July 04
Africa: Africans Respond to French Elections With Pragmatism and Frustration
As the National Rally emerged victorious in France's early legislative elections on Sunday, reactions poured in from around the world. In Africa, concerns are mainly focused on… Read more »
June 23
Africa: How Could Countries Finance Reparations for Historical Injustices?
Calls are mounting for governments to pay reparations for slavery, colonialism and other crimes, but such projects are often dismissed as unworkable. New research explores the… Read more »
June 20
Africa: UN Urges Swift Action to Help Millions of Displaced People Across Africa
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has warned that without concerted peace efforts in war-torn Sudan, people will continue to flee to neighbouring countries. Filippo Grandi's… Read more »
Africa: Leaders Gather in Paris to Discuss Boosting Vaccine Production in Africa
Several senior African politicians are in Paris on Thursday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at a global summit where a billion dollars will be formally pledged to… Read more »
June 18
Central Africa: France to Reduce Military Presence in West and Central Africa
France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military… Read more »
June 17
Africa: African Leaders, Analysts Concerned Over Rise of Far Right in France
Since the far right made new gains in the European elections in June, African leaders and commentators have been reacting to the prospect of a National Rally (RN) government in… Read more »
May 19
Africa: Why Europe Is Banking On Africa for Its Big-Ticket Investments
The European Union is investing heavily in Africa - pouring half of its global mega budget of €300 billion into projects on the continent. Renewable energy, internet access,… Read more »
May 17
Africa: LGBTQ+ Gains Thwarted By Enduring Discrimination and Violence
Despite legal advancements and greater openness about sexual orientation, discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people is on the rise in places including Europe - while… Read more »
May 10
Africa: French Catering Company Gives Refugee Women a Recipe for Success
French catering company Bande de Cheffes employs women displaced from their own countries to cook food from around the world. The goal is to make the most of refugees' talents… Read more »
April 19
Africa: Number of African-Born Millionaires to Skyrocket Over Next Decade - Report
Africa's millionaire population is expected to rise by 65 percent within the next 10 years, a report published this week has found. The new recruits to the rich club will come from… Read more »
March 08
Africa: UN Alarmed Over Ever-Rising Cases of Female Genital Mutilation
The number of female genital mutilation survivors now exceeds 230 million worldwide, with most living in Africa, according to Unicef. That represents an increase of 15 percent… Read more »
March 05
Africa: Africa-Led Mission to Haiti 'Urgently Needed', According to the UN
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed alarm at the "rapidly deteriorating security situation" in Haiti and called for more funding for the planned international… Read more »
March 04
Africa: Undernutrition and Obesity a 'Double Burden' in Africa - WHO Study
According to a World Health Organization study published by The Lancet medical journal, obesity has increased alarmingly in low and middle income countries, particularly in Africa.… Read more »
February 06
Africa: Macron Names Bockel Envoy to African Countries That Have French Military Bases
Jean-Marie Bockel, the minister for cooperation under former president, Nicolas Sarkozy has been named special envoy to Africa. Read more »
February 03
Africa: 2023 Africa Cup of Nations - 5 Things We Learned On Day 21 - Reporters Without Order
Tournament organisers have told journalists to behave like sensible individuals. How out of touch are these people? Read more »
February 02
Africa: How Reviving Old Crops Is the Key to Saving Africa's Degraded Soils
Fertile soils are the key to meeting the world's exploding demand for food. With Africa set to become the most populous continent by the end of the century, repairing degraded and… Read more »
February 01
Africa: DRC and Guinea Revel in Unexpected Surge to Last Eight At Africa Cup of Nations
In a tournament of surprises that have run from acid trip translucence into the zany, Democratic Republic of Congo versus Guinea in the quarter-finals ranks as pure psychedelia. Read more »
January 22
Africa: Salah Delays Rehab to Support Egypt During Cape Verde Crunch At Cup of Nations
Egypt skipper Mohamed Salah will head back to English Premier League pacesetters Liverpool for treatment on his injured left leg after watching his Egypt teammates play their… Read more »
January 19
Africa: Ekong Penalty Edges Nigeria Past Cote d'Ivoire At Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria regathered their pride on Thursday night with a 1-0 victory over hosts Cote d'Ivoire to take them joint top of Group A with four points after two games at the 2023 Africa… Read more »
January 17
Africa: 2023 Africa Cup of Nations - 5 Things We Learned On Day 4 - Don't Be a Big Team
The likes of Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt and Ghana and Cameroon haven't been able to dispose of supposedly inferior teams in their opening round of matches. Tunisia went full immersion… Read more »
January 06
Africa: Diplomatic Dip for France as African Nations Seek Out Stronger Partners
French diplomacy in Africa weakened considerably in 2023 as former allies steered their foreign policies elsewhere in the wake of military coups and general political upheaval. A… Read more »
January 03
Africa: Year of Elections Has Africa Poised for Political Shake-Up in 2024
A third of Africa will head to the polls in 2024, with at major issues on the line in at least 18 countries gearing up for an election year. These include coup-hit Mali, Chad and… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Africa: Historic Win or Climate Injustice? Experts Divided On What COP28 Means for Africa
Countries in Africa find themselves on the frontlines of climate change, but many are reluctant to power down development as part of the push to cut out polluting oil, coal and… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Gabon's President Brice Nguema In First Visit to Cameroon
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the president of the Gabonese transition, is visiting Yaoundé December 6, 2023. A long-awaited visit since the general took power at the… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Africa: EU Seeks to Bolster Global Efforts Against Migrant Smuggling
The European Union on Tuesday launched an international alliance to strengthen international cooperation against migrant smuggling. The move comes amid worsening conditions on… Read more »