November 25
South Africa: How The Rule-Based Order is Collapsing in Front of Us - Nobel Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk on How South Africa Can Help Ukraine [guest column]
allAfrica
A few weeks ago, South Africa and Ukraine discussed the possibility of visa-free access to South Africa for diplomats from Ukraine. When the decision is made, it will be another… Read more »
Uganda: EU Funds Keep African Security Missions Afloat [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
In spite of concerns that the European Union was slashing its budgets for African military operations to fund Ukraine's fledgling defence against the Russian invasion now in its… Read more »
Africa: Caulker Retires From International Football After Transformative Sierra Leone Career
CAF
Sierra Leone's Steven Caulker has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a career that significantly influenced the nation's footballing… Read more »
Africa: Does the World Have Leaders Who Can Save the World? [editorial]
Foroyaa
Netanyahu was given a standing ovation at the US Congress. He proceeded to the United Nations and spoke to his delegation instead of communicating with world leaders. He was asked… Read more »
November 24
Morocco: Valencia Floods - Morocco's Solidarity With Spain Reflects Spirit of Bilateral Cooperation - Benyaich
MAP
Morocco's ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, emphasized on Friday in Valencia that the Kingdom's solidarity with Spain in the wake of the recent flooding reflects the spirit of… Read more »
November 22
Africa: Little Chocolate Lies - - How Lindt Undermined Its Own Claims of Excellence
Daily Maverick
Claims of its luxury chocolates being 'expertly crafted' were mere puffery, the Swiss manufacturer insisted, in order to slither out of a legal matter. Where does this leave the… Read more »
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Africa: On the 140th Anniversary of the Berlin Conference, Africans Rising Calls for the Abolition of Colonial Borders and Demands Free Movement Across Africa.
Africans Rising
Today, as Africans remember the 140th anniversary of the Berlin Conference, which led to the division and balkanization of the continent, Africans Rising Movement, a Pan-African… Read more »
Uganda: France Invests Shs 1.12 Billion to Boost French Language Education in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
The French government launched a major initiative to enhance French language education across Uganda. The two-year, Shs 1.12 billion project, known as the French Education… Read more »
November 21
Africa: Coffee Prices Ease On EU Law Delay, Brazil Rains
Business Day Africa
Global coffee prices eased this week following the extension of the European Union's deforestation law and favourable rainfall in Brazil. Read more »
November 20
Africa: Malawi, Zambia Speak Out About Russia's Influence, Concerned That It's 'A Double-Edged Sword'
Nyasa Times
Malawi and Zambia, just like other Southern African Development Community (Sadc) countries, have spoken out about the relationship with Russia amid rising concerns that it is 'a… Read more »
Mozambique: Three More Protesters Shot Dead, Opposition Leader Declares Period of Mourning
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Two key donors - the EU and the UK - have indirectly backed Frelimo in the dispute over the elections, in a way which will clearly strengthen the position of hard-liners within the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: From the Streets to Russia Courtesy of First Lady
The Herald
From the harsh realities of street life to the vibrant city of St Petersburg, Russia, 10 rescued children are experiencing a transformative cultural exchange thanks to First Lady… Read more »
November 19
South Africa: SA's Leadership of G20 Will Not Succeed 'Without Engagement With Ukraine', Says Ambassador
Daily Maverick
Ukraine's ambassador to SA, Liubov Abravitova, also said that Ukraine was keenly awaiting an invitation from President Cyril Ramaphosa to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to… Read more »
Nigeria: Femi Fani-Kayode, Kemi Badenoch and an Old Fellow From Leicester
Premium Times
Oni's defence of Badenoch's refusal to support reparations is rooted in a flimsy argument. Read more »
November 18
Sudan: Russia Veto on Sudan Ceasefire 'Shocking' - US Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield [press release]
U.S. Mission to the UN
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Read more »
South Africa: One of Interpol's Most Wanted Fugitives Captured at Johannesburg Airport [press release]
Govt of SA
Minister Leon Schreiber commends the Border Management Authority (BMA) on the interception of one of Interpol’s most wanted fugitives The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon… Read more »
November 17
Nigeria: Bad, Bad Badenoch....
Vanguard
Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the British Conservative Party was born to Nigerian parents with Yoruba ancestry. Her father, the now late Dr. Femi Adegoke was a Medical doctor… Read more »
South Africa: German Cops Confirm Clues That Wanted Global 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova May Be in South Africa
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick has reported before on wanted global 'cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova's possible ties to South Africa, and Cape Town in particular. Now police in Germany are looking into… Read more »
Nigeria: Odegbami Hails Osimhen for Equaling His Record
This Day
Legendary Segun 'Mathematical' Odegbami has saluted Victor Osimhen after the Napoli loanee at Galatasaray equaled his goals tally in the Super Eagles. Read more »
November 14
Africa: EU Parliament 'Takes a Chainsaw to Anti-Deforestation Law' [press release]
Global Witness
The European Parliament today backed a 12-month delay for the EU's landmark anti-deforestation law, which would see new rules to prevent imports and exports of commodities grown on… Read more »
Kenya: Anglican Church of Kenya Calls for Accountability Amid UK Abuse Scandal
Capital FM
The Anglican Church of Kenya has expressed concern following the revelations of the Church of England's mishandling of abuse allegations against the late John Smyth QC. Read more »
Liberia: 'A Spat in the Face of the U.S.' - SG Koijee, CDC Chide Boakai On 'Harmful' Ties With Russia
FrontPageAfrica
The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has warned that President Joseph Boakai's decision to open diplomatic doors to Russia would prove detrimental to Liberia's… Read more »
Liberia: CDC Slams Boakai Over Russian Ties
New Dawn
The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has described the Boakai regime's recent move to cement diplomatic ties with Russia as counterproductive for the country, at least as it… Read more »
November 13
Senegal: EU Vessels to Stop Fishing in Senegal Waters After Accord Expires
RFI
The EU says it will not renew a fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar following "shortcomings" over illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Read more »
Niger: Niger Embraces Russia for Uranium Production Leaving France Out in the Cold
RFI
Niger has called on Russian firms to directly invest in uranium and other natural resource production, following the collapse of relations with former colonial ruler France and the… Read more »
Liberia: Opposition Warns Boakai's Ties With Russia Threaten Stability, U.S. Relations
Liberian Investigator
The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has warned that President Joseph Boakai's administration's efforts to establish diplomatic ties with Russia, despite Liberia's… Read more »