Does Ethiopia have the right to construct the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) or does Egypt have the right to prevent this from happening? To get a sense of what’s at stake for each of these countries and what can be done, we interviewed two experts—one from Egypt and the …

DSC_1584For 26 years, Africa International House has brought the African Diaspora to the U.S with their unique cultural celebration, the African Festival of the Arts. Held each Labor Day weekend in Chicago, the Festival offers a glimpse into the many unique treasures of the African Continent as well as African-centric …

South African runner Anaso Jobodwana is aiming high after winning third place in the 200 metres, he said after the race. His under-20-seconds time puts him in the running elite and he plans to stay there, he told RFI, while paying tribute to compatriot Wayde Van Niekerk. Poultry famously featured …

The raw power of waves is indisputable and their majestic quality as they roll into shore undeniable. But only the full extent of their beauty can be discovered from inside their surging mass. South African photographer Marck Botha has a passion for just this and is making waves with his …

Concerts scheduled by U.S. pop star Pharrell Williams in South Africa next month face disruptions from pro-Palestine protesters over a promotional deal he has with major retailer Woolworths, which has trade ties with Israel The Grammy award-winning producer and performer has been targeted by the South African branch of the …

“I think the world tends to place African and LGBTQ identities in opposition with each other,” Odera, a queer Nigerian-American, said to photographer Mikael Owunna. “I am lucky because, I have built a home and inner fire within myself that simply does not accept the binary. And it certainly doesn’t …

South Africa’s economy faces a turbulent time as the prospect of rising U.S. interest rates and a slowing Chinese economy complicate policy-making, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Reuters Economist of the Year event, Kganyago said China’s devaluation of its currency to stem an economic …

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African opposition firebrand Julius Malema appeared in court charged with money laundering, racketeering and corruption on Tuesday, kicking off a hearing that could see President Jacob Zuma’s most vocal critic jailed. Malema – who has himself regularly accused the government of corruption and urged Zuma to …

Residents complain of being stuck in traffic for hours; Sharjah RTA says diversions in place. Development works on the King Faisal Road, Sharjah, is taking its toll on motorists and residents living in Abu Shagara, Al Qasimia, and Al Nad. All these residential areas are connected to King Faisal Street …

Dr Amiri also asked the companies to reduce the prices on a humanitarian basis. Prices of 188 innovative medicines will be reduced with effect from January 1, the Ministry of Health announced on Thursday. However, the exact price cuts will be announced only a week before the implementation to avoid …