In a bid to alleviate the financial strain associated with holiday travels, the Nigerian government has introduced measures to provide relief to its citizens during the festive season. The announcement, made on Wednesday, includes free train rides and a 50% reduction in public bus fares across the country. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Mi...

 With little fanfare, Guinea Bissau is set to contest the 4th consecutive Africa Cup of Nations in its history. Since their first appearance in 2017, the Djurtus have made a habit of not missing out on African soccer's big event. Ahead of AFCON 2023, here's a reminder of what you need to know about the team. Guinea Bissau will be taking part i...

 Kenya's competition watchdog has imposed a record $7.1m (£5.6m) fine on the local Carrefour franchise holder, Majid al Futtaim, following allegations of coercing suppliers into accepting reduced prices. The regulator accused the retail giant of leveraging its dominant negotiating position against two suppliers, resulting in the highest-ever p...

 **African leaders including Rwanda's Paul Kagame, Ghana's Nana Akuffo Adod and the African Union chiarperson Moussa Faki Mahamat attended Monday (Dec. 18) the inauguration of the first BioNTech site in Rwanda. ** The German biotechnology firm seeks to set up its first vaccine production hub on the continent aiming to boost access to mRNA jabs...

 French energy giant TotalEnergies is ready to invest $6 billion (around €5.5 billion) over several years in Nigeria's energy industry, particularly in gas and offshore projects, the Nigerian presidency has said. "We are ready to invest $6 billion over the next few years. We are looking in depth at more opportunities for deepwater and gas prod...

 President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has strongly condemned the ongoing crisis in Gaza, describing it as a "genocidal onslaught and slaughter of the people of Palestine." In a press statement, he drew parallels between the struggles faced by Palestinians and those experienced by South Africans during their own tumultuous history. "As we ...

 In the run-up to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire (January 13-February 11, 2024), several African internationals proved their current form. In a minor event, Egypt's Mohamed Salah went scoreless in the Liverpool-Manchester United match (0-0). Bayer Leverkusen stay on course. Spanish coach Xabi Alonso's team beat Eintracht Frankf...

 In the heart of Kenya, a discreet church has quietly flourished over the past decade, choosing not to publicize its services in a deeply religious country due to its inclusive stance towards the LGBTQ+ community. John, a pastor initially ordained in a mainstream church, shared with the BBC the emotional impact of finding this church after lea...

 In Paris, members of the Congolese diaspora express their joy at being able to vote, for the first time, from abroad in the presidential and legislative elections to be held on Wednesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They are aware that the diaspora of 13,250 voters (including nearly 6,000 in France) may not make a difference in ...

 The Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire will have to wait again for the holding of its thirteenth ordinary congress. A last-minute court decision has sparked emotions in front of the party's headquarters in Abidjan. The sessions to elect a new president were scheduled for last Saturday, but the PDCI was notified of the cancellation at the eleve...

 Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa. The Economic Partnership Agreement will give Kenya duty-free and quota-free access to the EU, its biggest export market, while European goods will receiv...

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi won the country's presidential election with 89.6% of the vote, securing himself a new six-year term, the National Elections Authority announced on Monday. The head of the Authority, Hazem Badawy, said that turnout had reached an "unprecedented" 66.8% among Egypt's 67 million voters. More than 39 milli...

 Kenya and the European Union moved closer to sealing an Economic Partnership Agreement that will grant the East African nation's exports duty-free status and unlimited access to the bloc, officials said on Monday. Both sides had initialled a draft deal in June after seven months of negotiations. The EU is one of Kenya's biggest export markets...

 A strong explosion followed by a fire on Monday in Guinea's main fuel depot hit the centre of Conakry, injuring dozens of people according to a medical source and leading to the closure of schools and administrations. The fire occurred at around 00:00 (local time and GMT) at the Guinean state-owned oil company's main fuel depot in Kaloum, Con...

 DR Congo's democracy has been backsliding ahead of elections this month, according to rights defenders, as prominent journalists languish in prison and the murder of an opposition politician remains unsolved. President Felix Tshisekedi came to power in 2019 after a campaign criticising the rights record of his predecessor Joseph Kabila, among...

 Chadians participated in a crucial referendum on Sunday, marked by both calls for mass participation and widespread controversy. The referendum is intended to decide on a new Constitution, seen as a crucial step towards holding elections and restoring civilian rule—a promise made two and a half years ago by the military junta but delayed unti...

 South African Gerco van Deventer who was abducted in Libya in November 2017 is now free. NGO Gift of the Givers made the announcement on Sunday (Dec. 17). The longest held South African hostage in captivity was sold to Al-Qaeda in Mali in 2018 after his abduction. In a lengthy news release, the organization detailed the process that led to th...

 The Women's World Handball Championship is now entering the race for the last four. The tournament being held in Sweden, Norway and Denmark has seen Senegal achieve the greatest feat in the history of its handball. For their 2nd participation, the Lionesses reached the main round.Senegal's performance kept a large part of the country on its t...

 The World Bank has approved $137 million of budget support for Malawi, with an immediate disbursement of $80 million, the bank said in a statement. The funding will help the southern African country enhance fiscal sustainability, stimulate private sector-led growth, and increase resilience to shocks, the World Bank said. After the initial $80...

 Burundi is grappling with a growing crisis as landslides intensify, sparking alarm in both the economic capital, Bujumbura, and the surrounding provinces. The western part of the city has already witnessed the collapse of several houses, instilling fear among residents along the Ntahangwa River. Pelagie Niyukuri, a resident, expresses gratitu...