Africa

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Firefighters continue battling fire on Mount Kilimanjaro

A wildfire that officials thought was under control on Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, has reignited, according to Tanzanian officials

27/10/2022

Climate

‘Our food systems are broken’: Can COP27 help fix agriculture?

For the first time at the UN climate conference, a food pavilion will help put agroecology and other solutions on the agenda.

26/10/2022

Africanews

The South African once afraid of water who became Africa's first female dredgemaster

".. Taking this career part, It was clear that at some stage in our relationship I would have to say goodbye. At some stage, being a daddy's girl, I would have to say goodbye at some stage being a cool kid amongst my friends, .... Yeah. Striving to stand out has always been my thing" Londy Ngcobo

26/10/2022

Ecotech

Meet the man using e-waste to build solar lamps in Nigeria

In Nigeria, a local company called QuadLoop is turning electronic waste into solar lanterns as a way to fight the energy crisis and climate change.

24/10/2022

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Houses and roads submerged as Nigeria grapples with deadly flooding

This year, more than 600 people have died and 1.3 million others have been forced to evacuate their homes, according to the latest government figures.

22/10/2022

Earth News

COP27 to ‘amplify the youth’s voice’
 with new children’s platform

The Children and Youth Pavilion will be positioned front and centre in the Blue Zone, where world leaders enter negotiations.

20/10/2022

Nigeria

Floods in Nigeria threaten liquified natural gas supplies to Europe

Nigerian gas company Nigeria LNG declared force majeure because of widespread flooding that has disrupted supply, a spokesman for the company said.

18/10/2022

World

Algeria turns to mineral resources to diversify its economy

In partnership with anep

With deposits of gold, zinc, copper and phosphates, Algeria has significant mineral resources. Many of them have been left unexploited, but now the country is counting on them to diversify its economy.

17/10/2022

Culture news

Nigerian city celebrates its abundance of twins with annual festival

With the highest concentration of twins in Nigeria, Igbo-Ora is the west African nation's self-proclaimed twin capital. The city is organises an annual "Twin Festival", where twins from Igbo-Ora and elsewhere gather to celebrate their existence.

17/10/2022

The Star Ingredient

‘The Star Ingredient’ podcast: Uncovering the hidden tastes of Africa

In a world where our global food systems are under threat, meet the African chefs and communities who are turning to their traditional foods to strengthen their food security. Embark on a culinary journey across Africa that will tickle your taste buds.

17/10/2022

Climate

7 big questions for Egypt’s chief climate negotiator ahead of COP27

In an exclusive Q&A, Ambassador Mohamed Nasr lays out Egypt's ambitions for the UN climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh.

16/10/2022

World News

Famine in East Africa to cause one death every 36 seconds, Oxfam warns

Aid organizations and the UN are calling for urgent famine relief in East Africa as the people of Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia confront their worst drought in 40 years.

15/10/2022

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Institut Français in Ouagadougou vandalised in Mali coup protests

Broken windows and doors, security guards' room set on fire, computer equipment burnt or looted, this is what the French Institute looked like after the protesters' attack during the demonstrations that followed the resignation and replacement of the junta's Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba.

13/10/2022

Focus

Maximising the Democratic Republic of Congo's economic potential

In partnership with Ministry of Finances of DRC

The DRC has one of the strongest growth rates in the sub-Saharan region. To attract investors, Kinshasa hosted an unprecedented conference designed to explore the country's economic potential.

10/10/2022

Next Series

Carbon neutral goal for stereotype challenging Moroccan engineer

For Hanane Mourchid, doing nothing about the climate simply isn’t an option. The award-winning, stereotype-challenging Moroccan engineer is driving up sustainability at state-run company OCP Group which feeds global agriculture and is on a mission to become carbon neutral by 2040.

10/10/2022

Earth News

Climate campaigners ‘baffled’ by COP27 Coca-Cola sponsorship

A petition has been created calling for an end to all corporate sponsorships at UN conferences like COP27.

05/10/2022

Scenes

Meet the Tanzanian film academy showcasing Africa's richness

In partnership with Media City

As Africans, our voices are often left unheard. By initiating this hub for filmmakers and storytellers, we can tell our stories as a continent.

03/10/2022

World

Algeria's renewable energy potential: Solar power is the way to go

In partnership with anep

Algeria is full of renewable energy promise. Host to significant hydrocarbon resources, the country also wants to play a role in the energy transition in Africa, mainly thanks to its photovoltaic potential.

03/10/2022

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso coup leader calls for end to anti-French violence

French institutions in the West African nation have been attacked following reports, denied by Paris, that France had given protection to the leader deposed in Friday's coup.

02/10/2022

Travel News

Morocco lifts final COVID restrictions: Here's why you should visit

After reopening to tourists in February, Morocco now no longer requires proof of vaccination or a pre-departure test.

02/10/2022

Burkina Faso

Gunfire in Burkina Faso a day after second military coup this year

The African Union has condemned the ouster of Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who overthrew the country’s democratically elected president in January.

01/10/2022

Business Series

Exploring Angola: The Peace Prize Ceramic Factoy in Bié

In partnership with Governo de Angola

The new Peace Prize Ceramic Factory is an enterprise with far-reaching social benefits to the Province of Bié. Bringing much-needed jobs, education, water facilities and energy.

30/09/2022

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Egyptians clean up the Nile ahead of COP27

In the Egyptian capital Cairo, volunteers collect plastic and rubbish from the Nile River.

29/09/2022

Culture news

The Rosetta Stone: 200 years on and calls for repatriation continue

In 1822, one of the world's longest-standing mysteries was finally solved - scholars had deciphered the Rosetta Stone. But nearly 200 years, pressure for the stone to be repatriated is mounting

28/09/2022

Nature

Kenya's worst drought in decades is killing endangered wildlife

The lack of rain is putting wildlife at risk but some animals are also dying at the hands of people struggling to find food.

27/09/2022

Ethiopia

Eritrea accused of launching offensive on Ethiopia's Tigray region

A full-scale entry of Eritrea into the Tigray war could thwart peace efforts between Tigrayan leaders and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who mended ties with Eritrea shortly after taking office in 2018.

21/09/2022