Tag: Africas
South Africa’s Tatjana Smith wins 100m breaststroke gold
Silver medalist in the distance three years ago in Tokyo, Tatjana Smith finally touches gold. In the final of the 100m breaststroke at the 2024 Olympics, Monday July 29 at…
South Africa’s president announced his new coalition government | News in brief
In South Africa, the president was elected for a further term Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new coalition government on Sunday. Former opposition parties will receive 12 of a total of…
the diaspora, Africa’s essential asset
Some 1.3 billion people on the continent, 2.6 billion expected in 2050… and already, 200 million Africans are part of the diaspora. In their adopted country, they participate in innovations,…
Israel’s response to South Africa’s new demands before the ICJ
Israel responded to South Africa’s new demands before the International Court of Justice. Pretoria accuses Israel of violating the Genocide Convention and has asked judges to issue new emergency measures.…
Nigeria moves towards ambitions to become Africa’s top refiner
Nigeria, the continent’s leading crude oil producer, currently imports almost all of its fuel. But the rehabilitation of four public refineries as well as the commissioning of billionaire Aliko Dangote’s…
Israel: We will respond in court to South Africa’s accusations of genocide | Foreign countries
As the Gaza war drags on, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approval rating has declined, but the majority of Israelis still support the continuation of the military campaign. Israel plans to…
Max du Preez, journalist: “Mandela removed the threat of Africa’s bloodiest civil war”
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the disappearance of Nelson Mandela on December 5, 2013, RFI interviewed South African journalist Max Du Preez. He is one of the…
“Sleepy Joe” becomes president in Liberia – modest man of the people Joseph Boakai convinced voters in Africa’s oldest republic
The 78-year-old president is expected to unite Liberia after the tumultuous tenure of his predecessor, George Weah. Liberian election winner Joseph Boakai has worked for decades in power cabinets, for…
Africa’s most special music festival started in Uganda – see how Muovipussi band and Kenyan metal band Chovu improvised
Last year, Uganda’s parliament tried to ban the organization of a festival focused on electronic and alternative music. The Nyege Nyege festival, which focuses on electronic and alternative music, is…
“Nairobi Declaration”: Africa’s demands to unlock its green potential
African leaders on Wednesday, September 6 called on the international community to help them harness the continent’s potential in the fight against global warming, through investments and reform of the…