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Shuwalid marks the end of six additional days of fasting observed by some Muslims at the end of the holy month. By Michele Spatari AFP

Song, dance, and the Koran: Ethiopia's Harari celebrate cent...

Apr 17, 2024

Chanting and clapping as they dance to the haunting rhythm of drums, the in ...

The waters of Lake Tanganyika have been rising. By Yasuyoshi CHIBA AFPFile

Burundi appeals for aid as rains, floods displace 100,000

Apr 17, 2024

The government of Burundi and the United Nations have launched an appeal fo ...

AFP - EDUARDO SOTERAS

UN falls short of billion-dollar pledge to tackle Ethiopia's...

Apr 17, 2024

A UN donor conference held in Geneva had hoped to raise significant pledges ...

The demolition in Piassa is part of an urban renewal scheme for Addis Ababa. By Michele Spatari AFP

Ethiopians mourn the destruction of historic Piassa district

Apr 17, 2024

"Our history and our identity have been erased," laments Samira after the d ...

The Reyneke vineyard near Stellenbosch is adapting to face the challenges of climate change. By Wikus de Wet AFP

Wine growers 'on tip of Africa' race to adapt to climate cha...

Apr 17, 2024

At a South African wine farm, dry, uprooted grapevines are stacked at the b ...

The UN says 3.24 billion is needed this year alone to aid Ethiopia, including some four million internally displaced people. By EDUARDO SOTERAS AFPFile

Donor nations pledge over $610 mn for crisis-hit Ethiopia

Apr 16, 2024

Countries on Tuesday pledged more than $610 million to address the "critica ...

IOM provides assisted voluntary return support to stranded migrants in Djibouti. Pictured: Migrants in Obock, Djibouti in transit to the quarantine site of Ar Aousa prior to their departure to their country of origin. Photo: IOM Djibouti 2021Alexander Bee

USD 112M Needed to Save Migrant Lives in Horn of Africa, Yem...

Apr 16, 2024

Geneva, 16 April - The International Organization for Migration (IOM), alon ...

The Ivory Coast team, winners of the 2024 African Cup of Nations CAN, and supporters on the Alassane Ouattara bridge in Abidjan in February. By Sia KAMBOU AFPFile

Behind the growth, Ivory Coast's debt fuels debate

Apr 16, 2024

Abidjan's soaring Alassane Ouattara bridge lit up at night in the colours o ...

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Apr 16, 2024

The Ivory Coast team, winners of the 2024 African Cup of Nations CAN, and supporters on the Alassane Ouattara bridge in Abidjan in February. By Sia KAMBOU AFPFile Behind the growth, Ivory Coast's debt fuels debate

Apr 15, 2024

Letsile Tebogo from Botswana shows his 200 metres bronze medal after the 2023 world championships in Budapest.. By ANDREJ ISAKOVIC AFP Botswana sprint diamond Tebogo eyes double Olympic gold

Apr 14, 2024

Thousands of people gathered in Foumban to celebrate the opening of the museum. By Daniel Beloumou Olomo AFP Cameroon opens museum honouring oldest sub-Saharan kingdom

Apr 14, 2024

Publish loan agreements by Obasanjo, YarAdua, Jonathan, Buhari, SERAP tells Tinubu Publish loan agreements by Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari, SERAP tells Tin...

Apr 14, 2024

AFP - MICHAEL TEWELDE Killing of politician from Ethiopia's Oromia region sparks fear of unrest

Apr 14, 2024

Alabaki Abbas Ishag is one of 8.5 million people displaced by fighting between Sudan's regular army and paramilitaries. By Joris Bolomey AFP A year into Sudan war, refugees try to survive in Chad

Apr 14, 2024

Songezo Zibi C, said he fears many Souh Africans have 'given up on politics'. By MARCO LONGARI AFPFile South Africa fragmented opposition jostles for visibility

Apr 13, 2024

Following a July coup, the West African regime in mid-March denounced a 2012 cooperation with the US. By - AFP Thousands protest in Niger for US troops to leave

Apr 13, 2024

Ex-president Jacob Zuma leverages his charisma, often the first to sing and dance, captivating large crowds with jokes and one-liners. By EMMANUEL CROSET AFPFile S.Africa's Zuma steals spotlight ahead of crunch poll

Apr 12, 2024

The junta has faced criticism since failing to honour a commitment to transfer power to civilians by March 26. By ANNIE RISEMBERG AFPFile Mali PM says elections will only happen once stabilised

Apr 12, 2024

Jacob Zuma has created a new opposition to challenge the African National Congress -- his former political home. By EMMANUEL CROSET AFP S.Africa's electoral body takes candidate Zuma's case to top court

Apr 12, 2024

Ethiopia. By Jonathan WALTER AFP 13 arrested in Ethiopia over killing of Oromo opposition figure

Apr 11, 2024

Mali. By Sophie RAMIS, Vincent LEFAI AFPFile Mali bans media coverage of political parties

Apr 11, 2024

Togo. By Kun TIAN, Sylvie HUSSON AFP Togo opposition pushes protests before election

Apr 9, 2024

Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank has launched the ZiG Zimbabwe Gold currency in a bid to tackle a skyrocketing inflation. By Jekesai NJIKIZANA AFPFile Zimbabwe's new currency suffers chaotic start

Apr 9, 2024

An artwork entitled 'Purple Hibiscus' by Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama is pictured at the Barbican centre in central London on April 9, 2024. By BENJAMIN CREMEL AFP Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama adds splash of colour to London complex

Apr 9, 2024

Despite scandals and graft allegations, ex-president Jacob Zuma remains popular, particularly among South Africa's more than 10 million Zulus. By Ihsaan HAFFEJEE AFPFile S.Africa's ex-president Zuma wins court bid to run in May election

Apr 8, 2024

Television footage showed people gathered around the red and green wooden boat which had been pulled onto a beach. By - TVMAFP Mozambique makeshift ferry disaster kills 98

Apr 8, 2024

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has appealed his exclusion from the May election. By Ihsaan HAFFEJEE AFPFile S.African court to decide on Zuma's vote exclusion Tuesday

Apr 7, 2024

Animal welfare charities react to South African Governments report outlining end of cruel captive lion breeding Animal welfare charities react to South African Government’s report outlining en...