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Nigerian officials say over 1,000 citizens have registered to be evacuated and will no longer pay for their flights. Over 1,000 Nigerians in South Africa have been screened for evacuation and will no longer have to pay for their return flights to Nigeria, officials have said. These follow the xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting…
The recently concluded Africa Forward Summit held between 11th and 12th of May, 2026 in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital co-chaired by France and Kenya, has opened a vista of opportunities to ramp up investments in critical sectors for Africa and France, especially in food security. Held under the auspices of the “Africa- France Partnership for…
For generations, Africa has exported its wealth and imported its future. From copper and cobalt to crude oil and natural gas, the continent has supplied the raw materials that power global industries while receiving only a fraction of the value generated from them. The result has been a paradox that has defined Africa’s economic story…
South Africa is once again facing a rise in anti-migrant tensions, with vigilante groups reportedly going door to door demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by the end of June. Post-apartheid specialist Cécile Perrot tells RFI the violence reflects deeper social and economic problems and that migrants have increasingly become scapegoats for poverty…
The U.S.-Africa Business Summit scheduled for July 26-29, 2026 in Mauritius July has been postponed. The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA). the Summit organizer, along with the Government of Mauritius, made the decision “out of an abundance of caution and in response to guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Mauritius Ministry of…
South Africa and Kenya Sign 6 New Accords to Boost Trade and Ties South Africa and Kenya have signed six new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, maritime transport, skills development, gender equality, arts and culture, and sport, as the two countries move to deepen their strategic partnership. The agreements were signed during…
Precision medicine will not deliver equity for Africa if Africa remains underrepresented in the evidence that shapes it. The endorsement of a new resolution on Precision Medicine at the 79th World Health Assembly reflects an important step towards health equity and Universal Health Coverage. This decision was endorsed by all member states. In support of…
Egypt enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa’s fourth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the fifth of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance in nearly 100 years. A team from Egypt was signed up for the inaugural World Cup in…
Abuja — The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is seeking partnership with the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to co-host the Royal and Ancient sanctioned 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja. LGAN President and Chairperson of the AACT 2026 Local Organising Committee, Dr. Lami Ahmed, made the proposal at a courtesy…
The Best XI of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2026 has been unveiled following the conclusion of a thrilling tournament that showcased the next generation of African football talent. Finalists Senegal and Tanzania dominate the selection with four players each after both nations produced outstanding campaigns on their way to…
