Tag: Africas
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…
In Pretoria, Iran hopes for South Africa’s support for BRICS membership
In South Africa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Naledi Pandor, received yesterday, Thursday August 10, her Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. Tehran has embarked on a diplomatic offensive to try to…
The Wagner company, which started the rebellion, has become rich from Africa’s natural resources and brutal killing – this is how the mercenary army makes money
During the Midsummer weekend, we closely followed what Wagner was doing in Russia and how the rebellion he started was progressing. However, the group’s handprint can be seen most strongly…
War in Ukraine: South Africa’s “suspicious” neutrality
Usually, Vladimir Putin does not miss the summit of the Brics for anything in the world. Even less since his exclusion from the G8 in 2014, after the annexation of…