Entries by Rédaction Africanews

DRC’s first Mpox vaccine shipment scheduled for this Thursday

The official in charge of the response to the Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Wednesday that the country is set to receive its first shipment of Mpox vaccine doses on Thursday, followed by a second shipment on Saturday.

Frustration for Nigerians facing fuel shortage and rising prices

The state oil company, NNPC, blames its difficulty in importing fuel on “financial strain” together with rising global prices.

Study: World pumps out 57 million tonnes of plastic pollution a year

Researchers at the University of Leeds found that more than two-thirds of the pollution comes from the Global South.

Families demand justice amid Congo jailbreak controversy

"I visited my son on Sunday, he was fine," Mbalaka said. “But around 6 a.m., his roommates called us to tell us he was dead.”

China-Africa summit officially kicks off on Wednesday

The Chinese President welcomed African leaders in Beijing Wednesday for a summit aimed at strengthening ties at a time of strained relations with the West.

Egypt’s president in Turkey as relations between two countries thaw

The two countries are expected to sign about 20 agreements during the visit to boost cooperation.

Algeria upbeat ahead of AFCON qualifiers against E. Guinea and Liberia

Algeria trained at their headquarters in Algiers on Tuesday, preparing for the start of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Tunisia to take on Madagascar in first AFCON 2025 qualifier

Thursday's game will be the Carthage Eagle's first under under the stewardship of new boss, Fawzi Benzarti.

Migrant boat capsizes off Libya: 1 dead, 22 missing

A boat carrying migrants capsized off the Libyan coast Tuesday, leaving one person dead and 22 missing, Libyan authorities said, the latest sea tragedy involving migrants seeking a better life in Europe.

Boat rips apart in the English Channel off France killing 12 migrants

A boat carrying migrants ripped apart in the English Channel as they attempted to reach Britain from northern France on Tuesday, plunging dozens into the treacherous waterway and leaving 12 dead, authorities said.