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EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure

The European Union pledged Tuesday to lend 91 million euros ($96 million) to Cameroon over the next three years to boost the West African country's infrastructure and attract foreign investment.

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Gangs launch fresh attack on Haiti’s capital

Gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital early Tuesday, targeting an upscale community in Port-au-Prince where gunmen clashed with residents who fought side-by-side with police.

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Ridley Scott brings "Gladiator" back to the big screens

24 years after the original movie, Ridley Scott is bringing "Gladiator" back to the big screens

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Brazil hands over G20 Presidency to South Africa

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva closed the Group of 20 summit on Tuesday and handed over the presidency to South Africa.

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Highly-anticipated Wicked makes its cinema debut in South Africa

After garnering some rave reviews from critics, Wicked will be making its cinema debut, including in South Africa, this week. The film stars Cynthia Eviro and Ariana Grande, for whom some are demanding Oscar consideration.

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Congo reports vandalism of Lumumba's Mausoleum holding gold-capped tooth

The return of Lumumba’s tooth from former colonizer Belgium in 2022 had been celebrated around Congo, with the tooth taken around the vast country so people could pay their respects.

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Cher releases first part of 'intimate' memoir, detailling her meteoric rise to fame

Superstar Cher has released the first part of her memoir, in which she details her complicated childhood and her rise to fame, as well as her turbulent relationship with Sonny Bono.

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1,000 days of war in Ukraine with no sign of an end

A group of relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war gathered at a rally in Kyiv on Tuesday to remember their loved ones as the full-scale Russian invasion reached its 1,000th day.

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COP29: Delegates renegotiate new compensation for developing nations

Money is the key issue at the United Nations climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, where negotiators are working on a new amount for developing nations to transition to clean energy, adapt to climate change and deal with weather disasters.

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Activists from global south protest at COP29 calling for finance for less privileged countries

Activists from the global south gathered at COP29 in Baku, calling for an agreement that provides trillions of dollars to less privileged nations vulnerable to climate change.

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Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in the war between Sudan's rival forces

U.K. Foreign Minister David Lammy, who chaired the meeting, told the council afterwards: “This Russian veto is a disgrace. … While Britain works with our African partners, Russia vetoes their will.”

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Trump confirms he will deploy the military for mass deportation plan

"ready to declare a national emergency and deploy military resources to reverse the Biden administration's immigration policies through mass deportation."

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Ugandan TikToker jailed for insulting President Museveni

“This court hopes that by the time the convict leaves prison, he will have learned that abusing people in the name of creating content is unacceptable,”

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Tens of thousands rally in New Zealand in support of Māori rights

They were protesting against a proposed law that will reshape the country’s founding treaty between the Indigenous people and the British Crown.

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Ghana overtakes Nigeria in U.S. visa overstay rates, new report reveals

The comprehensive analysis sheds light on individuals who remained in the United States beyond their authorized stay without a recorded departure or an approved visa extension.

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Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential poll

Garowe Online reports the Electoral Commission as saying Abdirahman Cirro won 64 per cent of the vote.

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Ramaphosa calls for peaceful resolution to illegal miner standoff

He said described the situation as precarious but urged the police to respect the miners’ rights and not put their lives at risk.

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Climate crisis takes centre stage at G20 summit in Brazil

On Tuesday, G20 leaders are expected to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy.

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EU agrees to give another €20 million to Rwanda Defence Force in Mozambique

The EU council has agreed to give another €20 million to the Rwanda Defence Force in Mozambique, where troops are fighting against an Islamic State-backed insurgency. The council pledged the same amount back in 2022.

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Monday, november 18, 2024

Tanzania building collapse: Rescue efforts continue as govt vows stern action

Rescue efforts at the site of a building collapse that killed at least 16 people in Tanzania’s commercial capital entered a third day on Monday.

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Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Sudan

Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Monday calling for an immediate cease-fire in the war between Sudan's military and paramilitary forces and delivery of humanitarian aid to millions in desperate need.

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Liberia seeks to address agricultural data needs and bridge the gaps

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing technical assistance to Liberia to address country’s data needs and bridging the data gaps – especially in locations where collecting statistical data is not easy, due to adver

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Detainees released in Burundi as part of effort to reduce overcrowding in prisons

Burundi has started to release certain prisoners as part of an attempt to reduce overcrowding in the country's 11 prisons. The nation's president said he viewed the move as an opportunity for those released to contribute to the country.

