Author: Montage Africa
By Rédaction Africanews and AP African leaders meeting in Algiers on Sunday called for colonial-era crimes to be formally recognized, criminalized and compensated for through an African Union-backed reparations process. The AU resolution was passed a summit in May, that pushed to define colonisation as a crime against humanity. Current international law does not explicitly outlaw the practice. Participants stressed the massive economic damage done by colonisation in Africa as European powers plundered the continent’s natural resources, such as gold, diamonds and rubber, leaving communities impoverished. The economic cost of colonialism in Africa is believed to be staggering, with some…
By Africanews with AP A delegation from the West African regional bloc known as ECOWAS arrived in Guinea-Bissau on Monday for mediation talks with the leaders of a coup over the “complete restoration of constitutional order.” The ECOWAS mission, led by its chairman and the President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio, arrived as the military government — which seized power last Wednesday — banned all demonstrations, strikes and activities regarded as threat to peace and stability. In a statement late Sunday, the military authorities also ordered public institutions and ministries to reopen. Soldiers seized power in the West African…
A powerful solar revolution is dawning across Africa, supercharged by a massive influx of affordable Chinese panels. With global solar costs dropping sharply, China shipped 15 gigawatts of panels to Africa over the past year—nearly matching a quarter-century of earlier installations. This influx is driving expansion in countries such as Nigeria, Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, and Liberia, where new solar parks are coming online. Industry experts say the boom reflects both falling prices and shifting trade dynamics, as the US-China tariff standoff pushes equipment toward new markets. Key innovations such as battery storage and net metering are multiplying the benefits, allowing households…
By Ademola Ajagbe, Regional Managing Director Africa, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Climate finance is on trial this November in Belém, Brazil. World leaders and climate advocates attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) must decide whether the long-discussed plan for funding efforts against climate change can finally deliver for the people and places that need it most. The urgency is clear, climate finance must be availed, more easily, predictably, and equitably to frontline communities. This includes nature-rich regions like Africa that are leading the way in reducing climate change and adapting to its effects. Across Africa, families are continually…
By Africanews with AP Flamengo fans celebrating their Copa Libertadores victory clashed with police on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. The parade ended with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas in an attempt to dissipate the mass of boisterous fans. “When the players turn the corner, they treat us like criminals. We’re just celebrating a title, we don’t want to fight with anyone,” said Filipe da Silva, a Flamengo fan shot with a rubber bullet. “We’re only celebrating, and look at what they do to us.” According to the Brazilian sports newspaper Lance!, at least two people were taken…
By Rédaction Africanews South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Sunday, November 30, that his country would remain fully engaged in G20 activities, despite recent tensions with the United States, which will host next year’s G20 meetings. Ramaphosa announced in a televised address to the nation after South Africa chaired the G20 leaders’ summit a week earlier, which Washington boycotted. US President Donald Trump indicated earlier this week that South Africa would not be invited to G20 meetings next year due to tensions in bilateral relations. “A few days ago, President Donald Trump made a statement to the effect that…
By Africanews Anicet Ekane’s death was announced by his lawyer on Monday. He had been in detention since his arrest on October 24 as Cameroon clamped down on post-election protests. He was accused of supporting Issa Tchiroma who had declared himself the winner of the presidential election. The authorities considered Tchiroma’s announcement subversion. Dozens of people were killed in the crackdown that ensued. Tchiroma has since sought exile in Gambia. Ekane’s African Movement for New Independence and Democracy (Manidem) party had on November 21st accused the police of confiscating Ekane’s medical equipment. It said his oxygen concentrator had remained in…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP United States President Donald Trump is doubling down on his intention to freeze immigration from poorer nations. The Trump administration has been blaming immigrants for problems including crime and housing shortages. The Somali community is one of the president’s latest targets. Speaking from Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said the US did not want immigrants “from different countries that are not friendly to us and countries that are out of control themselves, countries like Somalia.” Trump has recently escalated his attacks on Somali immigrants. He said he would terminate Temporary Protected Status for Minnesota’s Somali residents. The…
By Rédaction Africanews Moroccan athletes Youssef El Baz and Lamyaa Cherkab won the 2nd “Darb Race” half-marathon in Dar Bouazza, which saw over 3,000 runners, both pros and amateurs. The race was free for participants. In the 21 km race for men, Hassan Benbella finished second, followed by Mohamed Nait Ali in third. Among women, Kimberly Chriscaden took second place, with Douss Bennani Sonia in third place. In the 10 km event, star athlete Soufiane El Bakkali competed, with Adnane Mhamdi winning the men’s race and Rania Bassiri leading the women’s race. Bassiri expressed pride in her victory, while Youssef…
By Rédaction Africanews with EBU Spanish authorities have released new footage of the rescue of over 100 migrants in the Canary Islands this weekend. Images show members of the Spanish Red Cross helping people, some of them injured, getting to shore. On Sunday Morning, the Spanish Maritime Rescue Service recovered a dinghy boat carrying 121 people and 4 dead bodies near the isle of El Hierro. Passengers were men between the ages of 15 and 35. Spanish authorities received a distress call from the boat, which had stopped around 30 km south of the island after running out of food, water and fuel.…