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Initial results from a presidential poll in DR Congo were expected Friday after shambolic elections spread over several days which the authorities deemed successful. That assesment however is one that many in the country may dispute and that now puts into spotlight those of observer missions. Catherine Samba-Panza, head of …

The United States on Tuesday called on the electoral authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to be transparent in announcing the results of Wednesday’s elections, following missed deadlines in 2019. While US diplomacy praised the work of the DRC’s electoral commission, “additional measures to ensure the transparency of …

In an art gallery in the heart of the Ugandan capital Kampala, abstract paintings by a Ugandan painter hang. Paintings by Charlene Komuntale, a contemporary Ugandan artist, are among many by African artists that have graced these gallery walls over the years. Contemporary African art has a rich and diverse …

Young climate activists in Dubai were disappointed in a new compromise text at COP28 climate talks Wednesday because it stopped short of seeking fossil fuel phase-out. The new proposal doesn’t go so far as to seek a “phase-out” of fossil fuels, which more than 100 nations had pleaded for. Instead, …

Sustainable fashion took centre stage at this year’s Dakar Fashion Week. It is the 21st edition of the annual showcase of African fashion. The launch took place in the presence of a dozen designers from Senegal and the sub-region. Adama Amanda Ndiaye, better known as Adama Paris, Senegalese fashion designer …

This week on Business Africa, we delve into the intricate challenges facing the continent amidst COP28, exploring the economic impacts of climate change and Africa’s role in the global transition to a low-carbon future. COP28: Africa’s Stand and Victories As COP28 unfolds, African economies grapple with the complexities of climate …

Despite the chaotic surroundings, Hadija Nakimuli always finds her way through the bustling alleys of Owino Market in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. For almost 30 years, she has been selling second-hand clothing there. However, a possible ban on the importation of used clothes by authorities could jeopardize the livelihoods of …

The South African government announced on Friday that it would inject 47 billion rand (2.3 billion euros) into the troubled state-owned Transnet group, which manages the port of Durban, the country’s largest, and which is suffering from massive container congestion. The aid will take the form of a guarantee mechanism …

Togo’s government on Monday (Nov. 27) said the next legislative and regional elections would take place “at the latest ” at the end of the first quarter of 2024. This delay was criticized Tuesday (Nov. 28) by the coordinator of the DMP coalition of opposition parties. Brigitte Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson criticizes …

**Hamas on Friday (Nov.24) released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides.** Israelis cheered as 13 Israeli women and children …