By Rédaction Africanews and AP The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers’ hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda’s capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa’s most densely populated…
Elaborate costumes, blaring music and vibrant processions took over Nigeria’s Lagos Island on Monday as the annual Fanti Carnival hit the streets. The festivities have lit up Lagos’ financial hub for more than two centuries, celebrating the legacy of the…
By Rédaction Africanews South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday received the diplomatic credentials of the new US ambassador, as relations between the two countries languish at a low ebb. Brent Bozell, a right-wing media critic and staunch supporter of…
As private wealth grows across Africa, how this capital is managed will determine its impact on families, communities and economies for generations. By Amol Prabhu, Country CEO, Africa, Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management Wealth is more than a number on a balance sheet, or…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Torrential rains have killed around 40 people in Angola, with several others still missing, authorities say. The downpours triggered flash floods over the weekend, submerging streets and damaging homes in the capital, Luanda, and the coastal…
By Africanews with AP Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut Wednesday afternoon without warning, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Israel had said the agreement does not extend…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Azeez Akanni wipes sweat from his face as he squeezes into a crowded yellow bus heading to the busy business district of Lagos. The 32-year-old fashion designer spends his days moving across the city, delivering…
Police in Ethiopia have arrested a man accused of being at the centre of a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking ring that since 2018 has lured thousands of people to Libya, where they hoped to travel on to Europe. Yetbarek Dawit…
An opinion article by Dr. Olive Shisana, Hon Professor, and Mr. Elhadj As Sy. Africa is entering a unique period in its history, one that requires more than a shift in donor models. It demands a new political order in…
By Africanews with AFP Nearly 5,000 white Afrikaners have entered the United States under a programme launched by President Donald Trump nearly a year ago based on unfounded claims that the South African minority faces persecution, a document seen by…
