Protesters at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai Monday called for additional financing for the newly established loss and damage fund, as well as an end to subsidies for the fossil fuel industry. Kenyan climate activist Eric Njuguna said he believed certain countries had not paid enough into the fund. "The message of this action today is that ...

 A Ugandan woman has become Africa's oldest new mother after giving birth aged 70 to twins on Wednesday in Kampala. Safina Namukwaya delivered the boy and girl twins via caesarean prematurely at 31 weeks. The babies were put in incubators and are said to be stable. "When I had a checkup, they told me I had twins and I was very happy," says Nam...

 Landslides in northern Tanzania have killed at least 47 people and injured 85 others following landslides caused by torrential rain on Saturday, according to a local official. Queen Sendiga, regional commissioner in the Manyara area of northern Tanzania, spoke to local media on Sunday evening and warned that the death toll could rise. Heavy r...

 Border officials in South Africa say they have intercepted dozens of buses carrying more than 400 young children from Zimbabwe without parents or legal guardians in an anti-trafficking operation. The officials say the children were being "trafficked" into South Africa, although an organization representing foreign nationals living in South Af...

 Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Saturday said this week's deadly violence involving members of the National Guard was an "attempted coup" as the army ordered them back to barracks. The unrest between members of the National Guard and special forces of the presidential guard on Thursday night in the capital Bissau left at lea...

 Germany lifted its first Under-17 FIFA World Cup on Saturday (Dec. 02). Mali, the last African representative secured its second podium in the history of the competition. Germany prevailed 4-3 on penalties against France on Saturday at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Indonesia. The French side dreamt of a second trophy after its 2001 victorious...

 New York City, known for its cultural diversity, has long been a melting pot of languages and backgrounds. However, until 2016, the city government communicated with New Yorkers in only 6 official languages, none of which represented indigenous African languages. Recognizing this gap, advocacy groups, including African Communities Together (A...

 Innovate UK's Energy Catalyst programme has awarded over £40 million in grant funding to a range of innovative projects with plans to harness clean energy and enable a just and inclusive energy transition. The funding award was announced today by the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as part of a £316m package of announcements in support of an in...

 Mali's military government has officially entered into an agreement with Russia, unveiling plans for a state-of-the-art gold refinery project to be established in the Malian capital, Bamako. The deal, which spans four years, includes the construction of a refinery capable of processing a substantial 200 tonnes of gold annually. Gold stands as...

 The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger recommended on Friday (Dec. 01) creating a confederation as part of a long-term goal of uniting the West African neighbours within a federation. The top diplomats of the Alliance of Sahel States met in Bamako for two days. Their discussions aimed to flesh out the workings of the new allian...

 Manchester United squandered a two-goal advantage on Tuesday to concede a 3-3 draw in Istanbul against Galatasaray, which leaves them in a dire position heading into the final day of the Champions League group stage. The three-time European champion led by two goals after 18 minutes at Galatasaray and by 3-2 at the start of the second half, b...

 A multicultural gathering in Yambio, South Sudan, brought together several hundreds of local communities featuring representatives from nine ethic groups residing in the area. Demonstrating that culture can be trusted to be the cradle for peace and unity in diversity, was very much the objective when UNMISS and local partners, including the s...

 Actor Angela Bassett, poet Amanda Gorman and filmmaker Jeymes Samuel are just some of the famous faces appearing in the 2024 Pirelli Calendar. The acclaimed annual publication has been photographed by Ghanaian visual artist Prince Gyasi, who selected the stars who would pose for the new edition. Unveiled Thursday, the theme of the calendar is...

 Archer Aviation is pioneering the development of the Midnight, a four-passenger electric-powered vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Flying taxis, a long-standing dream of futurists and sci-fi enthusiasts, are poised to become a reality, and Archer Aviation is at the forefront of this transformative journey. The company's chief sa...

 A Kenyan court ruled on Tuesday that a salary levy introduced by President William Ruto in June was illegal, dealing a major blow to the government's aim of bolstering the state coffers. A law allowing a 1.5% levy on the salaries of all Kenyan taxpayers, including employers, was passed in June to finance a low-cost housing programme. Three ju...

 Nearly 11 months after the assassination of Cameroonian radio host Martinez Zogo, the state scandal that it triggered continues to shake the nation. On Friday morning (Nov. 01), the prime suspects in the murder of the late 50-year journalist were set to be released. A document allegedly issued by the military court of Yaoundé ordered the prov...

 In a thrilling encounter in the Saudi League on Thursday, Karim Benzema showcased his goal-scoring prowess, expertly converting a penalty to lead Al Ittihad to a decisive 4-2 victory over Al Khaleej. The match unfolded with dynamic moments and strategic plays that captivated football enthusiasts. The early stages of the game witnessed an impr...

 The 20th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) has opened its curtains, welcoming filmmakers and industry leaders to celebrate the art of cinema. The festival, which runs until December 2, kicked off with American actress Jessica Chastain serving as the president of the jury. Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen was honored with ...

 The Sherrie Silver Foundation is training children and teenagers to dance and sing in Rwanda, as well as providing essential support to parents. Sherrie Silver is a distinguished philanthropist and dancer originally from Rwanda who has dedicated her life to showcasing African dance on the global stage. Her journey started with dance videos on...

 A young female student in Rwanda from the University of Rwanda Theofrida Muginga is creating 'Mkulima GPT,' a ChatGPT-driven Swahili chatbot. Its mission is to empower smallholder farmers by detecting crop diseases and providing culturally-sensitive agricultural advice. Named 'Mkulima GPT,' this ground-breaking project combines AI and IoT to ...