Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Presidents Cup roster finalized, excluding Justin Thomas and two Canadians

Justin Thomas was left off an American team for the first time since 2016 when Presidents Cup captain Jim Furyk went with the next six players in the team standings, a list that included Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley.

Burning oil tanker in Red Sea: salvagers call off dangerous tow

A European Union naval mission reported on Tuesday that salvagers halted their attempt to tow a burning oil tanker in the Red Sea, which had been targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels, stating that it was "not safe to proceed."

South African Railway official jailed for fake Engineering credentials

He was convicted of three counts of fraud and forgery in 2022 over fake university qualifications and a forged job offer from a rival company that resulted in executives at PRASA nearly doubling his salary to keep him.

China-aid port in Cameroon benefits local community

As of 2023, the Kribi Deepwater Port had generated approximately 760 million U.S. dollars in customs revenue and created 3,000 direct jobs

Algeria votes amid inflation and boycott, sparking apathy

“How can you expect Algerians to have any interest in the elections when life is hell daily?”

DRC health workers overwhelmed by influx of Mpox patients

At the Kavumu Health Centre, located in one of the hardest-hit regions by Mpox, health workers are overwhelmed by the influx of patients.

South Sudan: Military court convicts eight soldiers for murder

A military court in Maridi South Sudan, has convicted eight soldiers for murder, and other crimes committed by soldiers of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces.

Bobi Wine shot in leg during clash with ugandan police

The police stated that Wine had defied warnings against holding a street procession, which led to the altercation. The National Unity Platform condemned the incident as an attempt on Wine’s life.

How much is Africa losing to malaria?

While the global community has invested $3.5 billion in malaria efforts, more than double that amount is needed to meet the 2030 elimination target

China-Africa cooperation: a model for mutual development gains

A high-ranking Chinese diplomat responsible for African relations stated on Tuesday that China and Africa will collaborate closely to protect the interests of developing nations.