South African judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize
In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to the man who died from the virus earlier this week. And finally, Moroccan-British photographer Hassan Hajjaj has built a global reputation with his vibrant portraits, 40 of his iconic Rock Stars pictures are taking centre stage in Paris.
2026-10-09 21:53:23

Mohamed VI rechaza las «presiones y chantajes» desde España en vísperas de la visita de los Reyes a Ceuta y Melilla
El monarca marroquí asegura que el modelo de cooperación migratoria ya no funciona, como demuestran las crisis recurrentes
2026-10-09 17:44:28

Sierra Leone: From 'blood diamonds' to stones of hope?
"Blood diamonds" became infamous for funding the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone. Beginning 25 years ago, the Kimberley Process aimed to put an end to this illegal trade. Accused of complicity in the conflict, the diamond industry has since sought to clean up its image, emphasising an ethical shift. But a quarter of a century on, have the former "blood diamonds" truly become synonymous with development? FRANCE 24's Sarah Sakho and Simon Martin report.
2026-10-09 13:58:26

Africa joins the data center backlash
In tonight's edition, witnesses say Eritrean troops have moved into Ethiopia's Tigray region, but Asmara rejects the reports. Also, the African Union launches the Africa Credit Rating Agency, aiming to assess the financial health of African states and companies. And South African civil society is pushing back against the expansion of data centres that require vast amounts of electricity, water and land.
2026-10-07 20:37:55

Kifafa cha mimba bado kinasababisha vifo vingi vya akina mama na watoto Afrika
Kifafa cha mimba hali inayohusishwa na shinikizo kubwa la damu mama anapokuwa mja mzito kuanzia wiki 20 za mimba na inaweza kujitokeza pia pindi mama anapojifungua ,ni hali ya dharura na tishio kubwa kwa akina mama waja wazito
2026-10-07 15:20:42

Comores : une nouvelle loi menace les petites activités de la diaspora malgache
🇰🇲🇲🇬 Aux Comores, une nouvelle loi réserve aux seuls Comoriens de naissance certaines activités du petit commerce. Votée mais pas encore appliquée, elle suscite l’inquiétude de la communauté malgache dans l’archipel.
2026-10-07 14:59:54

Mali : l'armée de retour à Kidal
Sa perte en avril dernier avait constitué un revers magistral pour l'armée malienne. 7 mois après, les FAMa reprennent Kidal, ville stratégique du nord du Mali. Les Touaregs du FLA qui l'occupaient confirment s'être repliés. On fait le point avec Wassim Nasr.
2026-10-07 14:49:45

Ethiopian PM reelected despite rebel offensive
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been reelected for another five-year term, pledging to repel threats and defend national interests Read Full Article at RT.com
2026-10-07 14:33:12

Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death
In tonight's edition, Kenya records its first Ebola death after a man travelled from the DRC via Uganda. Also, Comoros is tightening the rules on who can do business. In South Africa, concerns are growing that xenophobia and hostility toward foreign nationals could be driving African tourists away.
2026-10-06 21:28:01

Ebola : le Kenya annonce le premier mort lié au virus jamais recensé sur son sol
Un Kényan vivant en RD Congo est mort d'Ebola, lundi dans un hôpital de Nairobi, ont annoncé mardi les autorités kényanes. Selon le ministre kényan de la Santé Aden Duale, la victime était tombée malade il y a environ un mois et avait été soignée dans plusieurs hôpitaux, avant de traverser la frontière avec l'Ouganda par la route, puis de prendre un avion pour Nairobi.
2026-10-06 13:51:53

Benki ya Dunia inakadiria ukuaji wa uchumi wa 4.3% barani Kusini mwa Jangwa la Sahara 2026
Katika mkesha wa Mikutano ya Mwaka ya Benki ya Dunia na IMF inayofanyika mwaka huu mjini Bangkok, Benki ya Dunia imechapisha leo tarehe 6 Oktoba 2026 ripoti yake kuhusu hali ya uchumi wa bara la Afrika.
2026-10-06 13:50:22

África e o desafio da auto-suficiência em combustíveis até 2030
África poderá alcançar a auto-suficiência em combustíveis até 2030, segundo o empresário nigeriano Aliko Dangote. O empresário, que inaugurou, no final de Setembro, uma nova unidade de processamento de petróleo no Quénia, defende que o continente tem condições para reduzir significativamente a dependência das importações de combustíveis. Para o economista angolano Carlos Rosado, a meta é ambiciosa, mas pode ser alcançada. O especialista considera que, com investimentos em infra-estruturas e logística, o continente africano poderá tornar-se praticamente autónomo na produção de combustíveis.
2026-10-06 13:21:36

