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- The Somali funk spirit that has overcome anarchy and exileon 2023-01-28 at 00:17
Somalia’s music scene is booming once again after years of conflict and Islamist threats.
- Bilal al-Sudani: US forces kill Islamic State Somalia leader in cave complexon 2023-01-27 at 16:08
Bilal al-Sudani was a key figure in growing the Islamic State’s presence in Africa, the US says.
- Tunisia votes again for a parliament stripped of power by presidentby NEWS WIRES on 2023-01-27 at 15:24
Tunisians are to vote again on Sunday in elections for a parliament stripped of its powers, the final pillar of President Kais Saied’s remake of politics in the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
- Caf officer banned for ‘indecency’ denies wrongdoingon 2023-01-27 at 14:58
A media officer for the Confederation of African Football who has been suspended for “indecent conduct” denies wrongdoing.
- Tunisia’s corruption contagion: Country’s largest commercial port in the crosshairsby Karim YAHIAOUI on 2023-01-27 at 11:35
Tunisia is holding a second round of parliamentary elections this weekend. Voter turnout in the first round hit a record low, a reflection of a broader apathy. And yet, the election of President Kais Saied in 2019 had raised many hopes, notably in the fight against corruption. At the Rades port near Tunis, officials are trying to modernise the facilities and restore the image of the capital’s port, which for years has been considered a hotbed for graft. FRANCE 24’s team on the ground reports.
- South Africa to send 12 cheetahs a year to Indiaon 2023-01-27 at 11:09
Asian cheetahs became extinct in India in the 1940s because of excessive hunting and loss of habitat.
- US military kills senior IS group official in Somaliaby NEWS WIRES on 2023-01-26 at 22:00
US special operations forces have killed a senior Islamic State group official and 10 other terrorist operatives in remote northern Somalia, senior Biden administration officials announced Thursday.
- Mo Ibrahim foundation report: African governance ‘backslides’ on democracyby Laura DI BIASIO on 2023-01-26 at 21:44
In tonight’s edition: The death toll from the bombing of herders in central Nigeria has risen to 40. Also, we hear from some of those behind a top report on the state of African governance. It finds that Africa is less secure than it was a decade ago, with a marked deterioration in the rule of law, but there is progress in the empowering of women. Finally, several people lose their lives and over a dozen are missing in Madagascar in the wake of tropical cyclone Cheneso.
- Mauritania’s former president faces corruption charges in landmark trialby NEWS WIRES on 2023-01-26 at 13:30
The trial of Mauritania’s former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz opened Wednesday with the dramatic image of the former head of state in a cage-like box answering accusations he amassed an illicit personal fortune during his 11 years in power.
- France recalls ambassador from Burkina Faso after agreeing to withdraw troopsby NEWS WIRES on 2023-01-26 at 08:30
France said on Thursday that it was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso, a day after agreeing to demands from the ruling junta to pull out troops from the former French colony in Africa’s Sahel region.
- Can these rocks really power light bulbs? No, say the expertson 2023-01-26 at 00:47
Viral videos of minerals with apparent electrical properties are not what they seem.
- Protesters in South Africa march to ANC headquarters amid energy crisisby Laura DI BIASIO on 2023-01-25 at 22:11
In tonight’s edition: Thousands turn out to opposition-organised protests in South Africa to express deepening frustration over the country’s power crisis. Also, in a rare trial of a former president, ex-Mauritanian leader Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz appears in court on corruption charges. Finally, faced with about 15,000 tonnes of “e-waste” dumped in landfills every year, Rwanda is focusing more resources on recycling old smartphones.
- France to respect Burkina Faso’s request to withdraw troops within a monthby FRANCE 24 on 2023-01-25 at 15:36
France will respect the terms of Burkina Faso’s request to withdraw its forces from the West African country within a month, France’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
- Uganda begins first oil drilling programmeby Laura DI BIASIO on 2023-01-24 at 22:40
In tonight’s edition: Despite pressure from the EU and environmental campaigners, Uganda cracks on with its plans to cash in on commercial crude. Also, on the International Day of Education, we hear from a leading education chief who has recently returned from a tour of Ethiopian classrooms about what the country can do to restore its learning landscape despite the impact of years of conflict. Finally, Cape Verde signs a pioneering debt-for-nature swap deal with Portugal.
- World Health Organization says doctor abducted in northern Maliby NEWS WIRES on 2023-01-24 at 16:43
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that one of its doctors had been abducted in Mali, adding that the motivation behind an attack on his car was unclear.
