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By multiplying the heavy infrastructure projects in Africa, China, and Russia aim to establish their influence in the countries of the continent, which risk their part to find themselves “trapped”, warn experts. Railway lines, and civil infrastructure: China is multiplying gigantic projects in cooperation with African states, of which it is becoming one of the main donors. “One in three major infrastructure projects in Africa is built by Chinese state-owned companies, one in five is financed by a Chinese institutional bank,” says Paul Nantulya, of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, who report of the US Department of Defense. Beijing…

Powerful cyclone has wreaked havoc across several countries in Africa, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The cyclone, feddy caused widespread damage to infrastructure, displacement of communities, and loss of life. Impact on Communities: From coastal areas to inland regions, the cyclone’s fury has spared no corner. Villages and towns have been inundated with floodwaters, causing massive destruction to homes, roads, and agricultural lands. Reports indicate that thousands of families have been displaced, forced to seek refuge in temporary shelters. Loss of Life and Injuries: Tragically, over 200 lives were lost, injured many and  thousands displaced between Malawi…

These traditions are not religious principles but a cultural identity that is passed on through stories, myths and tales, from one generation to the next. The community and ones family but also the environment, plays an important role in one’s personal life. Followers believe in the guidance of their ancestors spirits. Among many traditional African religions, there are spiritual leaders and priests these persons are essential in the spiritual and religious survival of these communities. There are mystics that are responsible for healing and ‘divining’ – a kind of fortune telling and counseling, similar to shamans. These traditional healers have…

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday carried his African tour aimed at renewing frayed ties to the Republic of Congo after inking an economic accord with Angola. Macron landed in the Congolese capital Brazzaville just before 5 pm (1600 GMT), on the third leg of his voyage after visiting Angola and Gabon. He met with President Denis Sassou-Nguesso in Brazzaville before travelling to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which lies on the opposite bank of the Congo river. At an appearance before journalists, Sassou-Nguesso listed sites Macron could visit on a longer trip in the future,…

Cameroon side Coton Sport will be aiming for a first win in Group B of the CAF Champions League when they face 10-time champions Al-Ahly in Cairo on Sunday. Coton Sport opened their campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns and followed up with a 2-1 loss to Al-Hilal. A repeat of 2008 when the Cameroon national champions made the final of the CAF Champions League is unlikely, but head coach Gabriel Haman stressed that his “young players are ready to showcase their talent”. Coton Sport have won just one of their last five games across all competitions and…

On this episode of Inspire Africa, Jerry Fisayo-Bambi and the africanews team bring you innovation stories from Nigeria, Uganda and South Africa. First, we hear the story of the Nigerian teenage tech prodigy John Oseni. Oseni, a computer programmer has developed a number of softwares in Fintech using his programming skills. We hear about his latest QR code scan-to-pay solution, VersusPay that he hopes can offer viable alternatives to payments in Nigeria. Plus, South Africa has completed its first 3D printed low-cost construction. The 3D printing technique used can build a house in less than 24 hours. We hear from…

Through sobs and sighs, a visibly exhausted Ibrahima Barry and Dame Mariama Barry recount their journey home to Guinea from Tunisia after President Kais Saied triggered a storm, accusing sub-Saharan migrants of crime. The Guineans, who are not related, returned to their home country Wednesday on the first repatriation flight since Saied ordered his security forces to take “urgent measures” against “hordes” of sub-Saharan African migrants. Without evidence, the Tunisian president accused migrants of causing a wave of crime and plotting to change the country’s demographic make-up. On a car ride to his brother’s house in the suburbs of Guinea’s…

As burgeoning populations encroach on wildlife habitats, the conflicts between humans and animals increase. While the world is interested in preserving endangered species they don’t share the burden of paying for it according to a study published by the University of Queensland and Griffith University in Australia. The research assessed 133 countries where 18 different carnivores ranged and found farmers in developing countries like Kenya were more likely to suffer financially compared to countries like the US, Sweden or Norway. Here in Kajiado, about a hundred kilometers from the capital Nairobi farm workers like Elizabeth Naosha have little faith in…

Four top Nigerian presidential candidates signed a “peace” deal on Wednesday ahead of presidential elections on Saturday. The only candidate absent from the ceremony was Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the ruling party All Progressives Congress (APC) who was represented by his vice presidential running mate. The head of the Nigerian electoral commission confirmed the organization is ready to hold the election. “The signing of the Peace Accord today comes at a critical moment in the electoral calendar. The campaign for Presidential and National Assembly elections ends at midnight tomorrow Thursday 23rd February 2023. The election will hold on Saturday this week. INEC is ready”, said the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu.…

Floyd Mayweather was in a confident mood as he addressed the media on Wednesday and claimed he will continue to fight in exhibition bouts until he starts receiving “brutal punishment.” The former five-weight world champion will take on ex-reality TV star and MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers at London’s O2 arena on Saturday just one day after his 46th birthday. Despite his age Mayweather appears to have lost none of his pre-fight swaggers, boldly declaring there are only two things that are perfect in life “God and my boxing record!” Since retiring with an unbeaten 50-0 record after beating MMA star…