Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Maasai women resort to fish farming to avert effects of climate change /in /by

With training from the government, she allocated a portion of their land to create a fishpond. The government further assisted by supplying pond liners, Nile Tilapia fish and feed.

Tunisian opposition figure Moussi sentenced to prison ahead of October election /in /by

Abir Moussi, a 49-year-old lawyer and the head of the right-wing Free Destourian Party, was arrested in October after criticizing the electoral process and presidential decrees guiding it, alleging a lack of transparency.

Coordinated efforts: UN supports SAMIDRC in Democratic Republic of Congo /in /by

The Security Council reached a unanimous decision to adopt a resolution that empowers the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to support the SADC Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) by enhancing coordination, sharing information, and ...

Connie Chiume, ‘Black Panther’ Actress, dies at 72 /in /by

"We regret to inform you of the passing of our beloved Connie Chiume. We ask for privacy during this difficult time and will share further details soon."

Essential supplies blockade threatens lives in North Darfur /in /by

The UN declared on Tuesday that the humanitarian crisis in Sudan is a complete disaster, as the nation suffers from nearly 16 months of conflict between opposing factions.

Bangladesh’s president dissolves parliament as protests pause /in /by

Bangladesh’s president dissolved parliament Tuesday, clearing the way for new elections to replace the longtime prime minister who resigned and fled the country following weeks of demonstrations against her rule that descended into violent unrest.

Russia’s Shoigu meets with Iran’s new president Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran /in /by

Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Sergei Shoigu met with Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Tuesday.

Egyptian, Lebanese FMs hold talks in Cairo amid Middle East tensions /in /by

Fears of a regional war shot up last week with the assassination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran

Nigeria’s gov’t concerned over increased Russia’s influence in the protests /in /by

Concerns are rising over the influence of Russia in the ongoing demonstrations in Nigeria. Some protesters have been seen wielding Russian flags as they demonstrate in various cities in Nigeria. Authorities in the country have termed the act treasonous...

First Afghan woman Paralympian goes for gold in Paris /in /by

Zakia Khudadadi has spent most of her life breaking through glass ceilings. The taekwondo Paralympian made history in 2021 in Tokyo, becoming the first Afghan woman to compete in an international sporting event since the Taliban took over her country i...