Africa

Over the past 15 years, Angolans have grown accustomed to delays and postponements of what was once hailed as a building block for a more democratic country. Back in 2010, the ruling MPLA had prominently recommitted to the election of local governments – the autarquias – in the country’s constitution.

President Lazarus Chakwera is seeking a second term in an election being closely watched internationally, particularly after the annulment of the 2019 vote over widespread irregularities.

The resolution also commits $50 million(about Sh6.46 billion) annually in UN-assessed contributions for the Peacebuilding Fund starting January 2025, while encouraging member states to increase voluntary contributions.

For African countries, where young people make up the majority of the population but often feel shut out of politics, the question is especially pressing.

The black wattle is an invasive Australian tree that arrived in South Africa in 1871. It was originally introduced in plantations to create shade and windbreaks and to be used for wood fuels and fencing.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1997, Oyinbokure studied computer science at the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta. He received a master’s degree in project management from Coventry University in London.

The decision aligns Burkina Faso with other African countries such as Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya, which have eased travel restrictions for visitors from within the continent.

The court suspended the current legislation and gave the government two years to amend the Births and Deaths Registration Act.

Both elephants and rare ebony lie at the heart of the national heritage of Cameroon. By safeguarding elephants, Cameroon can protect the long-term viability of sustainably managed ebony and other valuable timbers.

A seat on the Council is seen as a symbol of prestige, giving nations the opportunity to shape discussions on international peace, security, and cooperation.

Kevin Tsao, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying, and Zhang Zhilian were jailed on Wednesday after being found guilty of 158 out of 160 charges brought against them.

The declaration aims to mobilise resources for Africa’s green development and place the continent at the forefront of innovative, homegrown climate solutions.

Burkina Faso’s military ruler is celebrated online as a pan-African revolutionary, but at home he curtails civil liberties, criminalises homosexuality, and stifles dissent.

One of the deadliest incidents, HRW says, took place on June 21 in Manda village, where gunmen stormed a mosque and opened fire on worshipers, killing more than 70 and wounding at least 20.

The report emphasises that Africa has the tools to transform its food systems, from climate-smart farming and digital finance to stronger governance and regional trade.

The region recorded the most significant global increase, with school meal coverage growing by more than 30 per cent—from 66 million in 2022 to 87 million in 2024.

Other high-profile figures, including former Prime Minister Guillaume Soro and ex-youth minister Charles Blé Goudé, were also barred from running.

The guide, launched in Addis Ababa by Norway’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Stian Christensen, draws from last year’s discussions between the two sectors on how to better understand community realities and create safe spaces for information and experience sharing.

According to the Continental Report on the Implementation of Agenda 2063, progress has been made in several areas, notably the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by 54 member states.

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is just the first step to keeping African wealth in the continent.

AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Africa’s exposure to climate shocks, such as droughts and floods, was undermining development and driving migration and insecurity.

The state-backed initiative, part of the Great Transfiguration Project launched in 2021, envisions hotels, eco-lodges, shopping centres, a cable car to Sinai’s summit, and an expanded airport.

Ruto is expected to launch the report “From Nairobi to Addis Ababa: Africa’s Journey of Climate Action and Partnership,” which reviews progress since the first Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi in 2023.

The report shows international migration has risen sharply, climbing from 4.1 million people in 2013 to 6.8 million in 2022, an increase of nearly two-thirds.

Data from the Africa CDC showed that the average weekly confirmed cases fell by 52 per cent, from a peak of 1,441 weekly average cases in May to 695 cases over the past five weeks.

Mónica’s trial is a stark reminder that the branding of Indigenous practices as “magic” or “superstition” was a tool used to assert dominance and erase entire ways of knowing the world.

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is just the first step to keeping African wealth in the continent.

Malanji, who served under former president Edgar Lungu between 2018 and 2021, was arrested in late 2021 for allegedly using embezzled public funds to acquire property, including two Bell 420 helicopters.

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is just the first step to keeping African wealth in the continent.

The FAO report shows that women account for 49 per cent of the agrifood workforce and nearly three-quarters of food processing and service roles but remain largely excluded from formal wage-paying jobs, leadership positions, and critical decision-making spaces.

There’s also stigma. Older adults grew up during a time when HIV was associated with silence and shame. Many feel deep embarrassment or fear about getting tested, disclosing their status, or even discussing sexual health with healthcare providers. Some simply don’t believe it could happen to them.

Cultural factors can also reduce uptake. Misconceptions about infertility, fear of health risks, and social expectations about childbearing can discourage women from choosing long-acting methods. Without targeted community education and supportive policies, these barriers remain entrenched.

Encouragingly, many African constitutions, including those of Kenya, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, now call for public participation in making laws.

At the same time, the regulator suspended Guinee360.com, one of Guinea's most widely read private news outlets, for three months, over "professional incompetence and manipulation of information," though no details were provided.

The April 2022 floods in eThekwini municipality, South Africa, claimed 544 lives, displaced more than 40,000 people, and damaged or destroyed over 4,000 homes and businesses.

If Biya wins, by the end of the new term in 2032, he will have been in power for half a century. It will be a feat no other executive head of state has ever achieved in modern history.

On April 22, 2025, President Mahama suspended her following a preliminary review that found merit in complaints alleging misconduct, abuse of office, and incompetence.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights cited recent agreements signed with Rwanda and Uganda that would allow Washington to transfer both African and non-African migrants expelled from the United States to the two countries.

If housing is a residential public good and transport is a networked one, sanitation sits in between. It’s delivered to individual homes, but is reliant on city-wide infrastructure.

Works first written and published in African languages are increasingly being translated into English for a broader readership.

That flat drawing inflates the size of countries closer to the North or South Pole. It exaggerates the area of North America and Eurasia while under-representing the size of much of South America and Africa.

The programme aims to enhance the capacity of countries in early detection, rapid response, and effective management of pandemics across the IGAD region.

The case is the latest in a string of scandals involving the Obiang family, which has ruled the oil-rich Central African nation for more than four decades.

Youssouf strongly condemned the coordinated assaults on Malian army positions in Farabougou and Biriki-Were in the Ségou region On August 19, 2025, and expressed solidarity with Mali and its citizens “during this painful time.”

The court also imposed a fine of around $220,000 (Sh28.4 million), a significant penalty in the small, oil-rich Central African state.

The senior officer said she looks forward to sharing her experiences from “the other side”, referring to Somalia, which has long been the recipient of the AU’s largest peacekeeping operation.

Similarly, Algeria argued that France itself had refused to accredit Algerian diplomats and consular staff for more than two years, leaving three Consuls General, six Consuls, and dozens of other agents unable to take up their posts in France.

In its ruling on Wednesday, the court maintained that Malema "demonstrated an intent to incite harm", noting that while it is okay to criticise someone for acting in a racist way, it is never acceptable to call for their death.

The restitution was formalised on Tuesday at the French Ministry of Culture, where officials confirmed the remains included those of King Toera, executed by French troops in 1897, and two others from the Sakalava ethnic group.

Despite past delays and ongoing issues, the Economic Community of West African States plans to introduce the regional eco currency by July 2027. The pledge was made at the recent Sahel Governance Forum in The Gambia.

The gathering aims to forge a common position on what reparations might entail, ranging from financial compensation to policy reforms.