Yesterday
Traditional coppercraft in Tunisia under threat
Culture • 3:06 PM
2 min
Artisans face many challenges, including competition from cheaper Chinese imports.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/02/traditional-coppercraft-in-tunisia-under-threat/?utm_source=test_mrss
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Egypt set to announce its plans for Gaza reconstruction at Arab Summit
• 10:59 AM
2 min
Foreign minister Badr Abdelatty said it was practical and could be achieved without forcing Palestinians to leave the enclave.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/02/egypt-set-to-announce-its
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Young child becomes second person to die of Ebola in Uganda
• 9:42 AM
2 min
The World Health Organization says the 4-year-old passed away this week at Mulago Hospital in the capital, Kampala.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/02/young-child-becomes-second-person-to
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Namibia's 'founding father' Sam Nujoma honoured in state funeral
• 8:13 AM
2 min
He was laid to rest at Heroes Acre on Saturday in a ceremony attended by his family and African leaders past and present.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/02/namibias-founding-father-sam-n
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Saturday, march 1, 2025
Pan-African film festival in Ouagadougou showcases bold cinema
Culture • 4:51 PM
2 min
Bold, creative cinema takes centre stage at 29th Pan-African Film Festival
in Ouagadougou, amid heavy security
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Zelenskyy insists that Kyiv wants a peace deal
• 2:30 PM
1 min
Zelenskyy says minerals deal with Washington will be the first step to peace<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/01/zelenskyy-insists-that-kyiv-wants-a-peace-deal/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_ca
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Spain’s economy thrives in 2024 due to foreign workers
• 2:20 PM
5 min
While the U.S. tightens its border policies, Spain embraces migrant labour, with businesses relying heavily on foreign workers<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/01/spains-economy-thrives-in
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Ramadan preparations surge with sweets and health checks in Morocco
• 10:10 AM
3 min
As the month of Ramadan approaches, markets are getting busy in Morocco<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/01/ramadan-preparations-surge-with-sweets-and-health-checks-in-morocco/?utm_source=
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Over 60,000 fleeing conflict in DRC seek safety in Burundi
• 7:53 AM
1 min
In just two weeks, over 60,000 people have crossed into Burundi, fleeing deadly violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/01/over-60000-fleeing-conf
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Sudanese military escalates fight affecting many children
• 12:04 AM
2 min
As the Sudanese military ramp up its fight for Khartoum, many children have suffered because of this<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/03/01/sudanese-military-escalates-fight-affecting-many-ch
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Friday, february 28, 2025
Trump and Zelensky clash at meeting in Washington
• 9:36 PM
1 min
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky were due to sign an agreement on Friday giving the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals, with Kyiv hoping for security guarantees in return. But instead, Zelensky left the White House after a heated exchange.<di
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UN permits evacuation of families of Burundi staff amid DRC violence
• 8:51 PM
1 min
As violence rages on in the DRC, the UN has given the green light to the evacuation of families of its international staff from Burundi, according to a letter seen by news agency AFP. Several flights have been chartered, according to a local official.<div
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Namibia: Supreme Court throws out challenge to presidential election result
• 6:25 PM
1 min
Namibia’s Supreme Court has thrown out a challenge to last year’s presidential election that was launched by opposition parties. The move will allow Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the country’s ruling party to take power in March.<div class="small-12 column te
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Sudan: UNICEF ramps up response to cholera outbreak
• 4:32 PM
1 min
2,700 cholera cases have been reported in war-torn Sudan’s White Nile state in the first few weeks of 2025. In the face of the outbreak, UNICEF is ramping up its response to prevent the spread of the disease and shield vulnerable children.<div class="smal
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Rio’s ‘Suburban Madness’ Carnival Fosters Inclusion Through Samba
Culture • 4:17 PM
1 min
With Rio’s Carnival expected to generate $965 million, its impact extends beyond tourism—spreading a vibrant, unifying culture worldwide.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/28/rios-suburban-
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Muslims in Cairo stock up on provisions for Ramadan
• 3:00 PM
1 min
Residents in Cairo are descending on the city’s market to buy food, decorations and lanterns as they gear up for Ramadan. Some at the markets said they had noticed an increase in prices, and were concerned about the amount of money they had to spend.<div
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Clashes at mass protest in Athens on deadly train crash anniversary
• 2:22 PM
1 min
On the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash, protests grew violent in the Greek capital, even as families of the dead urged the focus to be on remembrance.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/20
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Humanitarians call for $2.5B to aid 11 million in DR Congo
• 1:04 PM
2 min
The United Nations and its partners revealed on Thursday their plan to launch a 2025 Humanitarian Response Initiative in collaboration with Congolese authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butt
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DRC: Malaria cited as cause of deaths, and infections in Equateur province
• 10:32 AM
1 min
A false alarm. Dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases which sparked panic in Congo's Equateur province have been attributed to malaria. Initial suspicions had pointed to a mystery disease.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="h
