From protests over an economic crisis in Ghana to elections in Eswatini, Africa's last remaining absolute monarchy, here’s our weekly photo dump.
Accra, Ghana - A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest over the country’s worsening economic woes. Protests were organised by opposition party National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Naples, Italy - Speculation’s rife Napoli’s Nigerian super-striker, Victor Osimhen, will leave the Italian side after a video surfaced on the club’s account mocking him for missing a penalty.
Niamey, Niger - Protesters continue to demand the withdrawal of French troops from their army base in the capital. President Macron says they’ll be pulled out by the end of the year.
Mediterranean Sea - 78 migrants are rescued in international waters by Spanish NGO Open Arms. They Included people from Sudan, Eritrea, Palestine, Guinea, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Ghana, Egypt, Chad, Senegal and Mali.
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Accra, Ghana - A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest over the country’s worsening economic woes. Protests were organised by opposition party National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Naples, Italy - Speculation’s rife Napoli’s Nigerian super-striker, Victor Osimhen, will leave the Italian side after a video surfaced on the club’s account mocking him for missing a penalty.
Niamey, Niger - Protesters continue to demand the withdrawal of French troops from their army base in the capital. President Macron says they’ll be pulled out by the end of the year.
Mediterranean Sea - 78 migrants are rescued in international waters by Spanish NGO Open Arms. They Included people from Sudan, Eritrea, Palestine, Guinea, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Ghana, Egypt, Chad, Senegal and Mali.
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Monrovia, Liberia - Commuters drive through a busy intersection under a campaign billboard for Liberia President George Weah ahead of next week’s general election.
New York, United States - The United Nations Security Council authorises the deployment of a controversial Kenyan-led security force to Haiti to tackle gang violence.
Vatican City - Faithful from South Sudan gather as archbishop of Juba in South Sudan, Stephen Mulla, is made a cardinal.
Dakar, Senegal - Followers of Muslim Mouride brotherhood hold a ceremony celebrating the prayer that founder Cheikh Amadou Bamba performed at sea when exiled to Gabon by the French.
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Monrovia, Liberia - Commuters drive through a busy intersection under a campaign billboard for Liberia President George Weah ahead of next week’s general election.
New York, United States - The United Nations Security Council authorises the deployment of a controversial Kenyan-led security force to Haiti to tackle gang violence.
Vatican City - Faithful from South Sudan gather as archbishop of Juba in South Sudan, Stephen Mulla, is made a cardinal.
Dakar, Senegal - Followers of Muslim Mouride brotherhood hold a ceremony celebrating the prayer that founder Cheikh Amadou Bamba performed at sea when exiled to Gabon by the French.
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Cairo, Egypt - Ahead of December elections, supporters of Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi wave national flags during a rally at Cairo University in Giza.
Lobamba, Eswatini - A voter wearing traditional Emahiya clothes casts his ballot during parliamentary elections. Eswaitini remains Africa’s last absolute monarchy.
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Cairo, Egypt - Ahead of December elections, supporters of Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi wave national flags during a rally at Cairo University in Giza.
Lobamba, Eswatini - A voter wearing traditional Emahiya clothes casts his ballot during parliamentary elections. Eswaitini remains Africa’s last absolute monarchy.
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CAN YOU PRONOUNCE OUAGADOUGOU?
It’s time to test your knowledge of the African continent!
We headed to the streets of Kenya armed with our shillings and questions, and as usual bumped into some bright sparks. See if you too can crack our latest brainteasers
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It’s time to test your knowledge of the African continent!
We headed to the streets of Kenya armed with our shillings and questions, and as usual bumped into some bright sparks. See if you too can crack our latest brainteasers
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END OF THE ROAD FOR NIGERIA'S PUPPET PRESIDENT?
Following the failure of his multiple attempts to invade Niger at the behest of France and the USA, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu appears to be at the end of the road, courtesy of some legal trouble in the United States.
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Following the failure of his multiple attempts to invade Niger at the behest of France and the USA, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu appears to be at the end of the road, courtesy of some legal trouble in the United States.
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CUT THE CHECK!
During the Socialist Horizons conference held on September 2 in Atlanta (USA) Eugene Puryear, host of Breakthrough News (@btnews), was asked what he thought about reparations for African people in the United States. His solution was simple: Cut the check.
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During the Socialist Horizons conference held on September 2 in Atlanta (USA) Eugene Puryear, host of Breakthrough News (@btnews), was asked what he thought about reparations for African people in the United States. His solution was simple: Cut the check.
