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3 days ago | africanews.com | Kwabena Adu Gyamfi

Israel Iran conflict For many Africans living, studying, or working in the Middle East, the last few days have been filled with fear and uncertainty as the Israel–Iran tensions keep escalating.  However, some African governments are taking urgent steps to bring their citizens home. From Ghana to Nigeria, evacuations are underway, while others are yet to respond. Ghana leads with swift action  Ghana has been one of the first African countries to act.

1 week ago | africanews.com | Kwabena Adu Gyamfi

South Africa As the G7 summit opens next week Monday (June 15), in Kananaskis, Canada, one of the most anticipated bilateral meetings will take place on the sidelines: U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are set to meet again, less than a month after a tense and controversial encounter in the Oval Office. That first meeting three weeks ago, which many described as an ambush, generated significant headlines.

1 week ago | africanews.com | Tokunbo Salako

Nigeria British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. has made history at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with his debut feature, My Father’s Shadow, the first Nigerian film to be officially selected for the festival's prestigious lineup. The moment marks a significant milestone for African cinema and signals a broader shift toward more nuanced, globally resonant African narratives. “I never set out to be the first in anything,” Davies says.

2 weeks ago | africanews.com | Kwabena Adu Gyamfi

Ghanaian citizens no longer need traditional visas to travel to Morocco, following a new agreement between the two countries. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who said the new policy takes immediate effect. Instead of applying through the embassy, travelers can now obtain an online travel authorisation within 24 hours.

2 weeks ago | africanews.com | Afolake Oyinloye

Business Africa Africa Day Spotlight: Calls for Reparative Justice, Culinary Brilliance in Lyon, and Eco-Innovation in UgandaThe African Union has intensified its call for reparative justice, urging the international community to confront and address the economic legacy of slavery and colonialism. The call comes amid growing global momentum for restitution, as African nations push for tangible economic redress rather than symbolic acknowledgment.