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As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa's environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution

• 7:57 AM

In the trash dumps of Accra in Ghana and along the city's beaches, fast fashion, produced mostly in countries with cheap labor and sold in retailers around the world, arrives at its last stop.

EU recalls its ambassador from Niger as relations deteriorate

Yesterday

• 3:54 PM

The European Union (EU) has recalled its ambassador from Niamey, Niger's capital, for consultations in Brussels following tensions with the country's transitional authorities regarding EU humanitarian aid for flood victims in the West African nation.

Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'

Culture • 2:40 PM

Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album.

Haitians react to comments by President Emmanuel Macron caught on camera

• 11:57 AM

Haitians reacted Friday with indignation to comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron recorded at the G20 summit in Brazil earlier this week.

Tanzania: Opposition leader Freeman Mbowe released on bail after arrest

• 9:42 AM

Freeman Mbowe, the leader of Tanzania's main opposition party, has been released on bail, his party announced on Saturday. He was arrested the previous day, just days before the upcoming local elections.

More aid workers have been killed in 2024 than in any other year, UN says

• 9:04 AM

More aid workers, health care staffers, delivery personnel and other humanitarians have been killed in 2024 than in any other single year, the United Nations reported Friday.

COP29 summit: Anger at ‘meagre’ figure for climate cash

• 7:41 AM

A new draft of a deal on cash to curb and adapt to climate change released Friday at the United Nations climate summit pledged $250 billion annually by 2035 from wealthy countries to poorer ones. The amount pleases the countries who will be paying, but no

Prominent Tanzanian opposition figure arrested

Friday, november 22, 2024

• 9:54 PM

According to reports published on Friday (No. 22), the politicians have been questionned for allegedly violating local authorities’ election campaign regulations.

DRC: PM in war-torn eastern provinces to assess unpopular state of siege measure

• 8:56 PM

Over a hundred-armed groups have been sowing terror in the regions for decades and the enforcement of the state of siege in the provinces of Ituri and North-Kivu has changed nothing, residents say.

Russia warns of 'nuclear collision' over Ukraine's western missiles

• 5:28 PM

In response to Washington's permission to Kiev to deploy longer-range weapons against Russia, President Vladmir Putin authorized changes to Russia's nuclear policy

IMF highlights progress in Egypt’s reforms and global economic updates

• 4:31 PM

The IMF highlighted signs of economic stabilization in Argentina following a year of contraction. Leaders are exploring new arrangements to address the country’s $44 billion loan with the Fund.

Brazilian police indict Bolsonaro for alleged attempted coup, threatening his political career

• 4:12 PM

Police said their findings were being delivered Thursday to Brazil's Supreme Court, which must decide whether to refer them to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, who will either formally charge Bolsonaro and put him on trial, or toss the investigation

Morocco, China vow stronger ties as Xi visits

• 3:32 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping was flying from Brazil where he attended the G20 summit when his jet stopped in Casablanca. He was received by Crown Prince Moulay el Hassan and prime minister Aziz Akhannouch

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

• 2:29 PM

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.

COP29: Activists make final push for a finance deal up to the challenge

• 2:14 PM

Experts say developing nations need at least $1 trillion for climate adaptation, but the draft text that emerged Friday proposes a figure of $250bn by 2035.

Heroin addiction crisis in Kenya: A growing challenge

• 1:38 PM

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.

Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan's former spy chief who is under house arrest

• 11:51 AM

“There was a misunderstanding between the army and security forces deployed at the home,”

2024: Deadliest year ever for aid workers amid global conflicts - UN says

• 11:37 AM

“Before the year is even over, 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel worldwide,” OCHA spokesman Jens Laerke said.

UK sanctions Angola's Isabel dos Santos in corruption crackdown

• 10:28 AM

The measures also impact an exiled Ukrainian oligarch, Dmytro Firtash, and Aivars Lembergs, one of Latvia’s richest men.

Senegal: Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party secures historic election victory

• 9:39 AM

This victory grants Pastef significant power to push through structural reforms, with representatives hailing the “massive support of the people”. Voter turnout reached nearly 50%.

