By Rédaction Africanews and Reuters Former Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba is set to become Tanzanai’s new prime minister, after being nominated by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Parliament is expected to approve the nomination when it votes on Thursday. The appointment comes in the wake of Hassan’s controversial victory in last month’s presidential election. She was declared the winner by a landslide 97 percent of the vote but opponents have accused her party of vote rigging and ballot stuffing. The country saw violent protests both before and after the election over the exclusion of her main rivals. The United Nations says…
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By Dominic Wabwireh with AP South African leaders across the political spectrum have condemned the U.S. decision to boycott the upcoming G20 summit, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling the move a “loss” for Washington and opposition figures decrying the baseless claims about the country that prompted the snub. President Ramaphosa responded firmly to the U.S. absence, stating, “In my experience in politics, boycotts never really work. They have a very contradictory effect.” He assured that the summit would proceed without the U.S., emphasizing that “all other heads of state will be here… and their absence is their loss.” The boycott…
By Rédaction Africanews Nigeria has dropped plans to introduce a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced on Thursday, citing assurances of adequate fuel supply through the holiday season. The tariff, previously approved by President Bola Tinubu as part of fiscal reforms aimed at boosting non-oil revenue, was revealed in a leaked government memo last month and was slated to take effect in December. “The implementation of the 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on imported premium motor spirit and diesel is no longer in view,” the NMDPRA said in…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, has rejected United States President Donald Trump’s false claims of a genocide being carried out against White Afrikaners. “South Africa has been falsely accused of genocide against its white community and threatened with punitive sanctions based on falsehood,” said Godongwana. He was speaking on Wednesday as he delivered the medium-term budget update just days after Trump said his nation would boycott the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg. In a post on social media, Trump cited widely rejected claims that members of the minority group are being persecuted and having…
By Dominic Wabwireh with AP The United Nations and African Union Commission have announced a strengthened collaboration to align their flagship development agendas, aiming to eradicate conflicts across Africa and rectify the continent’s underrepresentation in global governance, particularly at the UN Security Council. The strategic partnership focuses on synchronizing the AU’s Agenda 2063, which envisions a peaceful and prosperous Africa, with the UN’s global Agenda 2030. Secretary-General António Guterres stated this has resulted in a “unified framework for peace and security” that enhances cooperation from early conflict warning to post-war reconstruction. A central pillar of this effort is the AU’s…
Authorities in Nigeria have struck a massive blow against international drug cartels with a record-breaking seizure at Lagos’s Tincan Island Port. During a routine inspection, officials discovered a staggering one ton of cocaine, valued at over $235 million, hidden within a shipping container. This monumental bust has sparked an exciting global investigation, with agents from the United States and the United Kingdom now joining their Nigerian counterparts. Together, this international task force is determined to pursue the sophisticated criminal network behind the shipment, vowing to leave no stone unturned across the globe. This collaboration highlights a powerful, united front in the ongoing…
The G20’s Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems group has outlined three key principles to strengthen food security in Africa: increased trade, resilient supply chains, and sustainable farming practices. Experts argue that by reducing trade barriers such as tariffs and export bans, food can move more affordably from fertile regions to areas of need. Simultaneously, strengthening supply chains ensures this flow continues, even during conflicts or natural disasters. Crucially, “sustainable” agriculture here means smarter—not fewer—inputs; it involves the safe, optimal use of fertilizers and high-yield seeds to maximize production on existing farmland. For Africa, this strategy translates into specific actions like adopting climate-smart…
Lagos is celebrating the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti with a vibrant exhibition that features 440 items, including personal memorabilia, photographs, paintings, and videos of his performances. Visitors to the exhibition can explore Fela’s history, enjoy live renditions of his music by Nigerian artists, and purchase replicas of his iconic, colorful underwear. The event marks the African debut of the show, which is three times larger than the original version developed by the Philharmonie de Paris. Notably, it incorporates legacy programming to highlight Fela’s activism, artistry, and enduring cultural influence. Fela, who blended jazz, funk, and West African rhythms,…
Africa has launched its first continent-wide medical regulator, marking a major step toward strengthening local pharmaceutical capacity and reducing reliance on foreign oversight. The initiative, the African Medicines Agency (AMA), aims to overcome Africa’s current fragmented drug approval process, where medicines approved in one African country often face delays in another. By harmonizing standards, the agency will accelerate access to safe and effective treatments for millions. Currently, only nine of Africa’s 55 nations meet WHO regulatory standards, and just 3% of global clinical trials take place on the continent. The AMA aims to change this reality by boosting local clinical research,…
Mozambique has officially joined Africa’s gas-producing nations with the production of its first-ever batch of locally made cooking gas. This exciting development springs from a new, state-of-the-art facility in Inhassoro, which processed natural gas into liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This domestic production is a game-changer, poised to cut the country’s reliance on costly imports by a staggering 70%. For Mozambican households, this promises a future with more stable, affordable, and predictable access to clean cooking fuel. Sasol’s Managing Director, Ovídio Rodolfo, hailed the development as a key step toward monetizing natural gas and creating domestic value. The successful project marks a significant…