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French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday denounced the “hypocrisy” expressed ” notably on the African continent” for not clearly recognizing Russia’s “unilateral aggression” towards Ukraine, as the European Union does. Macron described the global food crisis as one of Russia’s “weapons of war” during a visit to Cameroon on Tuesday, dismissing suggestions Western sanctions were to blame. Cameroon, like many developing countries, is grappling with sharp increases in prices for oil, fertilizer and foodstuffs. Severe fuel shortages hit the capital Yaounde last week leading to long queues at petrol stations. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday declared his country would…

At least 34 people died on Sunday night in central Kenya after a bus carrying passengers fell off a bridge. The National Transport and Safety Authority NTSA, initially put the death toll at 33, saying operations of the bus company, Modern Coast Express Ltd, had been suspended. The bus plunged some 40 metres into the Nithi River as it crossed a bridge known to be an accident-prone spot, some 50 kilometres from the town of Meru from where it had set off and heading for the port of Mombasa (south-east). According to the latest report from Tharaka Nithi County, there…

The 14th edition of the Africa Women Cup of Nations, which is organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the women’s national teams of Africa ended on July 23, with the Banyana Banyana from South Africa, crowned new queens. Zambia beat Nigeria to bring a bronze medal home. At the end of three weeks of tournament, here are 5 highlights of this year’s edition. Record attendance Football is a passion shared by millions on the continent. Women football is progressively gaining traction in Africa. The semi-final Nigeria-Morocco, played at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay-Abdellah in Rabat delivered a…

They traveled all the way from Ghana, Congo, Kenya and Nigeria to enter universities in Turkey. In their new location, they were brought together by music and founded the group, “Highlife”. Today, the five musicians are playing at festivals or venues all over the country. Emmanuel, the drummer says he had been living in Turkey for six years when the idea of the group emerged. “I’m 27 years old and I’m studying aerospace. I’m an engineer and also a musician, says Emmanuel Quist, 4th-year student of Middle East Technical University (METU) Department of Aerospace Engineering, We were going to church in Turkey.…

South Africa officially requested the extradition of two Gupta brothers currently in the United Arab Emirates on charges of money laundering and fraud. “The matter relating to the Gupta brothers, the United Arab Emirates, Mr Atul Kumar Gupta and Mr Rajesh Kumar Gupta, commonly known as the Gupta brothers, are accused persons in two criminal matters.”, said Ronald Lamola, South African Justice Minister. The brothers were arrested in Dubai in June 2022 on the basis of an Interpol Red Notice launched by Pretoria. They are accused of having looted Africa’s most industrialized country with the complicity of former president Jacob Zuma.…

Tunisians were called to the polls on July 25 to decide whether they endorsed a new Constitution that would give extensive powers to the president. Many activists rejected this referendum saying it is part of Kais Saied’s authoritarian, anti-democratic drift. According to the head of the electoral authority, 12% of voters had cast their ballots at midday, claiming it was a good turnout. This referendum took place a year after the Tunisian leader ousted the elected parliament. After voting, Saied defended his stance saying it would end economic and political stagnation. “There is no dictatorship, said the leader, as I said…

The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in over 40 years, as a result, 18 million people in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are going hungry, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development. The agency met with residents of a village in Turkana, northwest Kenya on July 23 to find ways to improve their support. “My children ask me for food and yet I can neither provide food for them nor steal it. I am too old to become a thief. This desperate situation makes me shed tears.”, admitted Enos Lochul, a 51-year-old community leader in Turkana. A mother of…

The German charity Sea-Watch carried out four operations in less than 24 hours, rescuing 428 migrants and refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean sea from Northern Africa to Europe on overcrowded rickety boats. The migrants were rescued by the crew of Sea-Watch 3 and among those taken on board were a pregnant woman and a man with severe burns. Sea-Watch 3 is urgently asking for a safe port as the ship is unable to support so many people on board. According to the United Nations agency for refugees (UNHCR) 32,782 migrants and refugees have arrived in Italy by sea as…

Egyptian smallholders may have a major role in feeding the country’s 103 million population, they are still struggling to survive. Many say they are facing difficulties to sell their harvests on markets and end up being cash-strapped and indebted. Such as Zakaria Aboueldahab, who grows onions in Qalyubia, in the north of the country.”Farmers are dead, especially small farmers, as we aren’t able to buy anything nor sell our crops, says the Egyptian farmer,How can the farmer pay his land’s rental fees and eat or drink?”. Financing, marketing and infrastructure hurdles create massive gaps between supply and demand. And with the…

President João Lourenço called Angolans to “honor the memory” of late president José Eduardo dos Santos by voting for the ruling party for whom he is the candidate. The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola has been governing the central African country since its independence in 1975. According to João Lourenço who launched his campaign with this speech on Saturday, the election comes at a time in which Angolans “still feel the pain of the physical disappearance of comrade President José Eduardo dos Santos.” The former president who ruled the country for 38 years died in Spain on July…