Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Search continues for missing military plane carrying Malawi’s VP

Soldiers are searching mountainous forests near a city in northern Malawi after a military plane carrying the country's vice president and a former first lady went missing in the area Monday, President Lazarus Chakwera said.

Paris Peace Forum advocates for fair transitions

This year's theme is fair transitions as countries face the dilemma of reconciling environmental preservation with reducing the energy gap.

Search underway for Malawi vice president after military jet disappears

Aviation authorities lost contact with the plane when it ‘went off radar’, according to a statement from Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera's office.

American troops begin withdrawal from Niger

This withdrawal follows the departure of the French army from Niger at the end of 2023 and the arrival of Russian military instructors, as Niger seeks to diversify its defense partnerships.

Haiti: Imminent deployment of Kenya-led international police force

The deployment of the Kenyan police force for a peace keeping mission in Haiti, will most probably take place in the coming week or two, assured William Ruto, the Kenyan President on Sunday 9th of June.

Egypt stabilizes interest rate for the first time in 2024

This stabilization comes on the heels of the government's decision to liberalize the exchange rate of the Egyptian pound on May 23.

Football: 3 supporters sentenced for insults against Vinicius Junior

Three Valencia fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to insulting Real Madrid striker Vinícius Júnior.

Central African Republic suspends activities of Chinese mining company

The government of the Central African Republic has suspended the activities of a Chinese mining company in the country, accusing it of cooperating with armed militias, according to a government decree.

Sudan’s Internal Displacement surpasses 10 Million – UN

More than 2 million others have been driven abroad, mainly to neighbouring Chad , South Sudan and Egypt.

Sister artists celebrate Aboriginal culture and vibrancy of northern Australia

The Ngalakgan People have lived in Urapunga (northern Australia) for millennia. Artists Rhonda and Margaret Duncan come from a long lineage of masters in traditional weaving, painting, and carving.