The announcement was made by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held in Beijing in early September. Analysts see it as an attempt to extend China's influence…
Voters in the Most Important Election Since Apartheid’s…
In an election considered the most significant in 30 years for their nation, South Africans started voting Wednesday in schools, community centers, and in big white tents set up in open fields. It could land…
Ancient Cultural Diversity in Central Africa Outwebs Agricultural…
Recent studies based on genetic, archeological, and paleoenvironmental evidence have occupied Central Africa with hunter-gatherer people for hundreds of thousands of years. But modern hunter-gatherers living in the Congo Basin speak languages they have recently…
Nigeria expanding its program for HPV vaccination against…
Originally included in the October last year standard immunization campaign, the HPV vaccination—developed to help prevent cervical cancer—was then rolled out to most Nigerian states on Monday. Health professionals participated in a campaign to alert…
Strong fighting in the Darfur region of Sudan…
At least 123 people have died over more than two weeks of fierce combat between Sudan's military and the infamous paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over el-Fasher, a key city in the western Darfur area.…
Foreign Direct Investment from UAE into Africa sets…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strengthened its position as a top investor in Africa in 2023, which resulted in an amazing $4.5 billion pledge for projects on clean energy. This latest rise emphasizes the UAE's…
Breaking Barriers: Stand-Up Comedy Transforming Africa Women
Driven by women who are using humor as their weapon, a revolution is under development right in the middle of Africa. Traditionally a field dominated by men, stand-up comedy is seeing a boom of gifted…
Partnering in AI Investment to Develop Talent and…
Dubai, Abu Dhabi - A cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) investment between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France aims to produce semiconductors and nurture talent, therefore supporting the UAE's technological push. Through important industry…
South Africa approves the ICC arrest warrant request…
Pretoria, Republic of South Africa The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan's recent statement that he has asked for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and…
Renowned Ghanaian author and feminist Ama Ata Aidoo…
Ghanaian Ama Ata Aidoo, one of Africa's most well-known writers and dramatists, passed away at the age of 81. Renowned feminist Aidoo wrote about and embraced African women's plight in pieces like Changes, Our Sister…
Ramaphosa passes full coverage health laws before election
A significant turning point in South Africa's healthcare reform efforts has been reached with the formal signing into law of a bill aimed at universal health coverage by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking at the Union…
Egypt Joins South Africa in Genocide Case Against…
Significantly, Egypt has declared its official intention to join South Africa in the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) genocide complaint against Israel. South Africa started the complaint in January and claims that Israel's activities in…
Somalia unexpectedly requests that the UN terminate its…
The Foreign Minister wrote the Security Council a letter requesting the end of a UN political mission that has advised Somalia on peacebuilding, security reforms, and democracy for more than ten years. Three unidentified UN…
The UAE Investment Boom: A Stable Signal in…
In the context of a fall in foreign direct investment worldwide, this remarkable achievement emphasizes the UAE's ability to position itself as a safe haven for investors. The UAE garnered an astounding $23 billion in…
Race Against Time: Rescue Efforts Continue After South…
On Tuesday night, a multidisciplinary rescue team—which included sniffer dogs—kept looking for the more than thirty people buried beneath the debris at a George, South Africa, building site. There were seventy-five individuals there when the…
Kenya and Somalia have signed a pact that…
On Monday, Kenya and Somalia signed an agreement regarding the two countries' cooperation in political consultations, education, and defense. Musalia Mudavadi, who is also the cabinet secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, stated in Nairobi,…
The 2024 Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Fostering Multilateralism…
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr. Naledi Pandor will officially visit Denmark to participate in the 2024 Nordic-African Foreign Ministers' Meeting, set for Copenhagen on May 2–3. This year's two days of the annual…
Kenya orders evacuations in flood-prone areas after a…
William Ruto, the President of Kenya, traveled to the flood-stricken village of Kamuchiri, which is located north-west of Nairobi, on Tuesday, April 30. Residents of places that have experienced flooding or landslides in the past,…
UAE-Kenya Partnership Boosts Investments in Mining and Technology…
Introduction: The UAE and Kenya have forged a significant partnership aimed at bolstering investments in Kenya's mining and technology sectors. With a focus on diversifying investment portfolios and promoting economic growth, this collaboration holds promise…
