We have been researching migration, borders and Africa-EU relations for over a decade and continue to follow the situation closely. Targeting of rights organisationsSome EU countries are cracking down on humanitarian organisations helping migrants. Subcontracting the asylum processFor years, the EU and its member states have also sought to export or subcontract the asylum process to African countries. Essentially, the EU is “dumping” the rescued migrants in north African countries. Another would be for the EU countries to adopt Canada’s approach.

This batch of electric tools will be shipped to countries including Vietnam, Algeria and Brazil within the month. China's export growth between January and May was attributable to the nation's production capabilities, market potential and tech-intensive green products. A positive outlook is maintained for the coming months, said Guo Lei, chief economist at GF Securities. A recent survey conducted by the Beijing-based China Council for the Promotion of International Trade showed that 81.6 percent of foreign trade-oriented businesses predict stable or increased exports in the first half. Liang Ming, director of the Institute of International Trade, which is part of the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, emphasized enhanced trade cooperation with a broader array of partners, including economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Arab League countries.

A power purchase agreement (PPA) has been concluded for a 140MW wind energy project, the Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Farm. Under the terms of a 20-year PPA with Sibanye-Stillwater, the project will be fully funded by a project consortium which will build, own and operate the project. Reducing carbon emissions through wind energy PPAThis announcement comes at a time when mines across South Africa are looking to reduce their emissions and achieve energy independence, maintaining their energy reliability and efficient production. For example, the Tharisa mine in the North West also aims to reach carbon neutrality through its renewable energy procurement, starting with a 40MW solar plant. The projects will further enable socio-economic development for local communities and meet the requirements of the South African Mining Charter.

Benin and Algeria displayed courageous fighting spirit on Monday, 10 June after coming from behind to collect all three points in their respective FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Benin played host to Nigeria in fixture staged in Abidjan, while Algeria were away to Uganda in a match played in Namboole. CAFOnline rounds up the late afternoon matches:Benin 2 - 1 NigeriaAfter being held by South Africa at home this past weekend, the Super Eagles were aiming for nothing less than a victory away from home. Guinea-Bissau 1 - 1 EgyptThe Pharaohs maintained their lead at the top of Group A following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Guinea-Bissau away from home. The hosts took the lead in the 42nd minute when Mama Baldé broke the deadlock.

" " Naming all the countries on the planet can be a challenge when multiple governments lay claim to the same land area, so for the sake of clarity in this article, we've deferred to the 195 countries that the United Nations recognizes. Lusky / Getty ImagesWith the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story. Each country contains its own narrative, whether it's the vast expanses of Russia — where the landscape shifts from icy tundra to dense forests — or the compact confines of Vatican City, where history echoes through its ancient walls. AdvertisementLet's explore the different countries of the world and the continents they belong to.

A group of at least a dozen men and women took the streets of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, over the weekend to protest outside the offices of the Gays Lesbians Association of Zimbabwe, GALZ, where they sprayed graffiti and chanted slogans denounced same-sex relations in the southern African nation. For more, VOA Zimbabwe reporters spoke with Chesterfield Samba, the director of GALZ.

BLANTYRE, Malawi — Soldiers are searching mountainous forests near a city in northern Malawi after a military plane carrying the country’s vice president and a former first lady went missing in the area Monday, President Lazarus Chakwera said. AdvertisementChakwera said the U.S., the U.K., Norway and Israel offered assistance in the search operation and had provided “specialized technologies” that the president hoped would help find the plane sooner. Three of those onboard were the military crew flying the plane, the president said. Chilima has been vice president since 2020. The vice president had been facing corruption charges over allegations that he received money in return for influencing the awarding of government contracts, but prosecutors dropped the charges last month.

President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadéra has addressed a written message to King Mohammed VI. The message was handed over by CAR Foreign Minister Sylvie Baïpo-Temon to her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita at a meeting in Rabat Monday. During a press briefing following the meeting, Baïpo-Temon praised “the excellent cooperation that the Kingdom of Morocco and the Central African Republic have maintained for a very long time,” emphasizing that this cooperation is not only friendly but also fraternal. She also took the opportunity to reiterate her country’s constant and clear attachment to the territorial integrity of Morocco. The Central African Republic’s top diplomat also reaffirmed her country’s support for the Morocco-proposed autonomy plan as the only credible and realistic solution for resolving the Sahara regional dispute, in compliance with the United Nations Charter.

