Seventeen sculptors from nine African and European countries have gathered in the village of Laongo, located 35 km from the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou. They're attending the 14th international granite sculpture symposium, which kicked off on October 11th. Using a jackhammer and grinder, Malian artist Indépendance Dougnon, participat...

 Global South experts believe the recent expansion of the BRICS bloc of developing economies is a good thing. "Any expansion would mean that there is more voices to those who were unheard, more voices to those people who were left out in the process of integration," said Aravind Yelery, a professor at India's Jawaharlal Nehru University.Expert...

 The number of mpox-related deaths has topped 1,000 in outbreaks currently affecting 18 of Africa's 55 nations. The head of the continent's top public health agency unveiled the latest figures on Thursday (Oct. 17). The demise, this week, of 50 infected people brought the total of victims to 1,100. The head of AfricaCDC Jean Kaseya urged inter...

 Nigeria will become one of the first countries to roll out a new malaria vaccine after receiving a first batch of 846,200 doses. Developed by scientists at the University of Oxford in England, the R21 vaccination was produced by the Serum Institute of India and Novavax.The Nigerian Health Minister, Muhammad Ali Pate, says the doses represent ...

 Months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the region's worst hunger crisis in decades, the United Nations' food agency said Tuesday. The World Food Program warned it could become a "full-scale human catastrophe."Five countries Lesoth...

 Chad, already weakened by recurring food crises, is facing a new tragedy: torrential rains have hit all 23 of the country's provinces, causing devastating floods. The numbers are alarming: More than 500 people have died, and thousands of families have seen their homes washed away by the floods. In addition, more than 400,000 hectares of farml...

 The head of Africa's leading public health agency announced on Thursday that the Ebola-like Marburg fever outbreak in Rwanda is under control, making travel bans to the East African nation unnecessary. Rwanda reported the outbreak on September 27, with 13 fatalities so far. Currently, there is no approved vaccine or treatment available for Ma...

As the transition period in Guinea approaches its conclusion, uncertainty remains high and concerns are growing. Fodé Baldé, an opposition leader, is sounding the alarm over the disappearance of political activists and the absence of a clear electoral timeline, highlighting breaches of the transition charter. Reflecting on the commitments made on S...

 After a delay due to logistical difficulties, Congolese authorities have started administering vaccinations against mpox in an attempt to curb the outbreak. 265,000 doses were given to the DRC by the EU and the US, have been administered in the city of Goma and north Kivu province, where healthcare resources have been stretched amid the surge...

 Crowds of Tunisians took to the streets once again to voice their discontent with President Kais Saied, as the country's October 6 presidential election draws closer. They accuse Saied of limiting the number of opponents who can run against him. One protester, Mustapha Ben Ali, said, "we came to protest to say that the president of the republ...

 Supporters and opponents of Kenya's deputy president clashed Friday at public forums over an impeachment motion against him, which was introduced in parliament by the ruling alliance this week. Rigathi Gachagua is accused of supporting anti-government protests in June and of being involved in corruption and other irregularities, charges he de...

 Moscow is preparing agreements on a visa-free regime with nine countries in Africa and the Middle East, according to Alexei Klimov, head of the Consular Department of Russian diplomacy. The timeline for finalizing the agreements remains uncertain, as negotiations with partner countries are progressing at different stages. Klimov assured that ...

 The head of the United Nations Office to the African Union briefed the Security Council Wednesday (Oct. 2) on the cooperation between the UN and regional organizations including the African Union (AU). "The partnership between the United Nations and the African Union draws its dynamism from a commitment shared and sustainable in favor of mult...

 Libya's eastern parliament on Monday agreed to appoint Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new central bank governor after the former governor, Sadiq al-Kabir, was fired last month by the presidential council in the capital, Tripoli. Parliament spokesperson Abdullah Bliheg said Monday that all 108 lawmakers voted in favor of appointing Belqasem...

 A model boat-building team in Madagascar's capital makes the country's crafts industry shine. The island of Madagascar is not renowed for its shipbuilding tradition, but things changed when a workshop known as 'The Village' was launched in 1993. Since then, it has hand-crafted ships for the King of Spain and even the Pope. The Village will ev...

 A series of Ethiopian athletes clinched medals in this year's Berlin marathon on Sunday, including Milkesa Mengesha, who won the men's race with a time of just over 2 hours 3 minutes - a new personal best; He was among a series of Ethiopian athletes who dominated the podium place in the German capital, along with Haymanot Alew. Alew narrowly ...

 The 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), themed "Leaving no one behind: Acting together for peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations," highlights Africa's pressing issues such as climate change and economic inequality. With over 60% of its population under 25, discussions focus on empowering...

 Kenya's President William Ruto thanked the U.S. for the immense support that Africa has received in equipment and assistance during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on Thursday. "Your support in South Sudan, what we are doing in DRC and I will be looking forward to a conversation around those issues and to see...

 Russia will back Africa's bid for a United Nations security Council seat. Speaking to Russian media on the eve of the UN General Assembly, Moscow's foreign affairs minister Sergei Lavrov called Africa's desire for a permanent seat on the UN's top organ 'legitimate'. He said Russia also supports the aspirations of India and Brazil. Lavrov said...

 U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Africa next month, the White House announced Tuesday (Sep. 24), in his first trip to the continent while in office. He will first travel to Berlin. In the German capital, he will bolster alliances and voice his gratitude to Germany for supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia, as well as other issues, th...