Entries by Rédaction Africanews

South Sudanese parties adopt code of conduct ahead of December elections

The UN Mission in the country (UNMISS), supported on April 4th, a forum hosted by South Sudan's reconstituted Political Parties Council, as part of efforts to galvanize consensus and political will among parties to the 2018 peace deal.

Sexual assaults rise in conflict-hit Central African Republic

Since 2020, incidents have jumped from about 9,200 reported cases to 25,500, according to cases tracked by the United Nations and partners. The alleged perpetrators of gender-based violence include everyone, from bandits to U.N. peacekeepers and foreig...

Coltan: at the heart of DRC-Rwanda tensions [Business Africa]

This week's highlights: Rwanda leads coltan exports in 2023, ahead of the DRC; Tanzanian Tourism: Balancing Accessibility and Technology, and in Kenya, Purple Tea sparks a new wave of prosperity in plantations.

Colonialism: London art exhibit explores Britain’s imperialist past

A new solo exhibition by British artist Yinka Shonibare in London explores Britain's imperialist past.

Many displaced as floods wreak havoc in Kenya

Kenya's meteorological department had warned the country was set to experience very heavy rainfall and asked people to prepare for floods

Fury predicts victory in clash with Oleksandr Usyk for heavyweight supremacy

Scheduled for May 18th in Saudi Arabia, the bout will see Fury, known for his flamboyant persona and boxing prowess, face off against Usyk, the Ukrainian WBA, IBF, and WBO title-holder.

O.J. Simpson dies at 76

His legacy will always be intertwined with one of the most sensational trials in American history.

South Africa: Zuma’s prosecution bid against Ramaphosa postponed

Zuma accuses his successor of failing to act against a prosecutor and a journalist whom, Zuma alleges, disclosed his medical records in violation of prosecution rules.

Russia expands diesel exports to Sudan amidst EU embargo

Currently, the country imports 60,000-70,000 metric tons of diesel per month, primarily from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Diesel arrivals in Sudan totaled approximately 116,000 metric tons in March, according to data from LSEG.

Russian forces kill two terror suspects in North Caucasus operation

Russia's Anti-Terrorism Committee believes the suspects were plotting to conduct a number of subversive and terrorist attacks in the region. The shootout comes amid heightened security concerns after the March 22 attack by gunmen on a Moscow concert ha...