Entries by Rédaction Africanews

School collapse in Nigeria kills 22 students, rescue efforts ongoing

The state government attributed the collapse to the school's weak structure and its precarious location near a riverbank. In response, authorities urged other schools with similar structural issues to close down to prevent further tragedies.

Kenya: Several bodies retrieved from an abandoned quarry as police chief resigns

Kenya’s police chief Japhet Koome has resigned on the same day five bodies wrapped in sacks were found in a quarry near an informal settlement and after weeks of deadly protests in which more than 30 people were killed.

President Kagame seeks more votes as campaigns near end

Rwandan president Paul Kagame was met by crowds of admiring supporters at a rally on Friday in Gasabo, some twelve kilometers away from Kigali city center, as he campaigned to win a fourth term as president.

WHO warns one million children face acute malnutrition in DR Congo

The UN agency says the intensifying conflict in the east of the country is forcing more people to flee their homes, driving up their needs.

South African restaurant crafts a nearly 10-foot Gatsby sub

With no less than 10 layers of fillings, the sandwich tipped the scales at 65.27 kilograms (145 pounds) after it was balanced precariously on a weighing machine using a tray with supports.

Dissolution of Kenyan cabinet: public response

Kenyans have been reacting to the dissolution of the cabinet by the president. President William Ruto yielded to pressure and dissolved his cabinet following two weeks of protests against the government breaching the Kenyan parliament, a first in history.

Congo truce ends in a week: Aid groups warn of missed opportunity to help civilians

“Even in accessible areas, the displaced suffer because resources are limited," said Barry, adding that the agency has yet to deploy additional resources.

Eastern DRC: Rwanda and M23 accused of violating truce

The Congolese army on Thursday accused the M23 rebels and Rwanda of violating a humanitarian ceasefire announced by the United States last week.

Nigerian court says it will begin hearing Binance tax evasion case in October

A court in Nigeria has said it will begin a trial against cryptocurrency exchange Binance over tax evasion charges on Oct. 11, the judge hearing the matter said on Friday.

Eritrean cyclist Girmay completes a hat trick of stage wins on Tour de France

Girmay, who became the first Black rider to ever win a Tour stage this month, edged Wout van Aert, who was boxed on the right side of the road, and Arnaud Demare to extend his lead at the top of the rankings for the best sprinter’s green jersey.