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South Africa disinvited from G7 in France

In tonight’s edition, South Africa says France rescinded President Cyril Ramaphosa’s invitation to the G7 Leaders Summit in June, alleging Paris bent to the demands of the US. Also, Ethiopia steps up its bid to join the World Trade Organization, over 2 decades on since applying for accession.And  we take …

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Nouveau rapport RSF sur la région des grands lacs: un environnement global dégradé

Dans la région des Grands Lacs, RSF sort un nouveau rapport « Dans la peau d’un journaliste des Grands Lacs »… Nouvelle sonnette d’alarme pour dénoncer les violences auxquelles font face les journalistes dans cette région, la plus dangereuse du continent selon RSF. Six pays sont concernés et la RDC tient une …

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UN names African slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

In tonight’s edition, the UN General Assembly designated the transatlantic African slave trade as « the gravest crime against humanity, » in a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations. Also, in a visit to top African trading partner Algeria, Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said the two …

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UN designates slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’ despite US opposition

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as « the gravest crime against humanity » in a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations. The United States, Israel and Argentina opposed the measure while Britain and EU member states abstained.

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Gaz : vers un partenariat d’exception entre l’Algérie et l’Italie ?

En Algérie, cette visite de la présidente du conseil italien Georgia Méloni était à Alger ce mercredi et sans surprise dans ce contexte énergétique tendue depuis le déclenchement de la guerre contre l’Iran et les frappes sur les pays du Golf. La cheffe du gouvernement italiens ne cache pas son …

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À l’ONU, la traite des esclaves africains proclamée « crime le plus grave contre l’humanité »

L’Assemblée générale de l’ONU a proclamé mercredi la traite des esclaves africains comme crime le plus grave contre l’humanité. La résolution appelle les États à agir pour la justice, à travers des excuses formelles, des compensations pour les descendants, la lutte contre le racisme et la restitution des biens culturels.

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In Nairobi, residents blame flood devastation on inadequate infrastructure

At least 21 Kenyan counties have been affected by floods since their start in March, raising concerns over public safety, infrastructure damage and growing humanitarian needs. According to authorities, over 34,000 people have been displaced. The capital, Nairobi, has been particularly hit. Although the governor has urgently launched operations to …

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Ghana and EU sign defence partnership to counter west Africa insecurity

Ghana and the European Union on March 25 signed their first formal defence partnership. It has also signed a similar agreement with Iceland and Australia. It comes as Ghana tries to prevent a spillover of increased attacks from groups backed by Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in the region. FRANCE …

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Ghana signs security partnership with the EU

In tonight’s edition, Ghana has become the first African country to enter into a landmark security and defence partnership with the European Union. Also, with several African countries heavily reliant on fertiliser imported from the Gulf, there’s been a knock-on effect on the continent as the war in Iran chokes traditional …

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