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1 day ago | africanews.com | Kwabena Adu Gyamfi

Niger Ahead of the Tabaski (Eid al-Adha) celebration, young people in Niger have launched the “Eco Eid” campaign to reduce tree cutting and promote sustainable grilling practices. Each year, the mass grilling of sheep during Tabaski leads to the burning of nearly 50,000 tonnes of wood in Niamey alone, about 25,000 trees contributing to deforestation, air pollution, and desertification.

1 week ago | africanews.com | Peter Byrne

Liverpool A 53-year-old British man who injured 65 people when his car rammed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said Tuesday. The driver was also being held on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving on drugs, Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said.

1 week ago | africanews.com | Kwabena Adu Gyamfi

Ghana Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, an oncology nurse from Ghana, has been awarded the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award in recognition of her pioneering work in cancer care and nurse training. The award, which comes with a $250,000 prize, was presented during a ceremony in Dubai by the UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.

1 week ago | africanews.com | Kwabena Adu Gyamfi

visa For many Africans dreaming of visiting Europe for tourism, conferences, education, or family reunions, getting a Schengen visa is becoming a steeper uphill battle. The latest data from the European Commission reveals a troubling reality: African applicants are facing some of the highest Schengen visa rejection rates in the world. In 2024, thousands of African travellers found their hopes dashed as rejection rates soared across the continent.

2 weeks ago | africanews.com | Afolake Oyinloye

The European Union is ramping up its economic footprint in Africa with a significant €40 million investment to modernise the Douala–N’Djamena trade corridor. This vital route, connecting Cameroon’s port city of Douala with Chad’s capital, N'Djamena, serves as a critical economic lifeline for Central Africa. Koen Doens, Director General for International Partnerships at the European Commission, joined us on the show to discuss the importance of this project.