“Until 2016, 90% of irregular migrants travelled through the Niger to Libya and Europe. In just 2 years, Niger reduced migration flows by 95%, from
NEWS
Eritrea Embassy inauguration in Addis Ababa
The inauguration of the Eritrean Embassy was the culmination of President Isaias Afwerki three-day visit to Ethiopia, his first to the country in 22 years.
Mogherini inaugurates EU premises in Tripoli
EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini visited Libya today to inaugurate the premises of the European Union Delegation to Libya and the EU Border Assistance Mission
Nigeria to join African free trade area
President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria will soon sign up to an African continental free trade agreement. Buhari made the comment while speaking at a press
eu-africa
Tajani: “We can’t stop migration”
“Until 2016, 90% of irregular migrants travelled through the Niger to Libya and Europe. In just 2 years, Niger reduced migration flows by 95%, from
Arms embargo on South Soudan
The UN. Security Council has narrowly approved drafted by the United States resolution imposing an arms embargo on South Sudan over objections that it could
Africa /Human rights
Eritrea Embassy inauguration in Addis Ababa
The inauguration of the Eritrean Embassy was the culmination of President Isaias Afwerki three-day visit to Ethiopia, his first to the country in 22 years.
Tourist in Egypt convicted for sex harassment complaints
A Lebanese tourist arrested last month for posting a video on Facebook complaining of sexual harassment by men and conditions in Egypt was sentenced to
politics
Congolese Bemba liberation as blow to prosecution
The International Criminal Court (ICC), The Hague, the Netherlands, on Friday, June 8, overturned the war crimes conviction of former Democratic Republic of Congo Vice President
EU expects Guinea Bissau to recover “democratic normality”
“Mediation efforts by the Economic Community of Western African States have been essential in the intense negotiations between political stakeholders to contribute to a way out of
Haftar returned to Benghazi
Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar return to his headquarters in Ar Rajma, after completing the treatment he received at Paris hospital, according to different sources. #Breaking: Khalifa
Zimbabwe invites observers for elections
Zimbabwe will invite observers from the West to monitor its national elections for the first time in more than 15 years, official papers showed, ending a
Cyril Ramaphosa presidency inspires hopes
Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as South Africa’s President in a parliamentary vote on Thursday (15.02.2018) after scandal-ridden Jacob Zuma resigned on orders from the
President Zuma tries to win time
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has formally asked President Jacob Zuma to resign, according to senior party officials. BREAKING: South Africa’s ruling party
DEVELOPMENT/AID
Ethiopia returns to sea ports in Eritrea
Former foes Ethiopia and Eritrea declared intention to cooperate on developing ports on Eritrean Red Sea coast, Ethiopia’s state broadcaster said, the day after the leaders
IMMIGRATION
Tajani insists on Marshall plan for Africa
European Parliament president Antonio Tajani insists on work with African partners to address the root causes of migration flows. Tajani also continues to promote a
Increase of deaths in Mediterranean sea
The tragic weekend deaths of an estimated 103 people, including three babies, when the rubber dinghy they were on sank off the coast of Libya.
CONFLICT/TERRORISM
Arms embargo on South Soudan
The UN. Security Council has narrowly approved drafted by the United States resolution imposing an arms embargo on South Sudan over objections that it could
WILDLIFE
Elephant language of survival
Nowadays Researchers believe that migration is just one survival mechanism elephants have developed in response to poaching, conflict, urbanization, agriculture, and other pressures in Africa.
Sibuya: lions ‘execute’ rhino poachers
A ranger with guests at the Sibuya Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape on a safari drive on Tuesday afternoon discovered human remains close to
Congo national parks threatened by oil drilling
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has taken decision to open up parts of two protected national parks Virunga and Salonga, habitat to endangered species such
Namibia in search of Human-Wildlife Conflict resolution
Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Namibia has revised the national policy on Human Wildlife Conflict in efforts to prevent incidents that have escalated over
Petition to Zuckerberg to ban ivory trade on Facebook
As many other goods ivory trade moved online, and in many cases it is sold via Facebook. The animal defenders have launched a petition addressed
MEPs demand to stop ivory trade
Despite the international ban on ivory trade imposed by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) in 1989, global demand for
LIFESTYLE
Cape Town restaurant leads in Africa
Cape Town restaurant The Test Kitchen under direction of Luke Dale-Roberts entered the list of 50 best in the world, and got labeled number One on the African
Drought impacts grapes harvest in Western Cape
South African Distell Group 2018 wine grape harvest was 30% down on the previous year due to drought in the Western Cape but grape quality was
BOZAR: Black speaks Black
Five short stories present Europe from the perspective of the young African diaspora. A group of young, talented Europeans with roots in various African countries
Contemporary African artists at rise
Contemporary African artists have been gaining appreciation on the international art market, a boom that’s been confirmed through record sales at auction. Africa: New Director
Jürgen Dünhofen ‘in solo’
Jürgen Dünhofen is a proud participant of @KKNK2018, the biggest Afrikaans cultural festival held in picturesque streets of Oudtshoorn. The Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK)
‘Maqdala 1868’ exhibition in London
The UK’s Victoria and Albert Museum has offered to return on loan to Ethiopia treasures seized by British troops 150 years ago, including an ornate
Afropolitan festival rocks Bozar
Three days dedicated to Afropolitan art, creativity and thought, on the theme “Black Artlantic” are offering numerous dazzling encounters. The programming of the festival is
Magic System at Afropolitan Festival
Magic System will be celebrating 20 years of success on stage at the Henry Le Bœuf Hall during the 2018 Afropolitan Festival, Brussels. Born in
