Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South Korea seeks to expand mineral ties with some African countries

South Korea hosted Wednesday (Jun. 5) a business forum attended by local and African industry leaders, the event was organized on the second day and final day of the inaugural Korea-Africa summit.

In Burkina Faso, a growing number of children are traumatized by war

About 60% of the displaced are children. Many are traumatized, but mental health services are limited and children are often overlooked for treatment.

Nigeria unions suspend strike for one week

Nigeria's main labour unions suspended its strike on Tuesday for one week to continue negotiations with the government.

Russian FM in Congo: Libya, war in Ukraine and cooperation top agenda

At the end of Lavrov's working visit, Moscow and Brazzaville reaffirmed their commitment to increase mutually beneficial cooperation.
Later on Tuesday, Sergey Lavrov held talks with his Burkinabe counterpart Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré in Ouagadougou.

Iran’s new FM visits Lebanon, Syria on first international trip

Iran’s acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani met with Syrian President Bashar Assad on Tuesday on his first international trip

With eye on the North, South Korea courts Africa with development aid

South Korea’s outreach to Africa comes at a time when North Korea is becoming more active in trying to break out of its diplomatic isolation and build cooperation with African countries

Thousands of Afghan children impacted by flash floods

As flash flooding continues in Afghanistan, tens of thousands of children have been impacted, UNICEF has said.

Russian FM Lavrov continues Africa tour in Congo

Lavrov was due to meet with Congolese President Denis Sassou N’Guesso in the city of Oyo on Tuesday, according to an official communique from Brazzaville

Kenya: Driver filmed beating Police arraigned

The suspect believed to be a gang leader from Mwiki with 10 pending court cases, was arrested in a white car, which officers suspected he was using to attend a club in Mirema.