South Africa: Ramaphosa urges safe resolution in Stilfontein Mining standoff/in /by
“The Stilfontein mine is a crime scene,” Ramaphosa said, adding that police must secure the area while ensuring the miners' safe return...."
Dozens of health workers on trial in Turkey accused of causing infant deaths/in /by
47 people in Turkey, including healthcare professionals, have gone on trial for their alleged involvement in a private healthcare scheme resulting in infant deaths. It's one the largest healthcare scandals the country has seen in recent years.
Mali secures $160m settlement from Resolute Mining in tax dispute/in /by
Australian gold miner Resolute Mining has agreed to pay Mali’s military-led government $160 million (£126m) to resolve a tax dispute, following the detention of the company’s British CEO and two colleagues.
Section of Malian military calls for the resignation of the PM/in /by
A section of the Malian military known as the Collective of military defense (CDM) is accusing Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga of "treason" and "denunciation" following his criticism of the ruling generals.
Abuja festival focuses on African culture in the digital age/in /by
The three-day inaugural Abuja International Poetry Festival took place last week in various venues across the Nigerian capital.
Meet one of the teams patrolling Senegal’s waters to rescue migrants on small boats/in /by
For migrants hoping to reach the Canary islands from West Africa in the hopes of a better life, the journey is one of the most dangerous in the world. Assane Seye, a commander in the Senegalese navy, is among those patrolling the sea to rescue migrants.
Heroin addiction crisis in Kenya: A growing challenge/in /by
The drug, which once only passed through Kenya on its way to Europe and America, is now increasingly being sold within the country, especially along its coastal regions, where addiction is rampant.
COP29 finance talks lag as the summit reaches its halfway mark/in /by
One of the main tasks of COP29 is for countries to broker a deal that ensures up to trillions of dollars in adaptation and mitigation financing.
Britain calls for UN action on Sudan, boosts humanitarian aid/in /by
The power struggle between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces, ongoing since April 2023, has caused thousands of deaths and the world’s largest displacement crisis.
Mixed feelings among Senegal’s residents about election, as government claims victory/in /by
Senegal's government has delared victory in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections, with a majority of the votes counted. Some are hoping that the result will enable President Diomaye Faye to push through his reforms, while others are less optimistic.