Ethiopia again demands access to the Red Sea
In tonight's edition, Ethiopia's leader Abiy Ahmed secures another term, but his country is sliding back into conflict. Also, several major cities across Senegal are battered by torrential rains. And some of the migrants being deported from the US fear the return to countries criminalizing homosexuality.
2026-10-05 20:28:19

Rwandan genocide suspect 'hunter' Dafroza Gauthier dies at 72
For nearly 30 years, Dafroza Gauthier, along with her husband Alain, tracked down Rwandan refugees in France suspected of having participated in the Tutsi genocide. She died in Reims on Saturday after dedicating her life to bringing to justice those allegedly responsible for the 1994 massacre of more than 800,000 people.
2026-10-04 12:12:24

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital of Mekelle as pro-government forces advance
Rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) in Ethiopia were abandoning their regional capital of Mekkele in the north of the country on Saturday, a local journalist and residents told AFP. The TPLF has been fighting against federal forces and pro-government militias since September 23 and launching attacks into neighbouring states, raising fears of a return to an all-out civil war similar to that of 2020-2022.
2026-10-03 07:58:45

On the run for 20 years, Ugandan warlord Kony still 'active' within the Lord's Resistance Army
In recent months, the eastern Central African Republic has been hit by several attacks attributed to the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a Ugandan militia infamous for its massacres and mass abductions of children in the 1990s and 2000s. The group's leader, Joseph Kony, wanted by the International Criminal Court for more than 20 years, remains at large. FRANCE 24 spoke to Leonie von Braun, the ICC’s lead investigator on the Kony case, about the group's resurgence.
2026-10-02 19:31:27

Ethiopia na Eritrea zavunja ushirikiano wa kidiplomasia
Mataifa jirani ya Ethiopia na Eritrea yamevunja uhusiano wa kidiplomasia, zinashtumiana kwa kuchochea vita vinavyoendelea Kaskazini mwa Ethiopia.
2026-10-02 07:55:01

Première ministre au Maroc, tensions Érythrée-Éthiopie, Embalo attendu en Guinée-Bissau : l’hebdo Afrique

2026-10-02 07:25:38

Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict
In tonight's edition, Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts. Also, Nigeria rolls out a digital postcode system for every building. And I speak to one of the co-founders of the he Rural Women’s Assembly as it is recognised for its work challenging power systems.
2026-10-01 20:28:30

2027 ODI World Cup Schedule: Why Namibia Didn't Get Direct Qualification Despite Being A Co-Host?
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the schedule and fixtures for the 2027 ODI World Cup on Thursday, October 1. The 50-over marquee event will be ...
2026-10-01 17:15:20

Kenya: Strengthening Capacity In Human Resource Advisory And Governance In The Ministry Of Defence
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Strengthening institutional governance, promoting professionalism, and ensuring that public bodies effectively manage the workforce entrusted with executing ...
2026-10-01 15:03:57

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Engineers Give Sangailu Dam A New Lease Of Life
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Reliable access to water is critical to sustaining troops in operational areas, directly supporting their welfare, health and ability to maintain mission ...
2026-10-01 15:03:57

Liberia's Licensing Reset: The Regulatory Formula Winning Back Global Explorers
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Less than two years after overhauling its licensing architecture, Liberia has attracted supermajors, ratified eight production sharing contracts (PSCs) and ...
2026-10-01 15:03:57

Director-General Of Thailand International Cooperation Agency And President Of Kasetsart University Sign Memorandum Of Understanding On Capacity Building In Agriculture And Fisheries In The Federal Republic Of Nigeria
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) On 25 September 2026, Mr. Chulvat Narinthrangura, Director-General of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), and Associate Professor Dr. Kongsak ...
2026-10-01 15:03:57

Eritrea: Various Activities By Nationals In Switzerland
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Nationals residing in the Swiss cities of Geneva, Basel and Lausanne have conducted various activities, including public seminars and conferences, aimed at ...
2026-10-01 15:03:57

