As part of an official policy against illegal mining, the South African government has declared that it is not going to help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the North West…
King Mohammed VI sends a written message to…
King Mohammed VI has sent a written message to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The message concerns ways of strengthening and developing bilateral relations between the two sisterly countries, reports…
French-Spanish lawyer arrested in Senegal was released under…
Juan Branco, a French-Spanish lawyer who was arrested in Dakar on Sunday in connection with recent unrest in Senegal, was freed on Monday under judicial monitoring before being deported, according to the authorities and his…
Women’s Afrobasket 2023: Nigeria win the title by…
The highly anticipated clash, held at the BK Arena, in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, lived up to its billing as one of the most evenly-matched Finals in the tournament’s history with Nigeria winning . In the end, Nigeria secured an impressive victory, lifting…
5 causes of charger overheating and what to…
It is perfectly normal for the charger on your smartphone to heat up slightly during charging. However, it should never become uncomfortably hot to the touch. If it does, it's a sign that something is…
In Tunisia, marine plastic is transformed into an…
Some fifteen "barbéchas" -- informal collectors -- are taking part in the "Kerkennah Plastic Free" programme, supported by the European Union, to recycle the 7,000 tonnes of plastic waste that litter the Kerkennah Islands every…
In Niamey, almost 30,000 pro-coup Niger demonstrators gather.
Thousands of supporters of the military coup in Niger gathered in a stadium in the city of Niamey on Sunday as the regional organization ECOWAS set a deadline for restoring the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum…
World Bank Partners with Nigeria to Fund 1,000…
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Nigerian government and private sector, is set to embark on a significant project to construct 1,000 mini solar power grids in Africa's largest economy, Nigeria. The project attempts…
Zanzibar targets resources and ICT sectors to diversify…
Zanzibar has put 12 new oil and gas exploration blocks up for grabs, in line with President Hussein Mwinyi's $2.4 billion plan to encourage shipping, oil exploration and seaweed processing while promoting the "blue" economy,…
Russia-Africa summit boosts economic promises amid geopolitical tensions
The Russia-Africa summit, held amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis between Russia and Ukraine, ended last week with promises of debt relief and food supplies to strengthen economic ties between Moscow and the African nation. As…
The crisis in Niger shows that the French…
This was the postcolonial scene in Niamey, the capital of Niger, this week, as hundreds of French nationals joined other EU citizens in scurrying away from the west African nation. Sections of the military had staged a coup against…
Kenya thwarts Al-Shabaab recruitment and travel plans
During their search for directions to the main Kenyan-Somali border, six other foreign nationals were detained in Garissa. According to the authorities, the six individuals planned to travel to Somalia and join the terrorist organization…
Supporters demonstrate in Niamey ‘no to ECOWAS’
A week after the toppling of elected President Mohamed Bazoum, European citizens have been evacuating from Niger, which has had a key role in French and Western strategies to combat a jihadist insurgency that has plagued the…
Advancing antitrust regulation in Africa
The panel, comprised of heads of antitrust agencies from various African countries, engaged in discussions surrounding crucial topics related to antitrust regulation. The challenge of regulating global digital monopolies, as well as the role of antitrust in safeguarding…
Morocco beat Colombia to reach the last 16…
The Moroccans, ranked 72nd, scored thanks to a toepoke from Anissa Lahmari after a penalty was saved at the end of the first half, but their passage was only assured after South Korea held two-time…
The president of Zimbabwe inaugurates a 600 MW…
The Chinese government funded a power plant that President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe inaugurated on Thursday. He stated that the station would go a long way toward reducing power shortages ahead of the upcoming national…
Between Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, where are the…
Each month, the Orchestra Barometer ranks the most popular and best-selling French destinations during this period. In fact, a new ranking for July has been released, showing the status of the top 20 most popular…
$4.6 billion facility in South Africa to produce…
Ammonia, which is made up of nitrogen and hydrogen, is commonly used as a fertilizer. Production of ammonia at an industrial scale allowed agriculture to boom, and according to a study from the University of Manitoba, without it, we wouldn’t be…
Niger’s military chief warns against foreign interference
Niger's new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally televised speech Wednesday night, and he called on the population to be ready to defend the nation. In one of few…
