2023

The Constitutional Court dismisses complaints about the vote boycotted by much of the opposition.

World leaders descended on Dubai Friday for the second day of UN climate talks. They are under pressure to step up efforts to limit global… Read More »King Charles calls for COP28 ‘turning point’ as world leaders address climate summit

3D-printed clay sculptures that provide shelter to corals are part of an innovative, artistic project aimed at conserving sensitive marine ecosystems. As world leaders gather… Read More »‘Real estate’ for corals: Swiss organisation builds artificial reefs with art, tech

Special forces exchanged gunfire with National Guard members after a detained minister was released.

Climate change is a threat to thousands of animal species, including gorillas, pangolins and turtles.

This World AIDS Day, let’s step-up funding and support to vital women’s movements that are leading the way towards ending AIDS.  Let’s put women and… Read More »Statement: Communities must lead on ending AIDS — women’s voices must lead communities

Kenya has a severe, generalised HIV epidemic, with 1.4 million cases. But in recent years, the country has experienced a notable decline in the prevalence… Read More »HIV prevention drug for Kenyan sex workers helps curb new infections

Heavy gunfire was heard on Friday in Guinea Bissau’s capital near barracks where members of the national guard were holed up in the south of… Read More »Heavy gunfire heard in south of Guinea-Bissau capital

World leaders take centre stage at UN climate talks in Dubai on Friday, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the… Read More »Climate and Gaza crises share spotlight at COP28 summit in Dubai

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.