Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Niger: Authorities default up to almost $520 million in debt payment

"This situation is carefully monitored by UMOA-Titres in collaboration with the institutions concerned," it said in a statement.

Imprisoned Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi initiates hunger strike in protest

As Ghannouchi's hunger strike gains attention, it underscores the ongoing political tensions in Tunisia and the continued struggle for democracy and human rights in the country.

Ghana: Fired Twitter staff finally receive pay-off

X, formerly Twitter, has at last paid off its staff who were fired from the company's African headquarters in Accra, Ghana.

South Sudan: Peace deal and elections top agenda on visit of UN envoy

Lacroix said, “this is an important time for South Sudan. There are challenges and there are also expectations on many fronts, and I think it’s also an expression of solidarity from the UN as a whole.”

Rwanda rejects US calls for withdrawal of missiles, troops from eastern Congo

The U.S. statement represented “an abrupt shift in policy, or simply a lack of internal coordination,” causing Rwanda to "question the ability of the United States to serve as a credible mediator” in Africa's Great Lakes region, the Rwandan Foreign Min...

South Africa: Livestock carrier docked in Cape Town causes stink across city

A ship carrying livestock has docked in Cape Town, causing a foul smell to waft across the city's Central Business District.

Raila Odinga announces candidacy for AU commission chairmanship

The upcoming vacancy in the AUC chairmanship, currently held by Chad's Moussa Faki, presents an opportunity for a new leader to steer the AU's agenda.

Morocco intercepts a boat with 141 people as African migrants increasingly attempt to reach Spain

The Moroccan navy said it intercepted 141 people attempting to traverse the Atlantic Ocean as migration from West Africa to Spain's Canary Islands has spiked since the beginning of the year.

Pope prays for peace in Sudan, and Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province

"Let us not forget: war is a defeat, always. Wherever there is warfare, the populations are exhausted, they are tired of war, which is always pointless and inconclusive, and brings only death, only destruction, and will never lead to the solution to pr...

Gaza war: Egypt denies refugee plan, warns against displacement of Palestinians

“We will not deal with the hypothetical [...] We call upon all our friends, all of those who understand the complexities and the dangers associated with it, to not only provide support by rhetoric but to indicate clearly that there will be consequences...