Emily Chepkor didn’t plan to help start a movement. Three years ago, she simply put out a call for runners in Nairobi to join her for a free Saturday morning run. Just her and three other women showed up. They jogged…
Egypt’s beloved comfort food, koshary, has earned global recognition after being added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking the first Egyptian dish to receive the honor. Built from simple, affordable ingredients—rice, lentils, pasta, fried onions, and tomato sauce—the hearty meal reflects…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco this December, promising a showcase of the continent’s finest talent. While stars like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane will command attention, the tournament’s narrative may be shaped by other key figures. Hosts…
By AP The humanitarian system is overstretched, underfunded and under attack, the United Nations humanitarian chief warned on Monday, as he launched an appeal for $23 billion for 2026. “There is pain on every page,” UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher…
By Rédaction Africanews The paramilitary group claimed on Monday that it had taken control of the strategically important oil field at the border with South Sudan. Heglig is also a key source of revenue for Juba, as it houses its…
By Rédaction Africanews A truckers’ strike in Cameroon has brought major disruptions to one of the country’s primary commercial routes, National Highway 1. The crisis is centered in the Adamaoua region, near the gateway to Meiganga, where hundreds of trucks…
The major change, if adopted, could see the return of migrant hubs and EU countries striking bilateral agreements with non-member states to facilitate deportation of rejected asylum seekers. European Union officials were on Monday finalizing a major overhaul of…
By Rédaction Africanews The head of the World Health Organization has denounced a series of airstrikes in Sudan’s South Kordofan State that killed 114 people, including 63 children. The attacks happened on December 4 and hit a kindergarten and the…
Angola has inaugurated a $4 billion gas processing plant in Soyo, marking a major step in diversifying its energy sector beyond crude oil. The facility, developed by Novo Consórcio de Gás (NCG) with partners including Azule Energy, Sonangol E&P, Chevron, and TotalEnergies,…
Nigeria’s Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) is projected to soar to a record $20 billion by the end of 2025. This optimistic forecast from CFG Advisory comes even after the nation was labeled a “Country of Particular Concern” by the US administration. While…
