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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that they discussed ways to...
22/12/2024

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between their countries in the fields of education and culture, including the potential for increased French investments in Ethiopia.

The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased to 32.
22/12/2024

The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased to 32.

22/12/2024

Talk Africa: Africa's space ambitions

Space has a timeless allure. It’s vast, mysterious, and may hold answers to questions about our very existence. This week, we look at the current status of Africa’s space programs and the continent’s potential to become a rising space power.

22/12/2024

Botswana’s Tebogo crowned athlete of the year

Letsile Tebogo makes history with Botswana's first Olympic gold in the 200m and wins World Athlete of the Year.

22/12/2024

Nigeria hosts Fencing World Cup

Nigeria made history by becoming the first sub-Saharan country to host the event.

22/12/2024

Food insecurity crisis in Uganda

Refugee-hosting districts in Uganda face acute food shortages due to poor harvests and climate change.

22/12/2024

Remembering Kelvin Kiptum

World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a February car accident in Kenya. He was 24. His passing came just months after winning the 2023 Chicago Marathon with a staggering world record time of 2 hours and 35 seconds and only four days after World Athletics ratified his astonishing record.

22/12/2024

Cameroon rehabilitates ex-Boko Haram fighters

Cameroon launches centers to reintegrate over 3,000 former Boko Haram fighters, helping them rebuild their lives.

22/12/2024

South African visually impaired footballers eye the prize

South Africa’s visually impaired footballers prepare for the BRICS+ tournament in Morocco, using sound and touch.

22/12/2024

South Africa bids to host F1 race

The race is on to secure a Formula One Grand Prix for South Africa in 2026 or 2027. If the bid is successful, it would be the country's F1 event since 1993.

22/12/2024

Benson Kipruto reflects on marathon success

Kenyan marathoner Benson Kipruto recaps his Olympic bronze win and discusses his plans for the future.

Somalia's Defence Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur is the new chairman of the Council of Ministers for the Eastern Afric...
22/12/2024

Somalia's Defence Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur is the new chairman of the Council of Ministers for the Eastern Africa Standby Force, a regional organization that promotes peace and security in Eastern Africa. (Photos: / X)

11 people killed, and three others injured, in a head-on collision in South Africa's Eastern Cape.
22/12/2024

11 people killed, and three others injured, in a head-on collision in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

At least 38 people have died, over 100 others missing after an overloaded ferry capsized on the Busira River in northeas...
22/12/2024

At least 38 people have died, over 100 others missing after an overloaded ferry capsized on the Busira River in northeastern DR Congo.

A moderate 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit western South Africa early Sunday, with tremors felt across multiple areas. Ther...
22/12/2024

A moderate 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit western South Africa early Sunday, with tremors felt across multiple areas. There have been no official reports of casualties, with local authorities expected to conduct further assessments in the affected areas.

Libya's Acacus Oil Company has achieved output of 301,587 barrels per day (bpd), a spokesman for parent firm National Oi...
21/12/2024

Libya's Acacus Oil Company has achieved output of 301,587 barrels per day (bpd), a spokesman for parent firm National Oil Corporation (NOC) said in a statement on Saturday. The NOC's Khaled Gulam also said Sirte Oil Company had attained output of 103,000 bpd in the past two days, a level he said had not been achieved since 2007.

Angola and Madagascar both recorded 2-0 wins against Lesotho and Swaziland, respectively, in their Africa Nations Champi...
21/12/2024

Angola and Madagascar both recorded 2-0 wins against Lesotho and Swaziland, respectively, in their Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers on Saturday. The day’s other games saw Equatorial Guinea play out a goalless draw with Republic of Congo, and Chad draw 1-1 with Democratic Republic of Congo.

UN Security Council extends mandate of peacekeeping mission in DR Congo
21/12/2024

UN Security Council extends mandate of peacekeeping mission in DR Congo

The mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been extended for one year.

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Talk Africa: Africa's space ambition
Talk Africa: Africa's space ambition

Talk Africa: Africa's space ambitions Space has a timeless allure. It’s vast, mysterious, and may hold answers to questions about our very existence. This week, we look at the current status of Africa’s space programs and the continent’s potential to become a rising space power.

Botswana’s Tebogo crowned athlete of the year
Botswana’s Tebogo crowned athlete of the year

Botswana’s Tebogo crowned athlete of the year Letsile Tebogo makes history with Botswana's first Olympic gold in the 200m and wins World Athlete of the Year.

Nigeria hosts Fencing World Cup
Nigeria hosts Fencing World Cup

Nigeria hosts Fencing World Cup Nigeria made history by becoming the first sub-Saharan country to host the event.

Food insecurity crisis in Uganda
Food insecurity crisis in Uganda

Food insecurity crisis in Uganda Refugee-hosting districts in Uganda face acute food shortages due to poor harvests and climate change.

Cameroon rehabilitates ex-Boko Haram fighters
Cameroon rehabilitates ex-Boko Haram fighters

Cameroon rehabilitates ex-Boko Haram fighters Cameroon launches centers to reintegrate over 3,000 former Boko Haram fighters, helping them rebuild their lives.

South African visually impaired footballers eye the prize
South African visually impaired footballers eye the prize

South African visually impaired footballers eye the prize South Africa’s visually impaired footballers prepare for the BRICS+ tournament in Morocco, using sound and touch.

Remembering Kelvin Kiptum
Remembering Kelvin Kiptum

Remembering Kelvin Kiptum World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a February car accident in Kenya. He was 24. His passing came just months after winning the 2023 Chicago Marathon with a staggering world record time of 2 hours and 35 seconds and only four days after World Athletics ratified his astonishing record.

South Africa bids to host F1 race
South Africa bids to host F1 race

South Africa bids to host F1 race The race is on to secure a Formula One Grand Prix for South Africa in 2026 or 2027. If the bid is successful, it would be the country's F1 event since 1993.

Benson Kipruto reflects on marathon success
Benson Kipruto reflects on marathon success

Benson Kipruto reflects on marathon success Kenyan marathoner Benson Kipruto recaps his Olympic bronze win and discusses his plans for the future.

French troops begin departure from Chad The exit is in response to Chad's announcement that it is ending its defence cooperation pact with France. #chad #france #africa #military

Graffiti makes a dramatic turnaround in Abidjan's Plateau district: Previously viewed with disdain and subject to prosecution, graffiti artists are now celebrated, their vibrant work transforming the city's economic heart.

A Namibian fashion designer uses traditional dress to tell the story of the Herero, a minority ethnic group in Namibia. With fewer than 180,000 Herero people remaining, making up less than 6 percent of the country's population, the designer seeks to preserve and showcase their unique cultural heritage.

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