The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
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Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say
The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.
Africa: Uganda Urges Realism On Somalia, DRC As Sweden Takes Contact Group Leadership
[Nile Post] The Ambassador of Sweden to Uganda, Maria Hakansson, has held talks with State Minister for Regional Affairs John Mulimba following Sweden's assumption of the chairmanship of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes.
'Let them shower in hotels': Johannesburg Premier faces backlash amid water crisis
In South Africa, as taps run dry in Johannesburg, Africa's richest city, a tone deaf remark by a senior politician there unleashes fury.
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. @aprm_marierose, CEO of the African Peer Review Mechanism (@aprmorg)
[African Union] H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, received H.E. @APRM_MarieRose, CEO of the African Peer Review Mechanism (@APRMorg) at the AU Headquarters this morning.
Africa: 20 Ugandan Students Secure Shs 3.85bn Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship to Advance Stem Dreams
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- A new group of 20 Ugandan students has been selected to benefit from the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, a Shs 3.85 billion initiative aimed at supporting talented learners from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing studies in science,
Turkey's president rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland
He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.
Africa: South Africa to Receive One Million FMD Vaccine
[SAnews.gov.za] The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa this weekend, bringing much-needed relief to the most affected provinces and regions.
Africa: South African Entrepreneur Boosts Africa-China Trade With Two-Way Business Model
[Nile Post] A South African entrepreneur is bridging the gap between Africa and China, helping African businesses access Chinese markets while promoting African products abroad.
Africa: Guterres Declares - 'Africa Must Be At the Table and Benefit From Its Own Wealth'
[Liberian Investigator] Addis Ababa -- In a forceful address at the 39th African Union Summit, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered what many observers are calling one of his most direct endorsements yet of Africa's long-standing demands: permanent
Africa: Zim Gears Up for Continental Triathlon As Nyanga Hosts 2026 Africa Cup
[263Chat] Preparations for the 2026 Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup and Multisport Festival which will take place on 14 March at Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga are at an advanced stage.
East Africa: Erdogan Criticises Israel's Recognition of Somaliland, Warns Against Foreign Rivalry in Horn of Africa
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday sharply criticised Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland, warning that the move would neither benefit Somaliland nor the wider Horn of Africa region.
Africa: Too Little, Too Concentrated - Why AI Start-up Funding in Africa Needs Rethinking
[The Conversation Africa] One year after the AI Summit in Paris, the international community will meet again this week in New Delhi for the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence, whose objective will notably be to support the diffusion of AI uses in developing countries. In
Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'
The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".
Africa: UN Mourns Civil Rights Giant, Jesse Jackson
[Premium Times] "Reverend Jackson lent his powerful voice to the UN's work against racism, against apartheid and for human rights."
Africa: Nearly Two-Thirds of Maternal Deaths Occur in War-Prone Countries - WHO
[Premium Times] In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Africa: Call for Renewed Push to Secure Water and Sanitation Across Africa
[SAnews.gov.za] Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on African leaders to re-energise efforts to improve access to clean water and safe sanitation, saying that delayed investment has left millions vulnerable to climate shocks, poor health, and economic
Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mourns the Passing of Hon. Rev Jesse Jackson
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has joined leaders across the world in mourning the passing of the Hon. Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, who died at the age of 84. He described him as a towering figure whose life's work
Africa: President Ruto Presides Over NIRU's Inaugural Graduation, Boosting Africa's Intelligence Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the inaugural graduation ceremony of the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), marking a historic milestone for the institution and Africa's growing intelligence and security education
Africa: Coffee Crops Are Dying From a Fungus With Species-Jumping Genes - Researchers Are 'Resurrecting' Their Genomes to Understand How and Why
[The Conversation Africa] For anyone who relies on coffee to start their day, coffee wilt disease may be the most important disease you've never heard of. This fungal disease has repeatedly reshaped the global coffee supply over the past century, with consequences that reach
Africa: Snakebites - How to Avoid Them and What to Do If You're Bitten
[The Conversation Africa] Imagine walking into tall grass or working barefoot in a field ... and suddenly feeling sharp pain on your foot. You've just been bitten by a snake. This is more than a moment of shock; it could be the beginning of a dangerous medical emergency.
Africa: Maternal Deaths Spike During War and Instability, New Report Warns
[UN News] Nearly two thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, according to a report released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.