Africa

Major African diamond producer secures new deal with De Beers
The new agreement gives Botswana a bigger share of rough stones from the joint venture with the consortium
Jul 2, 2023 10:56
Up to 55 dead in Kenya road accident
Rescue services fear that victims may still be trapped in the wreckage
Jul 1, 2023 11:28
UN pulls peacekeepers out of Mali
The African nation’s ruling military junta called for the withdrawal of the contingent, claiming it only fueled tensions
Jul 1, 2023 11:05
South African president may visit Russia for summit – media
Cyril Ramaphosa’s presence would elevate the status of the Russia-Africa forum, two diplomats told Vedomosti
Jun 30, 2023 17:27
Ugandan NGOs re-sue French oil company
According to activists, TotalEnergies has violated people’s rights
Jun 30, 2023 16:31
Africa and China seek to bolster trade ties
Deals worth $19 billion are expected to be signed at the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo
Jun 30, 2023 16:14
BRICS diplomat comments on what is drawing countries to the bloc Exclusive
Many nations identify with the issues being championed by the group toward creating a more inclusive world, Anil Sooklal told RT
Jun 30, 2023 15:06
Burkina Faso bans French news outlet
The three-month suspension, according to the military government, follows a “malicious” report on April 25 by the channel
Jun 30, 2023 12:39
African nation recalls envoy to Sweden after Koran burning
Morocco has accused Stockholm of authorizing the “irresponsible” protest in which the Islamic holy book was destroyed
Jun 29, 2023 17:02
Ethiopia applies to join BRICS
The East African nation believes the move would help to guarantee its national interests
Jun 29, 2023 17:01
Sierra Leone’s president wins re-election
However, the results were rejected by the main opponent due to what was claimed as a lack of transparency in the vote count
Jun 29, 2023 15:02
France jails former policeman for genocide
Philippe Hategekimana was found guilty of murdering hundreds of ethnic Tutsis in 1994 and inciting others to commit such crimes
Jun 29, 2023 13:55
UK’s Rwanda deportation plan ruled unlawful
The Court of Appeal has found that deficiencies in the African country’s asylum system pose a real risk to persons sent there
Jun 29, 2023 13:16
Hundreds die in Ethiopia after West pauses food aid
700 people have died of starvation in the Tigray region since the US and UN paused food aid
Jun 29, 2023 12:03
Kenyan opposition leader calls for boycott of new taxes
The fuel tax will double as part of the measures, which were signed into law earlier this week
Jun 29, 2023 11:36
Russia and Zimbabwe are ‘like-minded’ – ambassador Exclusive
Nikolay Krasilnikov says the countries agree on international law and the principles of non-interference
Jun 28, 2023 10:58
Africa losing large portions of vital forest – study
Primary forest loss in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains persistently high, according to the University of Maryland
Jun 27, 2023 18:18
Nigeria investigates latest Shell oil spill
Pipeline leak reportedly lasted for several days and contaminated a river in oil-producing Niger Delta
Jun 27, 2023 16:17
UK reveals cost of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda
The head of the Home Office has said expenses must be weighed against the impact of deterring migrants from crossing the English Channel
Jun 27, 2023 13:38
Del Monte plantation guards accused of killing intruders
The multinational company's huge pineapple farm in Kenya supplies supermarkets worldwide
Jun 27, 2023 11:33
High-rise building collapses in Egypt
An unknown number of people are trapped under the rubble of a structure that housed summer holidaymakers
Jun 26, 2023 16:41
Kenya to investigate alleged UK army crimes
The British government mistreats the African country’s residents and does not view them as equals, locals have claimed to RT
Jun 26, 2023 14:50
Mali doesn’t need UN peacekeeping mission – political analyst
Pare Ouseman says the organization’s troops in the West African nation are not fighting terrorism
Jun 26, 2023 13:09
Africa’s largest oil producer owes billions for fuel imports – Reuters
Nigeria has been swapping its crude for fuel to meet domestic demand
Jun 24, 2023 17:46

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