Massa the lioness has good reason to roar at visitors at Rabat National Zoo, as she is the proud mother of a new cub. The male youngster, known as Azaghar was born on 26 July 2024, a member of the subpopulation known as the Atlas Lion or the Barbary lion, of the subspecies Panthera Leo Leo. This birth was announced on October 20, 2024 and is ...

 The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced Thursday its endorsement of Morocco's locally developed mpox test, marking a significant step forward in Africa's response to the ongoing outbreak. The new real-time PCR test, capable of detecting mpox pathogen DNA in blood, saliva, and tissue samples, is seen as a "...

 Russian military advisors are in Equatorial Guinea helping to train local forces. Between 100 and 200 Russian instructors are said to be working with elite guards responsible for protecting the President and the first family, Reuters reported Tuesday citing unnamed sources. The men have been sighted in the capital Malabo and Bata, the country...

 At the Russia-Africa ministerial conference in Sochi on November 9-10, Vladimir Putin pledged "full support" to some 50 African countries, expressing Russia's willingness to strengthen cooperation in various areas, from sustainable development to the fight against terrorism. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov highlighted the progress made between...

 Former Ivorian Prime Minister Pascal Affi N'Guessan was on Saturday named candidate for the Popular Ivorian Front (FPI) in the 2025 presidential election. At a congress in Yamoussoukro, the Ivorian capital, N'Guessan was re-elected president of the FPI with 99.34% of the votes cast by some 4,500 voters. The FPI is the party of former Presiden...

 Dakar thrums to the rhythm of the Biennale of Contemporary African Art. The 15th edition of Dak'art, the continent's major contemporary art exhibition, kicked off on Thursday (Nov. 07). The ceremony blended music, dance, and tales. A highlight of the evening was the awards ceremony. French artist Agnès Brezephin from the Martinique island was...

 Bad weather and poor roads can make getting life-saving drugs to remote parts of Kenya a challenge. Now, a company is taking to the skies with drones to deliver medical supplies to those in need and doing it more quickly. "Rains actually make access to these facilities via traditional modes of delivery very daunting," said Samuel Sineka, phar...

 Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an incredible comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, fanned the flames of a violent insurrection at the Capitol, was convicted of felony crimes and survived two assassination attempts. With his victory in Wisconsin, the Republi...

 Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries on Sunday said they would postpone a plan to gradually increase oil output until the end of the year. The eight members of OPEC+ were due to begin gradually increasing their output from the end of this month, but say they will now begin unwinding the 2.2 million barrels a day cut from January. T...

 A Moroccan economist known for his human rights work has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to the North African kingdom. Prosecutors arrested Fouad Abdelmoumni in Casablanca on Wednesday and announced that he was being investigated on suspicion o...

 Algeria is on track to triple its rail network by 2030 to boost national economic growth and regional connectivity. With more than 5,000 kilometres of rail already in service, new lines such as the Kenchela-Constantine line are providing faster travel, connecting communities and creating economic opportunities. This expansion integrates strat...

 There appears to be a high turnout in Botswana's national election, according to Africanews correspondent Joel Kouam. 'Botswana's citizens have been queuing up at polling stations in the country's different constituencies, mainly in the capital Gaborone, since 5am. The first polling stations opened at 6.30am and there has been a particularly ...

 Kenya's Deputy President Gachagua Appeals to Stop High Court Impeachment Proceedings Kenya's impeached Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, filed a petition with the Court of Appeal on Monday, October 28, aiming to halt ongoing impeachment proceedings in the High Court. Gachagua argues that the High Court's recent rulings were flawed and has r...

 Election officials in Mozambique on Thursday announced that the ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country's disputed elections extending its five-decade grip on power The party's candidate, Daniel Chapo, will replace President Filipe Nyusi, who is stepping down after the maximum two terms. Frelimo has ruled the country since its independence...

 An unprecedented battle opposing Kenya's President, Parliament and the impeached deputy president takes place in the corridors of the justice this week. A litany of issues is on the table in what could turn out to be a constitutional quagmire. After Senate voted the removal of Rigathi Gachagua last week, his legal counsel denounced an infamy ...

 South Africa has asked Taiwan to move its de facto embassy out of its administrative capital, Pretoria. It has given Taipei six months to relocate its liaison office to the commercial hub of Johannesburg.The decision is seen as highlighting Beijing's expanding sway among developing nations.While Taipei has accused Pretoria of bowing to pressu...

 Daniel Chapo --- presidential candidate of Frelimo, Mozambique's ruling party –– voting in last week's general election. Preliminary results released on Wednesday --- show it leading in all 11 provinces – making him likely to be the country's next president. But election observers say they have doubts over the integrity of the poll saying it ...

 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cancelled the auction of 27 sites earmarked for oil exploration, its government said, citing late bids and a lack of competition. The auction of these sites, known as oil blocks, was launched two years ago but was cancelled because it was not as successful as expected and a new auction will be held, ...

 For four days, Angola's capital vibed to the rhythm of jazz. Six countries were invited at the third edition of the International Jazz Festival "ANGOJAZZ; namely: Germany, Belgium, France, Portugal, Cuba, and Venezuela. Luanda's Palacio de Ferro was not only turned into a scene but a teaching hub, to the delight of the festival's artistic Dir...

 Fuel prices surged at gas stations throughout Nigeria on Wednesday, adding to the hardships faced by citizens enduring the most severe economic crisis in decades. The state oil company has not provided any explanation for the sudden increase of approximately 15% to 20% observed nationwide. This marks the second price hike in just over a month...