AFRICA

NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya on Tuesday imposed a ban on sugar imports from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC), two regional trade blocs, citing an increase in local production. Andrew Karanja, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture …

NAIROBI | Xinhua |  Dickson Ndiema Mengich, the man accused of setting Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei on fire, leading to her death, has also died in a Kenyan hospital. An official at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, western Kenya, confirmed that Ndiema, who had been admitted to the …

Beijing, China | CGTN |  The 2024 FOCAC Summit has concluded in Beijing. Some African journalists are taking advantage of being in China to learn more about the country. A delegation of reporters from over thirty African countries is now visiting southwest China’s Chongqing, enjoying the charm of a city …

Kampala, Uganda |  FUFA MEDIA | Uganda Cranes continued with their brillant start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers after picking maximum points against Congo on Monday at Mandela National Stadium. In the game played under the floodlights and watched by a capacity crowd, Uganda secured a 2-0 …

KHARTOUM | Xinhua |  More than 20 civilians were killed and over 100 others injured in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Sinnar city in central Sudan on Sunday, according to local aid groups. The Sinnar Youth Gathering, a local voluntary group, reported that the RSF …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Republic of Congo head coach Isaac Ngata has issued a warning to hosts Uganda ahead of their crucial Group K match in the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Uganda will face the Republic of Congo on Monday at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, …

A Grand Finale to the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rwanda President Paul Kagame has commended the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), under the leadership of former Ethiopian PM Hailemariam Dessalegn as Board Chair and  AGRA President Dr. Agnes Kalibata for ensuring that Africa …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) nurtures talent and promotes sustainable development within Africa’s vibrant film and television sector. Spanning 14 countries across the continent, MTF offers a comprehensive training and development programme designed to empower emerging filmmakers and industry professionals. Through education, hands-on experience, and …

China beats US to retain title of most positively perceived foreign country in Africa Faith in ‘western democracy’ wanes in favour of new African infused politics Two thirds want to emigrate with North America and Western Europe as top destinations Ukraine-Russia War blamed by majority on US, EU and NATO …

  As global competition intensifies to secure lithium supplies for batteries, Africa is increasing its capacity for in-country lithium refining, with a surge in investments after several countries banned exports of the raw mineral. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |   After banning exports of raw lithium in the face of …