Ethiopia back to civil war? Horn of Africa fears spillover effect of renewed fighting
After contagion in the Arabian Peninsula, should the entire Horn of Africa fear a domino effect? Just as Donald Trump’s decision to invade Iran drew the Saudis back to Yemen: did threats over the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb light the fuse in Ethiopia, where last week, unresolved issues between the government and its Tigray region erupted? Could a potential return to civil war draw in regional rivals?
2026-09-30 19:04:20

Ugandan coronation under social media scrutiny
In tonight's edition, Uganda's new king of Tooro is crowned before thousands. Also, Africa's richest man cautions the continent against losing control of its major projects. And dozens of civilians are killed as Ethiopian government forces bombard towns in the northern region of Tigray.
2026-09-29 20:22:04

Son of Zambian bishop detained in post-election raid fears for his father's safety
Trevor Mwamba was detained last month with other opposition figures and charged with treason, his son says.
2026-09-29 16:03:05

Des armées africaines bientôt à Gaza ?
Elle n'a ni calendrier ni mandat mais elle a un nom : la Force internationale de stabilisation de Gaza. Sortie de la tête de Donald Trump, cette force est censée se déployer dans l'enclave pour stabiliser Gaza. Plusieurs pays africains se disent prêts à y participer. C'est le cas du Maroc, de l’Ouganda et la République séparatiste du Somaliland. Le Burundi aussi envisage de se joindre au mouvement. Les précisions de notre journaliste Ludovic de Foucaud.
2026-09-29 15:25:30

León XIV y la migración: ¿qué pide el papa a Europa?
El papa León XIV volvió a situar la migración en el centro de su agenda durante su visita apostólica a Francia. Tras reunirse con migrantes y refugiados, pidió a Europa avanzar en la integración de quienes llegan en busca de oportunidades y defendió vías seguras y legales, un trato digno para los extranjeros y la protección de los menores que migran solos. Sus palabras llegan en un contexto marcado por el endurecimiento de las políticas migratorias en varios países europeos.
2026-09-29 15:18:27

Zambia: Askofu Mkuu wa Lusaka, mkosoaji wa rais aitwa na mamlaka
Nchini Zambia, wakosoaji bado wanaonekana kulengwa na mamlaka, mwezi mmoja na nusu baada ya uchaguzi wa urais na wa wabunge wa Agosti 13 uliopigwa. Siku ya Jumatatu, Septemba 28, kufuatia kukamatwa hivi karibuni kwa wanachama kadhaa wa upinzani, Askofu Mkuu wa Kanisa Katoliki wa Lusaka, Alick Banda, mkosoaji mkubwa wa Rais Hakainde Hichilema, aliitwa na polisi wa kupambana na ufisadi.
2026-09-29 15:09:52

Mali: Amnesty International imerekodi visa vya mauaji yaliyofanywa na jeshi na kundi la Wagner
"Hakuna aliyeachwa." Hiki ni kichwa cha ripoti iliyochapishwa Jumanne, Septemba 29, 2026, na shirika lisilo la kiserikali la Amnesty International, ambalo lilichunguza visa vya mauaji, mateso, na kutoweka kwa watu kwa lazima vilivyohusishwa na jeshi la Mali na wasaidizi wake wa Urusi kutoka kundi la Wagner, ambalo sasa linajulikana kama Africa Corps.
2026-09-29 15:00:05

Ethiopian forces claim Tigray town
In tonight's edition, Ethiopia's army says it's seized a key city in the northern region of Tigray amidst escalating conflict with local rebels. Also, two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 28 dead. And Ugandan activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje is facing court after she turned up following days of uncertainty about her whereabouts.
2026-09-28 20:32:38

Protext Mobility Issues Significant Inter-Quarter Shareholder Update: ABSA Confirms Inaugural Digital-Asset Custody Pilot As TXTM Advances Global RWA And Uplist Strategy
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Company highlights a significant institutional milestone, advancing its intended regulated-exchange uplist through institutional custody, deployed SVLT ...
2026-09-28 14:33:10

Trump granting asylum to Afrikaners is 'race-based policy', South African FM claims
In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Washington's plan to take in up to 17,500 more White South Africans was "a race-based policy", dismissing the "so-called genocide" of Afrikaners as "fake news".
2026-09-28 10:38:43

