Nigeria: turning tyres into tiles and bricks
Nigerian company Freee Recycle is reducing landfill by turning old tyres into new products, sold across the country.
Blinken’s latest diplomatic trip will take him to Africa
Blinken's Africa trip comes as the United States is increasingly nervous about its relationships on the continent, particularly after coups last year in Niger and Gabon, and escalating unrest in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Felix Tshisekedi sworn in for second term amid disputed election
Despite legal challenges and the dismissal of a petition, the opposition figures have called for nationwide protests to contest the election results and demand a rerun.
South Africa: 70 Petrol Stations Busted Selling Dodgy Diesel – South African News Briefs – January 22, 2023
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Egyptian President says will protect Somalia against anz threat
In a news conference after their meeting, El-Sissi rejected a deal that was signed earlier this month between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland to give landlocked Ethiopia access to its coast
Chinese Vice Premier calls for solidarity among countries of the South
Speaking at a meeting of the third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China, Liu said the "collective rise" of countries in the South is “unstoppable”, but the impact of the old "international economic and political order remains".
Congo Brazzaville: Thousands in need of assistance after floods wreak havoc
Unusually heavy rainfall has caused nine of the countries 12 departments to be affected with floods damaging health facilities and schools and submerging farmland, said the World Health Organization in a statement. More than 330,000 people have been impacted.
AFCON: Mali draw against Tunisia to top Group E with 4 points
Mali, which defeated South Africa in its opening game, moved top of the group on four points before South Africa’s game against Namibia on Sunday. Namibia enjoyed its first Africa Cup win by beating Tunisia 1-0 in their opening game
Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrate baptism of Jesus
Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrated Timket - a festival that marks the baptism of Jesus - on Saturday in the capital Addis Ababa.
Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is sworn into office following disputed reelection
Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is sworn into office following disputed reelection