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Protests erupt as Iowa bill threatens gender identity protections
• 10:26 AM
1 min
Hundreds protested at the Iowa Capitol against a bill to remove gender identity protections, which moved quickly through the legislature despite opposition.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/02/
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Amid drought, King urges Moroccans not to kill sheep for Eid al-Adha
• 9:48 AM
2 min
In the first request in 29 years, he cited economic hardship and the climate crisis for dwindling herds and rising prices.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/28/amid-drought-king-urges-moroc
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DR Congo's Goma faces economic and financial crisis following M23 takeover
• 8:12 AM
2 min
Businesses are struggling to survive, financial transactions are almost impossible, and people are having trouble making ends meet.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/28/dr-congos-goma-faces
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Ethiopia and Somalia hold talks aimed at reaffirming ties
• 6:25 AM
1 min
The two countries fell out last year over Ethiopia's deal with Somalia's breakaway territory of Somaliland to gain access to the sea.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/28/ethiopia-and-somal
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Dancers gear up for Rio Carnival
• 12:36 AM
2 min
In Rio’s Sambadrome, dancers are hard at work, gearing up for the carnival. Every year, an increasing number of groups featuring professional dancers flock to the city, which is expected to see eight million tourists for this year's carnival.<div class="s
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Thursday, february 27, 2025
DRC: deadly explosion at M23 rally wounds dozens, rebel leaders say
• 8:41 PM
1 min
After an explosion went off in the midst of an M23 rally in the DRC, dozens have been wounded and eleven killed according to rebel leaders. The incident unfolded in eastern Congo’s city of Bukavu.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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Ukraine Weighs U.S. Rare Earth Deal Amid War Efforts
• 6:18 PM
2 min
The agreement could be signed as early as Friday and plans are being drawn up for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, according to one of the Ukrainian officials.<div class="small-12 column text-
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Israel releases Palestinian prisoners following delay
• 5:16 PM
1 min
Crowds gathered in Gaza and the occupied West Bank as Palestinian detainees released from Israeli jails arrived. Israel had delayed the release of the detainees over the weekend, citing Hamas’ hostage handover ceremonies, which it called ''humiliating''.
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Cologne's Carnival: joyful revelry meets vigilant security measures
• 5:07 PM
2 min
In Cologne, Germany, a vibrant celebration unfolded on Thursday as thousands of partygoers donned elaborate costumes to kick off the carnival season, an event that draws visitors from across the globe.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butto
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Can aid be reimagined to deliver meaningful value? {Business Africa}
Business • 3:32 PM
2 min
Massive aid cuts announced by Washington have prompted panic in African capitals, but also questions on whether foreign aid has transformed low-income countries in any meaningful ways economically.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><
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South Africa's Ramaphosa seeks dialogue with Trump on land policy
• 3:08 PM
2 min
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his desire on Thursday to negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump in order to address ongoing tensions regarding his nation's land policy and the genocide case against Israel at the World Court.<div cla
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DRC: Classes restart in Goma after rumours of M23 forced recruitment
• 3:01 PM
2 min
Classes started again on Thursday in some of Goma's schools, the day after panic broke out following a rumor alleging the forced recruitment of pupils by M23 rebels.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.c
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Chaos erupts at rebel rally in eastern Congo, casualties reported
• 1:52 PM
2 min
M23’s latest offensive marks the most significant escalation in over a decade of eastern Congo’s long-running conflict, which is deeply rooted in the aftermath of Rwanda's 1994 genocide and the battle for control over Congo's vast mineral wealth.<div clas
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Horse rescued from freezing pond in New York by police and neighbours
• 10:39 AM
1 min
The 1,300-pound horse fell through the ice in a pond in upstate New York but was later rescued.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/02/27/horse-rescued-from-freezing-pond-in-new-york-by-police-and
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DRC mysterious illness outbreak: 419 cases and 53 deaths reported
• 10:11 AM
1 min
A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of numerous individuals and left many more ill in the northwestern Equateur province of Congo, as reported by WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic during a UN briefing on Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-cent
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Mexico's top court orders zoo to take better care of African elephant
• 9:54 AM
2 min
Animal rights activist say Ely is suffering from depression, has lost weight, and has been repeatedly ill.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/27/mexicos-top-court-orders-zoo-to-take-better-c
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Celebrations in Gaza as the latest group of freed prisoners arrive
• 8:11 AM
2 min
Their release was delayed on Saturday by Israel in protest against Hamas' treatment of hostages during their handover.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/27/celebrations-in-gaza-as-the-lates
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Bukavu: Over 200 Police Officers and Soldiers Join M23
• 7:52 AM
2 min
