AllAfrica

AllAfrica.com is a website that collects news mainly focused on the African continent, covering various aspects of life, politics, social issues, and culture. It offers content in both English and French and is run by AllAfrica Global Media, which has offices located in Cape Town, Dakar, Lagos, Monrovia, Nairobi, and Washington, D.C. AllAfrica is the successor to the African News Service.

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Nigeria: Time to Address Worsening Global Climate Crisis Is Now - Tinubu to World Leaders

10 hours ago | allafrica.com | Deji Elumoye |Michael Olugbode |Wale Ajimotokan

President Bola Tinubu yesterday called on world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis. Speaking during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition, the President thanked international partners, particularly the United Nations and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), for their advisory and technical support.
South Africa: Lottery Licence - 'All Will Be Revealed in Good Time' Says Minister

1 day ago | allafrica.com | Tania Broughton

Parks Tau says he will announce successful bidder on 28 May The successful bidder for the lottery licence will be announced on 28 May, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau. But, he says in an affidavit filed in the Pretoria High Court over the Easter weekend, he cannot give an "unequivocal undertaking" and should not be bound by a court order.
Nigeria: APC Alerts Nigerians to Fake Tinubu's N85,000 Empowerment

1 day ago | allafrica.com | James Kwen

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alerted Nigerians to a fake N85,000 empowerment purportedly from President Bola Tinubu, urging Nigerians to disregard the message and refrain from calling the telephone number associated with the scam. APC national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, who raised the alarm on Tuesday evening, said the scammers were requesting bank details for payment of N85,000 from President Tinubu and asking interested persons to call the phone number - 07078309083.
Kenya: Court Sides With DPP, Denies Bond to Terror Suspects

2 days ago | allafrica.com | Simon Ndonga

Nairobi — The Kahawa Law Courts has denied bond to three individuals facing terror-related charges. Principal magistrate Gideon Kiage ruled in favour of the Prosecution, led by Duncan Ondimu in finding that there are compelling reasons to restrict the accused persons' rights due to the seriousness of the case. "This is a serious matter which the defence does not deny.
Nigeria: 10 Key Things to Know About Late Pope Francis

2 days ago | allafrica.com | Beloved John

Pope Francis's ascension to leadership was accompanied by many firsts. He is the first non-European leader of the Roman Catholic Church in over a millennium. The first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Jorge Bergoglio, known as Pope Francis, died Monday at the age of 88. His death comes a day after his brief but final appearance before thousands of Catholic pilgrims at St. Peter's Square in Rome during the Vatican's Easter Sunday Mass.
Africa: Military Drone Proliferation in Africa Marks Destabilizing Shift in Africa's Armed Conflicts

2 days ago | allafrica.com | Nate Allen

A revolution in unmanned systems is reshaping the dynamics of Africa's armed conflicts. Professional militaries must balance the tactical advantages of drones with an understanding of their limitations and risks. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), survived a drone-launched assassination attempt at a military base in eastern Sudan on July 31, 2024.
Sudan: Sexual Violence Reaches Unprecedented Levels in Sudan War

2 days ago | allafrica.com | Nita Bhalla

Sudanese women and children suffer brunt of conflict as it rages into its third year. NAIROBI - As Sudan's civil war escalates into its third year, women and girls are bearing the brunt of the crisis. Displaced, vulnerable and targeted, they are facing unprecedented levels of sexual violence, warn aid workers. Sudanese women were at the forefront of the 2019 revolution that led to the ousting of president Omar al-Bashir, who took power in 1989.
Nigeria: Inside Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today - Monday, 21 April 2025

3 days ago | allafrica.com | Beloved John

Different headlines dominate the cover pages of the newspapersDifferent headlines dominate the cover pages of the newspapers today, with This Nigeria reporting, "Insecurity: 'Treat killer' herdsmen as terrorists'."According to The Independent, "Debt servicing costs may crowd out capEx, development-related spending."Plateau, Benue killings: State Police back on front burner," The Nation reported.
Kenya: Sharon Lokedi Eyes Podium in Tough Boston Marathon Field

3 days ago | allafrica.com | Alex Isaboke

Nairobi — USA-based Kenyan marathoner Sharon Lokedi is eyeing another podium finish and a possible victory, as she lines up against what she terms as a quality field at Monday evening's Boston Marathon. Lokedi finished second behind two-time winner Hellen Obiri last year and as she comes up against a familiar foe and a further deep field, Lokedi believes she can get one better and clinch her second major marathon title.
Nigeria: China Calls On Nigerians to Develop Interest in Chinese Language

3 days ago | allafrica.com | Michael Olugbode

Abuja — The China Cultural Centre has asked for more Nigerians to pick interest in Chinese language as it could further cement relationship between Nigeria and China. Speaking at the 2025 Chinese Language Day Celebration at the weekend in Abuja, the Deputy Director of the China Cultural Center in Nigeria, Liu Zhaping, noted the International Chinese Language Day is a global celebration for Chinese language aimed at promoting Chinese language and cultural exchange.