Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Cyclone Chido survivors in Mayotte desperate for food and water /in /by

Cyclone Chido’s devastation has left the residents of Mayotte grappling with an acute lack of food, water, and basic necessities, as survivors voiced frustration over insufficient aid.

Libya’s warring factions agree to form unity government to end deadlock /in /by

The U.N. deputy special envoy for Libya, Stephanie Koury, told the U.N. Security Council that as a first step, the U.N. political mission in Libya known as UNSMIL intends to establish an advisory committee, with a deadline to develop options to resolve...

Burkina Faso releases four French nationals after detaining them for a year /in /by

The West African nation's information agency said in a statement that Capt. Ibrahim Traore, the country's president, welcomed Morocco's diplomatic efforts and noted that France and Burkina Faso's relations had soured in recent years.

Year in Review: African elections in 2024 /in /by

There were more than 19 elections in Africa in 2024. It was especially a devastating year for incumbents and ruling parties; they lost power in Botswana, Mauritius, Ghana and Senegal. Meanwhile, Mali, Guinea-Bissau and South Sudan continue to wait for ...

France’s military is being ousted from more African countries. Here’s why /in /by

“Just because the French have been here since the slavery period doesn’t mean it’s impossible to do otherwise,”

U.S. pledges additional $200 million for Sudan’s humanitarian needs /in /by

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has unveiled a new package of $230 million in aid for Sudan, a nation ravaged by conflict, during what is expected to be his final visit to the United Nations while in office.

Matteo Salvini’s kidnapping trial: verdict expected this Friday /in /by

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Matteo Salvini, is facing the upcoming verdict in Sicily with a bold stance regarding his actions in 2019, when he prevented around 100 migrants from disembarking a rescue vessel during his tenure as interior minister.

A collective in Brazil is helping disabled people reach new heights /in /by

A group of volunteers, through a project called “Coletivo Inclusão”, is taking adventurous disabled people up one of Rio de Janeiro’s most complex trails, reaching places some would say impossible for those who are not able to walk.

Kenya’s response to gender violence: a plan for women’s protection /in /by

The Kenyan government has announced that gender-based violence is the biggest security issue in the country. In just four months, 100 women have been killed, mostly by men they knew, including partners.

Deadly crush at Christmas funfair in Nigeria leaves 35 children dead /in /by

The police have arrested eight people, including the main organizer, Naomi Silekunola. President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences to the victims' families and called for an investigation