Niger revokes French company’s operating licence at major uranium mine/in /by
The decision has highlighted tensions between the junta, which came to power in a coup in July last year, and France.
Dr Yumkella on ensuring a fair energy transition for Africa [Interview]/in /by
The transition to renewable energy will quadruple the demand for essential minerals. The majority of these mineral deposits are found in Africa. So, how can we ensure a fair and inclusive energy transition? We discuss this with Dr. Kandeh Yumkella of the Global Council for Responsible Transition.
US tourist killed in Zambia elephant attack, the second this year/in /by
"Juliana Gle Tourneau, 64, of New Mexico, United States of America, died on Wednesday around 17.50 after being knocked from a parked vehicle which had stopped due to traffic caused by elephants around the Maramba Cultural Bridge,"
This week in pictures (17-21 June)/in /by
This is a compilation of pictures representing the top stories in Africa this week.
South Sudan: UN assesses security in community impacted by violence/in /by
There has been an influx of internally displaced people to Nadiangere in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State following intercommunal violence in the area.
Nextflix documentary tells all about the first Black Barbie/in /by
1-hour-34-mminute “Black Barbie: A Documentary" covers the history of Black dolls and their impact on civil rights as well as Black entrepreneurship.
Wild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat illness – Researchers/in /by
The team found the animals were specifically seeking out 13 species of plants, including dead wood. Laboratory found that 88% of the plant extracts reduced bacterial growth, while 33% had anti-inflammatory properties
Climate crisis: Zambia responds to consequences of drought on women, girls/in /by
The climate emergency particularly affects women and girls. In the drought-affected provinces of Southern, Western and Lusaka, acute malnutrition is high among pregnant and breastfeeding women, and is expected to worsen as the lean season begins next month.
Namibian court declares laws banning gay sex unconstitutional/in /by
The case was initiated by Namibian activist Friedel Dausab, with support from the UK-based Human Dignity Trust.
Burkinabe leader visits country’s main TV station after alleged attack/in /by
Last week, the RTB (Radiodiffusion-Télévision du Burkina) headquarters was hit by projectiles, causing considerable damage.