BWIRE: Raila Baba often forgotten as key Pan-Africanist we must honour

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga./FILE I physically rubbed very close shoulders with Raila Odinga only once in my life, but I can confidently say I believed in him. Even though he was a different thing at different times, I cast my vote for him...

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Kenyans Storm Tanzania Border After Suluhu’s Govt Blocks Leader From Attending Raila’s Burial

Drama ensued at the Kenya-Tanzania border after a rowdy group from both nations stormed the immigration offices, demanding the release of Tanzanian opposition leader John Heche. Heche is said to have been apprehended on Saturday afternoon at the...

Spin in focus again as South Africa chase redemption in Rawalpindi

SOUTH AFRICA TOUR OF PAKISTAN, 2025 South Africa will have to find a way to counter spin in Rawalpindi. © Getty How about we scrap the toss and give the visiting team the choice of batting or fielding first? It's been tried in county cricket, with...

Is China practicing neo-colonialism in Africa?

07:13 Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. Promoting human rights...

Diwali lights up South Africa with joy and reflection

ON DIWALI, homes, temples, and communities across South Africa will glow with the warmth and brilliance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. From Chatsworth and Phoenix in Durban to Lenasia in Johannesburg and Rylands in Cape Town, families mark...

Namibia and Botswana partner on medicine procurement

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA and Botswana have agreed to a pooled procurement arrangement in the health sector, allowing the two countries to jointly negotiate more favourable medicine prices, reduce lead times, and improve supply chain efficiency. This...

Canada: Tunisians Among the Top Four Africans Naturalized in 2025

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Canadian dream continues to attract many Tunisians. According to recent figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the...

Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to Sahel region

Madagascar’s 2025 military coup, led by Col. Randrianirina, reflects rising coup risk across Africa. Despite global declines, coups remain common on the continent due to poverty, weak institutions, and eroding anti-coup norms, emboldening future...

South Africa Playing XI vs Pakistan- 2nd Test, South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025

Pakistan will face South Africa in the second of the two-match Test series. This article provides details about South Africa's Playing 11 vs Pakistan for the second match of the series. South Africa Playing XI vs Pakistan- 2nd Test, South Africa...

First ever large-scale climate funding targets low-emission, climate-resilient dairy systems in East Africa

A landmark six-year programme to build a climate-resilient and low-emission dairy sector is now underway across East Africa. The Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) programme, led by the International Fund for Agricultural...

Turkey-Africa Fourm to boost collaboration between two nations

(MENAFN) The Fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum released a joint statement on Friday highlighting the need to enhance collaboration and partnerships across diverse sectors. Held in Istanbul from October 17 to 18 under the theme...

3 Indians killed, one injured, 5 rescued in Mozambique boat accident

Three Indian nationals were killed, one was injured, and five rescued in a boat accident off the coast of Beira in Mozambique, the Indian High Commission said on Saturday.The launch boat carrying crew members of a tanker, including 14 Indian...

S. Africa tries to reclaim public funds spent of ex-leader

(MENAFN) Reports indicate that South Africa is attempting to reclaim public funds spent on former President Jacob Zuma’s legal fees, but his lawyer argues that Zuma should not be held liable for the “unlawful” state payments. The High Court in...

Several key opposition figures and parties in Tanzania have been restricted from participating in the upcoming general elections

Tin-Pot Dictatoress SADC and African Union are watching as President Samia Suluhu-Hassan Several key opposition figures and parties in Tanzania have been restricted from participating in the upcoming general elections scheduled for October 29,...

SUDAN : RUSSIA & SUDAN WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS A NEW GLOBAL PAYMENT SYSTEM KHARTOUM WANTS TO FREE ITSELF FROM WESTERN CONTROL, FINANCE MINISTER JIBRIL IBRAHIM MOHAMED DECLARED TO SPUTNIK AFRICA

SUDAN : RUSSIA & SUDAN WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS A NEW GLOBAL PAYMENT SYSTEM KHARTOUM WANTS TO FREE ITSELF FROM WESTERN CONTROL, FINANCE MINISTER JIBRIL IBRAHIM MOHAMED DECLARED TO SPUTNIK AFRICA. Here are his comments on the new direction for...

Day of National Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation, Lessons from South Africa and Ethiopia

Day of National Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation, Lessons from South Africa and Ethiopia Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Wrote; When I moved to South Africa as Zambia’s High Commissioner, I was shocked to learn of the in-fighting, polarisation and divisive...

Silver Strikers humble Tanzania’s Young Africans

….Silver Strikers 1-0 Tanzania’s Young Africans …”𝐖𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨”- 𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s central Bankers team, Silver Strikers on Saturday afternoon beat Tanzania’s Young Africans one to nil at Bingu...

Nigerian, Dr Musa emerges All Africa Youths Forum’s President

Politics ABUBAKAR Musa, a former National Coordinator, Nigeria Young Famers Network (NYFN), has been appointed as the Global President, All Africa Youth Forum, AAYF . Musa, who is also the President ,Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria...

The African woman is not a Footnote: Ama Ata Aidoo’s plain truthtelling

“Love? Love? Love is not safe, my lady silk, love is dangerous. It is deceitfully sweet like wine from a fresh palm tree at dawn. Love is fine for singing about, and love songs are good to listen to, sometimes even to dance to. But when we need to...