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How Malawi's first fully solar-powered village became a beacon for energy access

France, Sept. 8 -- A community of nearly 9,000 homes in rural Malawi last month became the country's first village to receive 100 percent universal access to solar power - a move that it is hoped coul... Read More


Oil giants accused of dodging Niger Delta clean-up as UN panel intervenes

France, Sept. 5 -- Oil giants stand accused of walking away from decades of pollution in Nigeria's Niger Delta without cleaning up the damage. A UN-appointed panel of experts wrote to Shell, Eni, Exxo... Read More


Fears over divided opposition and instability, as Cameroon heads to the polls

France, Sept. 3 -- Ahead of Cameroon's 12 October presidential election, the opposition remains divided, despite agreement on the need to unite behind a candidate to face off against President Paul Bi... Read More


Rwanda agrees to take migrants from US in deal that includes cash grant

France, Aug. 5 -- Rwandan authorities say they have reached an agreement with the United States to take in up to 250 migrants, as part of a new deal that includes a cash grant. The move is part of a w... Read More


Two years after Niger coup, human rights situation has 'spiralled'

France, July 26 -- The coup in Niger of 26 July, 2023 destabilised the Sahel region, and West Africa as a whole. Two years on, human rights activists say the situation has worsened and continue to cal... Read More


Food prices rise worldwide due to climate extremes, according to new report

France, July 22 -- Food items including potatoes, onions, lettuce, cabbage, fruit and rice are hit by extreme weather that exceeded historical precedent, raising inflation and prices for consumers, a ... Read More


How untold stories in African languages could turn the page on publishing

France, July 6 -- African stories and languages could unlock billions for the continent's publishing industry if governments back local writers, a Unesco report has found. Africa's book market, now wo... Read More


Can Kenyan youth protests spark real police reform one year on?

France, June 25 -- One year after major protests against corruption, Kenyans are holding remembrance marches for victims of police violence. Renewed demonstrations follow the death of a teacher in cus... Read More


Lawyers decry arrest of Rwandan opponent Ingabire as 'unlawful and arbitrary'

France, June 21 -- Lawyers for Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire say she is being targeted by a biased justice system after her arrest on Thursday evening, claiming there is no evidence link... Read More