By Africanews with AP Hundreds of protesters took to the streets for a second day of demonstrations in Tanzania on Thursday after a disputed election, while Amnesty International reported that two people have died. After the protests broke out on Wednesday, the government shut down the internet, imposed a curfew and deployed the military to the streets. The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi or CCM party, which has been in power since independence in 1961, sought to extend its rule in Wednesday’s election, with presidential candidates from the two main opposition parties barred from running. The incumbent, President Samia Suluhu Hassan,…
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Corruption in the civil engineering and construction sector continues to undermine infrastructure delivery and public trust. South Africa scored 41 points out of 100 on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index[1], indicating a challenging national corruption environment that also impacts the construction sector, underscoring the urgent need for strong ethical governance, transparency and protection for whistleblowers in the sector. Unethical procurement practices have devastating ripple effects on the economy and society. In the public sector, such practices often result in the misallocation of funds intended for critical infrastructure such as roads, water systems, and housing. In the private sector, they distort…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Sudanese women displaced from provincial capital of North Darfur over the weekend described harrowing experiences as they fled from bombing and gunfire. The city of al-Fashir was captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)s on Sunday after an 18-month siege. Witnesses said that during the assault RSF fighters went from house to house, beating and shooting people, including women and children. The United Nations migration agency estimates that over 26,000 residents managed to flee al-Fashir. They arrived exhausted and dehydrated in the nearby town of Tawila, around 60 kilometres west of the city. Resources…
The Honourable Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa, has officially endorsed the Africa Energy Indaba 2026, reaffirming the event’s critical role in shaping Africa’s sustainable energy future. The Indaba will take place from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and is recognized as the continent’s premier platform for dialogue, investment, and collaboration across the energy sector. Watch the Minister’s message of support here: Minister Ramokgopa’s endorsement highlights the South African government’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that drive energy security, industrial growth, and a just energy transition. Speaking on the importance of platforms such as the Africa…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Around 200 artists, researchers and musicians gathered in Fez in Morocco for the 17th edition of the Sufi Culture Festival last week. Participants came from various countries including Morocco, Senegal, Turkey, Spain and India, to celebrate Sufi heritage. Sufism is a form of Islamic mysticism. The Sufi Culture Festival of Fez was founded in 2007 to celebrate this religious practice. Its location is not a coincidence as the city of Fez has been a major historical centre for Sufism. “One of the messages we wish to convey is that we are working hard to keep this heritage alive at all times…
As Tanzania heads toward its October 29 general elections, Amnesty International warns of a deepening crackdown on dissent, marking a sharp reversal from early reform promises under President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Opposition leaders, journalists, and activists face arbitrary arrests, torture, and even extrajudicial killings, with dozens reported missing. Treason charges against opposition leader Tundu Lissu and restrictive new laws highlight how the government has weaponized the justice system to silence rivals. Amnesty’s report, “Unopposed, Unchecked, Unjust,” paints a grim picture of shrinking civic space and systemic repression. Without international pressure, observers fear the polls could be reduced to a formality, held under a pervasive climate of fear.…
By Rédaction Africanews While the country awaits definitive results for the presidential elections, the electoral commission has announced first results that point to an overwhelming victory of current president Alassane Ouattara, who would thus start a fourth mandate aged 83. Around 9 million voters cast their ballots on Sunday in Ivory Coast to select their next president. Without much surprise for analysts of the political situation, the next president might not differ much from the current one – or rather, not at all. According to preliminary election results released by the independent electoral commission (IEC), current president Alassane Ouattara is…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Mali closed schools and universities nationwide starting Sunday due to a fuel scarcity caused by a blockade on fuel imports jihadi militants imposed on the capital. Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane announced on state television classes would be suspended for two weeks “due to disruptions in fuel supplies that are affecting the movement of school staff.” Militants from the al-Qaida-backed Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin group announced a ban on fuel imports from neighboring countries into Mali in early September, squeezing the landlocked country’s fragile economy and leaving hundreds of fuel trucks stranded at the border.…
Cynthia Okere, Lagos As Africast 2025 comes to an end, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has reiterated its firm commitment to a stakeholder engagement drive aimed at elevating Nigerian television to a global platform. The Director-General of the NBC, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, said that the Commission will engage key players in the music, film, and broader media ecosystems to address fundamental issues hindering the sector’s global reach. ”Our creative stories are selling everywhere in the world; what is the issue with TV?” he questioned. “We’re going to identify the issues and address them to enable us take TV to the next level.”…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP The two countries required each other’s citizens to post up to 10,000 dollars in bonds if they are applying for a tourist or business visa. The US has now removed Mali from the list of countries required to post visa bonds to obtain a US visa. Up to $10,000 in bonds for a tourist or a business visa. This is the effort Malian citizens and then their counterparts from the US had to make to obtain a visa to the other respective country. The visa policy row between the two nations started in early October,…