Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Hellen Obiri claims back-to-back Boston Marathon titles, leading Kenyan women’s podium sweep /in /by

The 34-year-old Obiri split from more than a dozen runners in the second half of the race, then outfought a challenge from Kenyan Sharon Lodeki over the final three miles for the victory.

Zimbabweans forced to use US dollar in absence of new currency ZiG /in /by

The new ZiG currency which was supposed to be effective from April 8 was delayed until the April 30th, leaving the US Dollar, dominating the market.

Least developed countries getting poorer as gap with richer nations widens – Report /in /by

The release of the report by the World Bank Group coincides with the launch of the body's Spring Meetings taking place Monday, April 15 through Saturday April 20.

Macron announces world donors pledge $2.1 billion in aid for war-stricken Sudan /in /by

Macron spoke at the end of an international conference in Paris aimed at drumming up support for Sudan’s 51 million people

Cameroon opens museum honouring one of its oldest and most influential kingdoms /in /by

The Bamoun Kingdom is one of the oldest in sub-saharan Africa. Historians date its creation to the late XIVth century. Its capital is located in north-western Cameroon, in the city of Foumban.

Nigeria: chibok abduction anniversary spurs demands for justice /in /by

Militants, alongside relatives of victims of the infamous abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls that sparked global outrage in 2014, gathered in Lagos on Sunday, April 14, to renew calls for the release of the remaining girls in captivity.

Football: Haller ruled out of Tuesday’s Champions League /in /by

Borussia Dortmund forward Sébastien Haller has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Atlético Madrid with a recurrence of his left ankle injury.

Nigeria recovers millions in corruption probe at key ministry /in /by

The entity being probed for fraud is the ministry of humanitarian affairs which is also charged with fighting poverty. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said in a statement that it had uncovered a complex 'web of fraudulent practices'

Rwanda joins other African countries in recalling J&J children’s cough syrup /in /by

Rwanda's Food and Drugs Authority emphasized that while no adverse events have been reported, the recall is a precautionary measure.

Islamic State-linked attackers kill at least 11 people – officials say /in /by

The assaults, which occurred on Saturday, were confirmed by the mayor on Sunday. These rebels have been active in the border region near Uganda for some time.