The defection ceremony took place in front of the provincial police headquarters, drawing the attention of the local population.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/24/bukavu-over-200-police-
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UN warns of worsening famine in Sudan as fighting escalates
• 6:33 AM
2 min
A humanitarian official has urged the Security Council to take immediate action to protect civilians.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/27/un-warns-of-worsening-famine-in-sudan-as-fighting-
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Pope Francis undergoes physiotherapy as health improves slightly
• 12:19 AM
1 min
In a morning update, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had a restful night and is currently in a state of recovery.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/27/pope-francis-undergoes-physiot
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Wednesday, february 26, 2025
Faithful Gather for Mass as Pope Francis’ ealth Shows Signs of Improvement
• 8:56 PM
1 min
The mass followed a similar service on Tuesday evening at the church of the Argentine community in Rome, reflecting the global concern for Francis, who has led the Catholic Church since 2013<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=
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DRC: rumours of forced recruitment by M23 spark panic in Goma
• 7:58 PM
1 min
After rumors of forced recruitment in Goma by the M23 rebel movement, parents rushed into schools to collect their children, while others ran for their lives. School officials and M23 authorities strongly denied allegations of forced recruitment.<div clas
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Tensions rise in Guinea-Bissau over president's mandate expiration date
• 5:32 PM
1 min
The opposition in Guinea-Bissau has pledged to bring the nation to a halt on Thursday amid a conflict regarding the expiration date of President Umaro Sissoco Embalo's five-year term.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:
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Guinea-Bissau President in Moscow for talks on developing cooperation
• 5:12 PM
1 min
Umaro Sissoco Embalo's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin comes as Moscow continues its drive to build economic and security ties with countries in Africa.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews
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U.S. ends Power Africa Initiative after a decade
• 4:39 PM
1 min
A State Department spokesperson told Bloomberg that each program is under review to determine whether it aligns with U.S. national interests.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/us-ends-po
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Nigeria’s museum to oversee return of Benin bronzes
Culture • 3:15 PM
1 min
With the Oba’s consent, NCMM will now oversee conservation and negotiations for their return. Talks with Cambridge University, which paused plans to return over 100 bronzes, are ongoing.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="htt
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Agreement reached to exchange hostage bodies for Palestinian prisoners
• 11:39 AM
1 min
Israeli and Hamas officials announced a deal to exchange the bodies of deceased hostages for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/agreement-
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UN warns time running out to organise credible elections in South Sudan
• 11:19 AM
2 min
Formed in 2020, the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity last year delayed the holding of polls for the third time.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/un-warns-time-runni
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New study explains why is Mars red
• 11:01 AM
2 min
New research is helping us understand why Mars is covered in red dust<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/new-study-explains-why-is-mars-red/?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_scienc
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Colombian man arrested for hiding cocaine under toupee at Cartagena airport
• 10:55 AM
1 min
Colombian police arrested a man at an airport in Cartagena for trying to smuggle cocaine under a toupee on a flight to Amsterdam. The 220 grams of drugs were worth €10,000 euros.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www
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Botswana secures enhanced 10-year diamond deal with De Beers
Business • 10:48 AM
3 min
The government of Botswana finalized a significant diamond sales agreement with De Beers on Tuesday, marking the end of seven years of negotiations that are vital for the nation's economy.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="h
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Nigeria's GDP growth accelerates to 3.84% in fourth quarter of 2024
Business • 9:32 AM
2 min
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Nigeria's economy experienced a notable acceleration, marking its most robust growth in three years, primarily fueled by the services sector, according to data released on Tuesday.<div class="small-12 column text-center arti
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Rwanda calls UK sanctions "Regrettable" over alleged M23 support
• 8:01 AM
1 min
Rwanda has described the sanction measures announced by the UK as “regrettable” over the country’s alleged support for M23 rebels<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/rwanda-calls-uk-sanct
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South Sudan: New Mobile courts bring justice to Renk
• 6:43 AM
2 min
In the far northern town of Renk, a new mobile court has become a beacon of hope, delivering justice to an area where it has been long absent<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/south-suda
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Ukraine says it has agreed on a minerals deal with US
• 12:32 AM
2 min
Kyiv hopes the agreement will improve its relations with President Donald Trump’s administration.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/26/ukraine-says-it-has-agreed-on-a-minerals-deal-with-us/
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Tuesday, february 25, 2025
Sierra Leone's 'kush' made using ingredients imported from abroad
• 8:02 PM
2 min
Tests conducted by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime found it contained nitazenes and synthetic cannabinoids brought in from countries including China.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.
