Three people, two women and a man, have been confirmed dead after a three-storey building that was being used as a church collapsed on worshippers in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, on Sunday. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak said 20 others, most of them women and children, had been rescued and were being treated in various hospitals. There was “90-95% certainty that we no longer [have] any persons [trapped]”, he added. Emergency teams worked through the night under floodlights searching for victims inside the structure’s remains. The cause of its collapse, which happened after heavy rain, is unknown, with the interior minister…
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By Rédaction Africanews and AP Catholics across Nigeria marked Palm Sunday, beginning the Holy Week with prayers and processions. The observance commemorates the biblical account of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, symbolising peace and humility. This year’s celebrations come as many Nigerians face rising living costs and ongoing insecurity. Some worshippers said the message of hope associated with Palm Sunday remained relevant despite the challenges. “Nigeria is going to be better whether we like it or not, and Christ is our hope,” said faithful Frank Mordi. Omowunmi Mubi, another Catholic faithful, said she hoped the Easter period would bring hope…
The ants are flying in Kenya at the moment. During this rainy season, swarms can be seen leaving the thousands of anthills in and around Gilgil, a quiet agricultural town in Kenya’s Rift Valley that has emerged as the centre of a booming illegal trade. The mating ritual sees winged males leave the nest to impregnate queens, who also take flight at this time. This makes it the perfect time to chase down queen ants to sell on to smugglers who are at the heart of a growing global black market, that taps into the pet craze for keeping ants…
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) formally inaugurated its second Chancellor, Thebe Ikalafeng, in a ceremony that placed the life, intellectual legacy and enduring relevance of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje at the centre of institutional expression. The ceremony was opened by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Debra Meyer, who welcomed guests and set the tone for the occasion as one of reflection, institutional pride and renewed commitment to the University’s founding values. Taking place in the 150th year of Plaatje’s birth, the ceremony reflected a commitment to advancing knowledge that is both locally grounded and globally engaged. The day began with a ceremonial procession linking…
Behind Africa’s most powerful brands are the strategists shaping their trajectory. Today, that reality takes center stage with the launch of the ACMO 100, the first benchmark ranking dedicated to Africa’s leading marketing professionals. Initiated by Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business, MiPAD and AMA, this inaugural edition highlights 100 decision-makers from over 20 countries, operating across key sectors including financial services, telecommunications, consumer goods, fintech and aviation. Built on more than 15 years of research into Africa’s most admired brands, the ACMO 100 addresses a long-standing paradox: while non-African brands continue to dominate perceptions across the continent, African…
ersatile record producer Epic Minds has released a new single, Kufeziwe, featuring vocalist Ms P.O.V. The track is the first in a series of releases leading up to an upcoming EP of the same name. Kufeziwe brings together electronic production with Afro-influenced elements, led by a measured and emotive vocal from Ms P.O.V. The song reflects themes of completion and personal progress, with a sound that sits comfortably across both electronic and contemporary African music spaces. Listen to the official single here: Active since 2008, Epic Minds first gained wider attention in 2012 when the track Jiva was featured in the Red Bull Beat…
By Rédaction Africanews Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni travelled to Algiers on Wednesday. It is her second visit to Algeria since taking office and Meloni comes with clear goals: more gas supplies and tighter relations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Algiers on Wednesday on a working visit. The timing of her trip is not random: as the war in the Middle East is negatively affecting liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Qatar, Italy is in need of more LNG from other countries. With Algeria already in first place for gas exports to Italy (around 30% of Rome’s total…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Kenya and China signed four memoranda of understanding on economic partnership, agriculture, livestock and trade on Tuesday, as Kenyan President William Ruto held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Nairobi. Among the deals was an agreement that will grant Kenya duty-free and quota-free access for Kenyan products to the Chinese market starting in May. China has extended tariff-free access to dozens of African nations, aiming to boost exports of goods like coffee, tea, and horticulture from countries including Kenya. Speaking in the meeting, Ruto described “fruitful consultations” with the Chinese, thanking them for…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Controversial civic group, March and March, took to the streets of the South African city of Durban on Wednesday demanding stricter immigration laws and border controls. Joined by several political parties, including ActionSA, and vigilante anti-migrant group Operation Dudula, they demanded the mass deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. March and March’s leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, together with her supporters, did little to temper rhetoric widely condemned as xenophobic. She questioned why government allowed undocumented foreigners to use public facilities, including healthcare. “If you are saying you can’t refuse them healthcare for example, why must it be…
BCG analysis finds that scaling Africa’s software developer base could unlock major economic value, competitiveness and long-term growth across the continent, with the inclusion of women representing one of the continent’s most powerful yet underutilised accelerators. Africa’s developer community is expanding faster than anywhere else in the world, new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysis shows, underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global technology creation. Although the continent currently has 4.7 million developers – far fewer than regions such as Asia with 73.9 million and Europe with 27.5 million – the talent base has been expanding at 21% a year between 2019 and…