Africa

Exploited, hated, killed: The lives of Africans in Europe

Aug 11, 2018 10:26

Africa, which the white Europeans exploited for centuries, looting its rich natural resources and reducing its people to poverty and backwardness, is still the victim of Europe’s racist policies as is evident by the hundreds of thousands of Africans who braving the hazards of drowning and human trafficking, land on the northern shores of the Mediterranean in the hope of a better life, but find no reprieve to their economic woes and hardships in countries they had viewed as utopia.
About 11 Fulani herders killed in fresh violence in Mali

Aug 09, 2018 10:18

Eleven Fulani civilians were kidnapped and killed in the latest bout of ethnic violence to hit Mali, local groups said Thursday, while an official put the toll at 14.
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Aug 09, 2018 04:21

Indigenous people are often described as part of human communities that try to stick to their traditions and customs while being in contact with the advancements in the way of living and technological progress.
Iran eyeing “oil for gold” barter plan with Africa

Jul 31, 2018 01:35

As US sanctions against Iran loom large, the country is looking for potential solutions to maintain trade with other countries with a top official in Tehran now proposing to barter oil products for gold with Africa.
Chinese president in Africa to boost economic, military ties

Jul 21, 2018 10:43

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Senegal as part of a four-nation African tour to develop stronger economic and military ties with the African nations.
World Population Day

Jul 11, 2018 05:35

On July 11, 1989, the 5 billionth man was born. Then UN secretary general Javier Perez de Cuéllar, expressing concern over the population increase, proclaimed this birth as a turning point in the world history, pointed out the urgent need for sustainable development, access to education, health and social services.
UN applauds Ethiopia-Eritrea rapprochement

Jul 11, 2018 03:38

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has hailed the rapprochement between ex-foes Eritrea and Ethiopia but has not offered to review the sanctions on the former country after expressions of concern by a number of council members.
Africa's biggest free trade zone launched in Horn of Africa

Jul 05, 2018 12:43

Djibouti on Thursday launched the first phase of Africa's biggest free trade zone, seeking to capitalize on its strategic position on one of the world's busiest trade routes.
African Union urges action on South Sudan after ceasefire breakdown

Jul 01, 2018 07:38

The African Union (AU) has called for action regarding the situation in South Sudan, where a recent ceasefire agreement between feuding parties collapsed soon after it was reached.
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Jun 27, 2018 04:57

The International Conference on Drug Abuse and Trafficking, held on June 17-26, 1987 in Vienna, aimed at expressing the political will of nations to combat the illicit drug phenomenon, in which the document C.M.O was approved by the participating countries.