Henna is an expression of joy. And with a child on the way, Hajar, a young Moroccan woman, has much to be joyful about. She has had her hands and feet covered in a henna design, honouring her heritage through this age-old tradition. The dye has been used for body art since ancient Egypt, and in December last year, was added to UNESCO's Intang...

 Rwanda-backed rebels who took control of Goma, a crucial city in eastern Congo, have declared a unilateral ceasefire in the area for humanitarian purposes. The M23 group made this announcement on Monday, responding to calls for a safe passage for aid and the needs of hundreds of thousands of displaced individuals. Goma is situated in a region...

 Nairobi Fashion Week is gaining recognition as a hub for sustainable fashion in Africa. It highlights eco-conscious brands and designs crafted from recycled materials like secondhand curtains and denim. Innovators such as Tausi Conde of Maisha by Nisria and Jean Maurice Niyigena of Bone Koboyi are at the forefront, creating collections from d...

 It was a first for Nigeria at the much-awaited 67th Grammy Awards ceremony in fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Sunday night. Singer Tems, became the second-ever winner of the African Music Performance Award for her Afrobeats hit, Love me JeJe, from her debut album, "Born in the Wild". The Nigerian recording artist said she felt "blessed". "As much...

 In recent years, Southern Africa's luxury market has faced challenging times, but it is now poised for a resurgence, especially as people seek unique and high-quality experiences post-pandemic. One of the driving forces behind this growth is the rise of "bleisure travel" — a blend of business and leisure travel, which is reshaping the hospita...

Врач Ирина Джериева две недели путешествовала по Восточной Африке и познакомилась с бытом коренного племени — масаи. Живут они бедно и менее благоустроенно, зато долго. Путешественница из Архангельска раскрыла секрет долголетия африканского народа. Масаи охотно принимают туристов из всех стран: за 50 долларов представитель племени подробно всё расс...

Запад игнорирует вооруженные конфликты в Судане и Демократической Республике Конго, а также нарушения прав человека, гуманитарные катастрофы и политические репрессии в ряде других стран. Об этом 2 февраля пишет британская газета The Guardian. «Большинство текущих конфликтов, будь то войны и вторжения в Судан и ДР Конго, грубые нарушения прав челове...

Администрация президента США Дональда Трампа санкционировала удары в Сомали по позициям «Исламского государства» (ИГ) (признано в России террористическим и запрещено). Это первый военный рейд американских войск за рубежом с момента инаугурации нового главы Белого дома. За последние годы Африканский Рог закрепил за собой имидж логистического и финан...

 As the upcoming Mining Indaba conference sets the stage for vital discussions, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, Africa's leading producers of copper, are keenly positioning themselves to capitalize on the soaring demand for this crucial metal. With both nations accounting for over 13% of the world's copper supply, their stra...

 The unveiling of DeepSeek's new AI model has generated significant excitement across Africa, offering a glimmer of hope for economic and social development throughout the continent. Unlike its American counterpart, the U.S.-based ChatGPT, DeepSeek's "R1" model is notably more affordable, having been developed with a training cost of just $6 m...

 TotalEnergies failed to secure U.S. approval for nearly $5 billion in financing for its Mozambique LNG project before the Biden administration left office. CEO Patrick Pouyanné had urged officials to expedite approval, fearing further delays under Trump. The U.S. Export-Import Bank is now reviewing the project's terms. Security concerns, Isla...

On Wednesday, a set of ancient artefacts stolen by illegal traffickers were returned to Iraqi authorities in a ceremony held in Rome. The items, which had been seized in Italy, were handed over in the presence of police officials and Iraq's Ambassador to Italy. Michele Minetti, commander of the Monza Carabinieri Cultural Heritage Protection Unit, p...

 Two months after Chad severed its defence agreement with Paris, the French army has handed over its last military base in the country, the Kossei base, in N'Djamena. Though it was Chad who announced the end of the defence pact, the head of the French Armed Forces' Africa Command stated that the handover was partly France's decision. Pascal Ia...

 A nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola, a health official said Thursday, in the first recorded fatality since the last outbreak ended in 2023. The 32-year-old male nurse was an employee of Mulago Hospital, the main referral facility in the capital, Kampala, Diana Atwine, permanent secretary of the health ministry, told reporters Thursday.After d...

 The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso formally withdrew from ECOWAS on Wednesday. The move was the culmination of a year-long process during which the regional bloc tried to avert their departure.In a statement, ECOWAS said that its doors remained open should any of the three countries decided to return.It asked ...

 After arriving in Cairo, President William Ruto signed twelve significant agreements with his Egyptian counterpart. These agreements are designed to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including trade, investment, education, and technology exchanges between the two nations. Discussing Regional ConcernsDuring their discussions, the two lea...

 The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking $15 billion in private investments to upgrade its struggling power sector and bridge a $23 billion funding gap. This initiative, announced at the World Bank Energy Summit in Tanzania, aims to overcome the country's power crisis and provide electricity to 86 million Nigerians who currently lack acce...

Из выступления В.А.Небензи на заседании Совета Безопасности ООН по ДР Конго 📍Нью-Йорк, 28 января 2025 г. Два дня назад мы встречались в этом зале и обсуждали тревожное развитие ситуации на востоке этой страны. В последние 48 часов она стремительно деградировала, особенно в связи с захватом Гомы, где находится свыше миллиона гражданских лиц. ❗️Росси...

29 января Мали, Буркина-Фасо и Нигер официально покинут Экономическое сообщество западноафриканских государств (ЭКОВАС). Тройка государств ранее официально уведомила сообщество о выходе из организации. Страны заявили, что выходят из-за разочарования политикой организации. При этом, все три государства, где в последние годы прошли военные перевороты...

В столице Буркина-Фасо прошел широкомасштабный митинг, на котором граждане поддержали решение о выходе стран "Конфедерации государств Сахеля", из Экономического сообщества западноафриканских государств (ЭКОВАС). На митинге были замечены российские флаги, сообщил РИА Новости участник митинга. Организации гражданского общества Буркина-Фасо, объединен...