IGAD: Djibouti’s president calls for bold leadership/in /by
Djibouti's president Ismail Omar Guelleh said on Thursday that mediating conflicts in Sudan and elsewhere in the region would require bold leadership.
Cameroonian artist Afran showcases collection of sculptures made from denim/in /by
“I bring here, in this museum, art crafts made with denim, in a place that is full of stories and classical art. It is very suggestive for me, and it is a dream to compare these works, the fruit of today's time, the fruit of contemporaneity, of pop culture, and compare them with an infinite story.”
Burkina Faso: Fresh coup attempt thwarted – authorities/in /by
Authorities in Burkina Faso announced Thursday (Jan. 18) the nation's intelligence services sand security forces thwarted a new coup attempt. Foreign funding was allegedly being unblocked for the accused to proceed with their plan, according to a statement by the government's spokesperson.
Israel’s PM rejects US calls for two-state solution/in /by
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel opposed any scenario which includes the establishment of a Palestinian state.
A cholera outbreak in Zambia has caused more than 400 deaths and infected 10,000/in /by
A cholera outbreak in Zambia has caused more than 400 deaths and infected 10,000
Lesley Lokko: First African woman to win RIBA Royal Gold Medal for architecture/in /by
The 60-year-old Ghanaian-Scottish architect, educator, and author is honored for her remarkable contributions to justice causes and her commitment to "democratize architecture."
Comoros: 1 dead in post-electoral protests, nighttime curfew in force/in /by
The protests came after incumbent President Azali Assoumani was declared the winner in an election held over the weekend that was denounced by the country’s opposition parties as fraudulent. Officially, 16,3% registered voters cast a ballot on January 14.
Private Sector Solutions to Africa’s Displacement Crisis [Business Africa]/in /by
The displacement crisis in Africa has seen a significant rise, with the number of forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) increasing from 36 million in 2021 to 45 million in 2023.
Pics of the day: January 18, 2023/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Ghana’s Black Stars disappoint fans with 2-2 draw with Egypt/in /by
Fans of Ghana's 'Black Stars' were disappointed on Thursday by the team's 2-2 draw with Egypt.