Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Mozambique faces social media restrictions amid election disputes and tensions

Tensions have escalated in Mozambique after the ruling Frelimo party, which has been in power for 49 years, won the October 9 election—a result that opposition parties and election observers claim was flawed.

Meet the churches welcoming migrants across the world and championing diversity

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Minnesota is among a series of churches in America that are aiming to make migrants feel at home when they come to worship. The church has some 500 members, and its staff say they aim to make members feel welcome in the...

Kenyan Court approves new Deputy President

The three-judge High Court in Nairobi set aside another court's order to suspend the swearing-in of nominee Kithure Kindiki, arguing that the suspension created a political vacuum.

How Algeria’s rail expansion is shaping its future

In this episode of Algeria Tomorrow, we discover how Algeria's expanding rail network is transforming regional connectivity and economic growth.

Guinea junta dissolves dozens of political parties, silent on elections

The mass dissolution of 53 political parties and required observation of 54 others for three months is unprecedented in Guinea, which held its first democratic election in 2010 after decades of authoritarian rule. The decision has prompted fears the ar...

UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks

Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Mali and the Palestinian territories remain at the “highest concern level,”

8 miners dead, 1 missing after a mine collapse in Zambia

The victims were not employees of the mining company but part of a group who had been searching for copper at the mine without permission, a common phenomenon in Zambia.

DR Congo Military helicopter crash kills three foreign crew members

This incident follows the recent crash of a military drone on Tuesday in eastern Congo’s North Kivu province, reportedly operated by the M23 rebel group.

Residents in Botswana await results of the country’s general election, after polling stations close

Residents in Botswana are awaiting the results of the country's general election, now that polling stations have closed. Results are expected to be given within days. Wednesday's vote will determine if the ruling BDP will extend its 58 years in power, ...

Ten years since Compaoré’s overthrow: Burkina Faso’s decade of turmoil

Since Compaoré’s departure, Burkina Faso has seen three coups, two presidential elections, and a sharp rise in terrorist attacks. Although the country hoped for justice for historical crimes, Compaoré avoided prosecution by fleeing to Côte d'Ivoire, wh...