Africa

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In Mayotte, the rain began to fall again

In Mayotte, the rain began to fall again on Thursday December 19, five days after the disaster caused by cyclone Chido. Women hastily dig out basins to collect what they can. Since the cyclone hit, the Mahorais have been desperately short of water.

20/12/2024

Democratic Republic Of Congo

At least 25 people dead after boat capsizes in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s reliance on river transport has grown as security issues and poor infrastructure make road travel increasingly unsafe.

18/12/2024

Europe News

DR Congo files criminal complaint against Apple over conflict minerals

The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the allegations after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium.

18/12/2024

Health news

'The mystery has finally been solved': Unknown DRC disease identified

While local health officials said severe malaria is the culprit, the WHO said testing is still ongoing to confirm the cause of the outbreak.

18/12/2024

Climate

Is climate change to blame for deadly Cyclone Chido?

Authorities are now battling to prevent hunger, disease and lawlessness from spreading across the island.

17/12/2024

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A carnival for dogs in Nigeria

The theme of the sixth edition of the Dog Carnival in Lagos, Nigeria, was "Angels on legs".

16/12/2024

Sudan

Fighters in Sudan's civil war raping girls as young as seven, HRW says

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group fighting Sudan's army, is accused of committing mass sexual atrocities during the nation's civil war.

16/12/2024

Libya

Clashes in Libyan city of Zawiya cause 'severe damage' at oil refinery

The clashes trapped residents in their homes and caused fires at the country’s second largest oil refinery, city officials said.

15/12/2024

Art

Marge Simpson painting discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb goes viral

Ancient Egypt apparently predicted The Simpsons. More seriously though, a discovered tomb features a painting that looks suspiciously like a character from the beloved American sitcom. The internet is loving it.

13/12/2024

Green News

Children are mining for the lithium that powers our electric vehicles

Children as young as five-years-old were found to be working in one illegal mine.

13/12/2024

Experiences

Cosmic safari: Why stargazing in Africa should be on your travel list

Swap city lights for the world’s darkest skies. Astrotourism is a rapidly growing travel trend for 2025.

12/12/2024

Mali

Russian mercenaries accused of serious abuses in Mali, report says

Violence against ordinary Malians appears to have increased since the departure of a UN peacekeeping mission last year.

12/12/2024

Cinema

Making ties that bind: Morocco's cinema screenings for young audiences

Morocco has been making significant investments in its cinema industry in recent years with the aim of fostering a vibrant culture, and inspiring its youth to embrace the magic of the silver screen.

12/12/2024

Health news

Malaria cases surge to 263 million amid stalled effort to stop spread

Access to vaccines and insecticide-treated mosquito nets, as well as new treatments, are needed to combat malaria, experts said.

11/12/2024

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Demonstration against feminicide in Kenya

In Nairobi, Kenya, police used tear gas to disperse protesters demonstrating against gender-based violence under the slogan 'Stop Feminicide'.

10/12/2024

Scenes

Watch: The innovator from Sierra Leone turn coconuts into fuel

In partnership with Media City

In Sierra Leone, coconuts are a household favourite. Locals eat the flesh and drink the juice. Now a young eco-entrepreneur initiative, the discarded husk has been put to good use.

09/12/2024

Health news

Mystery disease in DRC still undiagnosed despite some clues, WHO says

A lack of local lab testing, limited infrastructure, and threats from armed groups are slowing down the public health response.

09/12/2024

Cinema

Happy Holidays wins Golden Star at Marrakech Film Festival

The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival ended with an emotionally-charged awards ceremony.

08/12/2024

Cinema

Winners announced at Marrakech Film Festival’s Atlas Workshops

The 7th Atlas Workshops, part of the Marrakech International Film Festival, celebrated emerging African and Arab filmmaking talent, awarding top honours to projects like 'Princesse Téné', 'Lucky Girl', and 'Aïsha Can’t Fly'.

06/12/2024

Cinema

'Silent Storms' explores memory & identity at Marrakech Film Festival

French-Algerian director Dania Reymond-Boughenou’s 'Silent Storms', a sci-fi drama blending Moroccan landscapes with Algerian memories, premiered at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

06/12/2024

Green News

South African court rules plans for new coal power are unlawful

Civil society organisations said the government’s plan to add 1500MW of new coal-fired power was expensive, unnecessary, and a limitation of children’s right to a healthy environment.

06/12/2024

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Marrakech Film Festival: Sean Penn's life on camera

Marrakech International Film Festival: Actor, director and screenwriter Sean Penn discussed his lengthy and varied career and his love of cinema in a conversation hosted by Nashen Moodley.

05/12/2024

Cinema

Inside the Atlas Ateliers: Morocco's movie-making creative workshop

During the Marrakech International Film Festival, dozens of aspiring and emerging filmmakers from across Africa and Arab states are invited to join a five-day creative and mentoring workshop to develop their projects and learn how to build a sustainable future in the movie business.

05/12/2024

Health news

What we know about the mystery disease killing dozens in the Congo

Health officials are racing to determine the nature of the disease, which has sickened hundreds of people in recent weeks.

05/12/2024

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Sudan faces severe food crisis

The World Food Programme (WFP) is stepping up its efforts to deliver aid to conflict-affected areas in Sudan. More than 700 trucks of food are on their way to help millions of people at serious risk of starvation.

05/12/2024

Central African Republic

Statue of Russia's Wagner founder unveiled in Central African Republic

A monument to Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, who died in a plane crash last year after a mutiny attempt against Moscow, has been unveiled in CAR's capital Bangui.

05/12/2024