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Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations

BBC News Africa  

The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.

UN experts say food waste is driving up global greenhouse gas emissions

Africanews  

The UN Environment Programme says food loss and waste generate an estimated 8 to 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon

Africanews  

Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, danced non-stop for 176 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds between September 22 and 29, in an attempt to break the world record for the longest individual dance marathon.

Burundi agrees to accept third-country US deportees

Africanews  

A presidential spokesperson said preparations were underway without saying when they would arrive or how many Burundi had agreed to receive.

President Mnangagwa highlights economic gains, warns of drought risk in Zimbabwe

Africanews  

He attributed those macroeconomic gains to a stronger financial-sector framework, saying this should help maintain confidence in Zimbabwe’s economy.

South Africa's Ramaphosa announces measures against gender-based violence

Africanews  

After a recent spate of femicides shocked South Africa, the country's president Cyril Ramaphosa ordered urgent action to better protect women.

Africa's richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protests

BBC News Africa  

The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.

Libyan teachers extend strike over pay and working conditions

Africanews  

Public school teachers in Libya are continuing their strike over pay and working conditions, with demonstrations held in Tripoli for a third consecutive week.

Somali pirates killed oil tanker crew before rescue, official tells BBC

BBC News Africa  

Piracy off the Somali coast has increased in recent years after dropping when international naval operations began in 2011.

Morocco’s first woman premier pledges to meet citizens’ expectations

Africanews  

El Mansouri's cabinet will have to tackle several pressing issues including unemployment and living costs, as well as persistent social disparities particularly weighing on young people.

Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery in push for economic independence

Africanews  

Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery, pushing ahead with plans to better organise the commercialisation of the precious metal in one of the continent's top producers.

South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed

BBC News Africa  

The deaths sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.

The journalist who became king in Uganda

BBC News Africa  

Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.

Morocco's king appoints the country's first-ever female prime minister

Africanews  

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been the mayor of Marrakesh for a number of years and also served as a minister in the previous coalition government.

First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections

BBC News Africa  

Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.

Multiple reports claim Netanyahu was warned ahead of Hamas' 2023 attack

Africanews  

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has denied receiving advance knowledge of the 7 October 2023 offensive, claiming that security chiefs did not warn him.

Son of Zambian bishop detained in post-election raid fears for his father's safety

BBC News Africa  

Trevor Mwamba was detained last month with other opposition figures and charged with treason, his son says.

Congolese politician beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness

Africanews  

A Congolese politician has been beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness during a radio interview. Marie-Celestin Karondwa from the ruling UDPS party was attacked on Sunday by residents of Butembo, in DR Congo's North Kivu province.

Nearly two years after the fall of Assad, Syrian children return to school amid ruins

Africanews  

Nearly two years after Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, thousands of children are still struggling for an education.

Ghana's free speech debate: Where should the law draw the line?

Africanews  

Ghana is confronting a renewed debate over where legitimate law enforcement ends and the protection of free expression begins.

Nigerian oil tycoon Dangote says Africa will be mostly fuel self-sufficient by 2030

Africanews  

Oil tycoon Aliko Dangote says he believes the continent will will largely supply its own refined fuel needs by 2030.

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