- How the ‘Sonnedix Gabon’ Ponzi scheme reeled in and scammed investorson 2023-01-24 at 13:43
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- Tackling climate change: ‘African leaders are talking and not acting’by Erin OGUNKEYE on 2023-01-24 at 10:14
Developing nations bear the brunt of the climate crisis, even though they have the world’s smallest carbon footprints. This is all the more consequential for indigenous populations, which often have more direct reliance on the natural environment. But are global leaders doing enough to alleviate the effects of climate change? A member of Chad’s Mbororo pastoralist community, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim advocates for the inclusion of indigenous groups in climate change discussions. She joined us for Perspective.
- Nigeria elections 2023: What you need to knowon 2023-01-24 at 03:20
The BBC explores key contenders, voter issues and why this ballot is different to previous ones.
- Morocco votes to ‘reconsider’ ties with European Unionby NEWS WIRES on 2023-01-23 at 23:57
Moroccan lawmakers on Monday voted unanimously to review ties with the European Parliament, accusing it of meddling after a resolution that urged the kingdom to respect press freedom.
- South Africa hails friendship with Russiaby Laura DI BIASIO on 2023-01-23 at 22:14
In tonight’s edition: Opposition voices in South Africa and international critics of the Kremlin slam Pretoria’s welcoming of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Also, the United Nations, Amnesty International and the European Union call for a prompt and impartial investigation into the killing of a human rights lawyer in Eswatini. Thulani Maseko had been a prominent critic of the king. Finally, Burkina Faso says it wants French troops to leave the country in under a month.
- Italy plays on historic heartstrings with Algeria to boost critical energy tiesby Benjamin DODMAN on 2023-01-23 at 21:21
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed Algeria as Rome’s “most stable, strategic and long-standing” partner in North Africa as she wrapped up a two-day visit on Monday aimed at securing Italy’s energy supplies and promoting her plan for a “non-predatory” approach to investment on the continent.
- Africa Eye: Filmmaker Noella Luka documents her battle with bipolar disorderon 2023-01-23 at 13:09
Noella Luka documents her own descent into bipolar disorder challenging the stigmas surrounding the issue of mental health in Kenya.
- Nigeria 2023 elections: ‘We are good to go’ says Inec Chairmanon 2023-01-23 at 13:08
The head of Nigeria’s election body Mahmood Yakubu tells the BBC next month’s elections will go ahead as planned.
- Nigeria elections 2023: The allegations against Atiku, Obi and Tinubuon 2023-01-21 at 02:33
The main presidential candidates deny accusations of trading in drugs, money laundering and tax avoidance.
- Tanzanian killed in Ukraine: We told him not to goon 2023-01-20 at 15:26
Nemes Tarimo, who was in prison in Russia, joined the Wagner Group to get a pardon, his family says.
- Guinea Ebola outbreak: Orphans share their stories, ten years onon 2023-01-20 at 10:20
Kadiatou and Ibrahima, Ebola orphans from Guinea, share their experience of stigma and loss ten years since the outbreak.
- Letter from Africa: Prince Harry and a royal scramble for the continenton 2023-01-19 at 01:30
Nigerians are fascinated by the latest revelations from the Sussexes, especially Prince Harry’s encounter with a leopard.
- Nigerian influencers paid to manipulate your voteon 2023-01-18 at 01:10
Nigerian politicians are hiring social media influencers to spread disinformation ahead of February’s elections.
- The Nigerian AI artist reimagining a stylish old ageon 2023-01-15 at 00:47
Malik Afegbua’s images of elderly models have blown up on Instagram, but they are not what they seem.
- The Gambian man who took on a tyrant and made historyon 2023-01-14 at 02:46
Ebrima Solo Sandeng, killed by Gambian agents nearly seven years ago, is finally honoured as a hero.
- Thousands celebrate Benin’s voodoo holidayon 2023-01-13 at 17:44
Over a thousand people gathered in the coast town of Ouidah, which was once an important port in the slave trade.
- Nigeria’s CBN naira deadline: Hunting out savings from under mattresseson 2023-01-12 at 00:29
Why Africa’s most-populous country is introducing new bank notes weeks before an election.
- Contortionist Jaures Kombila: Because of my flexibility, they called me a witchon 2023-01-10 at 11:32
Gabon’s Jaures Kombila can get into almost any position using his amazingly flexible body.
- Biafra quest fuels Nigeria conflict: Too scared to marry and bury bodieson 2023-01-09 at 02:47
Residents of south-eastern Nigeria live in fear as a separatist rebellion has upended daily life.
- CHAN: Why Morocco could pull out of the tournament in Algeriaon 2023-01-06 at 18:53
With CHAN due to start on January 12, football and politics are colliding again with an off-field match-up between the North African neighbours.