Prices soar as people in Gaza face severe food shortages

• 7:51 AM

The United Nations has warned of a “stark increase” in the number of households experiencing severe hunger in Gaza.

Analyst says ICC arrest warrants unlikely to end Gaza war

• 6:52 AM

Chatham House's Nomi Bar-Yaacov the warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, and Ibrahim Al-Masri were expected due to the ongoing war and the rising death toll in Gaza.

Negotiators race to reach deal as climate talks face deadlock

• 12:21 AM

This year's summit set itself a target to set a new global climate finance goal. But the talks are deadlocked due to the reluctance of rich countries to say how much they are willing to pay for countries to transition away from fossil fuels and toward cle

DRC: UDPS pushes for complete overhaul of 2006 constitution

• 12:17 AM

According to the party, the existing framework has become a significant obstacle to economic and societal reforms, which they see as essential for the nation's development.

US Envoy: No political will to end Sudan's war

• 12:04 AM

The fighting has left tens of thousands dead, forced millions from their homes, and pushed a large swath of the population to starvation.

Netanyahu: ICC “biased court”, arrest warrant against me "black day in history"

Thursday, november 21, 2024

• 9:24 PM

Israel like the US or Russia is not a state party to the ICC. It questioned the jurisdiction of the ICC on the matter, but its challenge was rejected.

Record participation at 24th Sofi Great Ethiopian Run

• 8:44 PM

More than 43,000 participants took part in the 24th edition of Ethiopia’s annual international 10km road race earlier this week. This is a record, exceeding last year’s total by almost 5,000 runners. A host of distance running legends in attended included

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, former Israeli Defence minister and a Hamas official

• 5:19 PM

Netanyahu, and ex-minister Yoav Gallant are wanted for the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts. Mohamed Deif, a Hamas military chief, is also wanted for questioning.

Mali’s junta appoints military general as new prime minister

• 4:16 PM

The appointment further consolidates power in the hands of the military, which has governed Mali since seizing power in a 2020 coup, followed by a second coup in 2021.

Horror and destruction of Israel's war illustrated by Gaza artists

• 3:58 PM

An exhibition featuring the work of four Palestinian artists from Gaza has opened in Amman, illustrating the horrors Israel's war on the Strip. Their artworks were transported to Egypt through the Rafah crossing before it was closed by the Israeli army

Gaza war: What's next after new US veto on ceasefire draft resolution?

• 3:26 PM

The resolution that was put to a vote “demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent cease-fire to be respected by all parties, and further reiterates its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.”

Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after the U.S. indicts the tycoon

• 3:19 PM

President William Ruto in a state of the nation address said the decision was made “based on new information provided by our investigative agencies and partner nations.”

Six arrested over break-in at Lumumba’s Mausoleum

• 2:35 PM

“We assure that the relic is secure and it is protected,” the minister said, without offering more information.

Fugitive Zambian MP Emmanuel Jay Banda arrested in Zimbabwe after three-month Manhunt

• 2:25 PM

Banda was detained in Harare earlier this week. The Zambian Home Affairs Minister, Jack Mwiimbu, announced that Banda was arrested by Zimbabwean police at a flat he had been renting and would remain in Zimbabwe pending extradition.

Top Investigator: "War is being fought on the bodies of women in Sudan"

• 2:14 PM

The ongoing conflict has led to widespread displacement and devastating violence, including the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Rishmawi recounted harrowing testimonies from survivors

Africa's hight cost of climate change [Business Africa]

Business • 2:00 PM

Climate change-related weather events and conditions are placing disproportionate burdens and risks on Africa. Such events as droughts, floods and cyclones are increasing, leading to massive population displacement and considerable economic losses.

Spain to offer residency and work permits to undocumented migrants

• 1:31 PM

Spain needs around 250,000 registered foreign workers a year to maintain its welfare state, Migration Minister Elma Saiz said in an interview on Wednesday

US actress Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award

Culture • 1:27 PM

Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne called Davis a “luminary," and expressed admiration for the actor's dedication to her craft and impact on the industry.

MSF suspends operations in Haiti amid fresh wave of violence

• 11:43 AM

Gang violence has forced more than 20,000 people to flee Port-au-Prince in recent days, according to the U.N. They join more than 700,000 people left homeless in recent years by the violence.

