By Rédaction Africanews with AP A 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan overnight, killing at least 20 people and injuring 320 others, health officials said on Monday. A spokesperson for the Health Ministry warned that the death toll could rise as rescue workers were still digging in some areas. Yousaf Hammad, a spokesman for Afghanistan’s disaster management agency, said most of the injured suffered minor wounds and were discharged after receiving initial treatment The United States Geological Survey said the quake’s epicentre was located 22 kilometres from the town of Khulm and struck at a depth of 28 kilometres.…
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TNT Africa’s new documentary celebrates the continent’s rich legacy of superhero storytelling. Long before Wakanda captured the world’s imagination, African creators were building their own superhero universes, rich with ancestral wisdom, urban grit, and mythic power. From Captain Africa to Kwezi and Mighty Man, these homegrown heroes have reflected the continent’s diverse cultures and challenged outdated colonial narratives. Now, a new documentary shines a spotlight on the artists behind the masks and capes. Produced and directed by Xavier Fournier and Frédéric Ralière, Children of Captain Africa premieres on TNT Africa this October. With a runtime of 53 minutes, the documentary journeys through Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and beyond, meeting the…
The 11th edition of the Africa Gas Forum will convene on 5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), alongside the well-established Africa Energy Indaba, marking a pivotal moment for the continent’s gas sector. With the release of the latest national energy planning and continental gas demand indicators, the Forum arrives at a time of accelerating momentum for gas in Africa’s energy future. Why now? Recent developments in South Africa’s energy strategy, including strengthened emphasis in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on gas-to-power capacity, underscore the nation’s intention to shift away from a near-complete dependence on coal. At the same time, the broader…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in Monday at a ceremony limited to invited guests, following a disputed election that sparked deadly protests after two main opposition candidates were barred from running. The ceremony was held on government-owned grounds in the administrative capital of Dodoma, a departure from the past, when president took the oath at packed football stadiums that were open to the public. Tension remained high in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, following three days of election protests. Gas stations and grocery shops were closed with streets were nearly empty as…
Akisa Wandera At Shona EPZ, a garment factory in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, the tension is inescapable. The industrious thrum of the heavy-duty sewing machines, along with the workers’ chatter, normally fills the plant with a reassuring rhythm. But today every sound is tinged with uncertainty as the future of the firm is unclear because of the possible end of a key piece of US trade law. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), embedding in legislation a landmark trade agreement that has for 25 years given some African goods duty-free access to the US market, expires on Tuesday. However, this…
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country’s eastern region. Kabila was convicted on Friday of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, including murder, sexual assault, torture and insurrection. He rejected the case as “arbitrary” and said the courts were being used as an “instrument of oppression”. His current whereabouts are unknown. The 54-year-old led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who…
Secluded yet accessible, thrilling yet deeply restorative, five reasons why Ruaha is a safari destination like no other Where ancient baobabs rise from the plains and miombo woodlands stretch endlessly towards the horizon in the Iringa region of south-central Tanzania, you’ll find Ruaha National Park, the ultimate escape into the African bush. Resilient and largely undisturbed, Ruaha offers silence and a sense of intimacy with the wild, something you’ll rarely find at many other safari destinations. Lions roam in extraordinary numbers, elephants amble freely and you feel a connection to nature that has endured for ages. If you’re searching for…
By Hennie de Villiers Africa’s population is projected to exceed 1.7 billion by 2030, one of the youngest and mobile-first populations on the planet, making the continent fertile ground for the reimagining of financial services. But Africa also sits at a crossroads: an accelerating trajectory of digital innovation challenged by deep digital divides, including access and infrastructure, affordability, digital literacy and regulatory constraints. If not addressed with urgency and scale, millions could be locked out of economic progress. The upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg represents a vital moment for the continent to address these challenges and serve as the platform to showcase…
Marianne BaisneeParis South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead near the four-star Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris, French officials have told the BBC. Mthethwa, 58, was reported missing by his wife on Monday evening, after a “worrying message from him”, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. He had booked a room on the 22nd floor of the high-rise hotel, whose security window was forced open, it added. The circumstances around his death are unclear at this stage, and an investigation has been opened, the Paris prosecutor’s office said, adding that a duty magistrate was “going to the…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have renewed and expanded their memorandum of understanding (MoU), underscoring their commitment to strengthening intra-African trade, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) competitiveness, and South-South cooperation. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) by Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank and Ms. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of ITC. Under the renewed MoU, Afreximbank and ITC will promote SME competitiveness, capacity building related to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), sustainable livelihoods through the…