Morocco’s Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan launched on Monday the construction works of the Casablanca seawater desalination plant, the largest in Africa. The facility, which has an annual production capacity of 300 million m3, will benefit 7.5 million inhabitants. It is also part of the $ 14.3 billion National Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation Program 2020-2027 launched by the Monarch in 2020. The Casablanca desalination plant will meet the growing demand for water in Greater Casablanca, the cities of Settat, Berrechid, Bir Jdid and the surrounding regions. This drinking water transport system necessitates an investment of over $ 300 million financed by public funds.

Odeeo has partnered with Evolution Media Group to bring in-game audio ads to 2.5bn users in Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Odeeo has announced a game changing partnership with Evolution Media Group, MENA’s most prominent in-game advertising business with a reach of 2.5bn users, that will bring in-game audio ads to the region. The new partnership will help MENA-based brands and publishers make waves with regionally relevant in-game audio ads. Odeeo and Evolution Media Group team up to bring in-game audio ads across MENAIn the MENA region, mobile gaming is the primary form of digital entertainment, with over 70% of users favoring smartphones as their primary gaming device. The in-game audio ad format delivers superior performance compared to traditional podcast and streaming audio ads, with Odeeo's ad units integrating into gameplay without disrupting the player experience.

Nemiroff, the Ukrainian vodka brand, has expanded into Egypt and Tunisia via a partnership with Odyssey Group, a leading regional travel retail and domestic beverage market distributor. The products will be available through major travel retailers, including Egypt Air Duty Free Shops, Egypt Free Shops Company and Misr Foreign Trade. “Expanding into Egypt and Tunisia is an exciting milestone for Nemiroff as we continue our global growth strategy,” said Nemiroff CEO, Yuriy Sorochynskiy. “This promising outlook aligns with Nemiroff’s strategic vision, making Odyssey Group the ideal partner for this venture.”Odyssey Group CEO, Hakim Gamal added: “We at Odyssey Group are always on the lookout for exciting opportunities to introduce new innovations and experiences to our customers. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Nemiroff, sharing their passion for quality and commitment to best-in-class execution.

CNN —Sudanese paramilitary forces stormed the main hospital in North Darfur, opening fire and looting vital medical supplies, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) have reported. Fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) plundered the facility on Saturday stealing an ambulance among other supplies, the aid agency said. “On Saturday, MSF and the Ministry of Health suspended all activities in South Hospital, El Fasher, North Darfur, after RSF soldiers stormed the facility, opened fire, and looted it, including stealing an MSF ambulance,” MSF Sudan said on social media Saturday. The hospital was the only one in the region “equipped to deal with mass casualties” and “was the main referral hospital for treating war-wounded.”It was also one of the two hospitals in El Fasher with surgical capacity, according to MSF. The NGO added on X, formerly known as Twitter, there were only ten patients and a reduced medical team at the hospital at the time.

A historic market in Cape Town has gone green, investing in its energy security with the installation of more than 3,000 solar panels and a battery energy storage system. The Cape Town Market in Epping last week announced its commissioning of a battery energy storage system and demand management system. With over 5,500 producers delivering produce to market agents, who in turn sell to more than 8,000 registered buyers, Cape Town Market is a central player in the city’s food security,” explained Vos. Celebrating energy security at the Cape Town Market in Epping. The Cape Town Market donates about half of its discarded produce to Food on the Table.

Mehdi Lebouachera has been appointed as AFP’s next Global Editor-In-Chief, replacing Sophie Huet, who is taking on a new role developing the agency’s Artificial Intelligence strategy. Mehdi Lebouachera, 45, has worked in Nicosia, Jerusalem, Gaza, Baghdad, then in Central America and Mexico as a video journalist, before becoming Chief Video Editor for Latin America. He was then appointed Global Chief Video Editor in Paris before being appointed, in September 2021, Chief Editor for the Asia-Pacific region, overseeing 250 journalists in 26 countries. Mehdi’s deputy will be Jennie Matthew, 45, who has been appointed Deputy Global News Editor to replace Chris Otton, who will become Chief Editor for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Jennie, currently Chief Editor for Africa, was previously head of the English Desk in Paris and a member of the Global Editor-in-Chief’s team.

African countries participating in the Africa Economic Summit 2024 held last week in Abuja pledged to boost intra-continental trade from 14% to at least 50% by 2030 under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The summit’s president, Sam Ohuabunwa, told journalists that the venue was an opportunity for Africa to leverage strength and become truly competitive. “We call on all African leaders to preach the concept of One Africa! Ohuabunwa also decried that Africa currently has the world’s lowest intercontinental trade and called on African governments to increase infrastructural development, provide an attractive investment climate, and promote private-public sector collaboration to facilitate productivity, wealth creation and poverty minimization. The Africa Economic Summit 2024 sought to bring together key stakeholders to put forward new perspectives and stimulate strategic discussions around Africa’s economic challenges and policy priorities.