Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced plans to include Swahili, the lingua franca of East Africa in the country’s national curriculum. This marks a major step towards strengthening regional integration. The President made the declaration at the ongoing East African Community (EAC) Summit in Mogadishu, where he emphasised the importance of adopting Swahili to foster unity and collaboration within the region. Currently, English serves as the primary medium of instruction across Somalia’s Secondary schools, while Arabic remains the only compulsory second language. However, under the new policy, Swahili will be introduced at both school and university levels. “The country’s…
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By Rédaction Africanews with AP Israel and Hamas entered a third day of peace talks in Egypt on Wednesday over the implementation of United States President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. More senior officials from the US, Israel and mediating countries were expected to join, a sign that negotiators aim to tackle the toughest issues of the American proposal. New members joining the negotiating table include US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as well as Qatar’s prime minister and top diplomat Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Turkey’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin. A…
Members of the Ad hoc Ministerial Committee of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, have convened in Abuja, Nigeria, for a two-day meeting to chart a course for the proposal and allocation of statutory positions for its future appointees from member countries. The rotation of statutory appointees adheres to a principle of cyclical representation among member nations within executive bodies, as delineated in the legal texts and regulations of the regional organization, with each term being non-renewable and lasting four years. Speaking at the opening, the ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Umar Touray, said they were committed to ensuring…
The Chadian government has terminated its agreement with African Parks, the conservation organisation responsible for managing two of the country’s protected sites. It cited concerns over poaching and insufficient cooperation as the reason for the termination. Environment Minister Hassan Bakhit Djamous confirmed in an official letter on Monday that the 15-year mandate covering the Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve and the Greater Zakouma Ecosystem, which includes Zakouma and Siniaka-Minia national parks, would end. The ministry said; “the charity had failed to curb poaching effectively and had not fully collaborated with authorities in the management of the reserves.” African Parks, a…
By Bridget UGWE and Jade Levin Africanews presents a series of interviews with candidates running in Cameroon’s presidential election. In this third interview, Cabral Libii, candidate of the Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN), shares his frustration with the current system and lays out his plans for the youth. Cabral Libii, you’re the president of the Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN). Your candidacy was confirmed after internal tensions within your party. Looking at your background, it’s clear you want to represent a new generation that breaks away from the politics of the past. What makes you ready to lead…
CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled a bold US$440 million roadmap to revitalize its oil palm industry, aiming to transform the sector into a sustainable, competitive, and inclusive engine of economic growth. The 10-year strategy, approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and developed by the Rubber-Palm Oil-Coconut Council (CHPC), targets key challenges facing the country’s palm oil value chain. The ministry indicated that this roadmap will be structured around five strategic areas of intervention, to which a staggering 61% of the budget will be directed, to improve yields in village plantations, which form the backbone of the country’s palm…
Some areas have recorded more than 200 millimetres of rainfall, with the Bằng and Gâm Rivers both surpassing the highest alert level. Local authorities have issued urgent warnings as residents struggle to contain the floods and protect homes and property. By Tuesday, several districts including Thục Phán Ward were submerged again, just days after the last floodwaters receded. Rising river levels and continuous downpours have caused widespread damage, leaving some areas completely cut off. The provincial disaster management committee said the saturation of soil has exceeded 85%, raising the risk of further landslides and flash floods in mountainous areas. At…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Eight of rugby’s most powerful nations have announced their intention to issue international bans for any players who join the new breakaway R360 rugby league. England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, France, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia released a joint letter on Tuesday in which they urged men’s and women’s players to think carefully before accepting offers from the R360 organisation. The private R360 project intends to launch a multi-city rugby series in 2026. International federations see it as a threat. R360 representatives have reportedly approached leading rugby union and rugby league players around the world, to have them join the…
Lagos is set to make history this weekend, the 4th and 5th of October, as it welcomes the first ever UIM E1 World Championship in Africa. The atmosphere is already electric as RaceBird pilots from nine international teams expressed their excitement and readiness during the official media session on Thursday. The E1 Series is the world’s first all-electric offshore powerboat championship, showcasing innovation, speed, and sustainability on water. Since its debut in Jeddah last year, the series has grown into a global spectacle, attracting the involvement of world-renowned icons as team owners and ambassadors. The championship features some of the…
By Rédaction Africanews Nigeria has lost over 600,000 barrels of oil after a three-day nationwide strike over mass layoffs at the Dangote refinery disrupted production, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has confirmed. NNPC upstream chief Bayo Ojulari said the walkout by the country’s main oil union made “optimum production almost impossible” as critical staff were absent from facilities. The strike resulted in a deferred production of about 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) over the period. Union vs Dangote Management The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) called the strike in protest at the dismissal of…