SADC extends mandate of its troops in DRC and Mozambique

• 11:17 AM

The leaders gathered in Zimbabwe 's capital , Harare, for an extraordinary summit under the auspices of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a 16-nation bloc that includes the Democratic Republic of Congo .

Archbishop of Canterbury will end official duties in early January amid sex abuse scandal

• 10:23 AM

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, will wrap up his official duties in early January amid an abuse scandal in the Church of England, his office said Wednesday.

Congo opposition leaders call for protests against president's plan to change constitution

• 10:11 AM

Leaders of the main opposition parties in Congo called on Wednesday for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi ’s plans to draft a new constitution.

Another major eruption hits Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes

• 10:08 AM

A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Wednesday evening on the Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from the Icelandic capital.

COP29 climate talks: Draft text omits key funding commitments

• 9:58 AM

The talks are grappling with three major sticking points: the size of financial contributions, the balance between grants and loans, and the question of which countries will contribute.

At least 7 members of Nigerian security force missing after insurgents ambush convoy

• 9:42 AM

Although Boko Haram mainly operates in the northeast, the government says the group has cells in the largely Muslim Niger state, where its fighters ambushed the convoy and where they have previously carried attacks against the military and civilians.

Niger: Conference in solidarity with the Alliance of Sahel States

• 9:32 AM

The gathering aims to provide support for the three countries which have been cut off from much of the international community following recent coups.

Denzel Washington and wife support son at premiere of 'The Piano Lesson'

Culture • 9:27 AM

The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson and tells the story of a family as the fight over the sale of an heirloom piano.

From tattoos to bark cloths, Samoa keeps proud traditions alive

• 12:31 AM

With its cultural heritage suffering erosion due to technology and outside influence, Samoa is racing to preserve some of its most important traditions and practices. One of them is ‘Tatau’, a Samoan term for traditional tattoos reserved for men

Kenya investigates alleged abduction in Nairobi of Uganda opposition figure

• 12:25 AM

Kizza Besigye, a vocal critic of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, appeared in a Kampala military court on Wednesday after disappearing from the Kenyan capital.

What to know about a standoff between police and illegal miners at a South Africa mine

• 12:02 AM

South African authorities are embroiled in a standoff with an unconfirmed number of illegal miners who remain underground at an abandoned mine, apparently fearing arrest by police officers deployed at the site.

US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza for 4th time

Wednesday, november 20, 2024

• 9:55 PM

The council voted overwhelmingly in favor of the resolution — 14 of its 15 members voted “yes” including U.S. allies Britain and France — but it was doomed by the veto.

Mali: Civilian PM sacked after criticizing junta, cabinet dismissed

• 9:47 PM

Demonstrators had called for Maiga's resignation follow his November 16th comments.

Kizza Besigye faces Military Court as Uganda-Kenya jurisdiction row deepens

• 8:48 PM

"For his liberty to be curtailed in a sovereign state like Kenya and no actions being taken by the Kenyan government against the sister country, violating the territorial integrity of Kenya, that is a very serious matter," Besigye lawyer told the press on

ICC says it has uncovered evidence of war crimes in Libya

• 5:11 PM

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court urged Libya and other nations Tuesday to help arrest six men allegedly linked to a brutal militia blamed for multiple killings and other crimes in a strategically important western town where mass graves

Spain’s left-wing government stands out on migration policy in the EU

• 4:59 PM

"Spain needs 250,000 to 300,000 foreign workers annually to maintain its standard of living," said Elma Saiz, Minister of Inclusion and Migration.

Residents of Haitian capital improvise for their shelter

• 4:10 PM

Residents of the Haitian capital's Solino neighborhood congregated to improvise shelters in the neighboring Bourbon neighborhood. In a desperate effort to establish a camp where they can settle, the residents join forces with hammers, sticks, and machete

Mali: Former al-Qaida-linked police chief sentenced to 10 years for war crimes

• 3:50 PM

Prosecutors accused Al-Hassan, 47, of leading a "reign of terror" after the al-Qaeda-linked Ansar Dine group seized the historic city in 2012.

