By Rédaction Africanews and Agencies Guinea’s Supreme Court has released a provisional list of candidates for next month’s presidential election. Among the nine names listed, junta leader General Mamady Doumbouya. He has been in power since 2021 when he ousted former president Alpha Conde after Conde sought and won a controversial third term in office. Former prime minister Lansana Kouyaté and former government minister Ousmane Kaba, have been barred from standing on technical grounds. Kouyate has said he’ll appeal. Opposition leader Faya Millimono, and former minister Aboulaye Yero Balde have been cleared to run. Green light to run Voters last…
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All eyes are on Johannesburg as South Africa hosts the first G20 summit on African soil, presenting a pivotal moment for the continent. With the African Union now a permanent member, there is strong hope that this forum can finally advance key African priorities. South Africa, holding the presidency, is championing an ambitious agenda that includes debt relief, climate finance, disaster resilience, and leveraging Africa’s critical minerals to drive industrialization and job creation. However, the path forward is challenging due to a significant diplomatic hurdle: a hostile United States administration. This tension casts a shadow over consensus-building, particularly on climate finance…
In the heart of Accra’s Osu district, DeRoche Projects has unveiled Ghana’s first precast rammed earth development—the Backyard Community Club—a vibrant hub that blends sport, sustainability, and community. Centered on a clay tennis court, the space doubles as a training ground for young athletes and a gathering place for locals. Unlike traditional rammed earth, the pioneering precast rammed earth panels allow for faster, eco-friendly construction suited to Ghana’s climate. The club’s design emphasizes natural ventilation and daylight, ensuring the building’s eco-friendliness. Beyond sport, the project includes a lush 230-square-meter garden cultivating local produce and medicinal plants, reinforcing lessons in nourishment and environmental…
By Rédaction Africanews and Reuters An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania and Senegal killed 42 people and infected more than 400 between September 20 and October 30, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. In Mauritania, 200 animals have tested positive for the virus and 176 in Senegal. Rift Valley Fever is a mosquito-borne virus that primarily affects animals. However it can also be directly transmitted to humans through the airborne bodily fluids of infected animals. In the most severe human infections, the disease can progress to hemorrhagic fever and encephalitis, and lead to death. Rift Valley Fever…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Cameroon’s long-time leader Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term following his victory in last month’s presidential election, which his opposition rival has described as “a constitutional coup.” Speaking to Parliament, the world’s oldest president promised to stay faithful to the confidence of the Cameroonian people and vowed to work for a “united, stable and prosperous” country. The 92-year-old incumbent, who is Africa’s second-longest serving leader, took the oath of office during a session of parliament in what residents describe as the heavily militarised and partially deserted capital, Yaounde. Priscilla…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP The United States is terminating South Sudan’s designation for temporary protected status, which for years allowed people from the East African country to remain in the US legally and escape armed conflict back home. The termination will be effective from January 5, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement. “After conferring with interagency partners, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem determined that conditions in South Sudan no longer meet the TPS statutory requirements,” the statement said. It added that South Sudanese nationals who use the Customs and Border Protection mobile app to report…
In July, we reported on Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative, a mentorship programme designed to empower and connect emerging women artists with the support and community they need to grow. The initiative, which is backed with training and production tools from Native Instruments is now the subject of a short film, 72 Hours in Lagos , which tracks the lives of three producers — Saszy Afroshii, TinyBraz and Gbots — as they live inside the music in one of the most chaotic yet beautiful places on earth. Seated in her studio, with laptops and studio monitors and controllers filling the space behind her, Saszy Afroshii, who has produced for…
Angola is spearheading a major infrastructure push, seeking $4.5 billion to extend the Lobito Corridor railway into Zambia’s mineral-rich Copperbelt region. This project aims to drastically streamline export logistics for the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, which together produce over 13% of the world’s copper. Currently, shipping this critical metal is a weeks-long ordeal through congested transit routes. The new rail link promises a faster, more efficient Atlantic route, enhancing global supply chain reliability. Backed by the United States, the initiative also carries significant geopolitical weight as a counterbalance to Chinese infrastructure influence in Africa. While a substantial US loan is…
“Françafrique” refers to the political, economic, and military networks France used to maintain influence over its former African colonies, a term popularized in 1998 by François-Xavier Verschave. The term was originally meant to convey a positive partnership but has evolved into a system of corruption, patronage, and informal networks. This system rested on three pillars: military intervention pacts, economic control through mechanisms like the CFA franc and major corporations, and informal personal networks that bypassed official diplomacy. While recent French presidents have publicly denounced this model and promised a new “partnership of equals,” deep-seated mistrust persists. For many Africans, the enduring presence…
Mastercard held its inaugural Africa Edge summit, convening leaders from across Africa’s payments ecosystem to explore how collaboration and innovation can accelerate the continent’s digital growth. The forum focused on building the infrastructure, trust, and interoperability needed to support Africa’s fast-growing digital economy, projected to reach USD 1.5 trillion by 2030, and create new opportunities for consumers and small businesses. Hosted by Mark Elliott, division president, Africa, Mastercard, the event brought together senior representatives from banks, fintech companies, telcos, regulators, and technology partners. Speakers and panelists discussed how to expand low-cost acceptance, improve interoperability and enhance security at scale to create…