The Rwandan ministry of infrastructure has launched the construction of new homes meant to accommodate migrants deported from the United Kingdom (UK). The housing development project for 528 housing units, supposed to take six months, will be implemented under the UK-Rwanda migration partnership. The UK reached a deal with Rwanda in April 2022, under which illegal immigrants and asylum-seekers are to be sent to the East African country to have their claims processed there. Here's a report from Kigali.

World of Africa: UK minister tours Rwanda | Housing project for Rwandan asylum seekers

Africa's population is largely ill-insured against external shocks brought about by natural disasters, adverse climate, war and conflict. In reality, the continent continues to suffer immensely. The west or aid organisations pledging funds. However, where does all the money go? We believe it is time for Africans to get the answers to this pertinent question. Watch this special report and know why we insist, Africa must wake and stand up now.

World of Africa: Africa hit by climate change | Is the west failing Africa?

The largest gathering of ethnic runway models, fashion designers, artists, and fashion professionals celebrating & promoting local culture, diversity, and pride, converged in Abidjan, ivory coast for the Afrik Fashion Week.

30 designers, 60 models from the continent take part in Abidjan Afrik Fashion Week | World of Africa

Three months after Sudan’s military leaders and the country’s main pro-democracy group struck a deal set to organise a gradual transfer of power to civilians, they have reached a timeline. The finalised political settlement will be inked on April 11. However, major political players, from former rebel leaders to grassroots pro-democracy networks, remain opposed to the deal despite internationally brokered efforts to draw them in.

Agreement to form transitional government

Nigerian inflation quickened at its fastest pace in almost 18 years, placing pressure on the central bank to extend its longest cycle of monetary tightening in more than a decade... According to data published on the national bureau of statistics' website, the inflation rate rose to 21.9% in February from 21.8% a month earlier. What's causing the surge? WION correspondent Louisa Olaniyi reports.

Inflation in Nigeria nears 18-year high

Cancer patients undergoing Chemotherapy often lose their hair as a side effect of the treatment. A beautician in Nairobi is helping to improve Cancer patients' self-esteem with free wigs and makeovers.

Salon in Nairobi for Cancer patients | World Of Africa

Libyan boxers nowadays fight and train in Tripoli. The sport was banned by former dictator Muammar Gaddafi from 1979 until his downfall in 2011. Since then, athletes have strived to revive boxing and boxers have shone in various competitions.

Sport recovers from Gaddafi-era knockout | World of Africa

A man in Luzira, Uganda has found a unique way to recycle plastics by making a large vessel made entirely out of plastic waste and eco-friendly materials. James Kateeba hopes his creation, called floating island, will encourage recycling and end littering in Lake Victoria. Erik Njoka brings you this report.

World Of Africa: Recycling litter from lake Victoria

A new study by Australian researchers shows that the poorest around the world are bearing the burden of preserving wildlife. African cattle herders and farmers regularly see their livestock killed or their crops decimated without any compensation because cash from NGOs and wildlife charities is barely enough to cover compensation. Erik Njoka brings you this report.

World Of Africa: Humans encroach wildlife habitats

World Of Africa | Humans encroach wildlife habitats

Filmmakers converged in Burkina Faso for the pan-African film and television festival of Ouagadougou, 'Fes-Paco'. Since the last edition, the country has suffered two military coups, but that did not get in the way of this year's event which prominently featured strong women. Erik Njoka brings you this report.

World Of Africa: Stories of women take centre-stage

It was a hotly contested poll pitting three main challengers to replace President Buhari. In the end the Godfather of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu emerged victorious as the president-elect. But some feel Peter Obi would have been a better leader because he was considered young. So what happened to the millions of young voters who registered en-masse with the hope of bringing change to Nigeria? Erik Njoka decodes in this report.

World Of Africa | Nigerian youth feel disenfranchised?

One of Berlin's most talked-about films, 'The Survival of Kindness' is a standout performance from a non-professional actor Mwajemi Hussein. She arrived in Australia 17 years ago as a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo and now earns a living as a social worker. Erik Njoka brings you a story about her fight for equality.

World Of Africa: Congolese woman inspires filmmaker

Adja has become a new phenomenon in Burkina Faso. People desperate for help have been flocking to Adja's village to be healed. What sets her apart is that she is one of the few female traditional healers in Africa. Erik Njoka brings you her story in this report.

World Of Africa: Burkinabe female spiritual healer

After an interruption that lasted two years due to the pandemic, carnival returned to the streets of Bissau bringing together all ethnic groups in a show of colour and unity. Here's a report from Guinea-Bissau.

World of Africa: Carnival returns to the streets of Bissau

Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader, Thomas Sankara, was re-buried this month, eight years after his body was exhumed as part of an investigation. Sankara’s body, and those of the 12 people who died with him, were interred at the site of his assassination, which has since become a memorial for Sankara. However, some of his relatives attended the funeral, but his widow and children were absent. Here's a report from Ouagadougou.

World of Africa: Who was Thomas Sankara?

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year, the United States and European governments have been scrutinising Africa’s reactions. Views from the continent vary, with many states taking a 'non-aligned' position. The division was revealed at the United Nations when African countries voted on the war. It is evident that African states have a cynical view of a global order whose rules seem to be determined by the West. We explain the reasons for the split in opinion.