South Africa plans rescue for illegal miners amid Standoff

• 3:08 PM

Authorities say the miners are not trapped but have refused to emerge, fearing arrest.

COP29: Activists call on rich polluters to pay, urge Global South delegates to stand firm

• 2:23 PM

Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion to deal with damage from climate change and to adapt to that change. Experts agree that at least $1 trillion is called for, this is far more than industrialized nations have so far pledged to the loss and damag

Ugandan opposition politician kidnapped and jailed, his wife says

• 11:43 AM

UNAIDS executive director, Winnie Byanyima, says her husband was taken in Kenya and is now in a military jail in Kampala.

EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure

Tuesday, november 19, 2024

Business • 9:02 PM

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.

Brazil hands over G20 Presidency to South Africa

Business • 8:30 PM

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

Pro-palestinian demonstrators protest in Rio de Janeiro as G20 summit unfolds

Business • 10:16 AM

Protesters took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro, where the G20 summit is taking place, calling for an end to the war in Gaza and for the Brazilian government to sever ties with Israel.

Climate crisis takes centre stage at G20 summit in Brazil

Business • 6:45 AM

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

World leaders gather in Brazil for G20 summit amid global tensions

Monday, november 18, 2024

Business • 4:42 PM

The summit comes at a challenging time, with ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and the recent U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump

Chidimma Adetshina crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania

Sunday, november 17, 2024

Culture • 3:39 PM

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.

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

Business • 10:44 AM

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.

Nigeria's inflation rate surges as food prices escalate

Friday, november 15, 2024

Business • 4:38 PM

A report by the National Bureau of Statistics said food inflation reached 39.16% year-on-year in October from 37.77%. The jump was attributed to a steep rise in the prices of staples such as maize, rice and cooking oil

COP29: What next for Africa's energy transition?

Business • 3:24 PM

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

Turkey offered partner status by BRICS amid bid to balance East-West ties

Business • 2:06 PM

The offer comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended a BRICS summit in Kazan, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscoring Ankara’s aspirations for deeper engagement with the group.

Civil society takes center stage at Brazil’s G20 social summit

Business • 9:07 AM

The event is part of Brazil’s broader G20 agenda to promote sustainable development, green energy transitions, poverty eradication, and reduced inequality, setting a collaborative tone for the upcoming leaders’ summit in Rio.

Ridley Scott brings "Gladiator" back to the big screens

Thursday, november 14, 2024

Culture • 7:44 PM

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

New era of sovereignty in Mali's gold sector [Business Africa]

Business • 3:21 PM

This week, we explore the dynamic changes in Mali's mining sector, as the government strengthens its control over gold resources. We also look at Tanzania's ambitions to boost its mining industry and Zimbabwe's real estate market as a safe haven for inves

Nigeria signs $1.2 billion deal with Chinese state-owned company to revamp key gas plant

Business • 11:52 AM

Minister of State for Gas Ekperikpe Ekpo expressed optimism about the “significant investment,” stating that it would position the smelter “back on the path to becoming a leading aluminium producer for both domestic and international markets.”

DRC on a mission to financing the world's largest hydropower dam

Tuesday, november 12, 2024

Business • 2:21 PM

The Grand Inga project requires an estimated $80 billion in investments to produce 40,000 megawatts of electricity—enough not only to meet the demands of the DRC but also to support other African countries facing energy shortages.

Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso

Culture • 12:42 AM

More than 150 African and European artists performed and over 4,500 theatre lovers were able to escape the country's grim reality, if just for a little while.

Germany exhibition aims to broaden understanding of Africa through art

Saturday, november 9, 2024

Culture • 12:12 AM

"The True Size of Africa" features 26 works that organisers say explore Africa, addressing its cultural history, intellectual traditions, and challenging stereotypes

15th edition of Biennale of contemporary African art opens in Dakar

Friday, november 8, 2024

Culture • 5:44 PM

The theme of the 2024 Dar-art is "Xàll wi" in Wolof which translates as "the wake". An invitation to Africans to reclaim their cultures and be open for reinvention in the face of global changes.

