Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Residents in Botswana head to the polls, as Mokgweetsi Masisi seeks second term /in /by

Residents in Botswana are casting their ballots in the country's national election, in a vote that will determine if the ruling party lengthens its 58 years in power. President Mokgweetsi Masisi of the Botswana Democratic Party is aiming for a second t...

Kenya’s supreme court reinstates 2023 finance law after appeals court nullification /in /by

The 2023 finance law, which included increased fuel taxes, a housing levy, and higher top income tax rates, triggered opposition-led protests and unrest, leading to over 60 deaths in June and July. In response, Ruto withdrew this year's bill, delaying ...

Botswana goes to the polls as the country faces economic challenges /in /by

Citizens will be voting for for 61 seats in the National Assembly and 609 local council seats.

Russia fires nuclear missiles in simulated response to an attack /in /by

In announcing the exercise, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that given the growth in geopolitical tensions, it was important to maintain readiness.

Baby pygmy hippo Toni’s underwater debut delights berlin zoo visitors /in /by

Berlin Zoo delighted visitors this week with underwater views of baby pygmy hippo Toni, born on June 3 to mother Debbie.

Austrian pilot breaks world’s longest wingsuit flight records /in /by

Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann has set three new BASE jump world records using an innovative wingsuit foil, flying 12.5 km from Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain.

Widespread condemnation of Israel’s decision to ban UN relief agency /in /by

UNRWA is the largest provider of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Nigerian MP caught on camera assaulting delivery driver /in /by

The incident quickly went viral, showing the representative for Aba North and South Federal Constituency (APGA) repeatedly slapping and verbally attacking driver Stephen Abuwatseya, who had requested Ikwechegh to come outside to collect his delivery.

Italian MM says ties with Libya a priority for Italy and EU /in /by

Giorgia Meloni arrived in Tripoli Tuesday to attend the Italy-Libya Business Forum.

Guinea: opposition placed “under observation” and 53 parties dissolved /in /by

The West African country has been ruled by a military regime since soldiers ousted President Alpha Conde in 2021. The West African regional bloc, known as ECOWAS , has pushed for a return to civilian rule and elections are scheduled for 2025.