Just under 30,000 people arrived in Britain in small boats in 2023, many of them not from the African continent at all. Photo: EPA-EFE

UK closer to passing Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned

Under Rwanda plan, asylum seekers who arrive on England’s coast would be sent to Rwanda. Legislation will return to parliament’s upper chamber for votes on Wednesday.

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Gambia parliament debates bill to reverse ban on female genital mutilation

If the controversial bill is passed, Gambia would become the first country to reverse a ban on female circumcision.

If the controversial bill is passed, Gambia would become the first country to reverse a ban on female circumcision.

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European Union to bolster Egypt ties with billions of euros in funding

The agreement is designed to boost cooperation in areas including trade and security, while delivering funding over the next three years to support Egypt’s economy.

The agreement is designed to boost cooperation in areas including trade and security, while delivering funding over the next three years to support Egypt’s economy.

17 Mar 2024 - 9:40PM

Niger breaks off military cooperation with US, as junta moves closer to Russia

The United States currently stations some 1,000 troops in Niger at a desert drone base built at a cost of US$100 million.

The United States currently stations some 1,000 troops in Niger at a desert drone base built at a cost of US$100 million.

17 Mar 2024 - 3:13PM

ICC allows in absentia hearings in case against Ugandan warlord Kony

Joseph Kony, the founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army, is the International Criminal Court’s longest-standing fugitive. An arrest warrant was issued against him in 2005.

Joseph Kony, the founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army, is the International Criminal Court’s longest-standing fugitive. An arrest warrant was issued against him in 2005.

5 Mar 2024 - 3:16PM

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Aerial view of the Agalega Islands, two islands in the Indian Ocean, governed by Mauritius. Photo: Shutterstock

Mauritius launches India-funded air strip, denies it will be a military base

An investigation by news broadcaster Al Jazeera in 2021 said India was building a secret naval base on Agalega, much to the chagrin of its approximately 300 inhabitants.

29 Feb 2024 - 9:59PM

Passengers start to exit cholera-suspected US cruise ship near Mauritius

The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship has been stranded off the East African island of Mauritius, following a series of gastrointestinal illnesses on board.

The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship has been stranded off the East African island of Mauritius, following a series of gastrointestinal illnesses on board.

27 Feb 2024 - 7:45PM

US cruise ship docks in Mauritius after tests show no cholera aboard

Authorities on the island nation off the coast of east Africa prevented the Norwegian Dawn from docking over the weekend over what they said were ‘health risks’, without elaborating.

Authorities on the island nation off the coast of east Africa prevented the Norwegian Dawn from docking over the weekend over what they said were ‘health risks’, without elaborating.

27 Feb 2024 - 10:42AM

Cruise ship with 3,000 people aboard in quarantine off Mauritius

The Norwegian Dawn has been halted at Mauritius - with passengers temporarily unable to disembark or board - after several people became ill.

The Norwegian Dawn has been halted at Mauritius - with passengers temporarily unable to disembark or board - after several people became ill.

27 Feb 2024 - 2:54AM

Economy another victim of war in impoverished Sudan

The war has led industries to cease production, while businesses and food stocks have been looted.

The war has led industries to cease production, while businesses and food stocks have been looted.

25 Feb 2024 - 12:45PM

Chinese firms in Africa all at sea amid Red Sea crisis, rising shipping costs

Houthi militants have launched attacks in the Red Sea shipping lanes, increasing costs and disrupting production for Chinese firms in East Africa.

Houthi militants have launched attacks in the Red Sea shipping lanes, increasing costs and disrupting production for Chinese firms in East Africa.

21 Feb 2024 - 4:51PM

South Africa accuses Israel of apartheid against Palestinians at top UN court

Israel rejects accusations of apartheid, and usually dismisses UN bodies and international tribunals as unfair and biased against it.

Israel rejects accusations of apartheid, and usually dismisses UN bodies and international tribunals as unfair and biased against it.

20 Feb 2024 - 9:03PM

Prisoners in Italy make instruments from smugglers’ boats for orchestra

Milan’s Teatro alla Scala recently hosted the Orchestra of the Sea, playing violins, violas and cellos made by maximum security prisoners using wood salvaged from boats used to smuggle African migrants.

Milan’s Teatro alla Scala recently hosted the Orchestra of the Sea, playing violins, violas and cellos made by maximum security prisoners using wood salvaged from boats used to smuggle African migrants.

16 Feb 2024 - 3:15AM

AI paints bleak pictures of famous landmarks under climate change

Hypothetical images generated by a start-up using Midjourney show visible damage on some of the world’s most recognisable monuments to raise awareness

Hypothetical images generated by a start-up using Midjourney show visible damage on some of the world’s most recognisable monuments to raise awareness

13 Feb 2024 - 9:30AM

Nigeria mourns after major bank CEO killed in US helicopter crash

Herbert Wigwe, co-founder of Nigeria’s biggest bank, and five others were killed Friday in a helicopter crash in Southern California’s Mojave Desert.

Herbert Wigwe, co-founder of Nigeria’s biggest bank, and five others were killed Friday in a helicopter crash in Southern California’s Mojave Desert.

12 Feb 2024 - 1:17PM

China resets relations with belt and road partners through green investment push

Following efforts to build infrastructure in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia that ended in disappointment, China’s fortunes seem to have changed thanks to popular – and expensive – clean energy projects.

Following efforts to build infrastructure in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia that ended in disappointment, China’s fortunes seem to have changed thanks to popular – and expensive – clean energy projects.

10 Feb 2024 - 10:00AM

Why Chinese bitcoin miners are flocking to Ethiopia

The east African nation has emerged as a haven for Chinese bitcoin miners, who were forced out of their home country after Beijing imposed a crypto ban.

The east African nation has emerged as a haven for Chinese bitcoin miners, who were forced out of their home country after Beijing imposed a crypto ban.

8 Feb 2024 - 12:45PM

Kenya cult leader charged with murdering 191 kids in Shakahola forest massacre

Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie was arrested in April 2023 after bodies were found in the Shakahola forest. Autopsies revealed most of the 429 victims died of hunger.

Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie was arrested in April 2023 after bodies were found in the Shakahola forest. Autopsies revealed most of the 429 victims died of hunger.

6 Feb 2024 - 10:03PM

Namibia president and anti-apartheid activist Hage Geingob dies age 82

Geingob maintained close ties with the US and other Western countries but also forged a warm relationship with China. He had been receiving treatment for cancer.

Geingob maintained close ties with the US and other Western countries but also forged a warm relationship with China. He had been receiving treatment for cancer.

5 Feb 2024 - 3:53AM

Senegal’s former PM Aminata Toure arrested: opposition

Toure, now a leading opposition figure, was arrested on Sunday in Dakar at a protest against the postponement of the presidential election, opposition deputy Guy Marius Sagna said.

Toure, now a leading opposition figure, was arrested on Sunday in Dakar at a protest against the postponement of the presidential election, opposition deputy Guy Marius Sagna said.

5 Feb 2024 - 4:33AM