is now”: massive housing and infrastructure projects

In partnership with anep

Algeria has embarked upon a hugely ambitious project to build five major new cities from scratch. Already 3 million people have benefitted from the distribution of 800,000 housing units and 2 major sports stadiums.

05/12/2022

Sierra Leone

Taxis drivers increasing turn to black market for petrol

As Sierra Leone’s fuel shortage continues to bite, taxi drivers in the capital, Freetown, are increasing turning to the black market for their petrol supply.

05/12/2022

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OCP’s commitment to restoring biodiversity in Africa

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The OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and the world’s largest producer of phosphate-based fertilisers, recognises that long-term strategies should incorporate every possible protection for environments and life forms.

05/12/2022

South Africa

At least nine people dead in flash flood near Johannesburg

A group of 33 worshippers gathered for a baptism ritual were swept away by a flash flood on the Jukskei river on Saturday, South African emergency services reported.

04/12/2022

Eco-Innovation

Hydroponics: Inside the refugee camp growing veg without soil

The new technique may prove to be a "climate change buster" in rural and semi-urban areas in Zimbabwe and beyond. Here's how it works.

04/12/2022

Culture news

Raï and Harissa added to UNESCO heritage list

Ever bopped along to some Algerian Raï? Had a palate burst with the flavour of Tunisian Harissa?

03/12/2022

Nature

Why has the Olympic Committee planted 70,000 trees in Africa?

The forest is part of the ‘Great Green Wall,’ an African-led scheme to seed vegetation across degraded land in 22 countries in the Sahel region.

03/12/2022

Living

How it feels to eat lab-grown chicken after 7 years as a vegetarian

I tried cultivated meat while covering COP27 in Egypt - and left hungry to learn more about how big a climate solution it really is.

03/12/2022

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How is Rodrigues becoming more sustainable?

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Located approximately 370 miles off the northeast coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, Rodrigues Island boasts to be the most authentic of the Mascarene Island. The population derives a living mainly from fishing, local crafts, agriculture, livestock farming and tourism.

02/12/2022

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Here’s why you should visit Rodrigues

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Rodrigues embraces a creole life through its music, dance and cuisine.

02/12/2022

Angola

Step inside Mama Africa’s Casa Museu

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Mama Africa, or Aminata Goubel, is also a longtime journalist, now reporting for the national radio. She also encourages youth to take in Angolan culture, joining them in music and dance, including on the beach outside Casa Museu.

02/12/2022

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Cameroon: At least 15 dead in landslide in capital Yaounde

Heavy rains have triggered several devastating floods throughout the country this year, weakening infrastructure and displacing thousands.

29/11/2022

Meet The Locals

Fishing, comradery and riding a Harley: A French ex-pat in Mauritius

In partnership with Economic Development Board Mauritius

Little did Pierre know when he went to play golf at his local course in France one Sunday morning that it would lead to him buying a house with his wife Marianne in Mauritius and discovering a whole new way of life.

29/11/2022

São Tomé and Príncipe

Portugal sends coup investigators to São Tomé and Príncipe

Four people were killed in the events of last Friday, but authorities in the tiny equitorial nation say order has now been restored.

28/11/2022

Scenes

Meet the female football team representing Zimbabwe at the Street Child World Cup in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

"I saw joining the team as an opportunity to build something. YASD has helped many young women; it took me out of a lot of negative places."

28/11/2022

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OCP Group adapts its activities and accelerates its actions to combat climate change

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As the world faces the joint demands of a growing population and an environmental crisis, Morocco’s OCP Group, the world leader in phosphate mining and fertiliser production, has redoubled its efforts to increase fertiliser production while reducing its carbon footprint.

28/11/2022

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Senegal celebrates its cultural riches in third Carnival of Dakar

The West African nation has around 20 ethnic groups and around 40 languages are spoken.

27/11/2022

Eco-Innovation

A diamond in the rough: Angola’s growing potential as a fruit exporter

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Meet the "Strawberry King" in southwest Huila Province, who says Angola has the best conditions for growing strawberries in the world. And the "Pitaya King", who discovered pitaya, or dragon fruit, in Brazil and learned of its health benefits 12 years ago.

25/11/2022

The Star Ingredient

Cooking with Bambara Groundnut, a ‘food for the future’

What is Bambara Groundnut and how do you cook with it? Learn more about this superstar African ‘hero crop’ on episode two of our podcast #TheStarIngredient

25/11/2022

Climate

Food experts ‘deeply disappointed’ by COP27 approach to agriculture

The Koronivia Dialogue got a new lease of life, but experts were 'disappointed’ to see a systems-based approach cut from the text.

24/11/2022

Culture news

This Moroccan café has brought Hollywood's 'Casablanca' to life

With its dimmed lights and wrought iron candle holders and beaded lampshades, Rick's Café has become a must-see attraction for tourists from all over the world wishing to experience the classic Hollywood "Casblanca".

24/11/2022

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South Africa’s public service unions demand higher salaries

South Africa’s public service unions called for a one-day strike, demanding higher wages amidst high inflation.

23/11/2022

Green News

After COP27, what’s next for Egypt’s human rights defenders?

Many will be left wondering what happens now the UN and scores of international journalists have filed out.

23/11/2022

Africanews

The Tanzanian who left the streets for world cup glory (Inspire Africa)

`'People didn't believe in me.. a street child who had no future. But after that, they used me as a role model. They wanted me to be near their kids always so that I could share my experience and I can talk to them about the positive changes that have happened to my life and my family'- Sadock John

23/11/2022