Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Algerians go to the polls to choose next president

Economic development, better living conditions for youth notably and the fight against corruption of a powerful elite called Isaaba or gang were some the most recurring campaign pledges.

Death toll in Kenya school fire rises to 18, with 70 children missing

With dozens of children unaccounted for, and 27 others hospitalised with burns, officials expect the death toll to rise.

WHO and Africa CDC launch response plan to the mpox outbreak

The joint initiative aims to strengthen and accelerate African countries’ response to the virus, supporting their efforts to curb its spread, and to save and protect lives.

Harris and Trump gear up for their high-stakes presidential debate

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will square off on a Philadelphia stage next Tuesday for the first — and perhaps, only — time before November’s crucial election.

Paris plans to name sports venue after late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei

The proposal was announced by city mayor Anne Hidalgo on Friday and will be discussed by elected city officials in October.

China elevates ties with Africa to “strategic level’

Beijing also offered African countries over $50 billion in support over the next three years.

South Africa’s justice minister denies corruption in bank scandal

Police investigations showed that money held by the bank was used to purchase luxury houses and vehicles, among other things, and to distribute financial gifts to various people and organizations, including political parties.

Africa faces unprecedented heat waves amid global record temperatures

With Africa experiencing some of the highest temperatures on the planet, heat-related deaths are on the rise. Many communities are struggling to adapt to extreme weather, particularly in regions where infrastructure and healthcare are inadequate.

Mpox outbreak in South Kivu, DRC: Overwhelmed health centers and urgent need for vaccines

This center has already recorded 800 Mpox cases, with 8 deaths, all children between the ages of 0 and 5, according to the medical director. On average, the facility receives 20 patients per day, but the space allocated for treatment is already full.

Kenya grapples with rising cases of gender-based violence

Kenya has been confronting a surge in gender-based violence in recent years, with several high-profile cases bringing the issue to the forefront. Among the latest tragedies is the death of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who allegedly died a...