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This vast arid land may seem a world away from the war in Ukraine, but communities here are reeling from the impact of Russia’s invasion. Ninety percent of Somaliland’s grain comes from Russia and Ukraine. The state has not had a delivery in three months and there’s a risk of people losing one of their most important sources of food… Read More

A considerable part of the Mozambique population relies on charcoal. And while the world’s largest economies distrubute it on an industrial scale, there it is done by bycicle. Vendors have to cover several hundred kilometres a week and the distance is increasing. _”There are no trees around here anymore. That’s why people are going far away, to cut down trees and have charcoal.… Read More

Africa between challenges and opportunities, this was the main theme of the second edition of the CIAN Africa Forum, held in Paris on Thursday. Guest of honor of this edition, the President of Niger launched an appeal to foreign investors, particularly in the agricultural sector. In the context of the war in Ukraine, African countries want to take advantage of… Read More

This week marks the end of the 2022 edition of the Dakar Biennale. These art pieces are being displayed for the last time after having camped for almost a month. The presence of these African Arts and cultures has aroused so much enthusiasm with the organizers praising this year’s display. “The Dakar Biennale this year has kept all its promises.… Read More

British prime minister Boris Johnson says his country will support the development of clean energy among Commonwealth nations, announcing a package with a potential to create over 180 000 jobs and cut carbon emissions. Addressing the Commonwealth Business Forum in Kigali, Rwanda on Thursday, Boris said the British International Investment would put £160 million into hydropower in Africa, generating electricity… Read More

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema said Thursday that his country is “well placed” to weather the global food crisis worsened by the war in Ukraine. “As the world faces critical shortages of key agricultural produce, and as we witness the devastating effects of food insecurity in all our regions of Africa and beyond, Zambia is well placed,” Hichilema told the European… Read More

Tanzanian on Wednesday said it would clamp down on “illegal immigrants” in the northern town of Loliondo, suspecting that Kenyan Maasai were crossing the border to help the local community as opposed to the creation of a nature reserve. The Maasai herders of Loliondo are opposed to the Tanzanian authorities, who they accuse of wanting to expel them from part… Read More

The International Monetary Fund has released nearly $216 million U.S. dollars for Senegal after a review of its aid programs for the West African country. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Wednesday ( June 22) “The completion of the audits allows the immediate release of about 215.78 million dollars,” the institution said in a statement. In… Read More

Welcome to Euronews Travel’s Women Beyond Borders, where we bring you women from across the world who are living brave, adventurous lives, and conquering personal challenges on the road. While some are crossing the world in pursuit of the most unique experiences, or pursuing a lifestyle that many would dream of, others are breaking the mould of traditionally male-dominated industries.… Read More

A plane carrying the remains of Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba flew to his homeland on Wednesday, more than 61 years after his assassination. Large crowds could be seen gathering around Tshumbe airport, in central DRC braving the sun and the heat to take part in this historical moment. Belgium handed over the last elements of the hero’s corpse, a… Read More