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Chad Moves To Quit ICC, Cites Bias Against Africa
It follows Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, who in September jointly announced they were pulling out of the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for war crimes and crimes against humanity. File photo of the International Criminal Court, Hague Chad announced on Monday it planned to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying its effectiveness was…
After Stellar World Cup, Cabo Verde Goalkeeper Heading To Chile
Vozinha has also become a social media star, with help from Brazilian influencer Casimiro. The goalkeeper’s Instagram following has soared from 50,000 to nearly 30 million. Cabo Verde’s goalkeeper #01 Vozinha celebrates with his national flag at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Spain and Cabo Verde at the…
Biya’s 48-day absence reignites debate over power vacuum in Cameroon
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya | Point De Vue The lengthy absence of Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since early June, has reignited debate about government inaction, in a country where many crave change. As of Saturday, it will be 48 days since Biya, 93, who has been in power for…
Firm seeks greater investment in Africa’s agricultural value chains
A cross section of fruit items. Credit: Badea An agribusiness firm, Davidorlah Nigeria Limited, has called for increased investment in Africa’s agricultural value chains, saying strategic financing and infrastructure development are critical to driving economic growth and improving food security across the continent. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Segun Alabi,…
Full List: 13 African Countries Eligible for Visa-on-Arrival in Lebanon
Lebanon visa. Photo: Shutterstock Lebanon has listed 13 African countries whose citizens can obtain a tourist visa on arrival, allowing eligible travellers to enter the country without securing a visa from a Lebanese embassy before departure. Lebanon operates a visa-on-arrival policy for nationals of selected countries, according to the Lebanese General Security. Under the policy,…
UN: Africa now home to 309m hungry people despite global decline
Hunger catastrophe • As healthy diets remain out of reach for 67% Africans Africa has become home to an estimated 309 million hungry people despite a third consecutive year of decline in global hunger, while nearly 67 per cent of the continent’s population still cannot afford a healthy diet, according to a new United Nations (UN) report.…
UNAIDS Chief Calls for ‘Radical Change’ in Africa Amid Aid Cuts
Last year, the Trump administration dismantled USAID, the world’s largest aid agency, cutting off funding for programs across the globe. An image of theUnited Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) logo UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima called on Tuesday for “radical change” following global aid cuts, telling AFP that African governments must re-prioritise their own health spending.…
UN Experts Say M23’s ‘Reign of Terror’ in DRC Must End
Since resurfacing in 2021, the M23 rebel group has seized vast stretches of territory across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. A M23 soldier stands at the Coltan mining pits in Rubaya on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Camille Laffont / AFP) United Nations experts appealed on Tuesday for an end to the “reign of terror”…
Africa Overtakes Asia as Continent With Highest Number of People Facing Hunger — UN
Severe climate-related shocks and worsening conflict have compounded hunger across Africa in recent years. An illustrative file photo of refugee children (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP) Africa has for the first time become the continent with the largest number of people facing hunger, a UN report said Tuesday, as a growing number of Africans…
South African Police Arrest 69 At Violent Anti-Immigration Protest
Weeks of protests to demand that undocumented foreign nationals leave South Africa have already claimed the lives of at least four foreigners, according to police. South African police said on Friday they had arrested 69 people after an anti-immigrant protest on the country’s southeast coast descended into looting and left at least one person hospitalised.…
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