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Eastern DRC: war injuries put strain on medical facilities as M23 rebels advance
• 6:55 PM
1 min
Hospitals in North and South Kivu have come under pressure from the consequences of fighting in the region. Treating war injuries puts a strain on an already fragile medical system.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://
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Unidos de Padre Miguel: More than a Samba school, a lifeline for its community
Culture • 6:01 PM
1 min
This year, the school’s parade pays tribute to Africa, women, and the Afro-Brazilian faith Candomblé, further cementing its deep cultural and social roots in the community.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.afric
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Mauritanian prosecutors seek 20-year jail term for former president
• 4:34 PM
1 min
Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz is currently is currently appealing a five-year sentence received in 2023 for abuse of office and embezzlement.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/mauritanian-pros
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Haitian Police demand better protection after the death of Kenyan officer
• 3:44 PM
1 min
Police union leader Garry Jean Baptiste urged the government to provide more equipment and support as gangs, controlling 85% of the capital, continue expanding their territory.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.a
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Critically injured South African soldiers evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive
• 3:34 PM
3 min
The M23 rebels are supported by around 4,000 troops from Rwanda, according to U.N. experts, and now occupy Goma and Bukavu, the two biggest cities in eastern Congo. Their rapid offensive has killed around 7,000 people, Congo says.<div class="small-12 colu
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Rain washes out Champions Trophy game between South Africa and Australia
• 3:05 PM
1 min
The pitch remained under covers at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium throughout the day because of a persistent light drizzle before umpires called off the game shortly after 5 p.m. local time.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=
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At least nine dead in Botswana floods following record rainfall
• 1:37 PM
1 min
More than 5,000 people have been affected by the flooding which has caused extensive damage to roads, homes, and businesses.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/at-least-nine-dead-in-botsw
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South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff retires from all rugby
• 11:36 AM
2 min
The 33-year-old front-rower played 83 tests for the Springboks, winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups in 2019 and 2023. His last test for the Boks was the 12-11 win over New Zealand in the World Cup final in Paris two years ago.<div class="small-12 column
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UN chief says warmongers and autocrats are 'suffocating' human rights
• 11:16 AM
1 min
Antonio Guterres said “warmongers" must end their disdain for the global order.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/un-chief-says-warmongers-and-autocrats-are-suffocating-human-rights/?utm
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Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
• 11:03 AM
4 min
The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement after 11 days in the hospital.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/2
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Britain to Impose Sanctions on Rwanda Over Congo Conflict
• 10:48 AM
1 min
Britain is set to impose sanctions on Rwanda in response to its involvement in the ongoing conflict in neighboring Congo<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/britain-to-impose-sanctions-on-
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Unknown illness kills over 50 people in Congo
• 10:35 AM
1 min
The interval between the onset of symptoms and death has been 48 hours in most cases, and "that’s what’s really worrying,” Serge Ngalebato, medical director of Bikoro Hospital, a regional monitoring centre, told The Associated Press.<div class="small-12 c
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Flying car developed by Alef Aeronautics completes test, with production planned soon
• 10:27 AM
1 min
Alef Aeronautics' flying car, the Model Zero, passed a major test. It can drive and fly, with production slated for 2025-2026 and 3,000 pre-orders already in place.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/
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Friday, february 21, 2025
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Senegal’s Debt and Deficit: A Harsh Economic Reality [Business Africa]
Business • 3:20 PM
4 min
This week on Business Africa: budgetary crisis in Senegal, industrialization under Traoré in Burkina Faso, and untapped mining potential in Nigeria. Three major challenges for the West African economy.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butto
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“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo to host 78th Tony Awards
Culture • 2:57 PM
1 min
The British actress and singer, whose parents are Nigerian, said was 'proud and excited' to have been chosen.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/20/wicked-star-cynthia-erivo-to-host-78th-ton
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Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema, dies at age 84
Culture • 11:30 AM
1 min
Cissé was the first Black African filmmaker to win a feature film prize at the Cannes Film Festival in France.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/20/malian-filmmaker-souleymane-cisse-a-pione
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Wednesday, february 19, 2025
US top diplomat to boycott G20 foreign ministers meeting in South Africa
Business • 4:54 PM
2 min
Amid tension between Washington and Pretoria, Marco Rubio has criticised the country's policies as 'anti-American'.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/19/us-top-diplomat-to-boycott-g20-forei
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African leaders create fund to provide cheaper debt
