Africa

Culture news

Nelson Mandela's ghost writer on their conversations' lost tapes

"I heard some loneliness in his voice." Nelson Mandela's ghostwriter Richard Stengel discusses the lost tapes of their time writing 'Long Walk to Freedom'

06/01/2023

Culture news

US authorities return stolen ancient sarcophagus to Egypt

As Egyptian authorities continue increasing their efforts to reclaim stolen artefacts and bring them back to the country, US authorities have returned a looted ancient sarcophagus to Cairo

06/01/2023

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Senegalese journalists demonstrate in support of jailed colleague

Senegalese journalists demonstrate in support of colleague who has been in detention for the past two weeks.

05/01/2023

Culture news

African war veterans win battle against France for full pension rights

African veterans who fought for France can now stay in their home-countries and receive pension benefits. The unfair treatment of Africans who fought in French uniform is documented in Omar Sy's latest movie, Father and Soldier.

05/01/2023

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival returns after two-year Covid-19 hiatus

Around 20,000 performers marched through the streets of Cape Town in South Africa for the Carnival after a two-year hiatus.

03/01/2023

Earth News

'Brazil is back' as a global climate leader, says President Lula

Brazil's new President has been sworn in and is making good on his vow to end deforestation in the Amazon.

03/01/2023

The Star Ingredient

Interview with Edie Mukiibi, the new president of Slow Food

Edie Mukiibi, a Ugandan farmer, agronomist and activist, speaks to us about leading a global movement committed to justice in the food system and bolstering food security in Africa.

30/12/2022

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Watch: Charity hosts Christmas event in Congo for displaced children

Congolese organisation "Un Jour Nouveau" (A New Day) is celebrating Christmas with children forced to flee war.

25/12/2022

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Watch: Jubilant Morocco welcomes home history-making World Cup team

Tens of thousands of jubilant Moroccans lined the streets of Rabat to welcome their football team home on Tuesday after the players exceeded the North African nation's wildest expectations and finished fourth at the World Cup in Qatar.

20/12/2022

Central African Republic

Arson suspected in EU HQ fire in Bangui

Just as French troops were ending a mission in the Central African Republic, a myserious fire destroyed the EU's HQ in the capital Bangui.

19/12/2022

Libya

Lockerbie bomb suspect 'held by Libyan militia' before US handover

Lockerbie bomb suspect 'held by Libyan militia' before US handover

18/12/2022

Liberia

The president has been abroad since October

Hundreds of Liberians have been protesting in Monrovia due to rising food and fuel costs as well as their absent President

18/12/2022

Tunisia

Lowest turnout since the Revolution

Tunisian opposition parties have demanded President Kais Saied's resignation after fewer than 9% of the electorate voted on Saturday

18/12/2022

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Watch: Delegates arrives to conference as Ramaphosa seeks re-election

Despite being embroiled in a scandal, Ramaphosa looks set to be re-elected by the delegates of the ANC party.

16/12/2022

Business Series

Best of Angola: Take a look back at this year's growth-geared firms

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Angola benefits from its vast energy and water resources, plus optimal weather for multiple harvests. It's a natural dividend that has led to many companies surging ahead in traditional and renewable energies, innovative agriculture and a new kind of tourism for Angola’s millions-strong diaspora.

16/12/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Why Morocco's World Cup exploits will go beyond any game of football

Fatiha Hajjat believes Morocco's remarkable rise to football's World Cup semi-finals has enormous cultural significance for millions living within and beyond its borders.

16/12/2022

Kenya

Lawsuit accuses Meta of inciting violence in Ethiopia

Facebook’s parent company has been accused by two Ethiopians of amplifying sectarian conflict within their country.

14/12/2022

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Protests continue in Sudan despite deal to end post-coup crisis

Sudanese demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Khartoum to protest a recent deal between military leaders and civilian factions, aimed at ending the crisis caused by last year's military coup. "This settlement is a betrayal to the blood of the martyrs," says a protester.

13/12/2022

World

Angola’s diaspora tourism strategy: remembrance and revival

In partnership with Governo de Angola

There are at least 12 million people in the Americas of Angolan descent, it is estimated. In partnership with Governo de Angola

09/12/2022

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After more than 100 years, Ethiopia's French-built railway remains vit

Over a hundred years ago, the French built the 'Franco-Ethiopian Railway.' Commuters in the city of Dire Dawa in eastern Ethiopia still use it to this day.

08/12/2022

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Watch: Education offers hope in a Somalian refugee camp

In Mogadishu, the Somali capital, various refugee camps dot the sprawling metropolis. They’re mainly filled with people fleeing conflict in the country, between the government and Islamist groups. Education offers hope

08/12/2022

Democratic Republic Of Congo

France condemns DR Congo massacre that left at least 131 dead

Local residents have said that M23 rebels forced them to dig mass graves to bury the victims.

08/12/2022

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Watch: Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain

Exuberant Moroccans poured into the streets of their capital and into cities across Europe waving flags and honking horns to celebrate their national football team.

07/12/2022

Morocco

From Tangiers to Paris: Moroccan fans take to the streets revelling in World Cup glory

Thousands of Moroccans worldwide spilt onto the streets with joy and jubilation, after their historic victory against Spain on penalties.

07/12/2022

Destinations

This stunning Mediterranean country has lifted all COVID restrictions

This north African country has ancient ruins to rival Rome.

06/12/2022

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