Ivory Coast experiences increased refugee influx from Mali conflict
Ivory Coast is deploying additional security forces to its northern border following a surge in refugee arrivals linked to escalating attacks by armed groups in neighboring Mali, raising concerns about the southward spread of regional instability.
Kelp forest off Cape Town provides inspiration for local chef
Kelp is essential to oceans, providing a habitat for numerous marine life and keeping the ocean clean by trapping carbon. It's also long been a part of Asian cuisine, but now a chef in Cape Town is turning seaweed into a gastronomic experience.
Pix of the Day: November 14, 2025
Pix of the Day: November 14, 2025
After initial denial, South Africa accepts 130 Palestinian entries
South African authorities initially barred then later granted entry to 130 Palestinian who arrived at O.R.T. International Airport this week, following humanitarian intervention and high-level government consultations after immigration officials identified irregularities in their documentation.
Algeria sees more than 22 wildfires in 8 provinces as southern winds see temperatures soar
Algeria has seen more than 22 forest fires across 8 of its provinces since Thursday, with the worst in the central Tipaza region.
Outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever claims 6 lives in Ethiopia: WHO responds
A suspected outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever in southern Ethiopia has killed six people, including two healthcare workers, prompting an emergency response from the World Health Organization amid concerns over human-to-human transmission.
South Africa announces plan to bid for 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games
If it were to succeed, it would be the first time ever that the world’s biggest sporting event takes place in Africa.
WHO warns Africa facing diabetes time bomb if current trend continues
November 14 marks World Diabetes Day and this year the World Health Organization is warning that Africa is facing an unprecedented rise in the disease.
Nigeria’s Dangote Group considers energy partnership with Zambia
The group's potential expansion into Zambia’s energy sector is an important step for the country’s investment portfolio.
Nigeria dumps mother-tongue education – just as Ghana embraces it. Who’s it right?
Africa’s latest education divide isn’t about budgets, access or even digital transformation, intrestingly, it’s about language, and two West African giants now sit on opposite sides of the debate.