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Recently popular all over the world, the “African braid” hairstyle is used not only as a hairstyle but also as a social identity in Africa. The hairstyle, which is made by adding synthetic hair to the hair or shaping the hair, differs from society to society in Africa. Some varieties of African knitting, which may have recently attracted attention, sometimes… Read More

**Several fishermen and restaurant owners in Dakar are worried by a seawater desalination plant under construction. They fear for the environmental impact that could lead to a shortage of fish “because of the waste from the plant”.** Children playing innocently and holidaymakers enjoying their stay. This view is set to disappear from the Dakar coastline. Senegalese President Macky Sall participated… Read More

The powerful Tunisian trade union centre UGTT on Tuesday announced a nationwide public sector strike on June 16 to protest against soaring inflation and prevent the privatisation of major state-owned companies. The announcement comes at a time when the country is wallowing in a deep economic crisis and the government is counting on the support of the General Union of… Read More

Malian artist Abdoulaye Konate uses Sahel-specific colours and fabrics to draw attention to social problems and bring together unique works of African contemporary art with enthusiasts. One of the 59 artists in the official selection of the 14th Dakar Biennial, Konate’s works in the field of contemporary art are exhibited under a special title called “The Master/Le Maitre” by the… Read More

In Malawi, state prosecutors have asked the High Court in the capital, Blantyre, to give life sentences to 12 people, including a Catholic priest, in connection with the murder of MacDonald Masambuka, a man with albinism killed in 2018. “In so far as we are concerned life sentences is what we are praying for and we are hoping that the… Read More

As tensions rise between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta has claimed a “right to respond and to protect the security” of his country Rwanda. Biruta was speaking Tuesday at a press conference in Kigali. His comments come amid a recent resurgence of attacks from the M23 rebel group has strained… Read More

Human Rights Watch on Tuesday called on the International Criminal Court to investigate allegations of landmine use in 2019 by Russian paramilitaries fighting in Libya. According to the New York-based watchdog, new evidence has emerged from Libyan demining groups linking mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner group to the use of “banned mines” in Libya during an offensive by Libyan forces based… Read More

The Pokuase motorway interchange in the Ghanaian capital Accra is the first of its kind in West Africa. The flagship road project has dramatically improved regional transport and trade links while also reducing traffic congestion significantly.   The new road network was one of a number of projects showcased in the city during the African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings to highlight the… Read More

Last updated: 45 minutes ago The first dog cafe in the Gulf emirate of Dubai serves food, coffee, and cake to dogs only, opened by Korean nutritionist and certified pet bakery chef Hyunsuk Ku. More about Sourced from Africanews Read More

South Africa’s statistics agency, Stats SA, has announced a drop in the unemployment rate, the first drop in nearly two years. According to a statement from the government agency, “370,000 jobs were created between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022”. The country was hit hard by the pandemic and since July 2020 that the number… Read More