Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Zimbabwe starts an emergency polio vaccination drive after detecting cases caused by a rare mutation

Zimbabwe starts an emergency polio vaccination drive after detecting cases caused by a rare mutation

The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must ‘walk back from the brink of war’

The United States told Rwanda and Congo on Tuesday that they "must walk back from the brink of war," the sharpest warning yet of a looming conflict between the African neighbors.

DRC: at least 24 dead in 2 ADF attacks

Extremist rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have killed at least two dozen civilians in separate attacks this week, local authorities and a civil society group said Tuesday.

South Africa sets May 29 elections that could be the most pivotal since apartheid ended

South Africa will hold pivotal national elections May 29 as polls show the ruling African National Congress could lose its majority for the first time since it came to power with the fall of apartheid 30 years ago.

Nigeria’s defense chief accuses nations withholding arms sales over abuses of ‘double standards’

Nigeria's defense chief expressed frustration Tuesday with what he called the "double standards" of some countries that won't sell his military weapons because of human rights concerns.

Director of “Dahomey,” Mati Diop shines at Berlin Film Festival 2024

"Dahomey" follows the journey of plundered artifacts taken by French colonial troops in 1892, being sent from Paris to the Republic of Benin and the impact of their return.

Davido commits ₦300 Million for Nigerian orphanages

Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Davido has announced plans to donate a sum of “300 million naira to orphanages around Nigeria as my yearly contribution to the nation details of disbursement tomorrow."

Football: Jean-Louis Gasset named Olympique de Marseille coach

The 1993 European champion announced Gasset's appointment a day after parting ways with Gattuso, looking for a new lease of life amid a mediocre season.

Senegal presidential candidates unite for swift elections

These candidates, including notable figures like Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall, emphasized the importance of adhering to the electoral schedule and insisted that the candidate list should remain unchanged