The 'iron lady' taking a shot at Ivory Coast's presidency
Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.
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Anti-apartheid hero's new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC
Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.
Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway
The 64-year-old has been sacked, although all the passengers were unharmed.
Africa: First Aid in Africa - When Every Second Counts, Red Cross Driven to Save Lives
[IFRC] From Kampala's busy streets to the highlands of Lesotho, Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are proving that first aid is more than a skill -- it's a lifeline.
Africa: Sovereign Carbon Initiatives - A Climate Justice Tool Endorsed by the African Union and Immediately Deployable Across Africa
[Fondation - Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry] The Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry Foundation is urging African nations to exercise their right to collect carbon contributions under the ''polluter pays'' principle. The foundation spoke this week at the second Africa Climate
South Africa reopens inquest into death of Steve Biko
South Africa has reopened the investigation into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko — 48 years after he was killed in police custody.
Wada says Kenya non-compliant with anti-doping code
The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.
Africa: Statement Attributable to Unicef Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder, On the Deadly Risks for Over 450,000 Children in Gaza City As Military Attacks Increase
[Unicef] Amman -- "The escalating military offensive in Gaza City is having devastating consequences for over 450,000 children, already traumatized and exhausted by nearly two years of unrelenting war. They are teetering on the edge of survival as both famine and deadly
Africa: Africa Doesn't Need More Climate Pledges. It Needs Capital.
[allAfrica] The first Africa Climate Summit, held in Nairobi in 2023, was a turning point. It lit the fuse to launch a collaborative, climate-resilient, and prosperous Africa. This week, as leaders gathered in Addis Ababa for the second Summit, the message was clear: the time
Africa: AU Condemns Massacre of 71 Civilians in Eastern DRC
[Nile Post] The African Union (AU) has condemned the killing of at least 71 people in a brutal attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Africa: WHO Recommends New Spatial Repellents to Prevent Malaria
[Malaria Consortium] The World Health Organisation has recommended the use of spatial emanators as an additional tool to prevent malaria.
Africa: Performative Democracy and Gender Equity in Ghana
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements,
Africa: Africa Calls for Homegrown Climate Solutions in Just Transition
[IPS] Addis Ababa -- African climate negotiators and civil society organizations at the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS 2) have called on governments to include sustainable farming approaches and other Africa-led solutions in their revised Nationally Determined Contributions
Africa: Abuja Mall Hosts Theo Godson's Africa's First-Ever 10x Activation
[Vanguard] In a historic first for Africa, Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja will host the 10X Nigeria Activation, the official kickoff of the 10X Movement in Africa, led by Theo Godson, Africa's leading 10X Business Coach and founder of the Beyond Borders Movement and BELT Africa, from
Africa: Turning Points - How Five Moments Reshaped Africa's World Cup Race
[Premium Times] How they reshaped the race, and the standings after the two-game window; for some, however, it was already too late.
Africa: No, Applying Castor Oil to Sanitary Pad Won't Solve Reproductive Health Issues
[Africa Check] No, applying castor oil to sanitary pad won't solve reproductive health issues
Africa: From African Champion to General Coordinator - Siaka Tiéné's New Game
[CAF] African champion with Côte d'Ivoire in 2015, Siaka Tiéné has successfully transitioned into a key role in CAF competitions As General Coordinator, he oversees every logistical detail to guarantee optimal conditions for teams Drawing on his playing career and management
Africa: CAF Marks 100 Days to Kick-Off of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
[CAF] The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 will kick-off in Morocco in exactly 100 days, bringing together passionate fans from across the continent and showcasing Africa's football excellence to the world.
Africa's sprint 'pirate' who celebrates like Arsenal's Gyokeres
Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme on African sprinting, why he adopted Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres 'mask' celebration and his ambitions at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Africa: What Is South-South Cooperation, and Can It Be the Gateway to a Fairer World?
[UN News] Although developing countries often look to do deals with wealthy nations in order to help boost their economies, working closely with States facing similar challenges - so-called "South-South cooperation" - may be the key to sustainable growth and paving the way for
Africa: Africa's Carbon Markets Deliver More Than Emissions Reductions - And the World Should Notice and Invest
[allAfrica] Africa's carbon markets are poised to transform not only the continent's future, but the global fight against climate change. Yet, as leaders gather for the Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2), Africa's achievements and leadership in this arena are too often treated as
Africa: As Funding Cuts Bite, South Africa's AIDS Conference Pushes for Inclusive, Innovative HIV Strategies
[allAfrica] Johannesburg -- The 12th South African AIDS Conference opened this week at Emperor's Palace in Gauteng, South Africa, as pressure mounted on health systems in the host country and the region. The conference, which runs from September 8-11, drew about 1,400 delegates
South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life
Thabo Bester had argued the documentary would affect his trial for allegedly faking his death to escape prison.
'Rugby's changed my life' - Hele's tough rise
South Africa number eight Aseza Hele has been a star of the Women's Rugby World Cup and plays on Saturday against New Zealand in her country's first quarter-final.
Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers
But African travellers will be required to submit an online application for verification, a minister says.
Africa: PM Abiy's Africa Climate Innovation Compact, African Climate Facility Established At Conclusion of ACS2
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Africa Climate Innovation Compact (ACIC) and the African Climate Facility (ACF), were established under the initiative of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia at the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) held in Addis Ababa.
Africa: Silent Killer - 73% of Africans With Diabetes Unaware of Condition, Doctor Warns
[263Chat] A local medical doctor has sounded alarm over the rising toll of diabetes in Africa warning that most people living with the disease are unaware of their condition until it is too late.
Africa: Rachel Ruto Rallies Africa's Leaders to Prioritize Clean Cooking At Africa Climate Summit
[Capital FM] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- First Lady, Rachel Ruto, has called for urgent, decisive action to close Africa's $4 billion annual financing gap for clean cooking, describing it as "the smartest investment we can make in humanity."
Africa: Sirleaf Urges African States to Ratify AU Women's Protection Convention.
[New Dawn] Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has called on African governments to urgently ratify, domesticate, and enforce the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG), warning that the treaty's promise will remain
Africa: Climate Security Moves Up Africa's Agenda With Journalism in Front
[IFJ] Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, opened the high-level dialogue and underlined the urgency of acting now. "Africa is at the frontline of the climate crisis.(...) The role of the media, represented here by the
Africa: What Is Ableism? Words Can Hurt People but African Culture Offers an Alternative
[The Conversation Africa] "You speak good English for a Black person."