Mandarin learning boom in Rwanda as China’s growth fuels job prospects
As cooperation between the two countries grows, Chinese is gaining prominence in Rwanda as a practical language that can boost business.
Mauritius repeals colonial-era law against gay sex
The ruling comes as an anti-gay crackdown grips East Africa, which has a history of repression and stigmas against gay people.
The ruling comes as an anti-gay crackdown grips East Africa, which has a history of repression and stigmas against gay people.
Uganda police ‘escort’ opposition leader Bobi Wine home, deny arrest claims
Bobi Wine a prominent critic of President Yoweri Museveni was detained by security officials according to his political party, but police denied he had been arrested and said he was “escorted” home.
Bobi Wine a prominent critic of President Yoweri Museveni was detained by security officials according to his political party, but police denied he had been arrested and said he was “escorted” home.
Egypt’s president announces run for third term
Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, speaking at a televised event on Monday, said his decision came in answer to calls from the nation.
Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, speaking at a televised event on Monday, said his decision came in answer to calls from the nation.
WHO recommends malaria vaccine for children, to be rolled out next year
The vaccine, developed in the UK, will become available to countries by mid-2024 and doses will cost between US$2 and US$4, said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday.
The vaccine, developed in the UK, will become available to countries by mid-2024 and doses will cost between US$2 and US$4, said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday.
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Burkina Faso junta says it foiled coup attempt
Burkina Faso’s military government said it had foiled a coup attempt, almost a year after the country’s leader came to power in a coup himself.
Great white sharks fled to avoid liver-eating killer whales
For years, great white sharks were turning up dead on South Africa’s False Bay and Gansbaai shores missing something crucial – their livers. Then, the sharks stopped washing ashore.
For years, great white sharks were turning up dead on South Africa’s False Bay and Gansbaai shores missing something crucial – their livers. Then, the sharks stopped washing ashore.
France will end its military presence in Niger following coup
French President Emmanuel Macron’s move was welcomed by Niger’s military leaders as a ‘step towards sovereignty’.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s move was welcomed by Niger’s military leaders as a ‘step towards sovereignty’.
At least 35 killed in fire at ‘contraband’ fuel depot in Benin
A fire official told local broadcaster ORTB that the accident happened on Saturday at a site known for the storage and handling of petrol.
A fire official told local broadcaster ORTB that the accident happened on Saturday at a site known for the storage and handling of petrol.
At UN, Guinea’s junta leader defends coups in Africa and rebuffs the West
Guinea is among several countries to have seen coups since 2020, along with Mali, Burkina Faso and this year, Niger and Gabon.
Guinea is among several countries to have seen coups since 2020, along with Mali, Burkina Faso and this year, Niger and Gabon.
Archaeologists say they unearthed the world’s oldest wooden structure
Researchers have uncovered a simple structure from the Stone Age that may be the oldest evidence yet of early humans building with wood.
Researchers have uncovered a simple structure from the Stone Age that may be the oldest evidence yet of early humans building with wood.
Libya floods: reporters ordered out of Derna after protests
‘The number of journalists has become an impediment to rescuers’, a minister said, while scientists noted that climate change made the rains that triggered the flooding up to 50 times more likely.
‘The number of journalists has become an impediment to rescuers’, a minister said, while scientists noted that climate change made the rains that triggered the flooding up to 50 times more likely.
UN warns of concerning situation at 2 more Libyan dams
The dams in question are the Jaza Dam – between the partly destroyed city of Derna and Benghazi – and the Qattara Dam near Benghazi.
The dams in question are the Jaza Dam – between the partly destroyed city of Derna and Benghazi – and the Qattara Dam near Benghazi.
Sudan’s capital in flames as war rages across the country
Footage on social media shows Khartoum’s buildings burning and smouldering with windows blown out and walls charred or pockmarked with bullets. Thousands have died and millions have been displaced since war erupted on April 15.
Footage on social media shows Khartoum’s buildings burning and smouldering with windows blown out and walls charred or pockmarked with bullets. Thousands have died and millions have been displaced since war erupted on April 15.
‘Future of Europe at stake’: Italy calls for EU help after migrant surge
Between Monday and Wednesday around 8,500 people – more than the island of Lampedusa’s local population – arrived in 199 boats from the North Africa coast, the UN said.
Between Monday and Wednesday around 8,500 people – more than the island of Lampedusa’s local population – arrived in 199 boats from the North Africa coast, the UN said.
Desperate Sudanese face endless wait for passports so they can flee
Hundreds of people have lined up daily outside a new passport office in Port Sudan since it was inaugurated in late August.
Hundreds of people have lined up daily outside a new passport office in Port Sudan since it was inaugurated in late August.
‘Beyond politics and borders’: Libya death toll above 11,300, UN says
Amid conflicting reports on the number of dead in the flood, thousands of people are missing, while 891 buildings in the coastal city of Derna are said to be destroyed.
Amid conflicting reports on the number of dead in the flood, thousands of people are missing, while 891 buildings in the coastal city of Derna are said to be destroyed.
Macron says France’s ambassador to Niger ‘literally held hostage’
The French president says the envoy is living off ‘military rations’ as the junta blocks food deliveries to the embassy.
The French president says the envoy is living off ‘military rations’ as the junta blocks food deliveries to the embassy.
‘Smell of death everywhere’: corpses pile up in flood-hit Libyan city
Authorities in Derna race to collect and bury the growing number of flood victims before bodies turn the Libyan coastal city into a massive contamination site.
Authorities in Derna race to collect and bury the growing number of flood victims before bodies turn the Libyan coastal city into a massive contamination site.
US approves most Egypt military aid, despite human rights concerns
The Biden administration said Egypt was vital for US national security interests, despite what critics have said about widespread human rights abuses.
The Biden administration said Egypt was vital for US national security interests, despite what critics have said about widespread human rights abuses.
