By Africanews with AP A record 280 political parties and counting had registered by Thursday’s deadline to participate in Haiti’s first general election in a decade, although not all will make the cut. Nonetheless, the newcomers rejoiced, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises that are largely rooted in gang violence and corruption. Members of CAHDOA, or Collective of Haitian Actors for Development and Alternative Organization, a political party founded one year ago, approached the headquarters of Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council with a marching band. Vuvuzelas blared as the group clapped and chanted, “We are on…
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By Dominic Wabwireh with AP Russia is earning nearly $588 million daily from fossil fuel exports in March—a 17 percent increase since February—as the Iran conflict disrupts Gulf oil supplies and drives prices higher, new analysis shows. “Russia has stepped in to supply oil and gas to global markets at increasing prices,” said Isaac Levi of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. “The longer the crisis goes on, the more it benefits Russia—providing money for drones, weapons, and recruitment.” Who’s buying China, Turkey, and India now buy 90 percent of Russia’s crude oil. European nations remain major…
Ambassador Yin briefed on the key outcomes of the National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the arrangements for this year’s China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Ambassador Yin emphasized that China stands ready to strengthen practical exchanges and cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works, continuously deepen the bilateral strategic partnership. Minister Giddings thanked China for its longstanding support for Liberia’s development and expressed the desire to strengthen cooperation with China in areas such as public works and training to advance Liberia’s national development agenda.
By Regan Adams, CEO of RCS There has been a noticeable shift in the tone of conversations about South Africa over the past year, with the national narrative moving in a more positive direction. From a macroeconomic perspective, 2025 was characterised by heightened uncertainty, which has become the new normal. The challenge is therefore no longer whether uncertainty exists, but how consumers and businesses learn to operate within it. Despite this volatility, the reality was more resilient than many expected. Even with widespread concern around tariffs and global trade disruptions, most developed economies still recorded growth in 2025. In several…
Englishman Stephen Constantine has been reappointed head coach of Rwanda’s men’s team on a two-year contract. The 63-year-old will leave his current managerial role with Cypriot club APEA Akrotiri to take up the position on 16 March. Constantine had a spell in charge of Rwanda from May 2014 to January 2015 before he left to manage India. A statement from the Rwanda Football Federation said Constantine will bring “leadership, technical expertise and dedication to advancing Rwanda’s football ambitions”. London-born Constantine has enjoyed a varied managerial career in some of football’s more offbeat locations. In addition to Rwanda and India he has also…
By Rédaction Africanews It’s been ten years since one of the biggest terror attacks happened in the Ivory Coast. On March 13, 2016, three gunmen moved along the beach and stormed three adjacent hotels, sometimes shooting people in the sand. The victims included a Nigerian, four French citizens, a German, a Macedonian and a Lebanese national, as well as Ivorians. The jihadists claimed the attack was in retaliation for anti-terror operations in the Sahel region led by France and its allies. Fifteen people have been arrested in connection with the first jihadist attack in the Ivory Coast that was claimed…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP US President Donald Trump has said it may not be “appropriate” for Iran to take part in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns as tensions remain high between the countries. Writing on social media on Thursday, Trump said the Iranian national team would technically be welcome at the tournament but suggested their participation could raise security risks. “Iran’s national soccer team is welcome to the World Cup, but I don’t believe it would be appropriate for their own life and safety,” he said. His remarks appeared to differ from comments earlier this…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP A Senegalese soldier has been killed and six others wounded in the Casamance region during operations aimed at destroying cannabis fields near The Gambia, the army said on Thursday. The military “confronted a group of armed individuals in the Kadialock area,” the armed forces said in a statement. The incident happened on Wednesday and “an initial report indicates one soldier was killed and six others injured,” the statement said, adding that some of the attackers were also killed. The army said it is continuing its operations to “combat cannabis cultivation, track down all armed groups…
Today, Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), met with His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe, at State House to discuss the need for Rugby Africa and Zimbabwe to support the nation’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup 2027, one of the largest sporting events in the world. After 34 years, Zimbabwe returns to the Rugby World Cup, with the team—known as the Zimbabwe Sables—securing victory in the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup in Kampala to confirm their qualification. The achievement marks a historic moment for the nation, as Zimbabwe becomes the only African team to qualify through the regional competition, aside from reigning champions, South Africa’s Springboks, who qualify automatically. Organised…
A well-known Eritrean satirical cartoonist has been freed from prison after spending 15 years in detention without charge, his family and friends have told the BBC. Biniam Solomon, now in his early 60s, was arrested in the capital, Asmara, in 2011 but was never tried. The reasons for his continued imprisonment were not made clear. Known by his pen name Cobra, Biniam gained fame for his critical and witty cartoons tackling political and social issues. The authorities have not said why he was set free but it is the latest in a string of similar releases. Nevertheless thousands remain in…