July 06, 2022
Africa: Morocco and Senegal Move Into Knockout Stages At Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco and Senegal advanced to the knockout stages from Group A at the women's Africa Cup with victories over Uganda and Burkina Faso respectively. Read more »
July 04, 2022
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations Postponed to 2024
African football bosses have announced a rescheduling of the next Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »
July 03, 2022
Africa: Gastronomy Gong Given to Fulani Chef Supporting Women in West Africa
Fatmata Binta has tried many different jobs, but this one definitely fits her like a glove. The chef, born in Sierra Leone, now based in Ghana has placed Fulani cuisine at the… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Africa: AU Calls for Investigation Into Migrant Deaths, Violence On Morocco-Spain Border
The African Union Commission chief has voiced his shock at the "violent and degrading" treatment of African migrants trying to cross from Morocco into Spanish territory after 23… Read more »
Africa: G7 Aims to Raise U.S.$600 Billion to Counter China's Belt and Road
G7 leaders meeting in southern Germany have detailed plans to raise $600bn in private and public funds to finance much-needed infrastructure, notably on the African continent, and… Read more »
June 20, 2022
Africa: Football Chiefs Launch Poster for Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
African football bosses on Monday unveiled the poster to be displayed around cities in Morocco for the 2022 women's Africa Cup of Nations which starts on 2 July. Read more »
Africa: As War Drags On, France Seeks Long-Term Solutions for Ukrainian Refugees
Just under five million Ukrainians have registered as refugees across Europe since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, according to the UN refugee… Read more »
June 05, 2022
Africa: African Countries Look to Japan to Navigate Wheat Shortages Caused by War in Ukraine
African countries needing to fill the gap created by a lack of Russian and Ukrainian food imports must look outside the typical sphere of economic aid, says UN Assistant Secretary… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Africa: NGO Warns World's 'Most Neglected' Refugee Crises Are All in Africa
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) says the world is paying too little attention to a profusion of mass displacements of people across Africa, who risk death by starvation and… Read more »
Africa: AU Chair Macky Sall Heads to Russia for Talks With Putin Over Food Security
The head of the African Union, Senegalese President Macky Sall, is scheduled to speak with President Vladimir Putin in the south-western Russian city of Sochi in a bid to offset… Read more »
May 27, 2022
Africa: AU Leaders Seek Home-Grown Solutions for Continent's 'Alarming' Humanitarian Situation
African Union leaders are meeting in Equatorial Guinea for two summits as the continent contends with humanitarian crises, terrorism and military coups. Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: Despite Climate Stress, Africa Is in 'Unique' Position to Fight Global Warming - Report
With six months to go before Egypt hosts the Cop27 climate conference, campaigners in Africa and elsewhere are looking to put the continent that is most vulnerable to climate… Read more »
May 22, 2022
Africa: Desertification Summit Ends With Promises to Restore a Billion Hectares of Land
The COP15 summit in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, which was focused on desertification and its impacts, closed with commitments by 196 countries to restore one billion hectares of… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Africa: Securing Land Rights Is Crucial to Land Restoration in Africa - COP15
Human rights-based land governance on the African continent is the best way to rehabilitate land and prevent its degradation.This according to a number of groups presenting at the… Read more »
May 16, 2022
Africa: Seko Fofana Wins Prize for Best African Footballer in French First Division
The Lens midfielder Seko Fofana was on Monday awarded the Prix Marc Vivien-Foe to salute his performances as the best African player in France's top flight during the 2021/2022. Read more »
Africa: 'Cartooning for Peace' Plan Aims to Draw Africa Towards Democracy
A group of cartoonists from around the world assembled for the Cartooning for Peace initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, this month to raise awareness of the power of press cartoons in… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Africa: 196 States Meet to Combat Desertification At COP 15 Summit in Abidjan
The UN's COP 15 against desertification has kicked off in the Ivorian capital, striving for concrete action against the rapid degradation of land and its dire consequences for… Read more »