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Sticks against the sea: As oceans rise, these fishermen in West Africa refused to wait

The Post & Courier - South Carolina ·

The Pulitzer Center Ocean Reporting Network supported this story CASAMANCE, SENEGAL — On Senegal’s southern coast, where the Casamance River meets the Atlantic, fishermen are pushing back against the sea with whatever they have at hand, including...

President Ruto accepts credentials of 9 envoys, pledges to advance mutual interests

Citizen TV Kenya · September 3, 2025

President William Ruto meets with nine envoys at State House on September 3, 2025. Photo/PCS Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has received and accepted the credentials of nine envoys beginning their tour of duty in Kenya. at State House,...

Balkan cartels use West Africa to push cocaine into Europe, report warns

Modern Ghana ·

Balkan crime groups are working with Brazilian cartels to turn West Africa into a gateway for Europe's cocaine market, a new report warns – saying the trade is driving corruption, local drug use and instability across the region. The Global...

Moroccan trucking unions urge protection after new kidnappings in West Africa

Hespress · September 7, 2025

Moroccan transport unions are calling on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to coordinate with governments in the Sahel to provide armed protection for Moroccan truck drivers, following a new kidnapping of Senegalese drivers by armed men in western...

Serbia vs England: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Yahoo Sports - United Kingdom ·

England face Serbia in their next World Cup qualifier in what is expected to be the toughest fixture of Thomas Tuchel’s reign to date. The Three Lions made it five wins out of five in competitive action under new management on Saturday, with...

Africa’s Business Heroes selects 20 finalists for $1.5m 2025 competition

Disrupt Africa · September 3, 2025

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of the Alibaba Philanthropy, has announced the 20 finalists for its US$1.5 million 2025 competition. Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship...

Nigeria losing ₦3.5trn yearly to post-harvest inefficiencies – minister

The Sun Nigeria · September 7, 2025

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria loses ₦3.5 trillion annually to post-harvest inefficiencies, largely affecting smallholder farmers. The government observed that the losses were not just produce going to waste...

Baliqees Wins Prestigious West Africa Women Agripreneur Award

Leadership · September 7, 2025

A Nigerian climate advocate and CEO of Green Republic Farms, Salaudeen-Ibrahim Baliqees, has been named the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) Regional Winner for West Africa. The announcement was made recently at the Africa Food...

Africa and its aviation potential: Opportunities for growth in 2025

AeroTime News · September 3, 2025

“Flying over Africa, you can see the continent’s future written in its runways. Ethiopia is shaping a global hub, with plans in place to build Africa’s largest airport just outside Bishoftu. Morocco is keeping the skies open between Africa and...

Senegal and DRC gain deep-sea ports as DP World creates 5,000 jobs

Logistics Update Africa · September 3, 2025

DP World’s $2.5 billion investment in logistics infrastructure this year is creating nearly 5,000 new jobs across the world, with Africa playing a key role. Major transport projects in Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo are generating...

African Agriculture Group Faces Policy Influence Accusations

News Ghana · September 3, 2025

A civil society organization has accused the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) of wielding inappropriate influence over agricultural policies across the continent, according to an investigative report released as AGRA hosts its...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The Gambia First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss the strategy to reshape patient care in The Gambia

Middle East News 247 · September 7, 2025

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank...

‘Africa could help feed the whole world,’ Senegalese president says

Yeni Safak · September 2, 2025

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday said Africa could help feed the whole world, arguing that youth must be at the heart of agricultural transformation. Speaking at the opening session of Africa Food Systems Forum in the Senegalese...

Africa’s food security gains fall short despite decades of progress – Africa Food Systems Report 2025

MyJoyOnline · September 3, 2025

The Africa Food Systems Report 2025 says significant challenges remain in improving food systems on the continent despite good progress over the last 30 years. Launched at the 2025 Africa Food Systems Forum on Wednesday in Dakar, Senegal, the...

Africa Imports Close To $50bn Worth Of Food Annually – Report

Daily Independent · September 3, 2025

1 The Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Simeon Ehui, has said Africa imports close to $50 billion worth of food annually. Mr Ehui, made the disclosure to journalists at the ongoing Africa Food System...

Think Tank Warns of ‘Green Squeeze’ on African Economies

News Ghana · September 6, 2025

Leading global affairs experts are raising concerns about potential economic risks to Africa’s most vulnerable countries from new trade-related climate measures ahead of next week’s continental climate summit in Addis Ababa. ODI Global, a...

Morocco ranks 135th in climate change, achieves mixed results in 2024 Global Justice Index

Hespress · September 6, 2025

Morocco ranked 135th in addressing climate change as part of promoting global justice in 2021, far behind countries such as Gabon, which came 8th globally, Guinea-Bissau in 24th place, and Zambia in 25th place, according to the 2024 Global Justice...

Africa’s US$100 Billion Trade Finance Gap Strangles Commercial Growth

News Ghana · September 3, 2025

A chronic shortage of trade finance is constraining Africa’s commercial expansion, with banks rejecting $100 billion in legitimate trade requests annually and forcing businesses to abandon profitable deals across the continent. The finance gap...

Harry Kane defends new Bayern Munich signing with 'many good attributes'

Sporting News · September 14, 2025

Bayern Munich have gotten off to a fast start in the Bundesliga, with three wins out of three. The Bundesliga champions made a few changes to their squad this summer, including bringing in two Premier League players: Luis Diaz and Nicolas Jackson....

Preview: Zambia vs Morocco - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole ·

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Zambia and Morocco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Zambia welcome already-qualified Morocco to Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Monday, hoping to revive...