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  Baghdad (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani expressed hopes during a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump that he would keep his "promises to work towards ending wars" in the Middle East. Amid Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon, Sudani - who was named premier by a majority bloc of Iran-backed political factions - has been in a delicate balancing act to ensure his country is not drawn into the fighting. In the phone call, the Iraqi premier pointed to Trump's "campaign statements and ... read more |
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UN Security Council sanctions two Sudan paramilitary chiefsUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 The UN Security Council has added two Sudanese paramilitary officers to the list of individuals sanctioned because of their actions in the fighting there, the council's British presidency announced. ... more  
COP29: Climate disaster fund for poor countries 'ready'Baku (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 A long-sought disaster relief fund to help vulnerable countries weather the storm of climate change will start handing out aid next year, officials at COP29 in Baku said Tuesday. ... more  
Location of ancient ochre mine found in EswatiniBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 An international team of researchers has identified the world's oldest ochre mine, located in the Lion Cavern in Eswatini, southern Africa. Using luminescence dating and geochemical analysis, the st ... more  
'Carbon-neutral' countries demand credit at COP29Baku (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 They're some of the world's smallest nations, but a group of countries that say they absorb more carbon than they emit is demanding attention at the UN COP29 talks. ... more |
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What Trump's re-election could mean for AfricaLagos (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 During his first term as US president, Donald Trump sparked outrage over his remarks about African nations, but Africa leaders have been quick to congratulate him since his re-election. ... more |
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Climate cash should also go to nuclear, says UN atomic chiefBaku (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said Tuesday that atomic power should also be allowed to tap into climate change funds. ... more 
Mali detains CEO of gold mining firm ResoluteBamako (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 The CEO and two employees of Australian company Resolute Mining, which owns a gold mine in Mali, were detained while in Bamako to discuss disputes with the authorities, the firm said on Sunday. ... more 
Burkina army launches probe after mutilation video leakAbidjan (AFP) Nov 10, 2024 Burkina Faso's armed forces have begun a probe after a video showing people in army uniforms mutilating a human body spread online, the military-led country's general staff said on Sunday. ... more
Sudan army govt accuses paramilitaries of causing 120 civilian deaths in 2 daysPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 The Sudanese foreign ministry accused paramilitaries late Thursday of causing at least 120 civilian deaths over two days in Al-Jazira state, Sudan's pre-war breadbasket where fighting has raged since last month. ... more |
 
South Sudan floods affect 1.4 million, displace 379,000: UNNairobi (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 Devastating flooding in South Sudan is affecting around 1.4 million people, with more than 379,000 displaced, according to a United Nations update that warned about an upsurge in malaria. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Cafe in Libya champions recycling and sustainabilityTripoli (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 In Libya's capital, a cafe's sleek exterior gives little hint of the vibrant space inside, built entirely from recycled materials to promote sustainability in a country recovering from years of war. ... more  
Afghanistan says to attend UN climate talks, first since Taliban takeoverKabul (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 An Afghan delegation will attend the upcoming UN climate change summit in Azerbaijan, the foreign ministry spokesman told AFP on Saturday, marking a first since the Taliban government came to power. ... more
Mali detains 3 executives from gold mining firm ResoluteBamako (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 Three expat executives from Australian company Resolute Mining, which owns a gold mine in Mali, have been detained for questioning, industry and judiciary sources told AFP on Saturday. ... more 
Rwanda counting on Russia to train nuclear power specialistsSochi, Russia (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 Rwanda said Saturday it was counting on Russia training its citizens to become specialists in nuclear energy, as the African country bets on nuclear power to boost its energy supply. ... more |
 
France, Barbados, Kenya urge global levies to tackle climate changeParis (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 The leaders of France, Barbados and Kenya on Friday urged more worldwide tax on carbon dioxide emissions in areas such as global shipping to help developing countries battle climate change. ... more 
Chad army inflicts 'many dead' on Boko Haram jihadistsN'Djamena (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Chad's military inflicted "many dead and wounded" in air strikes against Boko Haram jihadists, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said on Thursday. ... more  
Iraq inaugurates docks for major new Gulf portBasra, Iraq (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated five docks on Thursday at a major new port the country is building on its narrow Gulf coast. ... more 
UK's Prince William awards climate prizes in S.AfricaJohannesburg (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 Britain's Prince William on Wednesday honoured projects seeking novel solutions to the challenges facing the world's nature and climate at the awarding of his Earthshot Prize in South Africa. ... more |
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Russia launches record 55 satellites, including 2 Iranian-madeMoscow (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday, including two privately built Iranian devices, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran. ... more 
DR Congo, Rwanda affirm need to respect ceasefireGoma, Dr Congo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan foreign ministers affirmed Tuesday the need for warring parties to respect a ceasefire in eastern DRC, AFP noted. ... more  
Two Egyptian pilots killed in helicopter crash in Suez: armyCairo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Two Egyptian air force officers were killed on Tuesday when a helicopter crashed during a training exercise, the military said. ... more  
Lightning strike kills 14 at Uganda refugee campKampala (AFP) Nov 3, 2024 At least 14 people, including several children, were killed in a Ugandan refugee camp when lightning hit a makeshift church, officials said Sunday. ... more |
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Rwanda to stop registering petrol taxi-bikes in 2025Kigali (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 Rwanda said Monday it will no longer register petrol-driven motorbike taxis from the new year as it seeks to transition towards electric vehicles. ... more |
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UK FM Lammy vows 'new approach' ahead of Africa trip London (AFP) Nov 3, 2024 UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday vowed a "new approach" with Africa that will "listen rather than tell" as he began a visit to Nigeria and South Africa. ... more  
Niger inks deal with Russia for three satellitesNiamey, Niger (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks. ... more  
Musk amplifies conservative voices in liberal Silicon ValleySan Francisco (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Silicon Valley, a stronghold of Democratic politics, is experiencing a shift as more voices, seemingly emboldened by Elon Musk, have openly declared their support for Donald Trump. ... more 
East DR Congo truce monitors to begin operations TuesdayGoma, Dr Congo (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 A unit monitoring a truce between the Congolese army and Rwanda-backed rebels will be officially launched on Tuesday, ceasefire-broker Angola said, as the rebels made fresh gains in eastern DR Congo. ... more |
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