Entries by Rédaction Africanews

UN refugee chief warns Europe of a new influx of Sudanese migrants if Sudan’s conflict continues /in /by

Europe may have to deal with a new flow of Sudanese migrants if a cease-fire agreement isn't signed soon between Sudan's warring sides and relief efforts aren't strengthened, the head of the United Nations refugee agency said Monday.

Spain says over 1,000 migrants reached its Canary Islands in 3 days as more attempt deadly crossing /in /by

More than 1,000 migrants from sub-Saharan countries arrived in Spain's Canary Islands in 18 boats over the past three days, Spain's marine rescue service said Monday. A body was found in one of the boats.

AFCON: Bouchra Karboubi, the first North African woman to referee a men’s match /in /by

After taking charge of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 match between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria, Moroccan Bouchra Karboubi made history by joining Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga who was the first woman to referee a men's Afcon match in Came...

Senegal cuts internet access as lawmakers debate a bill to possibly extend the president’s tenure /in /by

Senegal's government on Monday restricted access to the mobile internet as opposition leaders and supporters launched protests against President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the Feb. 25 presidential election over an electoral dispute.

South Africa: opening of the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town /in /by

Metals, essential to ensure the energy transition and green technologies, will be central to the discussions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), lithium, cobalt, and other key minerals demand could increase sixfold within 20 years.

AU says ‘concerned’ at events in Senegal, wants elections held /in /by

In a statement Sunday, the AU commission chairman Moussa Fakhi Mahamat called on Senegal's government to hold the exercise as possible ''in transparency, peace and national harmony.''

Senegal police fire tear gas at protest against election postponement /in /by

Senegal's National Assembly faced turmoil on Monday as riot police deployed tear gas to disperse protesters angered by the postponement of the Feb. 25 presidential election.

More research needed into heart health of African-Australians /in /by

Heart experts believes a health initiative focusing on African-Australians could lead to greater awareness and better treatment for the community.

Egypt, France foreign ministers discuss Gaza /in /by

In his first official visit to the region, French foreign minister Stephane Sejourne said he rejects the forced displacement of Palestinians towards Egypt

South Africa’s president Ramaphosa celebrates Tyla’s historic Grammy win /in /by

She is the first artist to win the coveted new category beating Nigeria's Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Asake who had been nominated for the award.