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Egypt: Demolition of historic houseboats marks end to Golden Era past

Despite national and international outcry, the Egyptian government has begun to demolish the 30 remaining historic houseboats on the riverside ... of the Nile in Giza, Cairo, citing a lack of registration. The move has angered residents and activists who accuse the state of erasing an important part of the country’s identity from its Golden Age era.

Protest power

Sudan: Khartoum death toll reaches 10 as peaceful protests continue

The death toll from protests in Sudan's capital of Khartoum has risen to 10 after security forces used force against protesters on Thursday 30 ... June.

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Egypt: ‘No more useless promises’ says UN climate champion Mohieldin

Egypt is set to host Africa's COP - the UN Climate Change (COP27) - in November. But how green is Egypt? Mahmoud Mohieldin, the UN climate change ... high-level champion for Egypt, tells The Africa Report that COP27 will inevitably shine a spotlight on the country. And force it to follow through on recent modernisation projects.

Free again

DRC: Vital Kamerhe forgives President Félix Tshisekedi, declares his loyalty

It was their first official meeting in over two years. President Félix Tshisekedi and formerly imprisoned former chief of staff Vital Kamerhe ... had a long talk on Tuesday 28 June at the capital’s Cité de l'Union Africaine. Kamerhe's trajectory will be important for Tshisekedi's political alliance.

First ladies

Zimbabwe: Is Mnangagwa’s wife Auxillia following in ‘Gucci Grace’ Mugabe’s footsteps?

Before staging a military coup that ousted former president Robert Mugabe in November 2017, the military – and Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Lacoste ... faction of the ruling party – accused Grace Mugabe of taking over some government functions. With just less than five years after becoming Zimbabwe’s first lady, Auxillia appears to be following in Grace’s footsteps.

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Kenya: Do Ruto’s manifesto pledges add up?

In a move to outsmart his main challenger, Raila Odinga, Deputy President William Ruto unveiled a detailed manifesto complete with budgets and ... timelines. Will voters trust his word this time round and ignore the unfulfilled promises made in 2017?

Resource Play

Exclusive: Nigerian gas business Tetracore plans foreign stock-market listing

Nigerian gas conglomerate Tetracore is planning to list on a foreign exchange this year as it seeks funding to expand, CEO Olakunle Williams ... tells The Africa Report.

Egypt: ‘No more useless promises’ says UN climate champion Mohieldin

Free again

DRC: Vital Kamerhe forgives President Félix Tshisekedi, declares his loyalty

First ladies

Zimbabwe: Is Mnangagwa’s wife Auxillia following in ‘Gucci Grace’ Mugabe’s footsteps?

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Egypt: ‘No more useless promises’ says UN climate champion Mohieldin

Free again

DRC: Vital Kamerhe forgives President Félix Tshisekedi, declares his loyalty

First ladies

Zimbabwe: Is Mnangagwa’s wife Auxillia following in ‘Gucci Grace’ Mugabe’s footsteps?

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A protester holds a poster that reads "A state does not outsource its security" during a demonstration against Rwanda's suspected backing of the M23 rebel group in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. June 25, 2022. REUTERS/Stringer.

UN clashes

Africa breaks with the West over DRC sanctions amid M23 surge

Disagreement between African nations and western powers over Congolese sanctions broke out this week at the United Nations in a symbolic showdown ... over the continent’s right to self-defense.

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South Africa: ‘I didn’t want to be like anyone else’ says hip-hop star Blxckie

It’s just after midnight and the crowd that's reached capacity at Soweto's Zone 6 Venue for the Johannesburg leg of Nasty C's Ivyson Army Tour ... clearly can't get enough him. Standing behind him on stage is newcomer Blxckie, whose meteoric rise onto the scene over the past year is unprecedented. Unphased and undaunted by the presence of his more illustrious peer, Blxckie moves to the front of the stage and commands the space as he raps his verse to the pair's anthem 2021 hit 'Ye x4'.

Electric power lines are pictured outside Egbin power plant in Ikorodu on the outskirts of Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos

Step Change

Africa energy investment needs shift from generation to transmission

Energy investment in Africa needs to give transmission networks a higher priority and avoid concentrating solely on power generation, Chris Flavin, ... head of business development at Gridworks in the UK, tells The Africa Report.

Business building

AfCFTA: ‘It has been a game changer’ – Groupe Filatex’s George Conde

Groupe Filatex’s chief investment officer George Conde talks to The Africa Report about how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) ... is changing business on the continent. Filatex is based in Madagascar, and its activities are focused on energy, free zones, real estate and venture capital.

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VULNERABLE TO UNREST?

South Africa: Cost of living crisis raises risk of social friction

The rapid rise in the cost of essentials will heighten social friction in South Africa while increasing the probability of an interest rate hike ... when the central bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meets in July, analysts predict.

lone ranger

Sahel: What’s the secret to Niger’s security resilience?

Faced with a jihadist threat on all its borders, Niger has so far managed to prevent terrorist groups from settling in its territory. How and ... through what means? Here’s our analysis.

hard starboard

Cyrille Bolloré’s new African agenda

The sale of Bolloré's port activities marks the assumption of power by Vincent Bolloré's son, who is focusing his efforts on entertainment ... and communication while opening up to agriculture. An overview of the French CEO’s new agenda in Africa.

baked goods

Egypt makes largest wheat purchase in 10 years as food insecurity increases

Egypt has vastly increased its wheat supplies on Wednesday amid a global crisis spurred on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ...

Kenya's Opposition leader and presidential candidate Odinga and running-mate present their candidacy for the forthcoming presidential race, in Nairobi

majority fears

Kenya 2022: Raila’s Azimio asks weak candidates to drop out of race

Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition is asking weak candidates to drop out of the race for elective positions. The move has triggered ... revolt in the coalition party ahead of the August’s elections.

last orders

Angola: Former President José Eduardo dos Santos in critical condition

José Eduardo dos Santos, the 79-year-old former head of Angola, is in intensive care in Barcelona, Spain. He led his country for 38 years between ... 1979 and 2017.

A member of the task force on illegal crude oil bunkering and artisanal refinery takes part in the destruction of Bakana ii camp in Okrika

missing out

Russia/Ukraine: Nigeria records over $5.6bn revenue shortfall despite rising oil prices

Africa’s largest oil producer ought to be benefitting rising oil prices caused by the Russia/Ukraine conflict. But Nigeria has lost over $5.6bn ... in projected revenue since oil prices rose in late February.

Streetlights illuminate the central business district in Cape Town

Red Tape Artists

South Africa: Tour operators sound the alert as bureaucracy chokes recovery

South Africa risks shooting itself in the foot as regulatory failings for the licensing of tour operators cripple the industry’s capacity to ... respond to a rebound in international tourism.

police vs protesters

Police now hunt for Arise Ghana! leaders after protests turn violent

Hundreds of Ghanaians took to the streets of central Accra on Tuesday and Wednesday, clashing with police as they protested against the rocketing ... price of fuel and food and what they see as the government’s inaction on the crisis. Authorities are currently searching for the leaders of the protest, though there’s much discussion as to whether police or protestors started the violence.

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