Zimbabwe opposition party holds rally ahead of election/in /by
While speaking at the rally, the 45 years Nelson Chamisa, who is the main opposition leader warned against violence directed towards members of the opposition. He rallied for a better Zimbabwe with sufficient jobs and a working economy.
Rally in capital in support of Niger coup leaders/in /by
Several hundreds responded to a call from putsch leaders in Niger's capital Niamey on Thursday to gather in support of mutinous soldiers who announced they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation.
Exploring Africa’s interests at the summit in Russia {Business Africa}/in /by
Russia, which desperately wants allies, is hosting a Russia- Africa summit. Food security and Wagner are some of the key questions on the agenda Andthe Angolan kwanza is one of the worst-performing African currencies this year as low oil prices and an increase in debt payments have made it harder.
9th Francophone Games: A boon for Kinshasa?/in /by
A dozen delegations representing various countries take part in a press conference for the IXth Francophone Games and a launch ceremony for the Games' organising committee in Kinshasa. "First of all, I would like to express our gratitude to the Congolese authorities for their remarkable efforts.."
Russia’s trade with Africa increased by 35% In the first half of 2023/in /by
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the trade turnover between Russia and African countries had increased by almost 35% in the first half of 2023 despite international sanctions and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic
Women’s world cup: South Africa looking to get off the mark against Argentina/in /by
South Africa and Argentina will both be looking to get off the mark at the Women's World Cup 2023 when they go toe-to-toe at the Dunedin Stadium on Friday. The South Americans were narrowly beaten by Italy in their opening game, while South Africa were edged out by Sweden.
Before Niger, several recent coups in the Sahel/in /by
On August 18, 2020, Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was overthrown after several months of political crisis. On October 5, a transitional government was formed, supposed to return power to civilians within 18 months.
Women’s World Cup: Nigeria beats Australia 3-2 in shock win/in /by
In a shock win on Thursday, Nigeria beat Australia 3-2 at a sold-out match in Brisbane's Lang Park.
Podcast | Cooking with flavour powerhouse Soumbala in Burkina Faso/in /by
The first thing that hits you is the smell. The pea-sized néré pods from the néré tree may be small but they pack a powerful olfactory punch. Once transformed into mouth watering Soumbala, they’re a crucial addition to a host of traditional meals eaten all across West Africa.
Drought-hit North Africa turns to purified sea and wastewater/in /by
The North Africa has embarked on a building spree of plants that purify sea and wastewater as climate change intensifies droughts in the water-scarce region.