May 24
Ethiopia: Buckingham Palace Rejects Request to Return Ethiopian Prince's Remains
allAfrica
Buckingham Palace has declined a request to repatriate the remains of Prince Alemayehu, an Ethiopian royal who was buried at Windsor Castle in the 19th century. Read more »
Nigeria: Why UK Bars Nigerian Students From Bringing Spouses, Children
Vanguard
The United Kingdom announced on Tuesday that foreign students will not be allowed to bring their families - spouses, children and parents to the country. Read more »
May 23
Africa: French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023
allAfrica
French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 - among seasoned film directors - vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at… Read more »
West Africa: Macron's Visit to Mongolia Was Focused On Ensuring Uranium Supply Amid Conflict in West Africa
RFI
Access to rare earth minerals and Russia's war against Ukraine topped the agenda on French President Emmanuel Macron's historic visit to Mongolia. But the joint declaration signed… Read more »
Sudan: Protecting Civilians in Times of Crisis
UN News
Civilians continue to bear the brunt of conflict-related violence and destruction, and during the Protection of Civilians (PoC) Week 2023, observed from 22 to 25 May, the UN and… Read more »
Ghana: EU-GAP to Rehabilitate Busa Irrigation System - Project Manager, Awmp
Ghanaian Times
The Project Manager of the Agricultural Water Management Project (AWMP) under the European Union, Ghana Agricultural Programme (EU-GAP), Mr Stephen Maclean, has hinted of plans by… Read more »
Ethiopia: Government of Germany Affirms Continued Support to Ethiopia
ENA
Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide met with Birgit Pickel, Director General of Africa at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, on the sideline of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Ndayishimiye Wins Belgium's Ebony Shoe Award
New Times
Rwandan midfielder Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye was on Monday awarded the 2022/23 Ebony show award in a colorful awarding ceremony held in Brussels, Belgium. Read more »
May 22
South Africa: Wheels Come Off South Africa's Hollow Version of Non-Alignment [analysis]
ISS
A foreign policy of non-alignment only works when based on a dispassionate and objective reading of global geopolitics. Read more »
Eritrea: Independence Day Celebrations in UK
Shabait
Asmara, 22 May 2023- Nationals in various cities in the UK and Northern Ireland enthusiastically celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary under the theme "Heroic Feat… Read more »
Africa: Postcard From Cannes #4 - Major Spotlight On African Talents
RFI
With a record number of films in the official lineup, African cinema is set to shine at the Cannes Film Festival this year. It's not only a showcase for attracting international… Read more »
May 20
Sierra Leone: EU, Germany Support ECSL to Sensitize Citizens, Political Parties On PR System
Concord
With the financial and technical support of the European Union and Germany, the ECSL has launched a comprehensive nation-wide sensitization campaign on the Proportional… Read more »
Sierra Leone: EU Re-Affirms Commitment to Continue Supporting Sierra Leone
Concord
As I said last year on the occasion of Europe Day, I can ensure you that the European Union will continue to stand with the Government, with the Opposition, with the Parliament,… Read more »
May 19
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe's Woes Affecting Rest of Region - Chissano
allAfrica
The crisis in Zimbabwe is having “terrible consequences” for the whole of Southern Africa by delaying the building of roads, railways and power lines, says former… Read more »
May 18
Mali: French Army Failed to Stop Journalist's Kidnapping in Mali - Investigation
RFI
French forces tried to use a journalist's visit to northern Mali to track a jihadist leader but failed to prevent the reporter from being kidnapped by the militants, a joint… Read more »
Africa: Europe Sells 90% of Its Used Clothes, Textiles Waste to Africa and Asia
IPS
Once the money-making businesses have turned Asia and Africa into their low-cost factories, to produce and market at higher prices their clothes and footwear, obtaining more… Read more »
South Africa: Lady R Saga Reveals a Ship of State Foundering in a Sea of Uncertainty and Ineptitude [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Wherever the truth lies in this sorry saga, what we have is a fundamental lack of transparency and trust between a government and its citizenry. We simply cannot believe what… Read more »
Mozambique: President Nyusi Receives British Minister
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Wednesday granted an audience to the British Minister of State for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell. Read more »
Africa: Russia-Ukraine Conflict 'Far From Being Ripe for Mediation' As African Delegation Heads to Europe, Say Experts [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Mediation experts say the Russia-Ukraine war is 'far from being ripe for mediation', as President Cyril Ramaphosa and five other African leaders prepare to undertake a peace… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Starlet Chiwome Named in England Squad for Under-17 European Championships
New Zimbabwe
ENGLAND born Zimbabwean forward Leon Chiwome will have an opportunity to showcase his talent to a wider audience following his inclusion in England's final squad for the UEFA… Read more »
May 17
Somalia: Somalia Expels Two European Union Workers
VOA
The Somali government has expelled two European Union employees accused of illegally taking photos of prisoners at a detention center. Read more »
South Africa: Ever-Closer Ties With Russia Jeopardise Annual Exports to U.S. Under AGOA Deal [analysis]
Daily Maverick
South Africa exports an enormous amount of goods to the US annually - including vehicles, aluminium, chemicals, fruit, wine, ferroalloys, and even ice cream and edible ice. But now… Read more »
South Africa: SA, Denmark Expand Cooperation in Water Services
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Denmark have entered into another agreement of cooperation in innovation and management of water services between the two… Read more »
Gambia: German Police Hunt Gambian Migrants for Deportation
The Point
Yahya Moro Yahpa, a Germany-based Gambian human rights activist has disclosed that German Police are currently hunting undocumented Gambian migrants for possible deportation. Read more »
Gambia: EU Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call On VP Jallow
The Point
His Excellency, Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow on Monday received in audience the European Union ambassador, Carrado Pampaloni at State house. Read more »