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East African Filmmakers Celebrate Cinema at Second Kigali Festival

The Kigali C Junction Festival is lighting up the streets of Kigali, transforming the city into a sprawling cinema landscape for its second edition....

Niger Faces Escalating Threats to Oil Exports Amid Attacks by Patriotic Liberation Front

Niger's oil exports face significant threats as the Patriotic Liberation Front (PLF) warns of further pipeline attacks amidst demands for the release of former...

Ghana’s Cocoa Production Plummets Amid Disease, Weather Challenges, and Pricing Issues

Ghana is currently facing a significant decline in its cocoa production, with figures from the country's Cocoa Board indicating that production has reached only...

Breweries in Central African Republic Vie for Influence Amidst Aggressive Marketing Tactics

In the Central African Republic, a brewing competition is heating up between the local Mocaf brewery and the newly introduced Vagner Group's Africa Tor...

Kinshasa Grapples with Traffic Congestion Amid Growing Population and Lack of Public Transport Solutions

Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is grappling with severe traffic congestion issues as its population continues to soar. The city,...

Sudanese Paramilitaries Accused of Committing Atrocities and Using Rape as a Weapon of War

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias are under scrutiny for committing widespread atrocities in West Darfur, with accusations centering on...

Namibia High Court Overturns Colonial-Era Laws Criminalizing Gay Sex

Namibia's High Court has recently annulled laws that criminalized sexual acts between men, marking a historic decision for the country's LGBTQ community. These laws,...

WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala Discusses Trade, Development, and the African Continental Free Trade Area on FRANCE 24

In a recent interview with FRANCE 24 English, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and former Nigerian Finance Minister,...

Fatal Clashes in Nairobi as Protesters Storm Parliament Amid Anti-Tax Demonstrations

In Nairobi, Kenya, protests calling for President Uhuru Kenyatta's resignation and expressing dissatisfaction with a recent police crackdown turned deadly, with local media reporting...

Brazilians Explore African Ancestry Through DNA Testing Initiatives

In Brazil, individuals are turning to DNA tests to uncover their African ancestry, a journey deeply rooted in the country's history of slavery. The...

Kenya Withdraws Key Tax Hikes Following Public Protests

In Kenya, the government has decided to retract most of the newly proposed tax hikes following public protests that erupted near the Parliament. Demonstrators...

Over 120,000 Women Reportedly Raped During Tigray War as Rape Used as Weapon of Conflict

A recent report highlights the harrowing use of rape as a weapon of war during the Tigray conflict, revealing the profound and devastating impact...

Al Qaeda Affiliate Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Burkina Faso Army Base

An Al Qaeda affiliate has claimed responsibility for a significant attack on an army base in Burkina Faso, near the border with Niger, resulting...

Senegal Sees Surge in Sheep Prices Ahead of Tabaski Holiday Celebrations

In Senegal, the price of sheep is soaring as the Islamic holiday Tabaski approaches, causing concern among buyers trying to uphold the tradition of...

Exploring the Controversy Surrounding the $5 Billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and Its Impact on Nile River Countries

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a $5 billion project on the Blue Nile, has become a focal point of tension among Ethiopia, Sudan,...

ANC Seeks Coalition Partners After Historic Election Setback in South Africa

In a significant shift for South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC), the party once led by Nelson Mandela, has experienced its worst election...

ANC Enters Coalition Talks After Historic Election Loss in South Africa

In a significant political shift, the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa has announced its intention to enter coalition talks after suffering its...

ANC Loses Absolute Majority in South Africa, Must Seek Coalition Partners to Govern

In a significant shift in South African politics, the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its absolute majority in Parliament for the first time...

DR Congo Announces New Government Formation Led by First Female Prime Minister Amid Political Delays

After months of anticipation, the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced its new government leadership, led by the nation's first female Prime Minister, Judith...

International Court Orders Israel to Cease Military Actions in Rafah, Citing Humanitarian Crisis

The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to immediately cease its military operations in Rafah, southern Gaza, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis and...

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