Melissa Chemam

Wide areas of farmland are submerged in north and eastern regions of the West African country, sweeping away the livelihoods of a population largely dependent on agriculture.

In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Senegal scheduled for this weekend, former presidential rivals Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former President Macky Sall will face off once more - this time aiming to secure a majority in Parliament. This follows their competition in the March 2024 presidential election.

Africa continues to grapple with plastic pollution, a waste crisis, and limited investment, activists report, as discussions unfold at the UN climate meetings in Azerbaijan.

This week's Spotlight on Africa dives into Cop29’s critical discussions on climate change – focusing on food systems, green energy funding and who should pay for climate disasters. With talks underway…

Gabon is holding a constitutional referendum on Saturday that could reshape its political system – introducing a seven-year presidential term, renewable once, while abolishing the post of prime minister.

Gabon is holding a constitutional referendum on Saturday that could reshape its political system - introducing a seven-year presidential term, renewable once, while abolishing the post of prime minister.

Negotiators at the UN climate talks in Azerbaijan are working to overcome a deadlock in negotiations.

Kenyan scientists have discovered that a native mealworm can eat and break down polystyrene – a breakthrough that could help tackle the continent's growing plastic waste crisis.

Kamel Daoud, the Franco-Algerian author who recently won the Goncourt Prize for his novel Houris , is being accused by an Algerian civil war survivor of using her personal story without consent.

Kamel Daoud, the Franco-Algerian author who recently won the Goncourt Prize for his novel Houris, is being accused by an Algerian civil war survivor of using her personal story without consent. The allegations,…