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Hundreds dead, thousands infected in Sudan's months-long cholera outbreak

A recent statistic from the Sudanese Ministry of Health on Nov. 15 revealed that the number of cholera cases has risen to 24,604, including 699 deaths, while the disease has spread to 11 of Sudan's 18 states.

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South Africa: Ramaphosa urges safe resolution in Stilfontein Mining standoff

“The Stilfontein mine is a crime scene,” Ramaphosa said, adding that police must secure the area while ensuring the miners' safe return...."

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Dozens of health workers on trial in Turkey accused of causing infant deaths

47 people in Turkey, including healthcare professionals, have gone on trial for their alleged involvement in a private healthcare scheme resulting in infant deaths. It's one the largest healthcare scandals the country has seen in recent years.

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Mali secures $160m settlement from Resolute Mining in tax dispute

Australian gold miner Resolute Mining has agreed to pay Mali’s military-led government $160 million (£126m) to resolve a tax dispute, following the detention of the company’s British CEO and two colleagues.

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Section of Malian military calls for the resignation of the PM

A section of the Malian military known as the Collective of military defense (CDM) is accusing Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga of "treason" and "denunciation" following his criticism of the ruling generals.

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COP29 finance talks lag as the summit reaches its halfway mark

One of the main tasks of COP29 is for countries to broker a deal that ensures up to trillions of dollars in adaptation and mitigation financing.

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Britain calls for UN action on Sudan, boosts humanitarian aid

The power struggle between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces, ongoing since April 2023, has caused thousands of deaths and the world’s largest displacement crisis.

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Mixed feelings among Senegal's residents about election, as government claims victory

Senegal's government has delared victory in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections, with a majority of the votes counted. Some are hoping that the result will enable President Diomaye Faye to push through his reforms, while others are less optimistic.

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Nigeria and India pledge to strengthen defence, trade, development ties

The two leaders spoke of a new chapter in their strategic partnerships in the areas of defence, energy, technology, trade, and development.

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Senegal's ruling Pastef party claims victory in snap legislative electioins

Early results showed President Bassirou Faye’s party outperforming the two main opposition groups to solidify its dominance eight months after assuming power.

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Interior minister says Gabon has approved a new constitution

Provisional results published on Sunday show 91.8 per cent of voters said 'yes' to the new charter.

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Abuja festival focuses on African culture in the digital age

The three-day inaugural Abuja International Poetry Festival took place last week in various venues across the Nigerian capital.

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Meet one of the teams patrolling Senegal's waters to rescue migrants on small boats

For migrants hoping to reach the Canary islands from West Africa in the hopes of a better life, the journey is one of the most dangerous in the world. Assane Seye, a commander in the Senegalese navy, is among those patrolling the sea to rescue migrants.

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Heroin addiction crisis in Kenya: A growing challenge

The drug, which once only passed through Kenya on its way to Europe and America, is now increasingly being sold within the country, especially along its coastal regions, where addiction is rampant.

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Sunday, november 17, 2024

Climate adaption: Unfulfilled pledges mean “lost lives and denied development” – UN chief

Africa is facing "intolerable injustice," the United Nations secretary general told COP 29 attendees on Tuesday (Nov. 12). According to the World Meteorological Organization, African countries are losing 2-5% of GDP and many are spending up to 9% of thei

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Chidimma Adetshina crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania

Four months after a nationality row in her home country South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina became the first runner-up to Miss Denmark who was crowned Miss Universe 2024. Victoria Kjær Theilvig succeeds to Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Nicaragua.

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Voter turnout in focus as Gabonese await referendum results

Now that vote has ended, many Gabonese say the focus should go to the restoration of institution, a pledge of the ruling junta known as the Committee for the transition and restoration institutions promised when seizing power.

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Newly appointed Haitian prime minister swears in cabinet of ministers

Alix Didier Fils-Aime has promised to fight vigorously Insecurity in all forms

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Activists highlight plight of world's hungry ahead of G20 summit in Brazil

The protest which was organized by the NGO Rio da Paz or Rio for Peace sought to draw the attention of the leaders of the world's richest nations on the scourge of hunger.

