Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has warned African footballers to be wary of fake agents peddling promises of fame and fortune. The former Ivorian star says young players are particularly at risk
CAF Awards 2023: Nigeria's Victor Osimhen has won the Men's Player of the Year Award while Asisat Oshoala, also of Nigeria, clinched the Women's Player of the Year Award as announced at the ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night
Football star Inaki Williams explains how he intends to make a difference for Ghana at AFCON in Côte d'Ivoire. He was born in Spain to Ghanaian parents and had played for the Spanish national team. The forward is in Ghana's squad at the Africa Cup of Nations
The people of Lagos ''can say goodbye to high fuel costs and hello to cost-efficient transportation,'' as the state government rolls out 'game-changing' electric buses for public transport
For years, African countries have struggled to manage their internal and external debts which affect their economies. Here are the countries with the lowest debt burden
"Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe remains Africa's most widely translated novel, solidifying Achebe's title as the 'father' of modern African literature.
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As governments around the world try to generate revenues amid economic crises, some African countries collect more income tax than others. These are the top ones
Michael Jackson tossed his black fedora to the side of the stage during a 1983 concert in the US, now it is up for sale in a Paris auction expected to fetch up to $100,000
The number of people killed by floods and landslide in Tanzania has risen to 57, the country's president said on Monday as rescue operations continue. The initial official death toll was 47. The disaster followed torrential rains over the weekend
The British museums' move to loan back the royal artefacts to Ghana is ''totally unacceptable because it undermines the very principle we defend. It's also a betrayal of our collective ancestors. It is a colonialist and imperialist logic''
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Snail farming has gained popularity in many parts of the world. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, snail business is offering a lucrative opportunity for income generation in local communities
South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over 'genocide' against Palestinians marks the first time Israel faces trial under the UN’s Genocide Convention. Jennifer Cassidy, an international law expert, tells TRT Afrika why the move is crucial.
Egypt and Nigeria clinch the highest number of medals at the 13th edition of African Games that concluded in Ghana on Sunday. About 5,000 athletes competed in 29 different games
Northern white rhinos are on the brink of extinction with only two individuals remaining and can only be found in Kenya. But scientists and conservationists are trying to save the species through a unique method
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The Israeli state emerged in 1948 after Britain and its allies facilitated its founding on Palestinian territories, leading to the widespread ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
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Nigeria intercepts 800,000-litre vessel with stolen crude oil heading to neighbouring Cameroon, the country's oil company, NNPC Limited says. This is a rare seizure in Africa's biggest oil producer. Authorities say the vessel will be destroyed
James Baldwin was a renowned author and civil rights activist in the US. He wrote extensively about issues of race and identity. He died in 1987 but his works continue to be widely read and studied
AFCON 2023: South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved four penalties in the post-match shootout against Cabo Verde to carry his country into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations
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South African conservationist John Hume will auction off his rhino farm, which has 2,000 rhinos and 8,000 hectares of land, to the highest bidder after a 3-year quest to save rhinoceros
Nigeria marks an era of ''no to illegal wildlife trade and no to destruction of biodiversity'' with the destruction of huge elephant tusks worth more than $11 million.
Many African countries continue to grapple with external debts as their economies strive to grow. Here are 10 countries with the highest debt burden in relation to their GDP, according to IMF
These are Africa's fastest growing cities and major towns based on population, according to a research. More than half of global population growth between now and 2050 is expected to occur in Africa - the fastest growing continent
Türkiye continues to make a mark on the global stage as the Turkish armed forces achieve a remarkable feat with the world's first unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) carrier, the largest warship TCG Anadolu.
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A Kenyan man popularly known as “Musau the Mentalist” has the power of performing unusual acts with the ability to predict people’s immediate actions. Kevin Musau says some people mistake mentalists like him for magicians
Globally, about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated each year. As World Environment Day is marked, here is why you should worry and act against plastic waste
Türkiye’s largest warship TCG Anadolu sailed through the Bosphorus Strait on its way to the Black Sea, while Turkish people flocked to the shores to see off the ship
The first mass forced displacement of Palestinians, famously known as the ‘Nakba’ took place in 1948.
75 years later, Israeli airstrikes since October 7 have internally displaced over 338,000 Palestinians in Gaza.
Here’s a look at Palestinian displacement, past and present.