Kiir avunja serikali kuelekea Uchaguzi mkuu wa Sudan Kusini, mapigano mapya yaanza nchini Ethiopia.
Taarifa kuu utakayoskia kwenye makala haya ni pamoja na Rais wa Sudan Kusini Salva Kiir avunja serikali kuelekea Uchaguzi mkuu wa mwezi Disemba.
2026-09-27 12:53:49

27 killed in back-to-back South Africa mass shootings (VIDEOS)
At least 27 people were killed and 26 wounded in two mass shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town, South African police say Read Full Article at RT.com
2026-09-27 12:47:52

En directo: León XIV insta a la Iglesia a afrontar sus fallos antes de reunirse con víctimas de abusos en Francia
Ante unos 150.000 fieles reunidos en el santuario de Lourdes, el papa León XIV llamó a la Iglesia a reconocer y sanar las heridas provocadas dentro de la institución, en una homilía en la que volvió a aludir a los abusos sexuales. También cuestionó las corrientes que, según dijo, buscan redefinir el valor de la vida ante la enfermedad, el sufrimiento o la vejez. Más tarde tiene previsto reunirse en privado con siete víctimas de abusos sexuales en la Iglesia.
2026-09-27 12:19:28

‘Super El Niño’ deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan says UN
"The already dire hunger crisis in South Sudan is becoming increasingly critical as violence, extreme weather and dwindling aid leave millions without enough food" says UN.
2026-09-26 10:06:43

Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party wins parliamentary election
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary election, taking 97 of 395 seats in the House of Representatives, according to final results announced by the Interior Ministry on Friday. The party, founded by a royal adviser close to King Mohammed VI and known by its French acronym PAM, fell short of an absolute majority and will need to negotiate with other parties to form a governing coalition.
2026-09-26 09:38:30

Heavy fighting on multiple fronts between Ethiopian forces and rebel groups
Fighting appears to be worsening in Ethiopia after the TPLF said it was in a "full blown" blown war with federal forces this week, days after the Tigrayan rebels declared a coalition with six other armed groups across the country, all with the objective of overthrowing prime minister abiy ahmed's government. And as of friday, it appears that another armed group has claimed to have joined the alliance. More from our correspondent in Addis Ababa Tom Canetti.
2026-09-26 09:26:41

Telecoms disruption raises fears as heavy fighting strikes Ethiopia
First, fighting continues between the Ethiopian forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front as fears of a regional spillover continue to mount. Then, both the opposition and the ruling UDPS party continue to blame each other for the violence in the latest mass protest. And, the Authenticity and Modernity party looks now to form a coalition to address the top voter issues including the cost of living crisis in Morocco.
2026-09-25 20:32:28

Open To Mentoring Test Side Ahead Of Ashes, But Full-Time Role Unlikely: Kevin Pietersen
(MENAFN - IANS) Leeds, Sep 25 (IANS) ?Former captain Kevin Pietersen has revealed that he is in talks with England Test coach Stephen Fleming regarding a potential mentoring role with the red-ball ...
2026-09-25 08:15:08

CHANGES TO SASOL LIMITED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(MENAFN - PR Newswire) JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In compliance with para 6.71 of the JSE Listings Requirements and para 6.42 of the JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings ...
2026-09-25 08:05:25

West African Ministers Reaffirm Commitment To Integrated Water Resources Management And Adopt Strategic Resolutions To Advance Regional Water Governance Ahead Of The First-Ever West Africa Regional Water Forum
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Download logo West African Ministers responsible for water resources have reaffirmed their collective commitment to Integrated Water Resources Management ...
2026-09-25 08:02:25

'STRONGER TOGETHER': BATTERSEA AND GARC, RABIES ALLIANCE HIGHLIGHT THE POWER OF COLLABORATION TO ELIMINATE RABIES
(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) WRD 2026 square Dogs in communities Dog handling training This World Rabies Day, under the theme 'Stronger Together', Battersea and GARC are highlighting how collaboration ...
2026-09-25 07:47:00

Deputy Prime Minister And Minister Of Foreign Affairs Meets With Minister Of Foreign Affairs Of The Republic Of Uganda On The Sidelines Of The High-Level Week Of The 81St Session Of The United Nations General Assembly
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) On 24 September 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with H.E. Mr. Adonia Ayebare, Minister of ...
2026-09-25 05:20:24

