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European Union foreign ministers ruled out a military solution as they met to discuss the political situation in Niger. As tensions between the putschists in Niger and Ecowas escalate, the European Union reiterates its support for the decisions taken by the sub-regional organization. For the head of European diplomacy, Josep …

On the occasion of Africa Day, celebrated every May 25, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a shock speech at the “Cradle of Humanity” square on the outskirts of Johannesburg. For Cyril Ramaphosa, it’s not a time for festivities, but rather a time for reflection on how to extricate the …

A study published by the scientific journal Nature Sustainability reveals that the increase in global temperature due to climate change could become unbearable, and even potentially deadly, by the end of the 21st century. “Two billion people will find their lives threatened because they will be exposed to extreme heat …

Studies have shown that drinking at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day is healthy, however, drinking water at the right temperature is also important, as it has a negative impact on your health. During hot seasons in particular, cold water is thought to be the best, providing …

Africa is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From Cairo and Lagos to Johannesburg and Kinshasa, the continent is experiencing a population boom in its urban centers. This rapid urbanization is driven by a number of factors, including migration, natural population growth, and economic opportunity. …

Joe Biden would be the first U.S. president to visit since Barack Obama went in July 2015 to Kenya and Ethiopia as he planned to visit sub-Saharan Africa. “We’re all going to be seeing you and you’re going to see a lot of us,” Biden told a summit of African leaders. “Some of …

The head of the UN refugee agency, Filippo Grandi, has asked Europe to be generous and welcoming to other migrants, just as it has with Ukrainian refugees. It comes following the deaths of dozens of African migrants at sea. Filippo Grandi, said Europe had hosted Ukrainian refugees “generously and effectively” …

According to the executive director of the United Nations AIDS agency, HIV infections could have a peak in the western and central regions of Africa due to the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic in health services. “We are seeing across countries, a decrease in people receiving prevention, a decrease in …

A report published by Unesco says filmmakers in at least 47 African countries are facing restrictions on what topics they are allowed to cover in their work. Subjects like LGBTQ rights, sex, religion, politics, conflict and ethnicity “are often better avoided when not completely banned”, the report says. It says …

Emmanuel Macron the French president said that Europe and the United States should urgently allocate 3% to 5% of their coronavirus vaccine supplies to developing countries where vaccination campaigns have scarcely begun. In an interview granted to the UK-based Financial Times newspaper, he said some African nations were having to …