UN agricultural fund calls for adaptation financing for small-scale farmers

Business • 11:35 AM

Ahead of the COP29 climate change conference, IFAD says a proposed climate finance goal needs to prioritise the needs of small farms.

Botswana's new government races to diversify its economy {Business Africa}

Thursday, november 7, 2024

Business • 8:00 PM

With unemployment on the rise and a downturn in diamond demand, can Botswana's new administration succeed in driving economic diversification? In Ethiopia, despite efforts to reduce fuel dependence and pollution, electric vehicle owners face obstacles du

Algerian-French writer Kamel Daoud wins top French literary prize

Monday, november 4, 2024

Culture • 6:01 PM

The panel picked Daoud's novel 'Houris' which competed against 3 other books. The work centers around the character of Aube, a survivor of Algeria's civil war known as the 'Black Decade'.

US: Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with stars including MJ has died

Culture • 1:10 PM

Jones leaves a vast legacy that ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic "Thriller" album to writing prize-winning film and television scores.

Benin: Tapping the potential of luxury tourism [Business Africa]

Friday, november 1, 2024

Business • 12:23 AM

In this Business Africa episode, you'll get to meet the head of hotel's first 5-star hotel. Also on the program, funding cultural and creative industry and we'll look at how Morocco built an investor-friendly climate.

South Africa projects wider deficits and rising debt despite improved growth

Thursday, october 31, 2024

Business • 6:32 AM

The Treasury forecasted a 5.0% deficit for the fiscal year ending March 2025, up from the 4.5% expected, with next year’s deficit now estimated at 4.3% of GDP.

Marrakech celebrates tradition in lively folklore festival

Wednesday, october 30, 2024

Culture • 5:54 PM

The 6th World Folklore Days drew more than 700 artists representing more than 30 troupes from 22 countries around the world. Performers from this year's guest of honor, Indonesia showed up in vibrantly colored costumes and gold headpieces, making their co

Kenya's supreme court reinstates 2023 finance law after appeals court nullification

Business • 6:15 AM

The 2023 finance law, which included increased fuel taxes, a housing levy, and higher top income tax rates, triggered opposition-led protests and unrest, leading to over 60 deaths in June and July. In response, Ruto withdrew this year's bill, delaying an

Animation dreams in Togo: Michel Ocelot inspires at the FIGA festival

Culture • 12:13 AM

Although challenges remain, animated film is moving toward a dynamic and promising future in Togo, driven by national creative potential. With increased support and proper structuring of the sector, the country could become a major player in animation.

Financial audit forces Senegal to reassess IMF program strategy

Monday, october 28, 2024

Business • 8:25 AM

The Minister of Finance, Cheikh Diba, announced during the annual IMF meetings in Washington that Senegal's program with the international institution needs to be revised following an audit that revealed a higher debt and budget deficit than previously re

Malaysia, Ethiopia agree to strengthen bilateral ties

Saturday, october 26, 2024

Business • 1:39 PM

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim held talks in Putrajaya on Saturday in which the two sides agreed to collaborate further in several sectors including agriculture, industry and trade, and investment

IMF: Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa is improving but challenges remain

Friday, october 25, 2024

Business • 11:17 AM

In its latest report it says while the economic outlook in the region is improving, implementing reforms is increasingly difficult.

Egypt's economic outlook: Growth expected amidst IMF reforms

Thursday, october 24, 2024

Business • 2:16 PM

Key forecasts show gradual recovery following austerity measures

Putin concludes BRICS summit with call for UN reform

Business • 1:38 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin led the final session of BRICS summit, advocating for reforms at the UN to increase the representation of Asian, African, and Latin American nations.

Africa’s growing role in BRICS: Opportunities and challenges {Business Africa}

Business • 10:20 AM

African nations tap into BRICS for trade and infrastructure development, while Zimbabwe's young population drives internet demand, with over 11.5 million users pushing SpaceX's Starlink to capacity in Harare, raising questions about affordability and comp

Charges dropped: Binance executive freed by Nigerian court decision

Business • 8:06 AM

A Nigerian court ruled that Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan should be released after the government dismissed money laundering charges against him, enabling him to seek medical treatment overseas.