Entries by Rédaction Africanews

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake kills at least 95 people in Tibet

Dozens of aftershocks shook the Himalayan region of Tibet, in southwest China, and Nepal, just across the border.

Indonesia becomes latest BRICS member

Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group's presiding country Brazil announced Monday

Thousands gather for Ethiopian orthodox Christmas celebrations

On Monday, thousands of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia came together to celebrate Christmas, donning traditional all-white garments as they participated in prayers and midnight mass to honour the birth of Jesus Christ and the conclusion of a 43-day fa...

Chad and Senegal rebuke Macron’s remarks on military agreements

Chad’s Foreign Minister, Abderaman Koulamallah, condemned Macron’s remarks as “disrespectful” to Africans and highlighted Chad’s sacrifices during both World Wars.

OCHA: ‘$4.2 billion needed to support Sudan crisis’

Speaking at the UN, Edem Wosornu raised her concerns about the ongoing conflict in Sudan and that 4.2 billion dollars was needed to support the crisis

Christmas arrives in Egypt

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Christians flocked to attend Christmas Eve mass across the predominantly Muslim country on Monday evening

São Tomé and Príncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government

São Tomé and Príncipe's President has fired the country's Prime Minister and government. Explaining the reasoning behind the move, the statement cited 'prolonged absences of the Prime Minister' from the nation, among other reasons.

Macron’s speech at foreign policy conference draws criticism

Speaking to French ambassadors during a foreign policy conference, President Emmanuel Macron stated that he was awaiting Africa's Sahel nations to thank Paris for its help in fighting Islamist militants. For some, the comments were condescending and ec...

Orthodox Christians mark Christmas eve in the West Bank

Orthodox Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas eve on Monday; unlike other branches of Christianity, the Orthodox Church marks Christmas on 7th January. The service took place in the shadow of the conflict in Gaza not far away.

Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania kick off gas production

Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania have become gas producers, using a field on the border between the two countries. The project, which has been six years in the making, has been hailed as Senegal's oil minister as 'historic'.