Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Kenya: Ruto visits flood survivors, residents of high risk zones ordered to evacuate

"Within 48 hours from tomorrow, everyone living on the riparian zones should vacate," Ruto said Tuesday (Apr. 30). " we do not want to keep losing the lives of our citizens."

Kenya: Three confirmed dead in boat capsizing, dozens still missing

The bodies are among the 23 passengers of the boat who had been reported missing. The vessel carrying 41 passengers capsized late Sunday (Apr. 28). At the time of the accident, the Tana River had burst its banks and flooded roads. Residents resorted to...

Niger: Former president Mohamed Bazoum’s lawyers call on the state court

Mohamed Bazoum's defense team urges the State Court to reopen the debate to allow the ousted president's lawyers access to the case file, communicate with their client, and prepare his defense.

Gaza: Israeli officials expected in Cairo for new ceasefire talks

Hamas warned Monday in a statement that no agreement would be signed with Israel if it did not ensure a permanent ceasefire

DRC: South Kivu launches large-scale vaccination

Subsequent phases will introduce vaccines targeting contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, nodular dermatosis, brucellosis, foot-and-mouth disease, and rift valley fever among cattle in South Kivu. Through such proactive measures, the region aims to safegu...

Withdrawal limits as Zimbabwe releases new currency

The highest denomination of the new currency, known as Zimbabwe Gold or ZiG, will be the 200 ZiG note, valued at approximately $15.

Kenya Airways stops flights to DR Congo amid row over detained staff

The two employees who are based at the airline's airport office in Kinshasa were arrested nearly two weeks ago on accusations of failing to produce documentation for sensitive cargo, Kenya Airways said

Nigerians pick sides as Wizkid and Davido clash online

The rivalry between these two afrobeat superstars, each commanding millions of followers globally, has divided Nigerian music enthusiasts into fervent camps: "Team Wizkid" or "Team Davido".

Two stray lions transferred from the Netherlands to South Africa

Nikola had been found in Montenegro and Vasylyna in Ukraine.

Libya demands improvements after leaked photos show tiny cell of Moammar Gadhafi’s son in Beirut

Leaked photographs of the son of Libya's late dictator Moammar Gadhafi and the tiny underground cell where he has been held for years in Lebanon have raised concerns in the north African nation as Libyan authorities demand improvements.