A former teacher accused of historical sex abuse charges in Scotland has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a former pupil in South Africa. Iain Wares, 86, has been accused of abuse by scores of former pupils of Edinburgh Academy…
By Rédaction Africanews and Agencies Benin’s 2026 presidential campaign hasn’t even started but there’s already a clear favourite: the ruling coalition’s candidate, Romuald Wadagni. The 49-year, who’s served as finance minister for the last 10 years, is President Patrice Talon’s…
Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) announced the decision without…
Two university lecturers, Dr Felix Ijeh and Ewere Okonta; and a public relations practitioner, Blaise Udunze have joined the league of regular contributors to The Nigerian Economy Newspaper (), as the media platform navigates the crowdy lane to the top.…
By Rédaction Africanews In São Tomé and Príncipe, a new generation of cocoa producers is at the forefront of restoring degraded ecosystems and enhancing sustainable cocoa production, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).…
By Rédaction Africanews Kenya Airways says bookings on its flights have surged sharply in recent weeks, as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East reshape global travel patterns. The airline reported that its seat occupancy rate has climbed…
By Rédaction Africanews and Agencies Benin’s opposition The Democrats says it won’t endorse any candidate in the race to replace President Patrice Talon. With Benin’s presidential election just weeks away, the country’s main opposition party says it won’t be backing…
By Rédaction Africanews Interest is rising across Nigeria in a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout. Health workers and community organisations say people are actively seeking access to Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug designed to…
By Ali Bamba In Kenya, entire villages have been submerged by floodwaters in Kisumu County. The region is bearing the brunt of climate-related hazards. The latest torrential rains have killed more than 80 people, according to authorities. The flash floods are…
By AFP South Africa on Monday reburied the remains of 63 Khoisan people, among southern Africa’s oldest indigenous communities, some of whose bodies were shipped to European museums over a century ago. The remains were laid to rest at a…