Enlit Africa Seeks Contributions That Move The Conversation From Strategy To Execution: Ensuring A Future Fit Africa
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Speaker submissions are open for Enlit Africa, created by VUKA Group ( ), as it returns to the CTICC, Cape Town from 11–13 May 2027. Do you have a project, ...
2026-09-25 05:20:24

CEM Africa Awards 2026 Set To Recognise Africa's Leading Customer Experience (CX) Talent And Innovation
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Customer experience professionals, teams and organisations across Africa have just days remaining to enter the 2026 CEM Africa Awards, with free applications ...
2026-09-25 05:20:24

Les autorités rebelles du Tigré disent être en "guerre totale" contre le gouvernement éthiopien
En Ethiopie, les autorités rebelles du Tigré ont affirmé jeudi être en "guerre totale" contre le gouvernement éthiopien, alors que des combats opposent les forces fédérales à des groupes armés dans les Etats régionaux voisins de l'Amhara et de l'Afar. Un total de 272 rebelles ont été tués et 260 ont été blessés dans le nord du pays selon l'armée fédérale.
2026-09-24 20:27:44

Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with government
In tonight's edition, Tigrayans in northern Ethiopia start panic buying supplies in the rush to stock up amidst fears that months of tensions have finally tipped over into full-blown conflict. Also, power cuts return to Senegal. And Yemis Alade, the Nigerian superstar, is out with a new album and speaks to France 24.
2026-09-24 20:23:08

Kenya : Wastaafu wahangaika kupata kiinua mgongo
Kustaafu inafaa kuwa maisha mapya na mema ila wengi hukumbana na wasiotarajia, ikiwa ni pamoja na kubiri kwa muda mrefu kupata hela zao za uzeeni
2026-09-24 08:29:13

Nine women found dead near Johannesburg sends shockwaves through South Africa
Vigils, group runs and moments of silence: thousands of protesters gathered across South Africa this weekend to pay tribute to the nine women found murdered in eastern Johannesburg. In a country that records more than 60 homicides a day, the nine murders sent shockwaves through the population. Anger is mounting, and calls are growing for the government to take action. Story by Caroline Baum.
2026-09-20 10:00:02

Más de 30 muertos en una comisaría de Pakistán en un ataque terrorista talibán
Un ataque con explosivos y armas de fuego contra un cuartel general de la policía en el norte de Pakistán, reivindicado por un grupo islamista armado, dejó al menos 31 muertos, entre ellos 16 policías. Los combates continuaban este sábado.
2026-09-19 11:20:09

Niger: Watu watano wamevuliwa uraia wao kwa muda kwa amri ya Abdourahamane Tiani
Nchini Niger, watu watano wamevuliwa uraia wao kwa muda kwa amri ya Abdourahamane Tiani, mkuu wa Baraza la utawala, CNSP. Tangazo hilo lilitolewa siku ya Alhamisi jioni kwenye televisheni ya taifa. Katika miaka miwili, zaidi ya watu ishirini—wakosoaji wa serikali ya sasa na washirika wa rais aliyeondolewa madarakani Mohamed Bazoum—wamevuliwa uraia wao wa Niger.
2026-09-18 09:07:30

Nigeria: Watu 37 wanaoshukiwa kuwa wachimbaji haramu wa madini wamefariki wakiwa kizuizini
Nchini Nigeria, watu kadhaa wanaoshukiwa kuwa wachimbaji haramu wamefariki wakiwa chini ya ulinzi wa Kikosi cha Usalama wa Kitaifa na Ulinzi wa Raia (NSCDC) katika Jimbo la Niger, katikati mwa nchi. Gavana wa jimbo hilo anaripoti takriban vifo 37. Uchunguzi umeanzishwa ili kubaini mazingira ya vifo hivi.
2026-09-18 08:56:30

Al'ummar Ghana sun wayi gari da ƙarin farashin man fetur
A Ghana, Masu ababen hawa sun wayi garin jiya laraba da sabon farashin man fetur, biyo bayan karin farashi da wasu daga cikin gidajen man ƙasar su ka yi.
2026-09-17 08:07:12

Russian war, African recruits
In tonight's programme, thousands of Africans end up amidst the war in Ukraine fighting or working on behalf of the Kremlin. We speak to a journalist who just got back from Ukraine. Also, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the C64 opposition coalition held a demonstration in the capital Kinshasa. And finally, Kenya's celebrating a stellar athletics victory as the country beats London in the race to host the 2029 World Championships.
2026-09-15 22:13:20