World of Africa: Africa divided over Ukraine war

A steady flow of taxis has rolled up outside the Ivorian embassy in Tunis in recent days, depositing dozens of migrants who say they no longer feel safe amid an officially sanctioned climate of fear. After a wave of arrests in recent weeks, President Kais Saied gave a speech that critics said was openly racist. Many Sub-Saharan Africans in Tunisia are now heading for the exit. The authorities now claim that the president was misunderstood. But, what's really causing friction in the North African country when it comes to the issue of migrants? Our next report explores.

World of Africa | Tunisia's anti-racism protest: All you need to know

It was tipped to be the biggest election this year in the continent. For almost a year various aspirants traversed the vast nation to woo Nigerians to vote for them as president, vice-president, senator and representative. The turn out, as expected, was high and the world watched with anticipation as Africa's largest democracy went to the ballot. WION correspondent Louisa Olaniyi recaps the nation’s most hotly contested polls.

World of Africa: Decoding Nigeria's Presidential Election

There is a village in the grasslands of Samburu in northern Kenya, and it’s rather unique. The village of Umoja which means “unity” in Swahili— is guarded by a thorn fence, and for good reason: there are no men allowed there. It’s all women.

World Of Africa: Abused-women-haven in Samburu

The African Union, the organisation of African unity marks 60 years since its formation, has it been able to address the issues of the continent and is it a stronger grouping right now or does it need more improvement?

World Of Africa: African Union a 'toothless organisation'?

Gun violence in South Africa is becoming a menace. Police say they are intensifying operations to detect and seize illegal firearms. WION correspondent Kalden Ongmu tells you more.

World of Africa: South Africa's gun menace, murder on rise

Musa Kasera has so many children he can't remember most of their names. The Ugandan villager is struggling to provide for the vast family which he says includes 12 wives, 102 children and an incredible 578 grandchildren, and now feel enough is enough.

World of Africa: Fathering 102 children is hectic!

In South Africa, ransom kidnappings are on the rise and the Ethiopian communities in particular feel that Ethiopian businessmen are being specifically targeted. The community has been staging several demonstrations all across the country. WION correspondent Kalden Ongmu filed this report.

World of Africa: Massive spike in kidnappings in South Africa

Nigeria is observing mental health week. This year's theme is let's connect. Despite close family ties and communal living in Nigeria, mental health awareness is underrated in the country. The emotional care, especially for children and teenagers, is inadequate leading to a lack of positive thinking among the youth. Here's a report by WION correspondent Louisa Olaniyi.

World of Africa: Nigeria observes mental health week

The motto for the Pope’s trip to Africa was "all reconciled in christ," which many understood in the context of the political situation in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Pope’s messages during his visit were expected to change the reality in which local people live, and according to some experts, they did and just before the pontiff departed for Rome. An unusual development occurred in the Horn of Africa nation of Ethiopia, where the prime minister convened a meeting with the Tigray forces. So did the premier take a cue from his holiness and tried his luck at fostering peace and harmony?

World of Africa: Peace campaigns reverberate in Africa

East African regional leaders have renewed their call for an immediate ceasefire by all sides in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, that pits the country’s military against a rebel group that the government has accused Rwanda of supporting. The leaders meeting in Burundi, was the latest diplomatic effort to try to end the conflict, which has displaced at least 520,000 people since march 2022 in north Kivu.

World of Africa: The unending DRC conflict

On World of Africa, Erik Njoka takes you to: - Tanzanian govt accused of forcefully evicting the #Maasai at NgoroNgoro conservancy - House in Soweto turned into a Book centre - Leprosy patients find new hope in an Ivorian village - Role of the youth in #NigeriaDecides2023

World of Africa: Tanzanian govt accused of evicting the Maasai at NgoroNgoro conservancy

The national finery museum of Rabat has finally reopened its doors to visitors after two years of renovations. One of the highlights of the collection is the oldest necklace in the world, the Bizmoun necklace.

World Of Africa: Refurbished finery museum in Rabat

More than 10% of new Leprosy patients detected each year in ivory coast are children. The disease remains highly endemic in the country and now, an institute is at the forefront of the treatment of Leprosy patients and neglected tropical diseases. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, has haunted humanity for at least 4,000 years, often affecting the world's poorest communities. Here's a report from Abidjan about a village which is a new haven for the ostracised communities.

World Of Africa: Leprosy patients find a new haven

In the last week of February, Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, will head to the polls to select their next president. Will any of the frontrunners, most of whom have been in the political system for decades, be able to turn the country around. Various factors may pose a challenge to the voting pattern in the West African nation.

World Of Africa: Youth's role in Nigeria Elections

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30 designers, 60 models from the continent take part in Abidjan Afrik Fashion Week | World of Africa

Agreement to form transitional government

Inflation in Nigeria nears 18-year high

Salon in Nairobi for Cancer patients | World Of Africa

Sport recovers from Gaddafi-era knockout | World of Africa

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World Of Africa | Humans encroach wildlife habitats

World Of Africa: Stories of women take centre-stage

World Of Africa | Nigerian youth feel disenfranchised?

World Of Africa: Congolese woman inspires filmmaker

World Of Africa: Congolese woman inspires filmmaker

World Of Africa: Burkinabe female spiritual healer

World of Africa: Carnival returns to the streets of Bissau

World of Africa: Who was Thomas Sankara?

World of Africa: Africa divided over Ukraine war

World of Africa | Tunisia's anti-racism protest: All you need to know

World of Africa: Decoding Nigeria's Presidential Election

World Of Africa: Abused-women-haven in Samburu

World Of Africa: African Union a 'toothless organisation'?

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