Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei’s parents demand justice

The marathon runner died four days after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend.

The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it’s a fraction of what is needed

The 100,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, have been donated by the European Union through HERA, the bloc's agency for health emergencies. Another 100,000 are expected to be delivered on Saturday, the C...

Binance executive jailed in Nigeria to know bail outcome next month

Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen, has been detained since February in a dispute between the cryptocurrency exchange and the Nigerian government.

WHO Reports Surge in Global Cholera Cases and Vaccine Shortage

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, showing an increase in cases and deaths.

The number of reported cholera cases increased by 13% and deaths by 71% in 2023 compared to 2022. Over 4000 people died la...

China-Africa Summit 2024: Is the 9th a turning point? {Business Africa}

This week on Business Africa: the 9th China-Africa Forum in Beijing, issues with the Maroua-Kousseri road in Cameroon, and a look at a vegetarian restaurant in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Spain dominates as Ballon d’Or nominee list announced

South Africa's Ronwen Williams makes history as first Africa-based footballer to make Ballon d’Or nominees list for Goalkeeper of the Year.

WATCH: Pensioners protest in Buenos Aires after Milei’s veto on pension increase

Pensioners in Argentina protested in Buenos Aires after President Javier Milei vetoed a bill to raise the minimum pension by €16.

Russia accused of trying to influence US presidential elections

Washington announces a set of actions aimed at tackling what it says are Russian government-backed efforts to influence the outcome of the vote.

Apathy reigns as Algerians head to the polls this Saturday

Algerians will go to the polls on Saturday, but many voters feel indifferent about an election they believe won't alter the current situation.

New tech helps water flow to Pakistan’s capital Karachi

Asani.io has developed a system which attaches sensors inside the water mains and connects them to automated systems in houses and businesses which in turn switch on electric motors that fill up storage tanks automatically, whenever water starts flowin...