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Niger: Thousands march in Niamey to denounce “destabilization plots”

A coalition of civil society organizations had called for a protest after authorities said they arrested a French 'spy’. Many protesters also voiced their support of Burkinabe and Malian authorities.

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Senegal parliamentary elections: Polls open, over 7 million expected to vote

President Faye who was elected in March on an anti-establishment platform, called snap election arguing that the opposition-led parliament blocked him from executing the reforms he pledged during his campaign.

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Saturday, november 16, 2024

Gabonese vote on new Constitution

Nearly 1 million people are expected to vote. The draft constitution, which proposes sweeping changes that could prevent dynastic rule and transfer of power, needs more than 50% of the votes cast to be adopted.

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Boos and questions after Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson

"I didn't prove nothing to anybody, only to myself,” said Tyson after his first sanctioned pro bout in almost 20 years. Friday's (Nov. 15) fight wasn’t close on the judge’s cards, with one giving Paul an 80-72 edge and the other two calling it 79-73.

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They fled war, now female Sudanese refugees say they’re being forced to have sex to survive

Rendered vulnerable by the war and abused, female Sudanese refugee in Chad recount how they were faced with more suffering: being forced to have sex to survive.

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Tunisia: French student detained for weeks, flies back home

Nor French authorities nor Tunisian officials have commented on the reason for his arrest. NGOs have repeatedly denounced a curtailing of rights and freedoms under President Kais Saied

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South Africa forms task force to tackle illegal mining

A team including mine safety experts, police, the army and various government departments was scheduled to meet Friday to put together a plan, with the mine safety experts expected to do an immediate assessment of the situation.

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Friday, november 15, 2024

WHO warns measles infections on the rise, after more than 10 million cases reported in 2023

The World Health Organisation has reported that measles infections are becoing more frequent, after more than 10 million cases were recorded last year. That figure represents an increase of 20% from the previous year.

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Fresh airstrikes hit Beirut, as Israel presses ahead with campaign against Hezbollah

Another round of airstrikes rocked Beirut on Friday, as Israel pushes ahead with its military campaign against Hezbollah. The fighting is taking a heavy toll on civilians; more than one million people in the country have been forced from their homes.

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COP29 data reveals most polluting cities

COP29 became the focus of the international talks that aims to curb warming from coal, oil and natural gas

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Mozambique's government imposes ban on demonstrations, after weeks of deadly post-election protests

After weeks of post-election protests that have claimed more than a dozen lives in Mozambique, the government has imposed a ban on demonstrations. The unrest broke out in early October, after opposition groups and observers claimed the election was rigged

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FIFA unveils golden trophy in collaboration with Tiffany & Co.

FIFA unveiled a golden trophy on Thursday that was created in collaboration with Tiffany & Co. for the contentious and newly-expanded Club World Cup.

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Maori MPs stage haka protest against treaty bill

Maori lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand's parliament, protesting a bill aimed at changing a treaty that granted land rights and protections to Maori tribes.

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Deaths in war-torn Sudan significantly higher than previous tolls, according to new report

According to a report by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's Sudan Research Group, the death toll in war-torn Sudan's Khartoum State exceeds 61,000. The figure is significantly higher than those given previously by the UN and aid agencies

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COP29: What next for Africa's energy transition?

Africa stands at a crossroad in the global energy transition. So how can the continent address its energy needs whilst navigating the climate crisis?

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France-trained Ukrainian soldiers prepare to deploy against Russia

The more than 2,000 soldiers who have been training in France are being put through final paces before their return to Ukraine. The majority of them were recently mobilized and previously had just a few weeks of basic training before their arrival in Fran

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African officials at COP29 call on rich countries to pay for environmental damage

African officials attending COP29 are calling on wealthy nations, who are responsible for most of the planet's greenhouse gas emissions, to pay for the environmental harm they have caused.

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French weapons system found in Sudan is likely violation of U.N. arms embargo, says Amnesty

It added that the presence of the military vehicles on the battlefield “likely constitutes a violation” of a United Nations arms embargo that prohibits the transfer of weapons to Sudan.

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