Let us know in the comments what you think.
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AMERICA’S HYPOCRISY EXPOSED
Nigeria celebrated its 63rd independence anniversary from British colonial rule on 1 October. In this 1996 interview with US news programme, “60 Minutes,” Louis Farrakhan exposed and challenged US hypocrisy in judging Nigeria. The Nation of Islam leader said Nigeria is a young nation working to overcome its challenges. Hence, he added, it does not need the United States to lecture it on how to run its affairs.
He questioned the United States’ moral authority to impose governance on African nations. He criticised the United States for disregarding its own past atrocities, such as the atomic bombing of two Japanese cities—Hiroshima and Nagasaki—and the genocide against indigenous peoples. He challenged the portrayal of Nigeria as the world’s most corrupt nation and called for an end to hypocritical moralising.
Nigeria celebrated its 63rd independence anniversary from British colonial rule on 1 October. In this 1996 interview with US news programme, “60 Minutes,” Louis Farrakhan exposed and challenged US hypocrisy in judging Nigeria. The Nation of Islam leader said Nigeria is a young nation working to overcome its challenges. Hence, he added, it does not need the United States to lecture it on how to run its affairs.
He questioned the United States’ moral authority to impose governance on African nations. He criticised the United States for disregarding its own past atrocities, such as the atomic bombing of two Japanese cities—Hiroshima and Nagasaki—and the genocide against indigenous peoples. He challenged the portrayal of Nigeria as the world’s most corrupt nation and called for an end to hypocritical moralising.
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Continued…Parallels can be drawn with recent events, as the West expects Africa to toe its geopolitical line on the war in Ukraine. They want Africans to forget that the United States and its allies bombed Libya, and invaded Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Let us know what you think about Farrakhan’s remarks.
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DRC DEMANDS FAIR SHARE
DRC wants to re-negotiate a cobalt and copper mining deal with China worth billions of dollars. The Congo government believes the current agreement is one-sided and has seen Chinese firms pick up the strategic raw materials at undervalued prices. It’s now demanding compensation and greater control over mining operations.
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DRC wants to re-negotiate a cobalt and copper mining deal with China worth billions of dollars. The Congo government believes the current agreement is one-sided and has seen Chinese firms pick up the strategic raw materials at undervalued prices. It’s now demanding compensation and greater control over mining operations.
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HOW AFRICA CAUSED WORLD WAR 1
Everyone thinks World War 1 started in the Balkans with the assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, but have you ever considered that its main cause was actually a beef about Africa that emanated from the Berlin Conference of 1885?
In this clip, Professor James Small explains why Germany's dissatisfaction with the result of the "Scramble for Africa" had them ready to risk it all... literally.
Professor Small was a visionary academic whose work spanned a wide range of topics, leaving an indelible mark on the fields of African history, spirituality and social justice. With a deep commitment to education and enlightenment, he embarked on a tireless journey to resurrect forgotten narratives and set the record straight on Africa and African people.
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Everyone thinks World War 1 started in the Balkans with the assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, but have you ever considered that its main cause was actually a beef about Africa that emanated from the Berlin Conference of 1885?
In this clip, Professor James Small explains why Germany's dissatisfaction with the result of the "Scramble for Africa" had them ready to risk it all... literally.
Professor Small was a visionary academic whose work spanned a wide range of topics, leaving an indelible mark on the fields of African history, spirituality and social justice. With a deep commitment to education and enlightenment, he embarked on a tireless journey to resurrect forgotten narratives and set the record straight on Africa and African people.
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ZAMBIAN PRESIDENT: WHY ARE YOU DRIVING A VX?
African leaders are often accused of spending public funds on luxurious items such as high-end vehicles, five star hotels and first class tickets at the expense of the needs of the masses. However, a new crop of African leaders who are against such excesses is emerging.
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema is one of those who have taken a swipe at the use of taxpayers' money to fund leaders' opulent lifestyles. In an address to mayors and leaders of the country's municipalities, Hichilema said the money spent on expensive vehicles would be better spent enhancing service delivery to the public.
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African leaders are often accused of spending public funds on luxurious items such as high-end vehicles, five star hotels and first class tickets at the expense of the needs of the masses. However, a new crop of African leaders who are against such excesses is emerging.
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema is one of those who have taken a swipe at the use of taxpayers' money to fund leaders' opulent lifestyles. In an address to mayors and leaders of the country's municipalities, Hichilema said the money spent on expensive vehicles would be better spent enhancing service delivery to the public.
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