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The Congolese army has announced a general mobilisation of youth to fight the rebels from the March 23rd Movement, or M23, who are gaining ground in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It follows calls by DRC president Félix Tshisekedi for youth militant groups. At a news conference, DRC army spokesman, Major General Sylvain Ekenge, said: “The nation is… Read More

Envoys from around the globe gathered Sunday in the Egyptian seaside resort of Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on tackling climate change amid a multitude of competing crises, including the war in Ukraine, high inflation, food shortages and an energy crunch. Notching up a first small victory, negotiators agreed after two frantic days of preliminary talks to formally discuss the question… Read More

Delegates, organisers and observers were in the Egyptian coastal resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday for the start of COP27. Behind the picturesque setting, the venue has become a tightly controlled fortress as the climate conference gets underway. COP27 is being branded an “African COP” where the positions of African countries on issues like finance for adapting to climate change… Read More

A strike by Kenya Airways pilots led to dozens of flights being cancelled, affecting thousands of passengers. The airline has faced years of losses and pilots are striking over retirement funds and the payment of all salaries stopped during the Covid-19 pandemic.  The pilots announced the strike in defiance of a court order against industrial action and gave no indication… Read More

The largest theater festival on the continent is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary in Ouagadougou. In a context marked by political instability and the resurgence of terrorist violence, this 12th edition of Récréâtrales had a sad theme that reflects an equally sad reality – violence in the Sahel. The festival chose for one of the two opening shows, a play… Read More

Two weeks after a fire began on Africa’s tallest and most famous mountain, Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa says it has been largely contained. On Tuesday, hundreds of soldiers and two helicopters were mobilised to reinforce civilian firefighters and volunteers battling the blaze on Mount Kilimanjaro Last week, the government week thought the fire was under control, but winds spread… Read More

Three people have been killed in scuffles over food aid at a displaced persons’ camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Many people in the Kanyarucyinya camp have fled fighting between the M23 militia and President Félix Tshisekedi has called for support from young people to resist the rebel forces. “In response to the strong demand from the youth, I invite… Read More

Thousands of protesters in Mali held a rally on Friday organised by the High Islamic Council of Mali. The demonstration was in response to a social network video in which insulting remarks were made about Islam and a man trampled on a copy of the Quran. Although the government has condemned the video, many Muslims remain furious. One of the… Read More

An exhibition about African fashion at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has been attended by His Majesty King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort. It is thought to be the most extensive show of African fashion ever and tells the history of the continent’s clothing along with displaying work by contemporary designers. Curator, Christine Checinska, explained the significance of the… Read More

Foreign ministers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda arrived at the Angolan presidency on Saturday for a fresh round of diplomatic talks amid rising tensions in eastern DRC. Angolan President João Lourenço was appointed by the African Union as a mediator for the talks between DRC’s Christophe Lutundula and Vincent Biruta from Rwanda, Tensions have been particularly high… Read More