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China is strengthening its military presence in Africa through new agreements and increased cooperation with the continent's militaries. While its security involvement was limited two decades ago, it now trains thousands of soldiers every year...

Tanzanian reggae and dancehall artist Bayo The Great returned to Dar es Salaam after winning an award at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA). Held from 3 to 6 June in Sandton, Johannesburg (South Africa), the...

The Zimbabwean government has announced that exports of lithium concentrates will be banned from January 2027, in a bid to boost local industrialisation and increase revenue through domestic processing of the mineral....

At the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, while the world applauded records and impossible marks, in a corner of the Olympic pool a different story happened, one that was not measured in medals but in courage. There emerged, unexpectedly, the...

Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has taken a significant step by transferring the management of the strategic oil and gas sector to the Office of the President. Following a trend that is beginning to take hold in West and Southern Africa, Namibia is...

The @africa.explores account on Instagram has published proposals and photographs of dreamy places on the continent, signifying that Africa is not just about safaris and beaches. A wake-up call for travellers in search of open spaces, silence and nature in the...

The third United Nations Ocean Conference opened on Tuesday in the port of Nice, France, with the participation of representatives from more than 120 countries. During the meeting, the African states underlined the crucial importance of the...

Burkina Faso is undergoing a period of profound transformation under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traoré, who has committed himself to an ambitious policy of infrastructure, food sovereignty and industrialisation. One of the most important projects is the construction of between 3,000 and...

Algerian Union Bank (AUB) continues its steady progress in Mauritania with the opening of new branches, adding to its headquarters in Nouakchott a recent facility in Nouadhibou and concrete plans to operate soon in Zouerate. In just two years of...

Next Saturday 14th June, Santa Catalina Park in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will host the 1st Africa Day Fest, a celebration that will highlight the cultural diversity of the African continent. From 12:00 to 19:00, the...