The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Extremely rare albino dolphin spotted in Africa, possibly for the 1st time ever

The all-white bottlenose calf, which was swimming with around 200 other dolphins, was spotted by a lucky couple on their wedding day.

LiveScience · Apr 19, 2023

Kahraba Stars as Ahly Eye African Title After Surviving Scare

Egyptian giants Al Ahly will hope for more goals from Mahmoud Kahraba as they chase a record-extending 11th CAF Champions League title having survived a huge group-stage scare. Ahly host three-time title winners Raja Casablanca this weekend in the most attractive quarter-final pairing, with the return match in Morocco seven…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023

‘A precision approach to activism’: distance runners join fight against Africa’s air pollution

Citizen scientists in Lagos, Cape Town and Accra are gathering air-quality data on runs to help curb a key cause of early death

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023

Morgan Freeman criticizes Black History Month and the term 'African American'

Morgan Freeman recently criticized Black History Month and the term "African American" in a rare interview reflecting on his life and career.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 18, 2023

Feeding Africa: how small-scale irrigation can help farmers to change the game

Unlike large-acreage government irrigation schemes, small-scale irrigation is typically farmer led. Farmers decide what technologies to use to extract water, be it manual lifting or solar water pumps. They also choose the mode of irrigation, whether by buckets or drip kits. Farmers purchase, run and maintain the operation themselves on…

The Conversation · Apr 18, 2023

Morgan Freeman says the terms ‘Black History Month’ and ‘African American’ are insults

The actor objected in a UK interview to both, saying ‘You’re going to relegate my history to a month?’ and that the latter phrase is inaccurate

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

East Africa’s peace mission in the DRC: why it’s in Burundi’s interest to help

Burundi was the first country to offer troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2022 as part of east Africa’s peace drive after a wave of attacks from the rebel group known as Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23).

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023

Sudan violence escalates as rival factions reject ceasefire calls

Neither side shows any willingness to heed appeals from US, UK, African Union and Arab states as death toll nears 200

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

Sweet rest: Honeyguide camp is an oasis of luxury in the African wilderness

You wake up to a cacophony of birdsong as the sky lightens. Propping yourself on pillows, you scan the wild African landscape out the front screen of the room. An impala noiselessly strides past while a bird swoops into view, a flash of shimmering blue, orange and green.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Blinken: Allies Share 'Deep Concern' about Sudan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday there is a "shared deep concern" among allies about the fighting in Sudan and a view that it should stop immediately and the sides return to talks. Fighting erupted in Sudan on Saturday between army units and a rival paramilitary force,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023