Africa

Niger

France warns attacks on its interests in Niger will not be tolerated

Protesters vandalised the French embassy in Niamey after a military junta moved to seize power in the aid- and security-dependent West African nation.

30/07/2023

Niger

African Union gives Niger rebels 15-day ultimatum

If General Omar Tchiani and his men do not yield, the AU has threatened to impose what it has called "extreme sanctions" on the African nation.

30/07/2023

Niger

EU suspends all security cooperation with Niger in wake of military co

The US has said it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to the West African country. The European Union will not.

29/07/2023

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WATCH: Niger ruling party HQ torched by coup supporters

Niger's armed forces chief on Thursday declared his support for troops who said they had overthrown the government, despite a defiant stand by the country's elected president and an outcry from the world community.

28/07/2023

Niger

Niger's president vows democracy will prevail after coup declared

Niger's president defiantly declared Thursday that democracy would prevail, a day after mutinous soldiers detained him and announced they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation.

27/07/2023

Niger

Niger in the grip of attempted coup against President Mohamed Bazoum

Disgruntled members of the elite Presidential Guard sealed off access to the president's residence and offices in the capital Niamey, and after talks broke down "refused to release the president," said an anonymous presidential source.

27/07/2023

Niger

Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum detained by the presidential guard

Niger, a large but severely poor former French colony, has seen frequent military coups and army rebellions since independence in 1960.

26/07/2023

Green News

Wildfires tear through Algeria and Tunisia as temperatures near 50C

Thousands of firefighters have been mobilised to tackle the wildfires that have led to mass evacuations across the region.

25/07/2023

Scenes

Meet the conservationists saving rare animals in Uganda

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

24/07/2023

Health news

Malaria could increase as temperatures rise and mosquitoes move

As the planet warms, mosquitoes are slowly migrating upward.

21/07/2023

South Africa

Putin to skip South Africa summit over ICC arrest threat

The government in Pretoria has been trying to find a solution which means they wouldn't be obliged to arrest Vladimir Putin, if he arrived in the country.

19/07/2023

Tunisia

Tunisia and EU sign a 'partnership' on economy and migration

The European Union and Tunisia signed a memorandum of understanding for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" on renewable energies, economic development, and irregular migration.

16/07/2023

Tunisia

15 more migrants found dead off Tunisia's coast

The International Organization for Migration says 1,895 people have died or gone missing en route from northern Africa across the central Mediterranean this year.

15/07/2023

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WATCH: People continue to flee to Chad as fighting continues in Sudan

The United Nations says over three million people have fled their homes as fighting in Sudan continues, amid growing concerns the country is sliding into a full-scale civil war.

12/07/2023

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Watch: Killian Mbappe visits his father's native Cameroon

The Paris Saint-Germain player visited his father Wilfrid’s village, where he was welcomed by the village chief and participated in traditional ceremonies.

10/07/2023

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Watch: Snow way! Residents in Johannesburg wake up to rare snowfall

Excited children in Johannesburg, which lies at an altitude of more than 1,700 metres, made snowballs and attempted to catch flakes with their tongues, some having never witnessed snow before.

10/07/2023

South Africa

South Africa says BRICS summit next month will be in-person

Although it is not clear if Vladimir Putin plans to attend the BRICS summit in South Africa next month, Pretoria says it will be in person despite an international arrest warrant for the Russian leader.

10/07/2023

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Kenya police fire teargas at opposition protest rally

Kenyan police fired tear gas on opposition leader Raila Odinga's convoy on Friday as people joined anti-government protests in several cities over a harsh cost-of-living crisis and a raft of controversial tax hikes.

08/07/2023

Cameroon

Going back to his roots: Footballer Mbappé visits father's homeland

French football star Kylian Mbappé told reporters in Yaoundé he was "honoured" to visit his father's native Cameroon. The PSG striker is on a humanitarian visit to the country for his foundation.

08/07/2023

Focus

The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to attract new investors

In partnership with RDC - Ministère des Finances

Kinshasa hosted the DRC's Country Risk Conference for the second year in a row to guide investors in examining the country's strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to diversify the economy with a focus on reforms and greater transparency so that it becomes more attractive internationally

06/07/2023

Mali

UN votes to end its peacekeeping mission in Mali after junta demands

The UN Security Council voted unanimously Friday to immediately end its peacekeeping mission in Mali as demanded by the country’s military junta, which has brought in mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner Group to help fight an Islamic insurgency.

01/07/2023

Kenya

At least 51 people killed, 32 injured in road accident in west Kenya

A truck rammed into several other vehicles and market traders in western Kenya killing at least 51 people, police said.

01/07/2023

Africanews

Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian changing young lives across Africa with chess (Inspire Africa)

Interview with Nigeria's award winning chess master Tunde Onakoya

01/07/2023

The Star Ingredient

Cooking with Soumbala: A Burkinabé flavour powerhouse

The first thing that hits you is the smell. The pea-sized néré pods from the néré tree may be small but they pack a powerful olfactory punch. Once transformed into mouth watering soumbala, they’re a crucial addition to a host of traditional meals eaten all across West Africa.

30/06/2023

Tech News

Facebook content moderators' lawsuit lifts the lid on 'torture' work

They look at horrors so others don't have to. Now Facebook content moderators in Kenya are suing the company over work conditions in a landmark case.

29/06/2023

Mali

Wagner group mercenaries to remain in Africa despite mutiny

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the rebellion by the Wagner mercenaries will not result in the group pulling out of African countries where he said they are "doing a good job."

26/06/2023