OPINION: The search for a new Thomas Sankara has led to widespread political instability in Burkina Faso since 2014, when the long-standing administration of Blaise Compaoré was ousted by popular protests
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OPINION: During professional football games, there are usually lots of cameras around and thousands of fans in the stands. Ones who chant racist slogans should be relatively easy to identify.
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A pro-Palestine Google Cloud engineer disrupted the managing director of Google Israel, Barak Regev, while he was speaking at an Israeli tech industry conference in New York called MindTheTech on March 4
Leaders from around the world gather in India for G20 Summit with the possibility of expanding the economic bloc to include the African Union and Nigeria. Here is why it matters
Parents in Nigeria are in despair after armed kidnappers seized nearly 300 students from a school in the town of Kuriga, in Kaduna state on Thursday last week. The authorities have deployed security forces to rescue the children
Despite being the defending champions of the UEFA Champions League, Manchester City players will not wear the coveted competition’s badge on their sleeves
Naturally, everyone sleeps. But one of the mysteries of the brain is how some people never have a dream or are unable to remember having one. Here is why
Octopus is a soft-bodied, eight-limbed creature, which has the ability to dramatically change its shape and colour as well squeeze through small openings. Here are more facts about this unique sea animal
"His entire head exploded, and his brain was out."
A Palestinian child recounted the moment Israel bombed an area in his neighborhood in the Nuseirat camp in Palestine's Gaza
A young Palestinian girl attempts to scoop up food that she accidentally spilt while taking it back to her family, after waiting in line in Jabalia, northern Gaza, amid widespread hunger caused by Israel’s blockade on aid into the enclave
The moment Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala who won the CAF 2023 Women's Player of the Year Award congratulates her compatriot Victor Osimhen who, on his part, clinched the 2023 Men's Player of the Year Award at the ceremony in Morocco on Monday night
Artificial intelligence is dramatically changing the information and communications industry creating hopes and fears. A media expert, Alexander Kobia, tells TRT Afrika the impact of AI on African media as a conference on artificial intelligence ends in Cameroon’s capital
World's football governing body FIFA says its ongoing new series of friendlies is a 'great step' in creating new opportunities for countries to face opponents from other continents. FIFA's Africa Regional Director Gelson Fernandes praises African countries for their performance
Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, expresses hope that the world will ratify a fisheries subsidies deal before her birthday in June. The agreement is aimed at removing $22 billion in harmful subsidies supporting illegal fishing
Türkiye's premier technology and aerospace fair, Teknofest, has opened in the city of Izmir. The festival was introduced in 2018, but this is the third and final edition in 2023. The five-day event at the Cigli Airport features air shows, technology exhibitions, and workshops
Africa's richest people, led by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, recently met in Rwanda's capital Kigali for a seminar on the continent's economy and development
As COP28 climate conference comes to an end in the United Arab Emirates, activists and climate negotiators say they are unhappy with the level of progress towards cutting down carbon emissions and energy transition
The World Health Organization has called for an 'immediate' stop to attacks on heath facilities in Gaza as Israel continues it's air strikes. An Israeli attack on a hospital killed about 500 Palestinians on Tuesday
In an unusual style, a TV presenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo presented news with her baby on her back. Kapinga Kisamba Clarisse appeared on screen on the International Women's Day with her baby as a sign of breaking barriers
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which is observed by hundreds of millions of Muslims worldwide, will begin on March 11.
As Ramadan is once again upon us, here is a list of the most frequently asked questions regarding the holy month.
Celebrations as Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal set a world record for consecutive victories with their 28th win in a row to reach the Asian Champions League semifinals
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Camels have more interesting characteristics and features than the obvious humps on their backs and being used as domesticated animals for milk and meat as well as transportation of people and goods
Türkiye has unveiled an amphibious assault ship built to carry light aircraft and military drones, including the Bayraktar TB3 and Kizilelma drones. The world's first warship equipped to carry unmanned combat aerial vehicles is open to the public from April 17 to 23.
With artificial intelligence increasingly being adopted in the job market, there are fears that employment opportunities in Africa will be scarce. But which sectors will survive?
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Kenya and Uganda are among countries that experienced a major internet outage on Sunday. Experts say an undersea cable problem caused the outage.
But how do these undersea cables relay internet to your phone?
The Türkiye-brokered deal under which Ukraine ships grain across the Black Sea to global markets has been extended for two months. Here is why the deal matters to Africa
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“I just want to play football, do everything for my club and for my family”
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior fought back tears while speaking about the persistent racism he faces as a player