Business • 10:02 AM
1 min
The facility, known as The African Financial Stability Mechanism (AFSM) will be managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Reuters reported Tuesday<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/19
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Tuesday, february 18, 2025
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January sees Egypt's inflation Fall to 23.0% due to base effect
Business • 5:07 PM
1 min
Inflation in Egypt is forecast to have slid to 23.0% in January, helped by a supportive base effect, according to a poll released on Thursday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/06/january-s
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Five years later, is the AfCFTA already failing? {Business Africa}
Business • 3:57 PM
4 min
This week, the AfCFTA five years on, the impact of the Yagoua-Bongor bridge on trade, and the uncertain future of Kenya’s second-hand clothing market.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/06/f
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Iran's currency plummets to record low as Trump restores sanctions
Business • 1:30 PM
1 min
Iran’s currency, the rial, plunged Wednesday to a record low of 850,000 rials to $1 after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a restart to the “maximum pressure” campaign targeting Tehran.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="h
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UN Security Council meeting highlights South Sudan's economic hurdles
Business • 11:32 AM
3 min
The conflict in Sudan is exacerbating instability in South Sudan, where economic difficulties and political instability are on the rise.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/02/06/un-security-cou
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Tuesday, february 4, 2025
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Mission 300 Summit: Lighting Up Africa {Business Africa}
Business • 3:14 PM
3 min
At a summit in Tanzania, Global and African leaders commit to funding and reforms aimed at bringing electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030 while Rwanda discovers 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu.
The discovery sparks debates over its potential economic bene
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Ghana formalises debt restructuring with official creditors
Business • 12:01 AM
1 min
The reworking of its debt has been a long-standing issue for the gold and cocoa-producing country, since it defaulted on most of its external borrowing in 2022.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/20
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Tuesday, january 28, 2025
Inflation in Zimbabwe rises by 10% in January
Business • 5:50 PM
1 min
Amid high food and housing prices, inflation in Zimbabwe has risen by 10.5% this past month. It increased in both dollar and local currency terms.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/01/28/infla
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Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
• 3:19 PM
3 min
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a
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What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?
• 10:08 AM
6 min
“They’re not using any innovations that are unknown or secret or anything like that," Rasgon said. "<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/01/28/what-is-deepseek-the-chinese-ai-company-upending-th
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Friday, january 24, 2025
Tony Parker joins forces with DRC for 'Invest in DRC' night in Paris
Business • 11:42 AM
2 min
The "Invest in DRC" forum, brought to light significant challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) while emphasizing the nation's potential appeal to foreign investors.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https:
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Trump’s message at Davos: oil price cuts could end Ukraine war
Business • 7:07 AM
1 min
President Donald Trump announced his intention to urge the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, along with its primary member, Saudi Arabia, to lower crude oil prices during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Th
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Thursday, january 23, 2025
Wednesday, january 22, 2025
Nigerian regulator approves up to 50% hike in mobile phone tariffs
Business • 1:56 PM
1 min
Mobile phone tariffs in Nigeria have remained unchanged for over 10 years.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/01/22/nigerian-regulator-approves-up-to-50-hike-in-mobile-phone-tariffs/?utm_source
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Critical minerals and climate action: South Africa's G20 priorities
Business • 10:48 AM
1 min
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined objectives and priorities for the country’s G20 presidency with a promise of elevating the impact of climate change on developing countries.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="
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The ramifications of Trump's tariff decisions for world trade organisation
Business • 8:59 AM
1 min
The leader of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, conveyed a sense of "cautious optimism "tatting that her approach to the U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and tariff strategies is to remain composed and observe the actual policies that w
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Monday, january 20, 2025
Oxfam puts spotlight on wealth inequality as WEF gets underway
Business • 10:43 PM
1 min
As the world economic forum kicks off in Davos, Oxfam is putting the spotlight on wealth inequality. According to the anti-poverty group, billionaires' wealth increased three times faster last year than in 2023.<div class="small-12 column text-center arti
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Bitcoin soars past $109,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump
Business • 4:20 PM
5 min
Once a sceptic who said a few years ago that Bitcoin “ seems like a scam,” Trump has embraced digital currencies with a convert’s zeal.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.africanews.com/2025/01/20/bitcoin-soars-pa
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